1. *ASAPMS Housekeeper (p. 4-32)

C,E,S,K

L-M

Net

IBM or VAX mainframe with hard disk, and micro IBM-compatible systems. Can be run on a Network.

Targeted to architects, engineers and contractors.

Y

Internal cost control and scheduling modules.

Available in three levels: educational, regular, and professional.

Multi-project capability (maximum of 299).

2. Composer Gold/MCACES (p. 4-3)

R,E,K

M

Net

Runs only on DOS. Can be used on a PC or LAN. Various LAN platforms.

Developed for environmental/construction projects. Can be used for other projects.

Demo. disk (not interactive) available.

Y

M-H

Approved by the Army Corps of Engineers and EPA for hazardous waste projects.

Modeling capability, life-cycle costing, and historical cost analysis modules.

Uses unit cost estimating and parametric modeling.

Users can build their own database, define/select up to 5 each of owner cost, direct cost, and indirect cost categories.

3. * Cost Engineer (p. 4-33)

R,E,K

L

Net

IBM-PC using DOS. Can also be used on a Network.

Targeted to contractors, architects, engineers, and to environmental professionals doing asbestos abatement and dig and haul work.

N

ZIP code oriented database provided, which includes construction costs and costs for asbestos removal/abatement.

Demonstration project included.

DOE (tested) and other federal agencies have used the program.

4. COSTPRO (p. 4-7)

R,E,K

M

Net

MS-DOS, or PC-DOS, using an IBM-AT. Can be used on a LAN.

Generic cost estimation tool. Cross-industry application,. Adapted to preparing DOE project estimates.

Working demo of user's module available.

Y

H

The supplier does not provide cost databases.

Estimators can develop the system to support their individual estimating methodologies.

Unlimited projects, up to 12 distinct WBS structures per project, custom databases, user defined cost categories, etc.

Unit cost and parametric cost estimating capability.

5. *Enhanced Cost Estimating Relationship Program (p. 4-34)

E

N/A

Indl

IBM-PC with hard disk, or equivalent.

Targeted to estimators, architects, and engineers.

N

Can use a maximum of 15 variables to develop cost-estimating relationships by entering cost and descriptive data for known systems.

No changes or enhancements to the program since 1989.

6. * Esccomate Piping/DWV and Sheetmetal/Ductwork Estimating (p. 4-34)

E

M

Indl

IBM PC with hard disk or equivalent, or a Macintosh with a MS DOS board.

For sheet metal and piping subcontractors.

N

Only upfront installation costs included.

Not updated since 1985.

7. FAST (p. 4-11)

R,E,S,K

M-H

Indl

IBM-PC based systems. Integrated system will be able to be used on laptops and Networks.

Different versions of FAST available for different applications including estimation of equipment and construction costs and ABC costing. Can be used for any project.

Working demo-disk for FAST-E.

Y

H

Parametric cost-estimating system.

System uses fuzzy logic and can develop relationship models, when fed in project information. for example, through sample projects.

No default information on regulatory, contingent, or less-tangible environmental costs.

Supplier is working on the development of a fully integrated system.

8. G2 Estimator (p. 4-15)

R,E,K

L-M

Net

MS-DOS. Supports various Networks, including UNIX, Novell and Banyan.

Cross-industry applications, including environment, construction, engineering, architecture and operations.

Slide-show demo disk available.

Y

M-H

System sold in three levels, and higher levels have additional features.

Unit cost estimating. Estimate worksheets to enter project cost data. Unlimited worksheets, each with 999 line items.

Unlimited projects and databases customized databases, unlimited work code fields.

9. Hard Dollar EOS (p. 4-19)

C,R,E,S,K

M-H

Net

Created for DOS, and can be modified to work on UNIX and Altos. Supported Networks include Novell, LANTASTIC, and Microsoft.

Designed for the construction industry.

No demo disks. Limited time program demos are available.

Y

M-H

Unit cost estimating, with unlimited estimates and estimate size and detail.

Costs can be detailed using 7 methods: plug-in bid item, activity and detail level costs, list resource requirements, use crews and set production, tasks, reproduce previous work. Also, six overhead detailing methods.

Program available in three levels, and higher levels have additional features.

10. *PACES (p. 4-35)

R,E,K

L

Indl

IBM-PC or compatible. Can be run on a Network.

Targeted to government and conventional construction estimators.

Y

Parametric cost-estimating system.

