The Integrated Construction Management Information System Application for Construction Supervision Projects

The purpose of this paper is to introduce the Integrated Construction Management Information System (CMIS) application to typical construction supervision projects. Even though some of the engineers working at the job site have computers to compile their data or handle their documents, it is still not easy for them to transmit their engineering data to other workers due to the fact that the information is being stored separately or in different places without any management and integration. Therefore, this type of situation not only impedes the entire working efficiency, but also increases the cost and manpower. However, by using the Integrated CMIS, the Inspector has the ability to input the required data of daily reports into a database called the Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), and through internet transmission, all of the data input into the PDA can be linked into an integrated system. This integrated system will automatically handle the daily reports, monthly reports, interim payments, etc., and includes other functions, such as effective management of a large number of design drawings and data, and the ability to enhance the entire working efficiency during the construction supervision Period.