Published 2010 | Version v1
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Utilization of information and communications technology (ICT) to improve workface efficiency

  • 1. Industrial Audit Corp., Toronto, Ontario (Canada)

Description

Improving the efficiency of personnel at the workface is a key objective for executing construction, maintenance, quality, engineering and human performance activities. Schedule and cost overruns have a significant impact on the bottom line and on future business efficiency in execution of tasks is paramount to success. Leveraging information and communications technology (ICT) in construction, maintenance and operation environments can create a mobile workforce where personnel efficiency is improved, significant gains are made on schedule and cost, and the overall quality of work is raised. This paper will discuss the impact of mobile technology specifically on workface efficiency and productivity. (author)

Part of:
Atoms for Power, Health and the Environment. 31st annual conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society and 34th annual conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society and Canadian Nuclear Association

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Canadian Nuclear Society
Imprint Place
Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
ISBN
978-1-926773-01-8
Imprint Title
Atoms for Power, Health and the Environment. 31st annual conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society and 34th annual conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society and Canadian Nuclear Association
Imprint Pagination
111 Megabytes
Journal Page Range
[12 p.]

Conference

Title
31. Annual Conference of the CNS; 34. Annual Student Conference of the CNS and CNA
Dates
24-27 May 2010
Place
Montreal, Quebec (Canada)

INIS

Country of Publication
Canada
Country of Input or Organization
Canada
INIS RN
44055320
Subject category
S96: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION; S99: GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference, Non-conventional Literature
Descriptors DEI
COMMUNICATIONS; EFFICIENCY; INFORMATION SYSTEMS; MANPOWER; PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Descriptors DEC
MANAGEMENT

Optional Information

Notes
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