AES3; Automated Estimating System
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
AES3 (Automated Estimating System) is designed to aid in the preparation and reporting of construction cost estimates. The system provides an easy method for entering and updating the detailed cost, schedule, and escalation information contained in a typical construction cost estimate. AES combines this information to calculate both unescalated and escalated values for the estimate. These costs can be reported at varying levels of detail. AES consists of two major programs: the Standard Value program and the Estimate Creation/Update/Scheduling/Contingency/Reporting program. The first program is used to enter and modify the construction craft rates, percentage mark-up factors, and the escalation rates that are to be used on each estimate created using the system. The Estimating program is used to enter and update the detailed cost estimates, create and/or update a project schedule file, combine several estimates to form a project cost estimate, produce reports, and perform various analysis functions. AES uses menus and formatted input screens to guide the user through the estimate creation/update process. A pricing database is available for cost retrieval and lookup. Context-sensitive messages explaining each input field are available with the touch of a single key. AES uses three types of screens: option screens, input screens, and display screens. An option screen allows the user to select a specific task (e.g. Estimate creation or Report Generation on the Main Menu screen). An input screen (e.g. the Estimate Record screen) is used primarily to enter or modify data. The Bill of Material Directory screen is an example of the display screen. It is used to display the Bill of Material records and permits the user to choose among several options; however, entry or modification of data is not allowed.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge K-25 Site, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 139301
- Report Number(s):
- ESTSC-000165IBMPC00; NESC-9560
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: DN: AES3 uses several routines from the proprietary Borland International Turbo Toolbox software; these are included in object form. The use of AES with memory-resident software such as Sidekick, screen blanking programs, etc., is not precluded, but could produce unpredictable results.; PBD: 1 Jun 1988
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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