Presenting new developments and approaches, this book condenses essential information in construction management and IT in construction. It features contributions from the CIB W78 26th International Conference on Managing IT in Construction and the MC4T09 International Conference Managing Construction for Tomorrow. Among other topics, this volume covers management of IT strategies, model-based management tools including building information modeling, information and knowledge management, communication and collaboration, data acquisition and storage, and visualization and simulation. It also covers architectural design and sustainability, innovative approaches and best practices in international construction, health and safety, and sustainability and competitiveness.

Presenting new developments and approaches, this book condenses essential information in construction management and IT in construction. It features contributions from the CIB W78 26th International Conference on Managing IT in Construction and the MC4T09 International Conference Managing Construction for Tomorrow. Among other topics, this volume covers management of IT strategies, model-based management tools including building information modeling, information and knowledge management, communication and collaboration, data acquisition and storage, and visualization and simulation. It also covers architectural design and sustainability, innovative approaches and best practices in international construction, health and safety, and sustainability and competitiveness.