This book identifies and critically reviews the most useful sources of information relevant to the construction industry. Aimed at both the information and the construction professional, it assists the reader in assessing the value of the various sources on offer and in choosing between rival services at this time of unparalleled change. It also recommends texts within the broad fields of interest.
Lawton concentrates on publicly available information and also explores the area of knowledge management. She makes useful suggestions as to how information internal to an organization can be collected, recorded and exploited to the organization's benefit, including recommended further reading. The net result is a book that contributes to the industry's move towards greater information exchange, efficiency and streamlining.