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The IT Construction Forum (formerly ITCBP)
is a one-stop source of information and guidance
on the benefits of effective use of IT in
the UK construction industry. It offers an
unrivalled package that includes case studies,
guidance on how to apply IT to your business
needs, the latest industry news, events and
much more. |
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http://www.cite.org.uk |
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The
Centre for e-business in construction – An
electronic information exchange initiative
for the UK construction industry |
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http://www.bsria.co.uk/resext |
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BSRIA’s
research into the use of enabling technologies
in construction and maintenance. Look under
'Production Processes' |
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http://www.m4i.org.uk/ |
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Movement
for Innovation (M4I) - Case histories showing
how the construction industry is making efficiency
improvements, some using new technologies. |
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http://www.constructingexcellence.org.uk/ |
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Construction
Best Practice (CBP) provides support to individuals,
companies, organisations and supply chains
in the construction industry seeking to improve
the way they do business. Services range from
a resource database, factsheets, case studies
and events, to one-to-one advice and support
for companies. |
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/online/gadgets |
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The
Gadgets page of the Guardian Unlimited On-line
web site gives regular news items on the latest
technologies to hit the streets, including
PDAs, networks, tablet PCs, mobile phones
and, of course 3G. |
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http://www.zdnet.co.uk |
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A
technology site with News, Technology updates,
Reviews, Downloads and Special reports, we
well as recommended best buys for products,
such as PDAs and mobile phones. |
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http://www.new-technologies.org/ |
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A
technology site hosted by the Division of
Construction and Management at Purdue University
in the United States. It covers not only communication
technologies, but also technologies used in
the construction process. |
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http://www.ccinw.com |
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The
Centre for Constructive Innovation (CCI) is
an independent point of reference for organisations
wishing to adopt the Rethinking Construction
agenda. The centre brings together a broad
range of industry participants in education
and training, seminars and workshops. |
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http://www.nano.org.uk/uk.htm |
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A
site that gives the main centres of Nanotechnology
in the UK as well as links to pages on applications
in Industry and Nanotechnology in Europe. |
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BBC
World "Click on-line" |
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A
programme on BBC World TV for everyone interested
in the internet and new media. Whether it's
e-commerce, new developments and products
and games. Click Online looks at the tools
that will revolutionise business and personal
life. |
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Construction
Industry Council |
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The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is
the representative forum for the construction
industry's professional bodies, research organisations
and specialist trade associations. Its IT
Audit tool can help you quickly assess and
improve your organisation's IT strategy. |
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http://www.adslguide.org.uk/ |
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This site claims to be the largest source
of Broadband news in the UK. It includes the
latest information on the extent to which
BT telephone exchanges have reached the "trigger"
level for the provision of broadband services.
It also reports on the performance of different
broadband ISPs. |
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Microsoft
bCentral |
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The Microsoft Small Business Centre is a free,
online service for UK small businesses. It
aims to offer business and technology advice,
ideas and support to help you run your company.
The Technology area gives details of all the
latest gadgets, gizmos and innovations and
how they can help your business. Buyers' guides
help you purchase wisely, and "tips and tricks"
ensure you make the most of your software.
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My
Hotspots |
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This site holds addresses of over 6500 Wi-fi
hotspots, searchable under town names or by
postcode. A WAP site is also available so
that by inserting the first part of your postcode,
you can receive a list of hotspot locations
directly to your mobile phone. |
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COMIT |
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COMIT, Construction Opportunities for Mobile
IT, is a project part-funded by the DTI and
led by Arup, in partnership with BSRIA and
Loughborough University. The project web site
provides news, reports and case studies on
mobile information and communication technologies,
including an information hub to help users
determine which Mobile IT solution they should
be looking at. |
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AVANTI |
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The AVANTI programme aims to deliver improved
project and business performance through IT-supported
collaborative working. The DTI-funded programme
will support live construction project teams
from briefing to completion, in order to secure
the faster, better and more cost-effective
delivery of construction projects. |
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http://www.cnplus.co.uk/it/ |
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The IT page of the Construction Plus web site,
incorporating the magazine Construction News,
which gives access through a number of subscription
payment options to technical articles and
information on new products and project extranets.
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