Computer‐aided building condition survey

Considers the impact of information technology (IT) applications on one important aspect of property asset management at a strategic level:the management of information arising from the development of property registers and building condition appraisal for large estates. Explains the potential productivity and cost savings which can be achieved from an IT approach, and appraisal of large estates in the public and private sectors in the UK. Addresses owners of large property stock faced with problems of handling vast amounts of building related data, and advocates an IT database approach. The hardware and software solutions for the development and management of property databases and strategic condition appraisals already exist. A clear understanding of their cost savings potential is less apparent. Aims to heighten this awareness to property owners and managers of large property estates.