Utilising mobile data collection software

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Engineering management
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Master of Engineering in Management
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2016
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Wilson, Emily
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This report details a project which involved a software review and business investigation for the development and implementation of mobile data collection software across Beca Limited (Beca). The use of mobile data collection software, for the production of documents such as site inspections and as-built reports, offer a number of benefits including improved accuracy, efficiency, and consistency. Potential users of the software applications are either not aware of software available and the value they offer, or cannot justify the cost associated with implementing the software for their projects. The investigation and review has highlighted issues currently present with the mobile data collection and recommendations are development. The recommendations are in line with Beca's business and IT strategies, and aim to eliminate or reduce the issues that are currently present. They aim to achieve a consolidated, consistent and valuable software solution for Beca. This move into more advanced technology, increasing efficiency and effectiveness of their operations, as well as being an adaptable and scalable application for future growth of the company.

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