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Cheetham, D W, Kaka, A P and Humphreys, G (1997) Development and implementation of a system of financial planning and control for a medium sized building contractor. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 2(01), 5–34.

Deakin, M (1997) The development of computer-based information systems for local authority property management: the underlying issues. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 2(01), 59–82.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: land audits; property information systems; strategic management; value for money test
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1366-4387
  • URL: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=1366-4387
  • Abstract:
    This research attempts to add to our knowledge of IT in the development of computer based information systems by studying the underlying issues and how the application of IT brings about an improvement in the standards of local authority property management. Divided along these lines, the study is presented in the form of two papers. Paper 1 focusing attention on the underlying issues, with Paper 2 concentrating on the IT applications. In the interests of setting out the issues in question, this paper will first of all set out the background to the development of computer-based information systems for the management of local authority property management. This is done under the heading of the value for money (VFM test, land audit and property review, towards the 3 E's (economy, efficiency and effectiveness). It then goes on to examine the perceived benefits of computer based information systems and issues underlying the transition to the quality-minded, pro-enterprise structure of LAPM. The paper concludes by relating towards the IT question.

Gunning, J G (1997) The costs and benefits of achieving business excellence in construction organisations. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 2(01), 45–58.

Lowe, J G (1997) Insolvency in the UK construction industry. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 2(01), 83–112.

Mansfield, J R (1997) Authorised property unit trusts: opportunities and threats. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 2(01), 35–44.