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OODBMS in AEC Software Development: The Highs and Lows of Developing a Commercial Application

by Gary D. Hamilton, G-Soft Programming & Consulting, Austin, United States,
Lisa Bell, G-Soft Programming & Consulting, Austin, United States,
Wade Cohn, G-Soft Programming & Consulting, Austin, United States,
Francois Grobler, G-Soft Programming & Consulting, Austin, United States,
Kyungrai Kim, G-Soft Programming & Consulting, Austin, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Computing in Civil Engineering

Abstract:

This paper discusses object-oriented database management systems (OODBMS) as an alternative to traditional information management systems for developing a commercial construction industry software product. Initial development has confirmed that OODBMS is a good technical choice for a commercial product. However, we have not established data to support long-term savings in software maintenance or acceptance of the commercial software by corporate MIS departments.

Subject Headings: Information management | Computer software | Systems management | Construction management | Databases | Computer programming | Information systems

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