The construction industry is awash with IT options to assist with the delivery of projects. Electronic business communication (eBusiness) vehicles have clear benefits for businesses and projects generally, allowing for improved efficiency, speed and accuracy. Developments in IT also provide many opportunities for construction project teams and can substantially contribute to the partnering ethos, for example:

New business opportunities have also seen many consultants in the construction industry moving into the development of eBusiness solutions, including project information channels and other interactive communication systems and software.

A further attraction for businesses generally is the potential for increased efficiency in their business operations through the use of email, intranets, knowledge management systems, internet, archiving, HR and finance software.

This CIC Briefing looks in more detail at some eBusiness solutions and offers guidance on a variety of issues including some of the risks associated with the use of eMail, eDesign software, extranets and web sites.

The CIC wish to acknowledge the contributions made to this guidance by Arup, Beale & Co solicitors, Rowe & Maw solicitors and members of the CIC Liability Panel.

The information, recommendations and/or advice contained in this Liability Briefing are intended for use as a general statement and guide only. Neither CIC, any member of CIC, committee, nor member of the committee that compiled the Liability Briefing accept any liability for any loss or damage which may be suffered as a result of the use in any way of the information, recommendations and/or advice contained in the Liability Briefing and any person wishing to use such information, recommendations and/or advice must in all cases take appropriate professional advice before doing so on the matters referred to in the Liability Briefing and is themselves solely responsible for ensuring that any action they take is correct and appropriate in the circumstances.

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