Offshore

The Cost Engineering offshore knowledgebase has all the data you need for your offshore projects. The knowledgebase has been specifically built to make estimates for all your marine work.

The Cost Engineering offshore knowledgebase can cover all your maritime projects from the information available from this knowledgebase.

   "Data to anchor your project to"

Knowledgebase Specifications

Cost Engineering Knowledgebases

If cost engineering is the art of assigning value to that which has been or will be engineered, the cost data you use for that process determines whether or not your value has any worth. With over 30 years of experience in cost engineering, we know exactly what factors determine the success of your projects.

Your cost data needs to be trustworthy and up to date at all times. For this reason Cost Engineering partners with reputable organizations that are continually monitoring the quality of their data. These organizations get their information from different sources in the market. That way you can benefit from a wealth of experience that has been gained by executing all kinds of projects, all over the world.

"Because the value of your estimate is
determined by the quality of your cost data."

Whether you are considering our standard knowledgebases or our third party knowledgebases, all our data is ready to be used in Cleopatra Enterprise. However, we do understand that there can be cost data which is exclusive to your organization that you would want to use in your cost engineering process. For this reason we offer a service to convert your cost data into a knowledgebase for Cleopatra Enterprise. Our consultants are always available to explain to you how this conversion works and how your data can be used in Cleopatra Enterprise.

DACE Labour Norms

The Dutch Association of Cost Engineers is the driving force behind the DACE Labour Norms CD. This CD provides guidance in the use of labour norms for estimating in all kinds of disciplines that are involved in the construction and maintenance of industrial production facilities. DACE recommends owners and suppliers to use the DACE Labour Norms as a standard to avoid misunderstandings and disputes. To use the DACE Labour Norms to easily make your estimates, Cost Engineering has converted the documents on the CD to a knowledgebase which can be used in Cleopatra Enterprise. This allows you to work with the DACE Labour Norms faster and more effectively.

Data qualifications

Every knowledgebase you purchase at Cost Engineering will be accompanied by a set of descriptions explaining the approach that was taken in gathering the cost data and the conditions that apply to the use of the data. Amongst other things, location and productivity factors, indirect costs, overheads, profit and risk, condition factors and efficiency factors have been taken into consideration. Knowing these conditions enables you to make the most of the cost data you use in your estimates.

Maintenance

After purchasing a knowledgebase, you are guaranteed your cost data is up to date. However, over time the market changes and your purchased knowledgebases will become outdated. For this reason Cost Engineering offers maintenance on its standard knowledgebases. This gives you an updated version of the knowledgebase as it becomes available so you are always using the latest cost data for your estimates. Maintenance is needed for your company specific database as well. Cleopatra Enterprise offers you the opportunity to maintain that knowledgebase yourself. Cost Engineering offers a specific data management training which teaches you the best way to keep your knowledgebase up to date. Cost Engineering can also support you in maintaining your company specific database.

Added value

Any cost engineering activity makes use of cost data. The value of this data determines the worth of your work. The Cost Engineering standard knowledgebases ensure you have a solid base to work from. Adding value to your projects has never been easier.

Scaffolding Europe (DACE)

The Cost Engineering knowledgebase with information on Scaffolding for Europe is based on the DACE Labour Norms as they are supplied on the DACE Labour Norms CD. However, where DACE only supplies the labour norms, Cost Engineering has added price information as well as adding other details to the knowledgebase. This means that the knowledgebase Scaffolding Europe now gives you all the data you need for all your scaffolding. From the wooden decking to building scaffolding around tanks and towers, the knowledgebase Scaffolding Europe holds all the information you need to estimate your projects quickly and accurately.

All facets of scaffolding are covered by this knowledgebase. From the cost of labour to the man-hours involved. The preambles also include definitions for scaffolding and guidlines to measure scaffolds. Whether you are looking at installation, removal, or rental, all projects you are looking for can be covered easily from the information available from this knowledgebase.

   "Data to support your estimates"

 
Knowledgebase Specifications

Maintenance

After purchasing a knowledgebase, you are guaranteed your data is up to date.
However, over time the market changes and your purchased knowledgebases will
become outdated. For this reason Cost Engineering offers maintenance on its
standard knowledgebases. This gives you an updated version of the knowledgebase
as it becomes available so you are always using the latest data for your
estimates.

