Computers in the Workplace
Although I have very little experience with the construction industry, I have lived in some extremely old houses that were built before modern tools and computer blueprints - with hand-hewn beams and wooden pegs instead of nails. In a 1983 article by Murray A. Muspratt, he states “The impact of computers on the construction industry can occur during design, fabrication, and construction; this impact must be evaluated in terms of cost, speed, reliability, versatility, convenience, and user acceptance.” (Muspratt, M.A., 1983, 14(3), 45–52) He also noted the increasing use of computers as the prices of hardware had “decreased exponentially”. With the decrease in cost came an increase in the use of technology in the industry to the point where now, everything relies on technology and computers. “By automating tasks, reducing costs, and increasing accuracy, technology is changing the way construction projects are managed.” (Boesch, ...