L1 - Information System

Information systems

are the collection of hardware, software, and telecommunications networks that people build and use to collect, process, create, and distribute useful data.

hardware

is the technology you can touch and often considered the most visible aspect of an information system.

software

builds directly upon the hardware of an information system. It is a set of instructions that tells hardware what to do. Unlike hardware, software is not tangible. You can’t touch it. It is being programmed what is really happening is instructions are being made to tell hardware what to do

data

collection of facts and information. For example, your street address, the city you live in, your name, and your phone.

people

they make the technology useful in a practical sense

process

defined as a “series of steps undertaken to achieve a desired outcome or goal.” It consists of input, data process, data storage, output and control.

•Process financial accounts

•Manage their human resources

•Reach their potential customers with online promotions

•Provide services cost-effectively to citizens (government function)

EXAMPLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL FUNCTION

•Socializing

•Study

•Shopping

•Banking

•Entertainment

EXAMPLE OF PERSONAL FUNCTION

COMPLETE PROJECT INFORMATION

database that will include all the client's contact numbers, personal information, and histories. All of the negotiations and documents will also be integrated within the EIS.

DETAILED PROJECT OUTLINE

which includes information such as costing agreements; drawings of related plans including underground sewerage, electricity, storm runoffs, easements, caveats, and other factors which can influence the satisfactory completion of the project.

OTHER RELEVANT BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION

including a list of companies that are taking part in the project, need to be incorporated.

STOCK CONTROL

which includes all transactions that have taken place, receipts letters from suppliers, and letters to suppliers/contractors, are necessary for accurate budgeting

PAYROLL

including all the payroll documentation, including payslips and payroll queries, job application forms are also integrated within the EIS.

CORRESPONDENCE

including all the information which is unable to be stored as hard copies are stored in digital formats. This information includes drawings and photographs of scanned images or databases of significant information.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

which is not part of the other outcomes is incorporated here.

Materials and labor

are the two most important inputs of any construction project. That’s why the pricing of these two ingredients plays a significant role in the overall construction cost.

BETTER PLANNING AND BUDGETING

IMPROVED TRACKING AND ORGANIZATION OF PROJECTS

RISK MITIGATION

TRACKING ASSETS AND INVENTORIES

COST ANALYSIS

HOW BUSINESSES CAN USE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO GROW