Maintenance is needed for your company specific database as well. Cleopatra
Enterprise offers you the opportunity to maintain that knowledgebase yourself.
Cost Engineering offers a specific data management training which teaches you
the best way to keep your knowledgebase up to date. Cost Engineering can also
support you in maintaining your company specific database.

Painting Europe (DACE)

The Cost Engineering knowledgebase with information on painting for Europe is based on the DACE Labour Norms as they are supplied on the DACE Labour Norms CD. However, where DACE only supplies the labour norms, Cost Engineering has added price information as well as adding other details to the knowledgebase. This means that the knowledgebase Painting Europe now gives you all the data you need for the execution of any paintwork. From hand cleaning to fully protecting your piping up to 450°C, the knowledgebase Painting Europe
holds all the information you need to estimate your projects quickly and accurately.

All facets of painting work are covered by this knowledgebase. From the cost of an actual unit to the labour hours involved. Or from prefabrication painting, field painting, surface preparation and supplying, all projects you are looking for can be covered easily from the information available from this knowledgebase.

 
"Data to draw on for your estimates"

Knowledgebase Specifications

Third Party Databases

Cost Engineering believes in the value of cost data. Our Cost Engineering knowledgebases for Cleopatra Enterprise are a clear testimony of this fact. Cost Engineering also offers the opportunity to third parties to supply knowledgebases to Cleopatra Enterprise users.

Cost Data Online offers the Richardson cost data to its customers. Cost Engineering has now converted this data into a Cleopatra Enterprise knowledgebase. With over 220.000 items, the Richardson knowledgebase is the most complete set of cost data for chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, solid processing, and water treatment plants.

The Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group is an international industrial distributor of steel pipes, valves and fittings. Through its partnership with Cost Engineering, you are now able to use the Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube knowledgebase to estimate your piping. Your estimate can then easily be converted into an official quotation by Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group.

Reed business, part of Reed Elsevier is the world’s largest publisher of professional information. Amongst other things the offer cost information which can be used for estimating or control purposes. Cost Engineering and Reed Business have partnered to bring three different sets of civil engineering data for the Dutch market to Cleopatra Enterprise users.

DACE

The Dutch Association of Cost Engineers is the Dutch network of cost engineering and value engineers and is acknowledged as an expertise centre for the cost engineering field. Many organizations in the process industry and in civil engineering in the Netherlands are members of DACE. DACE also works with related organizations such as ICEC on an international level and the NVBK in the Netherlands.

The publications of the DACE such as its book of industrial prices and its Labour Norms CD are highly respected in the industry. As a participant in the realisation of the Labour Norms CD, Cost Engineering knows the value of the data that is present on this CD. For that reason Cost Engineering has decided to convert this CD into a knowledgebase that can be used with Cleopatra Enterprise.

Insulation Europe (DACE)

The Cost Engineering knowledgebase with information on Insulation for Europe is based on the DACE Labour Norms as they are supplied on the DACE Labour Norms CD. However, where DACE only supplies the labour norms, Cost Engineering has added price information as well as adding other details to the knowledgebase. This means that the knowledgebase Insulation Europe now gives you all the data you need for the execution of any insulation work. From hot to cold insulation, the Knowledgebase Insulation Europe holds all the information you need to estimate your projects quickly and accurately.

All facets of insulation work are covered by this knowledgebase. From the cost of an actual unit to the labour hours involved. Or from erection to removal and prefabrication to supplying, all projects you are looking for can be covered easily from the information available from this knowledgebase.

"Data to protect the value of your estimates"

Knowledgebase Specifications

DACE

The Dutch Association of Cost Engineers is the Dutch network of cost
engineering and value engineers and is acknowledged as an expertise centre for
the cost engineering field. Many organizations in the process industry and in
civil engineering in the Netherlands are members of DACE. DACE also works with
related organizations such as ICEC on an international level and the NVBK in the
Netherlands.

The publications of the DACE such as its book of industrial prices and its
Labour Norms CD are highly respected in the industry. As a participant in the
realisation of the Labour Norms CD, Cost Engineering knows the value of the data
that is present on this CD. For that reason Cost Engineering has decided to
convert this CD into a knowledgebase that can be used with Cleopatra
Enterprise.

