Abstract
The context of the paper is the Finnish national VERA (Information Networking
in the Construction Process) technology programme (see http://cic.vtt.fi/vera/english.htm). The target of the programme is to promote the implementation and use of IT and information networks as an enabler for re-engineering the construction process. The paper describes the current status of the VERA programme after the first three years 1997-1999, the monitoring (midterm assessment) process and its results. One domestic and one international evaluator carried out the monitoring: Kaj Hedvall from Rakli and
Professor Matthew Bacon from BAA. Innovation Management Institute of Tampere University of Technology facilitated the monitoring process. The issues of the monitoring report were:
- whether or not industry’s expectations have been met by the VERA programme
- are the results of the projects well disseminated and is industry applying those results
- what are the indicators that would demonstrate change and improvement
- where projects have been successful what are the reasons for success, and likewise where
projects have not achieved their expectations, then why not
- are the goals of the programme still valid or should the future focus be changed
The paper will also present some recommendations for Tekes and the VERA programme
in the Construction Process) technology programme (see http://cic.vtt.fi/vera/english.htm). The target of the programme is to promote the implementation and use of IT and information networks as an enabler for re-engineering the construction process. The paper describes the current status of the VERA programme after the first three years 1997-1999, the monitoring (midterm assessment) process and its results. One domestic and one international evaluator carried out the monitoring: Kaj Hedvall from Rakli and
Professor Matthew Bacon from BAA. Innovation Management Institute of Tampere University of Technology facilitated the monitoring process. The issues of the monitoring report were:
- whether or not industry’s expectations have been met by the VERA programme
- are the results of the projects well disseminated and is industry applying those results
- what are the indicators that would demonstrate change and improvement
- where projects have been successful what are the reasons for success, and likewise where
projects have not achieved their expectations, then why not
- are the goals of the programme still valid or should the future focus be changed
The paper will also present some recommendations for Tekes and the VERA programme
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Construction Information Technology 2000 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Taking the construction industry into the 21st century |
| Place of Publication | Reykjavik |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Publication status | Published - 2000 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | CIB-W78 Construction Information Technology 2000: Taking the construction industry into the 21st century - Reykjavik, Iceland Duration: 28 Jun 2000 → 30 Jun 2000 |
Publication series
| Series | CIB W78 conference series |
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| ISSN | 2706-6568 |
Conference
| Conference | CIB-W78 Construction Information Technology 2000 |
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| Country/Territory | Iceland |
| City | Reykjavik |
| Period | 28/06/00 → 30/06/00 |