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The Use of Information Technology Techniques in the Construction Industry of Pakistan

Keywords: Information Technology, Pakistan Construction Industry, Questionnaire Survey.

Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology

Volume 31 ,  Issue 2

Zubair Ahmed Memon , Nafees Ahmed Memon , Afaq  Hyder Chohan ,

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