Electrical & Instrumentation Europe (DACE)

The Cost Engineering knowledgebase with information on Electrical and Instrumentation for Europe is based on the DACE Labour Norms as they are supplied on the DACE Labour Norms CD. However, where DACE only supplies the labour norms, Cost Engineering has added price information as well as adding other details to the knowledgebase. This means that the knowledgebase Electrical and Instrumentation Europe now gives you all the data you need for the execution of any electrical work. From your own power supply to installing your control items, the knowledgebase Electrical and instrumentation Europe holds all the information you need to estimate your projects quickly and accurately.

All facets of electrical and instrumentation work are covered by this knowledgebase. From the cost of an actual unit to the labour hours involved. Or from installation to removal, re-instating and supplying, all projects you are looking for can be covered easily from the information available from this knowledgebase.

"Data to power your estimates"

Knowledgebase Specifications

Hand Factor

Cleopatra Enterprise can easily be used for factor estimating. For this reason Cost Engineering has added the Knowledgebase Factor Estimating. This knowledgebase allows you to quickly build an estimate based on the W.E. Hand methodology. Through its parametric calculation models you can easily determine the cost for your equipment. Based on this information the Hand factor calculation will automatically calculate the other cost involved. This helps you to quickly and accurately make a study estimate for your projects by using factor estimating methods.

This knowledgebase covers everything that you would need to build an accurate study estimate. Ranging from the foundation to the painting and testing, all aspects of the process are part of the Knowledgebase Factor
Estimating.

"The decisive factor for your study estimates"

Knowledgebase Specifications
 

Structural Europe

The Cost Engineering knowledgebase with information on Structural Europe gives you all the data you need for the execution of any structural work. From platforms to ladders and profiles, everything is included in this knowledgebase. This helps you to quickly and accurately estimate all your projects related to structural work.

All facets of the process are covered by this knowledgebase. From the cost of the materials to the labour hours involved. Or from installation to supply and painting, all projects you are looking for can be covered easily from the information available from this knowledgebase.

"Data that can structure your estimates"

Knowledgebase Specifications

Reed Business

Reed business, part of Reed Elsevier is the worlds largest publisher of professional information. The business unit Construction and Civil amongst other things offers cost information which can be used for estimating or control purposes. These are offered as books, as software and on the internet. Reed Business customers generally review the information as objective, trustworthy and time saving.

 Reed Business

The cost specialists of Reed Business are continually gathering calculation information in the market through their network of relations all over the Netherlands. The result of this is an objective and trustworthy market average. The cost data is updated every year to the new actual market information. The cost data is also extended with new subjects or developments.

Cost Engineering and Reed Business have now teamed up to bring three different sets of civil engineering data for the Dutch market to Cleopatra Enterprise users. Through Cleopatra Enterprise’s new Reed Business interface the information from the civil databases can be easily and quickly imported into your Cleopatra Knowledgebase. Working with the Reed Business civil databases ensures that you you will always have the latest cost information for civil engineering at your disposal.

"Cleopatra Enterprise and Reed Business
For data you can build your estimate on."

Importing the data into Cleopatra Enterprise is simply done by registering the subscription details you have received from Reed Business. After this importing the data is just a matter of selecting the relevant databases and Cleopatra Enterprise takes care of the download and adds the databases to your knowledgebase. Ready to be used for your estimates in minutes.

Find more information on the three different civil databases here:

Civil Europe

The Cost Engineering knowledgebase with information on civil work for Europe has all the data you need for the execution of any civil work. From breaking the ground to the kitchen sink, everything is included in this knowledgebase. Including all the equipment needed to make it happen. This helps you to quickly and accurately estimate all your projects related to civil work.

All facets of the process are covered by this knowledgebase. From the cost of an actual unit to the labour and rental hours involved. Or from installation to removal, re-instating and supplying, all projects you are looking for can be covered easily from the information available from this knowledgebase.

"Data you can build on"

Knowledgebase Specifications

Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube

The Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group is an international industrial distributor of steel pipes, valves and fittings. To serve its customers better, the Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group has joined forces with Cost Engineering to offer a Van Leeuwen Piping knowledgebase. This knowledgebase has been compiled using the products supplied by Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group. Prices for the Van Leeuwen Piping knowledgebase are based on the kilogram prices as they are used by the Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group.

The Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group knowledgebase gives you the data you need to estimate piping materials. As the Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group has provided all items in the knowledgebase, you can use your estimate to create a material take off. This can then be sent to Van Leeuwen Pipes where exact quotes can be added. You can then import the quote in Cleopatra Enterprise to update your estimate.

  "Piping prices that connect to you"

The Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group has provided Cost Engineering prices for the products supplied by Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube to give you the data you need to estimate piping materials.

The material price has been carefully considered, but is highly influenced by quantity, schedule and jobsite location in the world. When more exact quotes are needed please address your enquiries to:

Contact information:
Van Leeuwen Buizen
Dirkjan  van Reeuwijk
Sales Manager General Sales
Lindtsedijk 100, 3336 LE  Zwijndrecht
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)78 6252850
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Knowledgebase Specifications

Piping Supply Europe

The Cost Engineering knowledgebase Piping Supply Europe gives you all the data you need for piping materials. With a broad range of sizes and materials included, the knowledgebase Piping Supply Europe holds all the information you need to estimate your projects quickly and accurately.

All facets of piping supply are covered by this knowledgebase, such as the cost of actual units. All projects you are looking for can be covered easily from the information available from this knowledgebase.

"Data that helps you materialize your estimates"

Knowledgebase Specifications

Richardson Cost Data

The Richardson knowledgebase is the most complete set of cost data for chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, solid processing, and water treatment plants. The broad range of information in the Richardson knowledgebase will allow you to estimate any size of project. Cost Data Online, the organization behind Richardson has over 47 years of experience gathering cost data through continual market research and market monitoring. This means that you can rest assured that all items in the Richardson knowledgebase are of high quality.

All projects you are looking for can be covered easily from the information available from this knowledgebase. To experience the full extend of this knowledgebase, please contact the Cost Engineering offices for a demonstration of the knowledgebase in Cleopatra Enterprise.

  "World class data for worldwide projects"

Knowledgebase Specifications

Process Plant Construction Estimating Equipment:

Chapters:
- General notes and instructions, rental equipment and mensuration
- Site preparation, earthwork, foundation piling and site utilities
- Concrete foundations, columns, slabs, walls, tilt-up walls, pile caps, precast tees, hollow core slabs, grouting and embossing
- Concrete block masonry, brick, stone, marble and acid brick
- Structural steel, welding and metal buildings
- Rough and finish carpentry, framing, paneling, cabinetry and trim
- Thermal insulation, moisture protection, metal roofing and siding, roofing, flashing, roof hatches, skylights, caulking and sealants
- Wood and steel doors and frames, overhead doors and windows
- Finishes, steel studs, lath, plaster, fireproofing, terrazzo, tile,acoustical ceilings, hardwood flooring, carpet, painting,protectice coatins, sandblasting and wall coverings
- Specialties, access flooring, partitions, elevators and escalators
- Airconditioning, heating, ventilation, service piping, process piping, plumbing, mechanical insulation, fire sprinklers and instrumentation
- Electrical, lighting, motor controls, power and instrument wiring

Process equipment:
- Belt conveyors and bucket elevators
- Size reduction equipment
- Dry material feeders
- Screens and classification equipment
- Dry material agitators, blenders, mixers
- Fans and blowers
- Dust collection equipment
- Liquid and liquid solid agitators, blenders, mixers
- Filters and liquid solid separation equipment
- Dryers and flakers
- Boilers, feedwater heaters, fired heaters and tank heating coils
- Heat exchangers, fuel oil heaters, evaporators, condensers, coolers
- Air and gas compressors, pulsation dampeners and air dryers
- Pumps
- Vacuum pumps and accessories
- ASME section VIII pressure vessels

- pressure vessel fabrication
- Storage tanks
- Water treatment equipment
- Waste treating equipment
- Pollution detection, monitoring and measuring equipment
- Hoists, overhead type
- Scales
- 100-600 Generator Sets
- Electric motors
- Gearing products and couplings
- 100-700 Freight Rates For Process Equipment

Piping Installation Europe (DACE)

The Cost Engineering knowledgebase with information on piping installation for Europe is based on the DACE Labour Norms as they are supplied on the DACE Labour Norms CD. However, where DACE only supplies the labour norms, Cost Engineering has added price information as well as adding other details to the knowledgebase. This means that the knowledgebase Piping Installation Europe now gives you all the data you need for the execution of any piping installation. From putting up the first support to final testing. The knowledgebase Piping Installation Europe holds all the information you need to estimate your projects quickly and accurately.

