Discussion on Papers 1-4

MR G.H. COCHRANE, Taylor Woodrow International

Mr Braint has mentioned the value of transferring data from

estimating computer packages onwards to assist in the

monitoring and control of site work.

In his organisation, do all the construction sites have

computers which can accept the data produced by the estimating

programs? If so, are the data transferred by electronic means

(or by disc or tape), or do they have to be re-inputted from

printed output?

MR BRAINT

Only our major construction sites have a land-line link to the computer at Foundation House.

The data produced by the estimating programs form the basis for cost control systems, but a significant amount of re-allocation is necessary to provide tender allowances against which performance can readily be measured.