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Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System


Description:

Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (MCACES) Second Generation or better known as MII is a multi-user software program used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the preparation of detailed construction cost estimates for military, civil works, and environmental projects. The system includes a project database and supporting databases. The supporting databases include a unit price book (with more than 21,000 line items), crews, labor rates, equipment ownership, schedule costs, assemblies, and models. All databases work in conjunction with each other to produce a detailed cost estimate.


Current Version:

MCACES Second Generation or MII version 2.2.2

Hardware Requirements:

  • Highly Recommended for Workstation
    2.8 Ghz or Higher Pentium 4 Processor
    512 K Cache
    500 Mhz or faster Bus System
    512 Mb or Higher RAM
    Windows 2000 or XP Operating System
    40 GB Hard Drive
    19" Monitor Minimum (1024 X 768 Res. Min.)
    Dual Monitors and video support recommended.
    64 Mb - 3D Video Card
    Network Interface Card
    DVD ROM - CD R/W Combo


Point of Contact:

Mr. Jim Nichols
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(256) 895-1842