A working model of the Internet-based steel construction consulting system for architects

摘要

As Internet becomes largely used in the AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) industry, the main focus is in the area of information and project management. In the dynamic engineering consulting, less has been done so far. This research tries to find the possibility and potential of the Internet application in design and consulting for the AEC industry by proposing a working model in specific area, steel construction. Several issues have been discussed: defining and formatting the typical procedure and character of the steel construction consulting, behavior approach based on activities among partners, and the model organization.