Download or read book The Design and Implementation of a Time shared Computer Based Construction Cost Estimating System for an Electric Utility written by Thomas Arnold Westphal and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The work of the distribution department of an elec tric utility involves a great deal of medium to heavy construction. This work is vital to serve the energy needs of the public. An electric utility constantly builds, reinforces, and repairs electric distribution facilities. The material and labor used to accomplish this construction is expensive. Money in sufficient amounts is seldom, if ever, available to finance all proposed construction projects. Therefore, the cost of proposed projects must be estimated in advance, so that management may decide on an economic basis which projects will be authorized. The need for accurate construction cost estimates is imperative to the economic operation of an electric utility. This thesis delves into the problem of the design and implementation of a computer based cost estimating system to insure the accuracy and timeliness of estimates. In order to accomplish the design, a series of eight main program modules was written in the BASIC language for use on the General Electric Mark III foreground system. These programs access individually tailored sequential and random disk files using third generation real time computer techniques. The system was made available to eight field locations via remote terminal facilities. The immediacy and flexibility of the time sharing environment proved to be valuable selling points in the implementation of the new system. At this writing, the new estimating system has met with the approval of the field project engineers, and is well on the way to replacing the manual system. Input simplification has enabled the company to use less technically skilled personnel for the estimating function, with resulting cost savings. Results thus far far have shown the system to be flexible, timely, and accurate.
Download or read book Computer aided Cost Estimating Techniques for Architects written by Theodore H. Myer and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences written by Wade H. Shafer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-11 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences was first conceived, published, and dis seminated by the Center for Information and Numerical Data Analysis and Synthesis, (CINDAS) *at Purdue University in 1957, starting its coverage of theses with the academic year 1955. Beginning with Volume 13, the printing and dissemination phases of the ac tivity was transferred to University Microfilms/Xerox of Ann Arbor, Michigan, with the thought that such an arrangement would be more beneficial to the academic and general scientific and technical community. After five years of this joint undertaking we had concluded that it was in the interest of all concerned if the printing and distribution of the volume were handled by an international publishing house to assure improved service and broader dissemination. Hence, starting with Volume 18, Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences has been disseminated on a worldwide basis by Plenum Publishing Corporation of New York, and in the same year the coverage was broadened to include Canadian universities. All back issues can also be ordered from Plenum. We have reported in Volume 19 (thesis year 1974) a total of 10,045 theses titles from 20 Canadian and 209 United States universities. We are sure that this broader base for theses titles reported will greatly enhance the value of this important annual reference work. The organization of Volume 19 is identical to that of past years. It consists of theses titles arranged by discipline and by university within each discipline.
Download or read book Computer aided Final Design Cost Estimating System Overview written by Michael J. O'Connor and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents an overview of a proposed computer-aided final design cost estimating system that will help cost estimators prepare final design construction cost estimates. Use of the system and the cost estimating concepts on which the system is based are discussed. Data development and maintenance strategies are proposed.
Download or read book Electrical Estimating Methods written by Wayne J. Del Pico and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-10-22 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simplify the estimating process with the latest data, materials, and practices Electrical Estimating Methods, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive guide to estimating electrical costs, with data provided by leading construction database RS Means. The book covers the materials and processes encountered by the modern contractor, and provides all the information professionals need to make the most precise estimate. The fourth edition has been updated to reflect the changing materials, techniques, and practices in the field, and provides the most recent Means cost data available. The complexity of electrical systems can make accurate estimation difficult, but this guide contains all the necessary information in one place. An electrical estimate represents the total cost for materials, labor, overhead and profit, but accuracy is virtually impossible without a basic knowledge of the field, and real-world experience in the type of work required. Inaccurate estimates lead to problems with customer satisfaction, which often create payment issues. A thorough, complete, and accurate estimate is in the best interest of all parties involved in the work. Electrical Estimating Methods provides more than just data. Detailed discussions about the work itself help highlight factors that may escape notice, and access to the latest cost data helps tie everything together. Features include: Discussion of current equipment, materials, and processes Means data for both residential and commercial projects Case studies that illustrate best practices Online access to the latest Means data for fast access on the job The book discusses specific situations as well as general practices, and provides comprehensive guidance to the creation of a true, current, estimation of costs. For electrical contractors and estimators, Electrical Estimating Methods contains must-have content that simplifies the estimating process.
