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A theoretical DNS model has been proposed by the author in this research. This DNS model is able to support and integrate the following functions:
• To manage inner-company operations more efficiently using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Intranet technology.
• To use Extranets to improve communication with business partners by sharing up-to-date information.
• To exploit the potential of the Internet to increase interaction with the public, interest groups and potential clients.
• To create commercial benefits available to the construction industry through the use of e-Commerce.
The potential benefits of utilising a DNS model for a construction organisation are significant. The possible improvements that can be attributed to adopting the DNS model proposed by the author of this research include;
• Reduction in an organisation's costs and construction time.
• Improved profits.
• Reduction in defects and waste.
• Increase in productivity and client satisfaction.","abstract_html":"Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilitates better communication within the construction industry and has the potential to change the industry beyond recognition. The aim of this research is to develop a theoretical Digital Nervous System (DNS) model for the UK construction industry to enable companies to improve their corporate business performance.<br/><br/>To accomplish the aim of the research, the author conducted extensive secondary and primary data collection. Two primary research techniques were adopted to elicit data and information from respondents, these were; questionnaire surveys and structured interviews. A comprehensive review of secondary data was undertaken, this included a review of published literature, both in print and electronic format.<br/><br/>A theoretical DNS model has been proposed by the author in this research. This DNS model is able to support and integrate the following functions:<br/><br/>• To manage inner-company operations more efficiently using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Intranet technology.<br/>• To use Extranets to improve communication with business partners by sharing up-to-date information.<br/>• To exploit the potential of the Internet to increase interaction with the public, interest groups and potential clients.<br/>• To create commercial benefits available to the construction industry through the use of e-Commerce.<br/><br/>The potential benefits of utilising a DNS model for a construction organisation are significant. The possible improvements that can be attributed to adopting the DNS model proposed by the author of this research include;<br/><br/>• Reduction in an organisation's costs and construction time.<br/>• Improved profits.<br/>• Reduction in defects and waste.<br/>• Increase in productivity and client satisfaction.","abstract_has_math":false,"creators":["Chen, Hung-Ju"],"institution":null,"degree_name":"Doctoral Thesis","degree_level":"Student thesis","degree_discipline":null,"degree_department":null,"school":null,"contributors":[],"advisors":["Barthorpe, Stephen"],"committee_chairs":[],"committee_members":[],"year":2003,"date_issued":"2003-10","date_published":"2003-10","updated_at":"2026-07-24T04:38:46Z","subjects":["Construction industry","Technological innovations","Great Britain"],"languages":["eng"],"rights":[],"rights_urls":[],"identifier_entries":[{"key":"dc:identifier","label":"Identifier","values":["oai:pure.atira.dk:studenttheses/eae650ad-778f-4873-ab37-e1717dbbd4bc"],"render_values":[{"text":"oai:pure.atira.dk:studenttheses/eae650ad-778f-4873-ab37-e1717dbbd4bc","href":null,"code":true}]}]},"links":{"outbound_url":"https://pure.southwales.ac.uk/en/studentTheses/eae650ad-778f-4873-ab37-e1717dbbd4bc","outbound_label":"Repository record","outbound_source":"dc:identifier"},"metadata_groups":[{"id":"people","label":"People","entries":[{"key":"dc:contributor.advisor","label":"Advisor","values":["Barthorpe, Stephen"]},{"key":"dc:creator","label":"Author","values":["Chen, Hung-Ju"]}]},{"id":"academic_context","label":"Academic Context","entries":[{"key":"dc:date","label":"Dc Date","values":["2003-10"]},{"key":"dc:date.issued","label":"Date","values":["2003-10"]},{"key":"dc:relation.isreferencedby","label":"Dc Relation Isreferencedby","values":["https://pure.southwales.ac.uk/en/studentTheses/eae650ad-778f-4873-ab37-e1717dbbd4bc"]},{"key":"dc:type","label":"Dc Type","values":["Thesis"]},{"key":"dc:type.qualificationlevel","label":"Dc Type Qualificationlevel","values":["Student thesis"]},{"key":"dc:type.qualificationname","label":"Dc Type Qualificationname","values":["Doctoral Thesis"]}]},{"id":"subjects_keywords","label":"Subjects and Keywords","entries":[{"key":"dc:subject","label":"Dc Subject","values":["Construction industry","Technological innovations","Great Britain"]}]},{"id":"language_rights","label":"Language and Rights","entries":[{"key":"dc:language","label":"Dc Language","values":["eng"]}]},{"id":"identifiers","label":"Identifiers","entries":[{"key":"dc:identifier","label":"Identifier","values":["oai:pure.atira.dk:studenttheses/eae650ad-778f-4873-ab37-e1717dbbd4bc","https://pure.southwales.ac.uk/en/studentTheses/eae650ad-778f-4873-ab37-e1717dbbd4bc"]},{"key":"dc:identifier.uri","label":"Identifier URI","values":["https://pure.southwales.ac.uk/files/1901361/H_Ju_Chen_2003_2059237.pdf"]}]},{"id":"additional","label":"Additional Metadata","entries":[{"key":"dc:description.abstract","label":"Abstract","values":["Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilitates better communication within the construction industry and has the potential to change the industry beyond recognition. The aim of this research is to develop a theoretical Digital Nervous System (DNS) model for the UK construction industry to enable companies to improve their corporate business performance.
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• To manage inner-company operations more efficiently using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Intranet technology.
• To use Extranets to improve communication with business partners by sharing up-to-date information.
• To exploit the potential of the Internet to increase interaction with the public, interest groups and potential clients.
• To create commercial benefits available to the construction industry through the use of e-Commerce.
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• Improved profits.
• Reduction in defects and waste.
• Increase in productivity and client satisfaction."]},{"key":"dc:title","label":"Title","values":["Developing a Digital Nervous System for Enhancing Effectiveness of Construction Management and Increasing Commercial Benefit in the UK Construction Industry"]}]}],"canonical_facts":{"dc:contributor.advisor":["Barthorpe, Stephen"],"dc:creator":["Chen, Hung-Ju"],"dc:date":["2003-10"],"dc:date.issued":["2003-10"],"dc:description.abstract":["Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilitates better communication within the construction industry and has the potential to change the industry beyond recognition. The aim of this research is to develop a theoretical Digital Nervous System (DNS) model for the UK construction industry to enable companies to improve their corporate business performance.
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• To use Extranets to improve communication with business partners by sharing up-to-date information.
• To exploit the potential of the Internet to increase interaction with the public, interest groups and potential clients.
• To create commercial benefits available to the construction industry through the use of e-Commerce.
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