1. TRACER Showcase and Discussion Earth Tech TRACER Presentation to the TEA/TUG Conference Mobile, AL October 10, 2004

2. Suite of Technology Tools PACES (PArametric Cost Engineering System) – Co-patent with Air Force. RACER (Remedial Action Cost Engineering Requirements) – Co-patent with Air Force. TRACER (TRAnsportation Cost Engineering Requirements) – AASHTO-funded. PACES-DS, and RACER-DS. “Wrapper” Technology. Earth Tech TRACER Presentation TEA/TUG Conference October 10, 2004

3. Background What is parametric cost estimating? How can cost-based parametric cost models help? What is the degree of accuracy? How is the cost data generated? Earth Tech TRACER Presentation TEA/TUG Conference October 10, 2004

4. Improving the Estimating Process That was then… Historical / Bid-Based Approaches. Detailed Material Take-offs. Earth Tech TRACER Presentation TEA/TUG Conference October 10, 2004

5. Improving the Estimating Process This is now… Parametric Model – “Conceptually, a bridge is always a bridge…” Inputs – Parametric Model – Detailed Estimate. Custom-Tailored Reporting Capability. Earth Tech TRACER Presentation Parsons Corporation, Denver, CO October 5, 2004

6. Benefits Ensures consistent cost estimates. Aligns scope, expectations, and budget. Generates accurate, quantified and defensible estimates. Allows easy alternative analysis (VE). Earth Tech TRACER Presentation TEA/TUG Conference October 10, 2004

7. Integration to the Construction Lifecycle Earth Tech TRACER Presentation TEA/TUG Conference October 10, 2004 Plan Design Build O & M Replacement

8. Project Types Projects: Project Reviews (Charrettes), Programming, GASB 34, FEMA Clean- Up Estimates, Cost Model Building, Masterplanning, and Risk Mitigation Projects. Earth Tech TRACER Presentation TEA/TUG Conference October 10, 2004

9. Status of TRACER AASHTO-funded. Anticipated release in Summer ’05. Future phases of development under review by AASHTO and other member DOTs. Earth Tech TRACER Presentation TEA/TUG Conference October 10, 2004

10. Thank You Kirk E. Rabius, P.E. Section Manager Kyle Knudson TRACER Product Line Manager Earth Tech TRACER Presentation TEA/TUG Conference October 10, 2004