A central data bank for construction

Abstract

The absence of extensive and accurate information on the construction industries of developing countries constitutes an obstacle to the assessment of their strengths and weaknesses and preparation of programmes for their improvement. This paper considers a scheme for the collection, processing and storage of construction information on a national basis. It discusses the potential benefits of such a scheme, the essential features a central data bank might have, and concludes that although it might be difficult to institute, countries that are able to do so should consider the establishment of such a unit. © 1988.