Has four modules: contractor's model for general conditions, overhead and profit relationships; 68 building models; utility/site work model; runway/taxiway model.

11. Precision Estimating Plus (p. 4-23)

C,R,E,K

M

Net

Can be used on a Network.

Designed for the construction industry.

Slide-show demo. No interactive demo available.

Y

M-H

Sold in three different levels, and higher levels have additional features. Unit cost and parametric cost-estimation capabilities.

Up to 12 of 20 character user-defined WBS codes can be assigned to each item. 99 user-defined sub-categories.

What-if analysis and modeling capability. Automated pricing of crews.

12. *Pulsar (p. 4-36)

R,E,K

M

IBM PC with hard disk or equivalent.

Designed for the government and commercial construction industry.

Unit cost estimating.

User-defined/commercial databases.

Up to 6 WBSs per line item.

13. *Questimate 8.1 (p. 4-37)

E

M

Net

PC and LAN Manager Network versions.

Product features Demo disks available.

Targeted to estimators of process plant projects, revamps, or retrofits.

Modeling system calculates process equipment costs and costs for complete process plants.

Evaluation of alternatives.

No project management capabilities; no WBS and activities can be defined. No sensitivity analysis within the system itself.

14. *Richardson RACE (p. 4-38)

R,E,K

L

Net

IBM PC or compatible. Supports Novell, Lantastics, Banyan, and others.

Targeted to general construction and process plant estimators.

N

Spreadsheet type worksheet—1,000 items per detail and 1,000 details per project.

Search and scan capability.

Unlimited user-defined codes. Uses Richardson's databases.

15. *StreetSmarts (p. 4-39)

C,R,E,S,I

H

Net

IBM compatible PC on a LAN with a UNIX server.

Targeted to heavy construction contractors.

Y

Not meant for generating conceptual estimates.

User-supplied database.

16. Success (p. 4-26)

C,E,K

M

Net

MS-DOS and Windows. Any MS windows compatible Network can be supported.

Interactive Demo disk available.

Designed for the construction industry and environmental projects.

Interactive Demo disk available.

Y

M-H

Unit and parametric cost estimating.

Interactive demonstration disk available.

Supplier has developed "decision trees" in Success for environmental cleanup activities. Also, TRACES' environmental assemblies database is provided at no cost to users.

17. TRACES (p. 4-29)

R,E,S,K,I

N/A

Net

PC resident software. Can also be used on a Network.

Designed for the TRI services.

Y

Inform-ation not available

Modules for empirical estimating, budget estimating, parametric estimating, quantity take-off, life-cycle cost, and risk analysis.

Various software developers are working on different portions of TRACES.

The integrated system has not been developed yet.

18. *WinEst (p. 4-40)

R,E,K

M

Net

Various system options. Will support all Networks that run MS Windows.

Designed for building construction estimators.

Digitized or manually input quantities.

An environmental database is offered.

User-defined codes, unlimited projects, and activities per project.

1. Dekker TRAKKER™ systems (p. 4-42)

C,R,S

M-H

Net

Available for MS-DOS, UNIX, VAX, and LAN platforms.

Cross-industry.

No demonstration disks. However, live on-site software demos available.

Y

M-H

Systems are offered for project management, performance measurement, and activity-based costing.

All systems can be used in a fully integrated manner.

Facilitates government reporting (C/SCSC requirements).

2. Open Plan Pro. (p. 4-45)

C,R,S,I

M

Net

IBM-compatible PC using DOS, and MS-Windows. Any Netbios compatible LAN can be used.

Cross-industry

Slide-show demonstration disks available.

Y

M-H

Features for project planning, resource scheduling, cost control, and multi-project scheduling.

Incorporates risk analysis based on Monte Carlo simulation.

What-if and cross project analysis

Multiple projects with up to 20 WBS levels per project.

3. Primavera Project Planner (p. 4-48)

C,R,S

M

Net

Windows and DOS format. Can also be used on a Network.

Cross-industry.

Working/interactive demo disks available.

Y

M-H

14 types of schedule constraints and 4 different relationships.

Multiple forecasting technique, want-if and earned value analysis.

Complete customization of reports and graphics.

Up to 16 custom data items to organize and track details.

4. *P/X (p. 4-77)

C,R,S

H

Net

Only Network versions of the program are sold. Supported Networks include Novell, Banyan Vines, and MS LAN Manager.

