Enhancements in Estimation and Bid Analysis Randy Lawton Info Tech, Inc.

Overview 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 Team

…after co-location to NGT

CES ® (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

Estimator ™ (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

Estimator – 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+) 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 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” - 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 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. System manager can select what services to link to and where to place them in the applications

Estimator – Services

CES – Services, General

CES – Services, Access

BAMS/DSS – Services, General

BAMS/DSS – Services, User Groups

BAMS/DSS – Services, Access

Web 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)

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Future 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 Trnsport –seamless integration of estimation and analysis with day-to-day business operations Examples –change orders –production rates

Future Directions - NGT Work Area

Enhancements in Estimation and Bid Analysis Randy Lawton Info Tech, Inc.