Download or read book Improving the Accuracy of Early Cost Estimates for Federal Construction Projects written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1990-02-01 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Implementation of Computer integrated Cost Estimating and Construction Scheduling for a Construction Firm written by Takeo Yoshigi and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Project Cost Estimating written by Jack Sweeting and published by IChemE. This book was released on 1997 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the methodology and overall strategy of project cost estimating, this book provides an introduction to statistics and databases, illustrating how they can help the cost estimator. The book offers an interactive approach where the reader is encouraged to participate in a series of CD or dice exercises to create a thorough understanding of the concepts involved.
Download or read book Computer Integrated Model to Estimate the Construction Cost and Duration of Building Projects at Their Feasibility Stage written by Wesam Njeem and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presently, owners are interested in evaluating the feasibility of investing in the construction of new building projects based on cost and time constraints. They need to therefore have an idea about the project construction costs, the time required to finish construction of a project in its conceptual phase, and about the implementation of feasibility study. Because due to associated risks, construction cost estimates and schedules are vital to any project. The research's objective is to develop a methodology that can be used to create an integrated computer model that helps owners and designers generate construction cost estimates, and derive the baseline schedule for any proposed building project at its feasibility stage. All the relevant data used within the model is collected from the literature and is stored in comprehensive databases designed for this purpose. The data is based on 2011 RSMeans publications and consist of around 4,000 previously constructed projects. The model is developed in a Microsoft environment using Microsoft Excel 2007 and Microsoft Project 2007. This model uses deterministic and stochastic approaches to execute all necessary calculations for the conceptual cost estimate and baseline schedule. A deterministic approach relies on realistic data while a stochastic one relies on incorporating the uncertainty and risk available in calculating the cost and duration of any construction building project. The model is user friendly, flexible and executes all the necessary calculations quickly. The successful development of the model would help owners and investors identify the cost and baseline schedule of proposed projects at the early stages of the project life, so that they have an idea of the budget required for construction and the time needed to recover their investment.
Download or read book Computer Estimating for Home Builders written by Thomas Coleman and published by Home Builder Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve accuracy and increase profits with this complete estimating system. Action Estimating includes a complete set of forms and instructions. Just photocopy and begin your estimates. Action Estimating is especially valuable for custom builders who may not be able to develop rules of thumb for estimating because their products are different every time.
Download or read book Cost Estimating Procedure for Evaluation Work written by D. W. Altwein and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Walker s Manual for Construction Cost Estimating written by Vick S. Crespin and published by Frank R. Walker Company. This book was released on 1981 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Computer Organized Cost Engineering written by Gideon Samid and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a sequence of steps for matching cost engineering needs with helpful computer tools, this reference addresses the issues of project complexity and uncertainty; cost estimation, scheduling, and cost control; cost and result uncertainty; engineering and general purpose software; utilities th
Download or read book Estimating Software Intensive Systems written by Richard D. Stutzke and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2005-04-26 with total page 1025 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many software projects fail because their leaders don't know how to estimate, schedule, or measure them accurately. Fortunately, proven tools and techniques exist for every facet of software estimation. Estimating Software-Intensive Systems brings them together in a real-world guidebook that will help software managers, engineers, and customers immediately improve their estimates–and drive continuing improvements over time. Dick Stutzke presents here a disciplined and repeatable process that can produce accurate and complete estimates for any project, product, or process, no matter how new or unusual. Stutzke doesn't just describe formal techniques: He offers simple, easy-to-use templates, spreadsheets, and tools you can start using today to identify and estimate product size, performance, and quality–as well as project cost, schedule, and risk reserves. Stutzke shows how to quickly "get your arms around" users' problems and requirements, the structure of a solution, and the process needed to deliver it. You'll learn how to choose the most appropriate estimating techniques and tools; collect accurate data, track progress, and update estimates; and recalibrate estimating models to improve estimation accuracy. Stutzke's techniques apply whether you're creating custom in-house business software, purchasing or customizing "off-the-shelf" technology, or constructing complex, one-of-a-kind military, industrial, or commercial systems. These techniques apply to small and large projects, and to all project life cycles–from agile to plan-driven. This book will help you plan, estimate, budget, schedule, purchase, design, build, test, deploy, operate, and maintain software-intensive systems. It explains how to size software, identify all cost components, calculate the associated costs, and set a competitive price. A separate section covers topics of interest for large projects: designing an appropriate work breakdown structure, collecting data from cost accounting systems, and using earned value measurement. You'll find updates and even more information on this book's companion web site, http://www.sw-estimation.com.
Download or read book A Prototype Computer Aided Cost Estimating System for Residential Buildings written by Tawatchai Sapphakitchanon and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Integrated Model of Computer aided Cost Estimating scheduling in Construction Management written by Kwaku Addae Appau and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Conceptual Cost Estimating Manual written by John S. Page and published by Gulf Professional Publishing. This book was released on 1996-06-14 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
