EstimaPro-Connect

Engineering Cost Estimation & Consultation Hub

Abad Malabanan
Belga Pingol
Galvez Tangonan
 Hello!
Are you a homeowner, contractor, or project manager
looking for accurate and reliable cost estimations for your
engineering projects? Do you need professional advice and
consultations from experienced engineers to guide you
through the intricacies of your construction plans? Look
no further! Introducing “EstimaPro-Connect“, the all-in-
one application designed to streamline the cost estimation
process, connect you with expert engineers, and provide
real-time pricing information for hardware materials in
your area.

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 Problem Statement

CONTEXT PROBLEM ALTERNATIVES

This issue arises The root cause of Despite how expensive

whenever a structure or this problem could be and time-consuming it
a resident has a because of outdated is, people still frequently
maintenance and repair construction methods, employ the traditional
issue. inadequate project method. To fix and
planning and maintain the project's
management, and a lack integrity, they resort to
of integration of employing an
technology in the unauthorized engineer.
construction industry.

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 Problem Statement
ALTERNATIVE
CUSTOMER EMOTIONA QUANTIFIABLE
SHORTCOMING
S L IMPACT IMPACT
S
People involved in Customers may become • Time consuming • Time Savings
construction projects. frustrated due to the • Not precise – Percentage of time
slow resolution of the • Pricier than our saved.
issue, which will not service.
• Cost Accuracy
satisfy their urgency to
– Percentage reduction
have the issue resolved
in cost overruns.
• Customer Satisfaction
– Percentage increase in
customer satisfaction
rating.

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 The Great Problem Litmus Test
1. Market Size
Many people, including
customers, allied professionals,
and researchers who are currently
looking for an alternative way and
seeking for improvement in the
construction industry.
2. Pain Intensity
The process is laborious and time-
consuming, requiring professional
software for precise cost
calculations. Improvements are
needed for better accuracy and
efficiency.
People seek reliable and
innovative alternatives for
traditional construction problems,
prioritizing safety, quality, and
long-term viability.
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 The Great Problem Litmus Test
3. Existing Alternatives
Alternative solutions include
integrating modern technology
into maintenance and repairs, such
as implementing intelligent
computer-based maintenance
systems. These systems define
maintenance goals, enhance
management techniques, and
reduce expenses for inspections,
repairs, and equipment downtime.
4. Customer Psychology and
Habit Change
Individuals would be willing to
adopt advanced methods for
building maintenance and repair as
it is perceived as efficient, cost-
effective and reliable.
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 The Great Problem Litmus Test
5. Willingness to Pay
People are becoming more
prepared and willing to pay for
advanced techniques of building
maintenance and repair because
they will cover the gaps left by the
traditional system, which has
always been reactive and
corrective.
6. Lovability
Since the proposed solution is
intended to enhance and fill in the
gaps created by the traditional
method's negative effects on
material and cost estimation,
repairs, and maintenance, people
may live without it.
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 The Great Problem Litmus Test

7. Evangelism
Customers will be willing to
advertise our service to their
friends through their word-of-
mouth advertising because our
advance technology method in
maintenance and repair will not
only ensure higher efficiency but
also provide quicker and long-
lasting solutions to their problems.

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 Market Types

Key Players Sales Cycles Recent Channels Adoption Rates

• ACE - Aided Cost 100 customers per day Innovations • Mobile Application • 95%
Estimate • Direct Consultation • Tablet Application • Nowadays, people are
• Concrete Pro - Cost with Licensed more technology
Calculator Engineers literate so it’s easier
• Roofing Estimator • Prices of the materials for them to adapt with
are based on the applications like ours.
• Bricks Estimator
customer’s location
• JobCost
• Latest Price Data
• Rebar Grid Calculator

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 Customer Segment
Demographic: Geographic: Psychographic: Behavioral:
• Age • Country • Personality • Age
– Late twenties and – Philippines – Tech-savvy customers. – Late twenties and
above. • Region • Interests above.
• Gender – All region – Customers seeking • Gender
– All gender • Time Zone material cost estimations. – All gender
– Philippine Time zone • Life Goals
– Build an infrastructure.
• Values
– Values the opinion of
licensed engineers.

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 Market Sizing
Top-Down Approach Bottom-Up Approach
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 Customer Conversation

Is there a need to reframe the problem statement?

–
What are the Jobs to be done?
–
What are the pain areas the customer would like to avoid while getting the
Job done?
–
What are some additional benefits that would delight the customer?
–

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 Gain Creators: Customer Gains:
• Time efficient
• Hassle-free
• Convenient
• More time to
• Informative
Service:
spent Customer
Jobs:
• Mobile • provide quick
Application access to the
• Tablet Pain Relievers: Customer Pains: professionals
• Canvassing for prices of
Application materials is time-consuming.
• No need to do • Lack of information on the
canvassing on the materials.
prices of materials. • Having a hard time booking
actual consultations with
• Accurate information engineers which are more
about hardware. expensive due to extra fees.

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 Competition Analysis

• ACE - Aided Cost

Estimate
• Concrete Pro - Cost
Calculator
Indire
c • Roofing Estimator

t • Bricks Estimator
• JobCost
c t
re • Rebar Grid Calculator

Di
None

• Foreman
e
Replacem
• Construction Workers
• Carpenters
nt • Mason

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 Customer Value Statement

What competitive How will you defend What is your Unique Value
advantages will you your competitive Proposition?
build to keep the advantage?
• Direct Consultation with
promise of your Unique
• Weekly maintenance Licensed Engineers
Value Proposition?
of the application
• Prices of the materials
• ---
• Updates are based on the
customer’s location
• Customer Feedbacks
• Latest Price Data
• Accurate time estimation
for building repairs.

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Instructions for use of the application:
✘ Download and Install the
Application: Search for the
application name in your
device's app store (e.g.,
“EstimaPro-Connect").
✘ Sign Up or Log In.
✘ Project Setup: Begin by setting
up a new project within the
application.
✘ Cost Estimations: Once your
project is set up, navigate to the
cost estimation feature within
the application.
✘ Consultations with Professional
Engineers: If you require expert
advice or consultations, access
the consultation feature in the
application.
✘ Hardware Material Prices: To
find nearby hardware material
prices, utilize the app's material
price search feature.
✘ Save Progress: After completing
cost estimations, consultations,
or material price searches, you
can save the results within the
application.
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 Consultation Schedule (Sample)

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

09:00 - 09:45 Free Time Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed

10:00 - 10:45 Free Time Closed Closed Open Open Open Closed

11:00 - 11:45 Free Time Closed Open Closed Closed Open Closed

12:00 - 13:15 Free Time Lunch Time Lunch Time Lunch Time Lunch Time Lunch Time Lunch Time

13:30 - 14:15 Free Time Closed Closed Open Closed Closed Closed

14:30 - 15:15 Free Time Closed Closed Closed Open Closed Closed

15:30 - 16:15 Free Time Closed Open Closed Open Open Closed

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 Team Presenters

Abad, Mary Micah Belga, Alyssa Bianca Galvez, Ronald Jr.

S. CEO
CE0
CEO

Malabanan, Maria Pingol, Ralph Tangonan, Miguel

Teresita Adel Kenneth Jordan
CEO CEO CEO
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