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Nirmani: An integrated Case-Based system for strategic design and estimating

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Progress in Case-Based Reasoning (UK CBR 1995)

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An integrated Case-Based Design and Estimating system (NIRMANI) is proposed in this paper as a means of integrating the fragmented construction industry. This paper evaluates the Case-Based Design and Case-Based Estimating processes and suggests a combined approach for design and estimating in construction. It briefly explains the system conceptual model, case retrieval and adaptation strategy. Case presentation aspects are improved with the use of multimedia. The system helps in developing the design brief effectively and improves the understanding of design. The system is implemented in the domain of warehouse design and produces a schematic design and its cost plan.

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  1. Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

    Srinath Perera

  2. Department of Surveying, University of Salford, M5 4WT, Salford, UK

    Ian Watson

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Perera, S., Watson, I. (1995). Nirmani: An integrated Case-Based system for strategic design and estimating. In: Watson, I.D. (eds) Progress in Case-Based Reasoning. UK CBR 1995. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1020. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-60654-8_33

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