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Carino, N J, Lew, H S and Stone, W C (1984) Investigation of East Chicago Ramp Collapse. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(01), 1–18.

Diekmann, J E and Peppler, S E (1984) Union and Open Shop Labor Cost Differences. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(01), 87–99.

Herbsman, Z and Mitrani, J D (1984) INES—An Interactive Estimating System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(01), 19–33.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Cost estimates; Computer applications; Microcomputers; Contractors;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1984)110:1(19)
  • Abstract:
    A possible effective application of computers in construction is to use them for cost estimating. Despite their wide acceptance for cost accounting and other bookkeeping tasks, their use in estimating has lagged considerably. The emergence of powerful and low cost microcomputer systems has made it feasible for a broad range of contractors to own their own system. As a result, it is now very common for even the smallest contractors to own a system whose primary function is bookkeeping. Once bookkeeping tasks are automated, however, a natural progression is to also use them for cost estimating. It has therefore become necessary to develop an estimating system which takes advantage of the great potential of the microcomputer. This paper proposes and describes one such system.

Ibbs, C W and Terveer, K R (1984) Integrated Construction Preventive Maintenance System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(01), 43–59.

Karshenas, S (1984) Predesign Cost Estimating Method for Multistory Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(01), 79–86.

Saxena, S K, Lourie, D E, Shah, N S and Singhal, K (1984) Equipment Cost Analysis for Waste Embankments. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(01), 60–71.

Stukhart, G (1984) Contractual Incentives. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(01), 34–42.

Suckarieh, G (1984) Construction Management Control with Microcomputers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(01), 72–78.

Tenah, K A (1984) Management Information Organization and Routing. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(01), 101–18.