ABSTRACT
Trends towards the integration of information resources create new requirements for project-wide information coordination, which must be administered by someone. To address the practical barriers to information technology innovation, this chapter suggests that a new role is required for architecture, engineering, construction and facilities management (AEC/FM) projects-that of a Project Information Officer. It explores the anticipated roles and requirements of the Project Information Officer in the form of a hypothetical job description for such a person. A position is available for a Project Information Offlcer (PIO) for a large AEC/FM project. The PIO will be responsible for the overall information management on the project, information technology strategy and implementation, information integration and coordination for the project, and related training activities for project participants. The duties required of the PIO are organized into three main categories: implementing an information management plan, project systems and areas of expertise, and assisting in the implementation of a unified approach to project management.
