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Computer-implemented method and system for producing a proposal for a construction project

  • US 6,446,053 B1
  • Filed: 08/06/1999
  • Issued: 09/03/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/06/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer implemented method for creating a construction proposal, said proposal comprising a graphical model of a proposed construction project and cost estimate model for the proposed construction project, and electronically submitting the proposal to a construction professional for bidding, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing a first database having stored therein a plurality of product descriptions from a plurality of subscribing suppliers, each product description comprising a digital image and a cost-per-unit data for a particular product;

    (b) providing a second database having stored therein contact information for each of a plurality of subscribing construction professionals;

    (c) creating an initial graphical model and storing it in a first memory;

    (d) creating an initial cost estimate model and storing it in a second memory;

    (e) prompting the user to create the construction proposal in a plurality of construction phases, each construction phase comprising a plurality of construction steps;

    (f) accessing product descriptions from the first database associated with a particular one of the construction steps for user selection;

    (g) updating the graphical model by incorporating the digital image of a selected product description into an existing graphical model created in a previous construction step, and storing the updated graphical model in the first memory;

    (h) updating the cost estimate model by calculating a cost of the selected product from the corresponding cost-per-unit data, incorporating the cost into an existing cost estimate model created in a previous construction step, and storing the updated cost estimate model in the second memory;

    (i) displaying a completed construction proposal on a display device;

    (j) accessing the second database and displaying the contact information of at least one construction professional; and

    (k) electronically transmitting said completed construction proposal to at least one user selected construction professional.

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