Enhancements in Estimation and Bid Analysis

Randy Lawton

Info Tech, Inc.

OverviewOverview• Cross-module enhancements

– Test Suite Phase II– object store– generic fields

• What happened by module– addressed over 140 TMRs

• Web services– integrated into the systems– scatter plot service

• A peek into the future

Dixon Hill – MSE TeamDixon Hill – MSE Team

……after co-location to NGTafter co-location to NGT

CESCES®® (5.5a = 20+) (5.6a = 20+) TMRs (5.5a = 20+) (5.6a = 20+) TMRs• Web CES – For Parametric Estimation• New bridge information columns

– length, width, number of spans, type, & ID

• Item Reference– copy tasks and variables (merge/replace)– initialize tasks (for bid-based and reference prices)

• Imports– Bid History - stores BAMS/DSS® profile name & run date– Quantity Manager - lat, long, begin/end station & termini

• PDF output support– Program Summary Report

EstimatorEstimator™™ (2.3a = 20+) TMRs (2.3a = 20+) TMRs• Bid histories

– visual out of range indicator– summary of bid history calculation

• Items– new tab shows all items (vs just those in a group)– can build estimates in item number order– enhanced filter – not just item number & description– supplemental description now available for label

EstimatorEstimator – Coming Soon… – Coming Soon…

• Undo/Redo– records a transaction history for estimates, catalogs,

and the User Table. – new Undo/Redo menu items

• Includes descriptions for menu entries; – e.g. “Undo Change Quantity”

• Chance focus as appropriate to command

• Phase 1 - Requirements– worked with JAD to review estimate workflow and

develop requirements

• Phase 2 – Design & Engineering– engineering in Progress

BAMS/DSS (6.5a = 25+) (6.6a = 55+) BAMS/DSS (6.5a = 25+) (6.6a = 55+) • Edit database• Address outstanding issues in data areas

– import process– DSS data view– LAS® data view

• Key documentation and model TMRs• 6.6a-1 update in August

– included changes for SiteManager™ enhancements– updates for regression models– updates for web scatter plot

BAMS/DSS – Historical RegressionBAMS/DSS – Historical Regression• Re-designed tab folder

– basic & advanced

• More control– new parameters for models

• More documentation– parameter help on screen– new “Mysteries of Bid Histories” document

““Mysteries of Bid Histories” - TOCMysteries of Bid Histories” - TOC• Introduction• Methodology• Model Output• An overview of the SAS code• Glossary• Bid History Mapping• Historical Price Regression (from UG)• BAMS/DSS HIREG & HCREG Database Tables• RPTOUT Datasets

Support for basic Web ServicesSupport for basic Web Services• Can be initiated directly from within Estimator,

CES, and BAMS/DSS• Can pass information from current window such as

item number, quantity, etc. using <%%>– e.g. <%itemnumber%>

• System manager can select what services to link to and where to place them in the applications

Estimator – ServicesEstimator – Services

CES – Services, GeneralCES – Services, General

CES – Services, AccessCES – Services, Access

BAMS/DSS – Services, GeneralBAMS/DSS – Services, General

BAMS/DSS – Services, User GroupsBAMS/DSS – Services, User Groups

BAMS/DSS – Services, AccessBAMS/DSS – Services, Access

Web Scatter Plot – this is way coolWeb Scatter Plot – this is way cool• Implemented as a BAMS/DSS Web Service

– can be linked directly into Estimator, CES, and BAMS/DSS as a service

– also available just via URL

• Key Features– price vs. quantity plot of item bids– overlay of model generated price– basic pop-up information for each bid plotted– highlight bids from selected area, season, or worktype– includes mini-graphs to show price spread of area,

season, and worktype (if modeled)

demodemo

http://demo.devtup.infotechfl.com:82/hreg/home.html

http://demo.devtup.infotechfl.com:82/hreg/regression.html?ProfileName=DEMHREG&ItemName=601-03030

Future DirectionsFuture Directions• Estimation

– streamline process– provide more packaged solutions

• Decision Support– interactive, just-in-time analysis– utilize new tools and approaches to simplify analysis

• Next Generation Trns•port– seamless integration of estimation and analysis with

day-to-day business operations• Examples

– change orders

– production rates

Future Directions - NGT Work AreaFuture Directions - NGT Work Area

Enhancements in Estimation and Bid Analysis

Randy Lawton

Info Tech, Inc.