E-Commerce and the Internet in Real Estate and Construction

1.464 examines the long term effects of information technology on business strategy in the real estate and construction industry. Considerations include: supply chain, allocation of risk, impact on contract obligations and security, trends toward consolidation, and the convergence of information transparency and personal effectiveness. Resources are drawn from the world of dot.com entrepreneurship and “old economy” responses. Level: Beginner. Free course materials from MIT OpenCourseWare including lecture notes, assignments, and exams.