Targeted to Fortune 500 companies and government clients. Supports requirements for C/SCSC cost control.

Integrates schedule and cost via resource activity relationships.

Tracks cost against baseline using user-defined cost categories.

Unlimited projects and activities per project. Unlimited WBS structures, each with a maximum of 20 levels.

Full import/export capabilities using user-defined formats.

5. Project Execution System (PXS) (p. 4-51)

C,R,S

H

Net

IBM-compatible PCs. Can be used on Networks and on portable DOS-based computers.

Construction industry. Can be used on other types of projects as well.

Limited-time trials of software available.

Y

M-H

Multiple modules: Analyze, Plan, Schedule, Procure, Dispatch, Administer, Document, and Monitor.

Designed to be fully compatible with suppliers cost-estimating system, Hard Dollar EOS.

Voice activation option.

6. SAS/OR (p. 4-54)

C,R,S,K

M-H

Net

Supports almost any platform and various different Networks.

Cross-industry.

No demonstration disks.

Y

H

Includes tools for project management, decision analysis, mathematical programming, and reporting. Can be used along with a host of other applications brought out by SAS Institute.

Users can choose a completely menu-driven project management option. In all cases, codes can be accessed to change, append, or modify menu options.

Features include multi-project scheduling, unlimited user-defined coding, unlimited resources and resources per activity, full control over logical precedence relationships.

An integrated system for planning (cost analysis of planned projects), management, and tracking.

7. Project Scheduler 6 (p. 4-58)

C,R,S

L

Net

PC-based, using DOS. LAN ready units available.

Cross-industry.

N

M

Multi-project panning and tracking, what-if analysis, WBS, OBS, RBS.

Automatic resource leveling, resource splitting, and automatic conflict resolution and recalculation.

Supports ODBC interface standard.

8. Texim Project (p. 4-61)

C,R,S

L

Net

386 SX CPU, and any Netbios compatible LAN.

Cross-industry.

No demonstration disks available.

N

L-M

Texim will be replaced in one year with another low-end project management system: Open Plan Desktop.

Unlimited projects per file, 25 WBS levels, unlimited activities per project pan.

Resource tools, project risk analysis, cost tools, tracking tools.

9. Cobra 2.0 (p. 4-64)

C,R

M

Net

IBM-compatible PCs, and runs on most PC Network operating systems.

Cross-industry.

No demonstration disks available.

N

M-H

Allows concurrent data access in a multi-user environment.

Provides budget, actual cost, and earned value information.

Trend, summary, exception reporting, and cash flow management.

Designed to integrate with scheduling and financial systems.

10. Cost Time Management (p. 4-67)

C

Various.

No demonstration disks available.

Not applicable

M-H

Diagnostic tool for analyzing project time and cost.

Uses a cost-time profile of a process to serve as the basis for analysis.

Has been used on various environmental restoration and waste management projects.

11. EasyABC Plus (p. 4-70)

C

M-H

Net

Available for DOS/Windows for IBM, Macintosh, and OS/2.

Targeted to estimators.

Slide-show demonstration disks available.

N

M-H

Development and modification of ABC models. Effect of improvement efforts on the bottom-line.

Information is organized through three modules (all required): Resource module, Activity module, and Cost Object module.

Unit cost calculation, incremental cost allocation, performance against plan comparisons.

12. *FOREFRONT (p. 4-76)

C,R

M

Net

IBM-PC, will run on UNIX, ZENIX, and AIX. Can be used on Netware.

Targeted to the construction and environmental industries, and project managers.

Y

H

Cost tracking/accounting system.

60 cost types, crews, jobs broken down into phases, unlimited projects and activities per project

Special import module that ties into Hard Dollar EOS and HCAS,

Users can obtain source codes to alter the software.

13. Parade (p. 4-73)

C,S

M

Net

IBM PS/2 or PC compatibles. Supported Networks include Novell, LAN Manager, Banyan, Pathworks, and LANtastics.

Cross-industry. Compatible with C/SCS criteria: DOD 5000.1 and 5000.2, DOE 4700.1, NASA 533P.

Working demos disks.

N

M-H

Parade can utilize data from Primavera's P3, Project Planner for Windows.

Uses earned value analysis.

Can be used for planning or period by period control.

WBS (up to 20 levels) and OBS (up to 20 levels).

1. MOUSE (p. 4-79)

L

Indl

Any computer that has a FORTRAN compiler. System utilities run on MS DOS-based PCs.

