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A study on the communication system in a construction project

AuthorHur, Lium Jacob
Call NumberAIT Thesis no.ST-86-09
Subject(s)Construction industry--Communication systems

NoteA thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
Series StatementThesis ; no. ST-86-09
AbstractImportance of communication system in any project hardly requires any emphasis. It assumes greater importance in construction industry where numerous communication channels are necessitated to execute the job as per specifications, commensurate with time schedule. While I recognizing the importance of communication system in construction industry, this study presents the communication process, barriers to communication as well as possible remedies i n as far as construction industry is concerned. It also includes analysis about suitability of various modes of communication which are pervasively used today. Communication system in construction industry, with specific reference to construction organization, has been presented a nd communication tables have been developed to bridge the gaps. In order toillustrate the usefulness of t his study for practical applications the communication s y stem of a medium-sized project now under construction in R.O.C. has been discussed. Communication problems encountered in t he project have been generalized and possible corrective measures have been recommended. '!'he study has been concluded with recommendations for further studies in the field of communication system.
Year1986
Corresponding Series Added EntryAsian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. ST-86-09
TypeThesis
SchoolSchool of Engineering and Technology (SET)
DepartmentOther Field of Studies (No Department)
Academic Program/FoSStructural Engineering (STE) /Former Name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST)
Chairperson(s)Pichai Nimityongskul ;Jearkjirm, Vithool
Examination Committee(s)Ping Kunawatsatit ;Chauhan, Gopal
Scholarship Donor(s)"DAAD" , Germany Scholarship Program ;
DegreeThesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1986


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