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ARC 502A

ARC 502A. Computer Estimating 2. New Windsor Contractor. ESTIMATING OVERVIEW. Estimating Methods. THREE MAIN ESTIMATING METHODS Manual Estimating Spreadsheet Estimating Fully Computerized Estimating. Manual Estimating. Pencil, paper and calculator.

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ARC 502A

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  1. ARC 502A Computer Estimating 2

  2. New Windsor Contractor

  3. ESTIMATING OVERVIEW

  4. Estimating Methods THREE MAIN ESTIMATING METHODS • Manual Estimating • Spreadsheet Estimating • Fully Computerized Estimating

  5. Manual Estimating • Pencil, paper and calculator. • Calculations must be repeated for EACH ESTIMATE. • Changes are DIFFICULT. • Creating reports are very TIME CONSUMING. • Overall manual estimating is SLOW & CUMBERSOME.

  6. Spreadsheet Estimating • e.g. VisiCalc, Lotus 1-2-3, Excel, ……. • results of previous work can be used • calculations are taken care of by the system • some reports can be partially automated, depending on spreadsheet setup

  7. Computerized Estimating • database is permanent & you only need to enter it ONCE • estimates are created in a spreadsheet style with fast calculations, ease of UPDATING & EASY CHANGES • existing estimates can be used as basis for new estimates • reports can be created in many different formats

  8. Precision Estimating • database can be created by the user or can be purchased with periodic updates • PHASES, ITEMS, PRICES, etc. can be added “ON THE FLY” as you create estimates • report options allow tailoring to your / company needs • estimates can be merged, for team efforts

  9. Precision Estimating Extras • interface to other SAGE applications (Precision Bid Analysis, Precision Buyout, Microsoft Project Integrator, ……) • precision tools, which is a collection of utilities that help change, develop, and maintain databases

  10. SAGE Timberline Estimating Extended • SAGE Timberline Estimating Extended Edition • St Clair College • smart assemblies with logic capabilities • crews which allow for labor & equipment requirements • rate tables for different locations

  11. Precision Estimating Overview • Built around 3 concepts • database • spreadsheet • reports

  12. DATABASE • Database contains all cost items, productivity factors, formulas and prices • phase: division of specification • items: labour, material, subcontractors and equipment • addons: profit, insurance, bond, overhead • formula: used to calculate takeoff quantities

  13. DATABASE • Databases can be upgraded at any time. • To create an estimate • you retrieve the database information into the spreadsheet • enter dimension from the working drawings • the software computes takeoff quantities.

  14. Spreadsheet • When you perform a takeoff all selected item information from the database is copied to the spreadsheet and quantities and cost are calculated. • Estimates and the database are completely separate, therefor you can customize the estimates without affecting the database.

  15. Spreadsheet options • Takeoff windows allow retrieval of items for dimension input • Detail windows allow modification to items specific to the estimate • Total window lets you see up to minute cost or change addons • Location codes allow you to organize your estimate

  16. Advantage • Every entry you make is saved to disk immediately, no save or saveas

  17. Menus & Toolbars • precision estimating is “menu driven” • menus are arranged in a hierarchy of menus & submenus. • database menus are separate from the menus you use to build estimate.

  18. Help System Pull Down Menu Help Topics -displays a menu for online help What’s This ? -same as the Help Button Show Me Demos -video of procedures about specific task

  19. Help System Help Button -pick on help button, then pick on area to get information • Whenever in doubt use the help system to answer questions or walk you through procedures.

  20. File tools • this application provides a collection of tools to help maintain the folders / files associated with Timberline • some of the options commonly used are: • Backup • Restore • Copy • Move

  21. External program • Ptwin.exe • Upgrade files • upgrade from older version to current version • Protects files • used to prevent unauthorized access of your database files

  22. Next class • Start working with software • Scan Blackboard notes prior to class

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