Documents, such as drawings, memos and specifications, form an
essential function in the design and construction industry.
Throughout the lifecycle of a built asset, starting from an initial
design idea, right through to a final built form and its ongoing
management, thousands, even millions of documents can be used to
convey various forms of information to a range of interested
parties. In many ways, therefore, the success of a design, or
construction-based company, relies upon an understanding of the use
of documents, as well as the technologies and techniques that are
used to create them.
The Digital Document provides an extensive background to the
issues and technologies surrounding this very important topic. It
examines a technical subject in an insightful manner that is
neither intimidating nor confusing, even to the novice computer
user. By introducing the subject through a series of preliminary
reviews of current practices and essential computing technologies,
the reader is able to better appreciate the benefits and
capabilities of a wide range of digital document types. This book
explores the role of documents in a professional practice, examines
the components, capabilities, viability, and use of digital
documents in the design and construction industry, and identifies
and explains many of the
standards in use today.
In order to facilitate a better understanding of digital document
technologies, a number of essential reviews are provided
including:
- the definition and purpose of a document
- how documents are typically used by design professionals
- the nature of the digital document environment
- the data types which make up digital documents
The Digital Document is an essential reference for the architect,
engineer or design professional that wants to find out more about
effective communication in the digital workplace.
Bruce Duyshart is an IT Project Manager with Lend Lease Corporation
and specialises in the development and implementation of digital
media and information management technologies on design and
construction projects. He holds a Masters degree in Architecture
and is also an academic associate of the Faculty of Architecture,
Building and Planning at the University of Melbourne. He has
written numerous papers on emerging technologies in the
architecture, engineering and construction industry, and has
developed Internet web sites for the Royal Australian Institute of
Architects and Architecture Media.
Only book available on this subjectMeets an increasing awareness of
the importance of digital documentsEndorsed by influential
organisations and institutions: Lend Lease, The University of
Melbourne and the Royal Australian Institute of Architects
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