scholarly journals Application of Decision Support Technology for Conceptual Cost Estimation

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Gary P. Moynihan ◽  
Anh D. Chau
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Cost Estimation ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Historical Data ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Prototype System ◽  
Data Entry Form ◽  
The University ◽  
User Friendly

Conceptual cost estimates are often made at the beginning of the project when project scope is not yet well defined. Hence, predicting the conceptual costs on time, with high accuracy, presents a considerable challenge. One potential solution is to more effectively utilize historical data via integration with predictive analytical models. In this project, a decision support system was developed which predicts conceptual costs of construction projects and supports decision-making for long-term capital planning in public universities. The prototype system was developed based on historical data for roofing projects at the University of Alabama. We collected this historical data via a web-based data entry form subsystem. The developed system uses ridge regression models to train historical data. This system has a user-friendly interface and supports what-if analysis, allowing the user to see multiple scenarios of the estimation. The system also encompasses capabilities to forecast the effects of inflation on multi-year projects. Subsequent validation has demonstrated improvement in the resulting accuracy of the conceptual estimates.

scholarly journals COST ESTIMATION PRACTICES PREVALENT IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN OMAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Khalid Alzebdeh ◽  
M. Al-Siyabi ◽  
Ali Al-Nuaimi ◽  
Mohammad Khadem
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Cost Estimation ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Historical Data ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Estimation Process ◽  
Rate Method ◽  
The Cost

This paper reports findings of a study that captures cost estimation practices and techniques prevalent in the construction industry in Oman.  It also identifies the success and risk factors that are encountered in the cost estimation process. Eighty structured questionnaires were distributed to some professionals working in construction projects, selected randomly from large and medium size enterprises across the Sultanate. A response rate of 56% was achieved. The results showed that the unit rate method, the use of historical data and benchmarking are the most common methods used for cost estimation. Success and risk factors as reported by respondents were analyzed and ranked accordingly. The main sources of risk were reported by respondents as “Unclear reading and understanding of specifications”, “Lack of clear documents of the project scope of work”, and “Unavailability of Resources”. This study provides an insight understanding of revealed practices and techniques and globally share the findings with researchers and professionals.

scholarly journals Converting a paper proforma template to a user friendly electronic database to collect traumatic brain injury data

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 435-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Veera Prasad ◽  
Amit Agrawal ◽  
S. Satish Kumar ◽  
B.V. Subrahmanyan
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Data Entry Form ◽  
Collection Form ◽  
Comparative Audit ◽  
User Friendly

Abstract A structured reporting system which is based on a uniform template will permit uniform data collection and future statistics and will facilitate and validate independent or comparative audit of performance and quality of care. The successful establishment of a multi-center registry depends on the development of a concise data entry form, data entry system and data analysis to continuously maintain the registry. In the first phase we introduced the paper data collection form, in second phase this data form was converted to an electronic interface. In this second phase of the study the paper proforma which was developed in the first phase was converted into an electronic database by using the FileMaker Pro 13 Advanced®. The FileMaker Pro 13 Advanced® is capable to store the data, provides user friendly interface to enter data and can be converted the standalone runtime program to install in any other computer system. The next step is to explore the possibility whether it would be feasible to use this as a multicenter traumatic brain injury registry.

Teaching Computer Based Historical Data Analysis

1994 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Anderson ◽  
Robert J. Morris
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Social History ◽  
Historical Data ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Historical Data Analysis ◽  
University Of Edinburgh ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
The University

A case study ofa third year course in the Department of Economic and Social History in the University of Edinburgh isusedto considerandhighlightaspects of good practice in the teaching of computer-assisted historical data analysis.

The Impact of Terrorism on Construction Industry in Iraq

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-84
Author(s):  
Wadhah Amer Hatem ◽  
Samiaah M. Hassen Al-Tmeemy
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Historical Data ◽  
Terrorist Attacks ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Statistical Procedures ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Suicide Attacks ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Impact

     Suicide attacks, bombings, explosions became the part of daily life in Iraq. Consequently, the threat of terrorism put the Iraqi construction sector in the face of unique and unusual challenges that not seen on other countries. These challenges can have extensive impact on construction projects. This paper seeks to examine the impact of the terrorist attacks on construction industry and determine the extent to which the impact of terrorism on construction projects in terms of cost, schedule, and quality. This study adapted quantitative and qualitative approaches to collect data using questionnaire survey and interviews, as well as historical data. The study focused on projects that have been the target of terrorist strikes in Diyala governorate. A variety of statistical procedures were employed in data analysis. The results revealed the extent to which terrorist attacks impact construction projects in terms of cost, time, and quality. The results of this study will enhance the awareness of all construction parties to the impact of the terrorist attacks against construction projects. Eventually, this can develop a risk management assessment and assist contractors to properly protect projects and buildings to minimize injuries and fatalities in the event of terrorism.

SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN UNTUK PEMBERIAN BEASISWA “PROGRAM JONT DEGREE” UNIVERSITAS BHAYANGKARA SURABAYA MENGGUNAKAN METODE ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS (AHP)

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alek Siswanto ◽  
Syariful Alim
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Decision Support System ◽  
Support System ◽  
Analytical Hierarchy Process ◽  
Communication Skill ◽  
Degree Program ◽  
Skill Test ◽  
Scholarship Recipients ◽  
The University ◽  
Hierarchy Process

Grant scholarships to students are conducted by the University based on the achievements achieved. Since the last few years Bhayangkara University has run a Joint Degree Program scholarship in cooperation with Thailand, India, and plans to continue to the Netherlands. In scholarship grants, the Universityoften finds it difficult to determine the scholarship recipients, so it is found that scholarships are not accurate due to the manual system for the awarding of scholarships. The decision support system is an information system aimed at assisting the University in solving the problem of awarding Joint Degree Program scholarship. One method that can be used in decision support systems is Analitycal Hierarchy Process (AHP). The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method takes into account the extent of validity to the extent of inconsistency tolerance of the various criteria and alternatives chosen by the decision maker. In this research, the data used is UBHARA student data 3 last generation. The criteria used are GPA, TOEFL score, TPA Test Score, and Value of Communication Skill Test. From the results of experiments carried out the results of manual calculations of the application and manual calculations from the Institute of Cooperation get a presentation 100% equation in determining scholarship recipients. So as to produce the ranking of students, two students with the highest score in each department that will get a Joint Degree Program scholarship.Keywords: Scholarship, Student, Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Decision Support System.

scholarly journals Improving Specimen Labelling and Data Collection in Bio-science Research using Mobile and Web Applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Isaac Nyabisa Oteyo ◽  
Mary Esther Muyoka Toili
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Web Applications ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Quality Of Data ◽  
Data Entry Form ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Daunting Task

AbstractResearchers in bio-sciences are increasingly harnessing technology to improve processes that were traditionally pegged on pen-and-paper and highly manual. The pen-and-paper approach is used mainly to record and capture data from experiment sites. This method is typically slow and prone to errors. Also, bio-science research activities are often undertaken in remote and distributed locations. Timeliness and quality of data collected are essential. The manual method is slow to collect quality data and relay it in a timely manner. Capturing data manually and relaying it in real time is a daunting task. The data collected has to be associated to respective specimens (objects or plants). In this paper, we seek to improve specimen labelling and data collection guided by the following questions; (1) How can data collection in bio-science research be improved? (2) How can specimen labelling be improved in bio-science research activities? We present WebLog, an application that we prototyped to aid researchers generate specimen labels and collect data from experiment sites. We use the application to convert the object (specimen) identifiers into quick response (QR) codes and use them to label the specimens. Once a specimen label is successfully scanned, the application automatically invokes the data entry form. The collected data is immediately sent to the server in electronic form for analysis.

scholarly journals A user-friendly decision support tool to assist one-health risk assessors

One Health ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 100266
Author(s):  
Rob Dewar ◽  
Christine Gavin ◽  
Catherine McCarthy ◽  
Rachel A. Taylor ◽  
Charlotte Cook ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
One Health ◽  
Decision Support Tool ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
User Friendly

IO/EAM: An Input-Output Economic Assessment Model

1984 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey L. Jordan ◽  
Rusty Brooks
Keyword(s):  
Research Effort ◽  
Economic Assessment ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Input Output ◽  
County Extension Agents ◽  
University Of Georgia ◽  
Microcomputer Software ◽  
The University ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis paper describes a microcomputer software package, IO/EAM: An Input-Output Economic Assessment Model, which was developed at the University of Georgia through a joint extension-research effort. The package is a menudriven, user friendly program that is designed to be used by county extension agents, researchers, and other extension personnel to estimate the economic impact of changes in county economies. The program employs an input-output model that provides users with a locally based, easily updated source of economic intelligence. Use of input-output techniques allows users to estimate the impact of changes in county economies on an industry-by-industry basis and to account for the interdependencies among these industries in a county.

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