Abstract: Using remote image acquisition, image processing, and computational systems and methods, it has become possible to obtain actual building dimensions that can be used to generate construction estimates for repairing or maintaining buildings. For example, actual roof dimensions can be used to provide a computer-based estimate of materials and/or materials overage needed. Instead of simply applying a generic overage percentage based on roof shape, a computer-based approach can take into account cut lines as a percentage of total roof area. The resulting computer-generated estimate is shown to be more accurate, less expensive, and faster than using a human on-site estimator.

Abstract: Using remote image acquisition, image processing, and computational systems and methods, it has become possible to obtain actual building dimensions that can be used to generate construction estimates for repairing or maintaining buildings. For example, actual roof dimensions can be used to provide a computer-based estimate of materials and/or materials overage needed. Instead of simply applying a generic overage percentage based on roof shape, a computer-based approach can take into account cut lines as a percentage of total roof area. The resulting computer-generated estimate is shown to be more accurate, less expensive, and faster than using a human on-site estimator.

Abstract: One form of the present application is directed to a system for the estimation of building materials, which includes a remote terminal associated with a construction product for which can be placed in communication with a server. A measurement data repository application is accessible from the remote terminal and is configured to generate a measurement import page on the remote terminal which includes a category of measurement input field and a measurement value input field. A product pricing data repository is accessible from the remote terminal and is configured to store product ng data and product measurement data, wherein such data can be updated from the server. A generate estimate application accessible front the remote terminal is configured to generate an estimate on the remote terminal in response to the category of measurement, the measurement value, the product pricing data, and the product measurement data.

Abstract: One form of the present application is directed to a terminal in communication with at least one server via an Internet based communication network, wherein the terminal is associated with a user, and wherein the terminal is structured to execute an estimation and visualization application which, when executed: receives client contact information and a work description, receives a set of measurements for the work to be performed, retrieves at least one photograph depicting a portion of the structure on which exterior work is to be performed, generates a visualization depicting the structure as it will appear after the work is performed thereon, and generates a cost estimate of work to be performed, based at least in part on the work description and the measurements.

Abstract: Using remote image acquisition, image processing, and computational systems and methods, it has become possible to obtain actual building dimensions that can be used to generate construction estimates for repairing or maintaining buildings. For example, actual roof dimensions can be used to provide a computer-based estimate of materials and/or materials overage needed. Instead of simply applying a generic overage percentage based on roof shape, a computer-based approach can take into account cut lines as a percentage of total roof area. The resulting computer-generated estimate is shown to be more accurate, less expensive, and faster than using a human on-site estimator.