They show different levels of implementation, where at the thin end there is poor information, but a well known and traditional project management process. At the other end of the wedge, data is much more tightly coupled, but there is much less known about the processes of design and delivery. The practical challenge for project-based firms is to understand how to develop new processes, to gain competitive advantage and drive up the productivity of the sector.
These issues inform the AIM Fellowship research. They, as well as the new questions about information technologies and sustainability, will be discussed at a construction industry event, being hosted by the University of Reading on 19th May 2010.
For more details and to register for the "United Construction Information" event see: http://www.comitproject.org.uk/events/UCI%20Spring%202010%20Event%20Flyer.pdf
