INFORMATION SYSTEMS

'The Jewel in the Crown of HSE's Science & Research dissemination effort...'
Paul Davies, Director - HSE Corporate Science Analytical Services Directorate-2005

SCI ICT provides information systems to over 20 clients, including government, commercial companies and industry associations – many outside the construction sector. As a dedicated team of 10-15 professionals SCI ICT is one of the few commerical groups dedicated to information systems for construction.

What SCI ICT Do:

·        Community-building websites for industry associations including discussions, news, events

·        Online Business systems for project management and approval with workflow analysis and rationalisation

·        Product-specific websites for specialist manufacturers including online product catalogues and design software

·        Interactive Multimedia Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) systems with student and tutor editions

·        Electronic guidance to updated British Standards including clause by clause guidance to changes.

How SCI ICT Conduct Business:

·        A complete, co-coordinated design, development and hosting service

·        In-house experience and expertise to fulfil and exceed clients’ requirements.

Long-term commitment & experience.

SCI offers:

·        End-to-end service in the development and support of information systems

·        Full in-house hosting service that provides freedom to accommodate the needs of clients and developers while being secure and reliable

·        ‘Quibble-free’ and effective responses to issues arising in relation to our hosted services

·        Single point of contact and ample backup to ensure that issues can be addressed, with expertise, around the clock

·        A Standard Service Level Agreement that avoids the fine print of normal ISP Service Agreements.

Quality Assured Delivery

·         SCI produces quality assured deliverables by adhering to its Quality Assurance Framework, which has been developed from a history of providing mission critical information systems

·         SCI adopts all relevant standards in the development of information systems that, along with usability requirements, influence all design and technological decisions.

For Whom?

Government:

Health & Safety Executive (HSE): www.hseresearchprojects.com and www.hsesro.com

Offshore:

Step Change in Safety (Oil and Gas UK): www.stepchangeinsafety.net

Industry Associations:

International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF): www.worldstainless.org

Fire and Blast Information Group: www.fabig.com

Masonry Support Information Group: www.masonrysupport.org

Construction Research and Innovation Strategy Panel (nCRISP): www.ncrisp.org.uk

Commerical:

Westok: www.westok.co.uk

Corus: www.architecturalresources.info and www.modeldesignsinsteel.com

Information Systems direct contact: John Moran
Tel +44 (0)1344 636515 or Email: j.moran@steel-sci.com