Since the late 1990s; web-based collaboration technologies (‘project extranets’) have become increasingly widely used within the UK construction industry and are now routinely deployed on the design and construction of thousands of projects. The first book dedicated to the topic; this comprehensive guide will help current and future construction professionals understand; implement and use such systems more effectively. Cutting through the hype and jargon; it offers expert advice and guidance from an industry insider on choosing a software provider; key software features; hosting; legal issues; connectivity; achieving user buy-in and assessing the benefits.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I felt like I was on set.By Jerry HartI couldnt put this book down. It was a lot of fun following a movie from script to screen; even if the movie is the troubled mess that is "Lady in the Water." I actually have a newfound respect for it now.Shyamalan doesnt get off easy in this book; either. Sometimes he is painted as a tortured genius; others a petty jerk. The bits about cinematographer Chris Doyles drunken antics are shocking as well. Personally; I wouldve fired him for the things he did on set.Overall; an insanely fun read.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. An easy fun read with little substanceBy Troy MarkhamIm a big fan of Bambergers writing. His prose is still excellent; and if he could have pried his lips off of Shyamalans backside for a bit; this book could have been very good. Instead it appears as though the author fancied a career as Nights PR director in the near future. A big disappointment. Honestly; the heavy-handed rose-colored portrayals of Nights actions and personality are too much to bear and are as transparent as they are unbelievable. Any facts that contradict or shed a truly critical eye on the director are ignored or clumsily dismissed. Tellingly; Bamberger ends his lovefest before the movie is released...sparing himself the task of justifying what a horrible bomb this "masterpiece" turned out to be.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. excellentBy briannashI really didnt like Shyamalan when I started this book; and I expected to like him even less after reading. The opposite held true. He comes across as a thoughtful; talented filmmaker; and I retreat the ill feelings I might have had towards him. Im not about to run out and see his next movie -- I still think most of them suck -- but I will wish him well and hope they do better than they have done. The book is very well told and very informative.