Is it boom time?
QS News (9 December 2005) 
Reviewing the UK's first book on construction project extranets (written by BIW’s Paul Wilkinson), Gleeds head of information services Peter Dampier concludes: "This book is an invaluable guide for everyone from trade contractor to client, and an essential read for users of these technologies and those considering their use."  Full Story...

Benefits of using construction collaboration technologies – why use them?
InsITe (newsletter of the IT Construction Forum) (October 2005) 
In an edited extract from his book Construction Collaboration Technologies: The Extranet Evolution, BIW head of corporate communications Paul Wilkinson argues that there is enough evidence that the claimed benefits of collaboration technologies are not just 'hot air', and end-user enthusiasm suggests they solve more problems than they create.  Full Story...

Fully Wired
Construction Manager (July/August 2005) 
Veteran market observer Anna McCrea provides a state-of-the-market report, with an update on standard functionality, current major players, and rate of consolidation in the construction collaboration technologies sector, highlighting BIW's market leadership.  Full Story...

Switching to online tenders
QS News (22 April 2005) 
Gleeds has been using BIW Information Channel's online tendering functionality. Peter Dampier says: "150 contracts have since been run through the package, everything from a £250,000 deal to a £40m job", saving time and reducing printing, copying and courier costs.  Full Story...