Various.

No demo disks available.

N

M-H

Monte-Carlo based simulation system to deal with uncertainties in static mathematical models.

Can support up to 200 variables.

No summary reports or graphics generated.

Can be used by individuals with little or no knowledge of computer languages, programming, or simulation.

2. *ERMIS (p. 4-89)

C,I

H

Various

Y

Information not available

This is a methodology and tool developed by a consulting company. The tool is not a commercial product and can be used only through the services of the consulting firm.

Identification of high priority problems; description and quantification (in financial terms) of environmental risks; summary of risk data by site, medium, and type of problem.

Environmental problem inventory, estimation of future liability and costs of correction.

Separate databases for auditing, emissions, expenditures, permits, plans/programs, raw materials, waste management, and general information.

3. ICECAN (p. 4-82)

L

Indl

IBM-PC

Various. Developed for the DOE to analyze cost contingency in the Remedial Design phase of projects. No demo disks.

N

M

Produces a frequency distribution of costs based on random cost variables.

The cost variables can be fixed, normal, discrete, or step-regular.

Uses the Monte Carlo method.

4. Monte Carlo (p. 4-82)

S,I

M-H

Indl

IBM PC (or compatible)

Cross-industry.

Working/interactive demo disks available.

N

H

Project risk analysis and simulation, using the Monte Carlo method.

Calculation of expected cost, expected completion date, criticality indices, and confidence levels.

Data transfer to Primavera Project Planner for Windows.

5. REP (p. 4-86)

I

M

Indl

IBM and compatible PCs.

Cross-industry.

No demo disks available.

N

M

Analyzes risk and sensitivity of cost estimates.

Combines Monte Carlo simulation, Pareto's law, and supplier-developed heuristics.

Contingency of detailed and conceptual estimates.

Five management reports, a modeling report, and four technical reports.

1. HAZRISK Database and Models (p. 4-91)

E,S,K,I

H

Net

IBM PC compatible.

Order-of-magnitude estimates for ER projects.

Y

Parametric cost estimation. Includes database of historical costs and schedules for completed remedial actions.

Factors driving cost growth and slippage in ER projects.

Only RI/FS stage considered.

Available only to research sponsors.

2. RACER/ENVEST (p. 4-94)

R,E,K

M

Net

IBM PC using Windows or DOS.

Remediation project cost estimation.

Limited-time trial product demos available for commercial version (ENVEST).

Y

M

Engineering-based remedial cost estimating system.

RACER WBS has 5 primary elements: PA/SI, RI/FS, RD, RA, and O&M.

Two study models (RCRA and CERCLA), an RD model, two project control models, 55 RA models, and 36 site work/utilities models.

Users need to supply some project specific parameters and can further accept RACER defaults.

3. RACES (p. 4-97)

R,E

BM PC/XT or PS/2.

Order-of-magnitude estimation for remedial technologies.

Y

System would use a line-item approach and rely on unit cost, cost-estimating relationships, and O&M databases.

Was designed to include technologies/activities to be used in Superfund remediation, with each technology having a cost-estimating model.

Prototype of the system and one cost-estimating module for final covers has been developed.

RACES development has stopped and unlikely to resume.

4. RAAS, MEPAS, and ReOpt (p. 4-100)

C,K,I

L-M

IBM-compatible systems. Report available for Macintosh and Windows platforms.

RI/FS project stages.

N

M

ReOpt is an electronic encyclopedia that provides information on contaminants, mediums, and technologies.

MEPAS is a physics-based risk computational model.

RAAS assists in analysis of primary data, remedial options and alternatives. RAAS is used in conjunction with MEPAS and ReOpt.

ReOpt and MEPAS are sold as stand-alone units as well.

5. RCMS (p. 4-103)

C

L

Net

IBM-PC

Projects at Superfund sites.

No demo disks.

Y

L-M

Cost accounting tool for Superfund sites, developed for the USEPA.

Four modules: cost tracking, cost projection, invoice certification, and site summary.

Users need to be familiar with DOS commands and coding used throughput the system. No Windows structure and mouse support.

(c) Sharing
Net: The system is Network compatible.
Indl: (Individual) The system is not designed to be Network compatible.

(d) Applicability: The target market and/or the application areas of the system

(f) User Customization
L: Low
M: Medium
H: High
Rough approximation (on a relative scale) of the level of user customization permitted by the system.