Application of database management system in engineering estimation process

Abstract

This project is undertaken to develop a system that can be used to prepare and revise the "Schedule of Rates" using Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) like SQL Server or Oracle database. This system also facilitates to prepare cost estimation of an engineering project. In engineering project management, an accurate schedule of rates is badly required in cost estimation process. In this project, engineering estimating software named E-Estimation is developed which accommodates various features that provide an updated schedule of rates and thereby make the cost estimating process easy, accurate and preferable. For preparing a database, "PWD Schedule oj'Rates" and its analysis - 1997 (<J" Edition, 1" Revision) is used.