Construction is well
suited for State-of-the-Art IT ...
It is estimated that up to 30% of the cost of
construction are costs due to inefficiencies,
mistakes, delays, and poor communications.
The Economist: January, 2000
Huge market
size guarantees high awareness of software partners
Extreme
fragmentation and multi-dimensional processes lead to networked solutions
with the latest technology
High-risk
profiles of complex projects require close monitoring and efficient project
controlling
Multi-company
workgroups necessitate timely cooperation
Vast amounts
of data need standard data exchange networks
Key issues:
project management, supply chain management, risk management,
controlling, fast closing
Tight margins
demand cost-conscious solutions