All facets of piping work are covered by this knowledgebase. From the cost of an actual unit to the labour hours involved. Or from prefab installation to removal, re-instating and supplying. All projects you are looking for can be covered easily from the information available from this knowledgebase.

 "Data to support your piping estimates"

Knowledgebase Specifications

DACE Price Booklet - 27th edition

The first DACE-Price Booklet (Prijzenboekje) was already released in 1959. The booklet, published by Reed Business, is a unique document, because it shares knowledge in the area of methods and techniques for estimating cost and time. It contains know-how of cost experts and cost engineers of a representative group of the Dutch industry. All cost information is validated on a yearly basis with respect to recent investments. The published cost figures and metrics are derived from the actual execution cost, not based on catalogue prices. This is due to the fact that participants in the required cost data gathering are actively involved in new investment projects and maintenance activities.

The DACE price booklet can be ordered through the address below or through Cost Engineering ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ). More info can be found here

Reed Business
Antwoordnummer 2550
7000 SL DOETINCHEM
Tel. 0314 34 98 88
Fax 0314 34 48 62
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Website: www.daceprijzenboekje.nl

Process Equipment Europe

The Process Equipment Europe Knowledgebase gives you all the data you need to determine the cost of your equipment. Either through a parametric calculation model or by using the price information in the knowledgebase, the knowledgebase Process Equipment Europe can give you prices you need for your
estimate. By using the weights from the equipment you have calculated or have picked from the knowledgebase, you can also calculate the cost of the installation of your equipment.

Whether you are looking to install vessels, columns, tanks or heat exchangers, you can find it all in this knowledgebase. The Process Equipment Europe Knowledgebase helps you to quickly and accurately estimate all your projects related equipment and its installation.

"Data equipped for the job"

Knowledgebase Specifications

Dace Labour Norms

The Labour Norms CD issued by DACE, the Dutch association of Cost Engineers, provides guidance in the use of Labour Norms for estimating in all kinds of disciplines that are involved in the construction and maintenance of industrial production facilities. The DACE Labour Norms give consideration to location (productivity) factors, indirect costs, overheads, profit & risk, condition factors and/or efficiency factors. DACE strongly recommends that owners and suppliers adhere to the DACE Labour Norms set to avoid misunderstanding and dispute.

Cost Engineering has converted the DACE Labour Norms CD to a knowledgebase that can be used with Cleopatra Enterprise. This means you are now able to use this industry standard data for your estimates. In the more extensive Cost Engineering standard knowledgebases, price information has been added to the Labour Norms. This allows you to base your estimates on the industry standards of the DACE Labour Norms CD combined with the experience in pricing of Cost Engineering. This makes the DACE Labour Norms based knowledgebases a golden combination with Cleopatra Enterprise.

Piping Composites Europe (DACE)

The Cost Engineering knowledgebase with information on piping composites for Europe contains combinations of multiple unit-rates for fast estimating purposes. The knowledgebase Piping Composites Europe is composed by using parameters defined by Cost Engineering based on historical information. The piping composites are piping systems up to 24” containing pipe, fittings, flanges, and valves either with or without insulation or personal protection for carbon steel, stainless steel, and high alloy piping such as duplex, alloy 20 and hastelloy. These piping systems are built up with unit-rates and contain all the components from putting up the first support to final testing.

"Composing an estimate has never been easier"

Knowledgebase Specifications

Piping Composites Europe (DACE)

Maintenance

After purchasing a knowledgebase, you are guaranteed your data is up to date. However, over time the market changes and your purchased knowledgebases will become outdated. For this reason Cost Engineering offers maintenance on its standard knowledgebases. This gives you an updated version of the knowledgebase as it becomes available so you are always using the latest data for your estimates.

Maintenance is needed for your company specific database as well. Cleopatra Enterprise offers you the opportunity to maintain that knowledgebase yourself. Cost Engineering offers a specific data management training which teaches you the best way to keep your knowledgebase up to date. Cost Engineering can also support you in maintaining your company specific database.

Piping BoQ-Rates Europe (DACE)

The Cost Engineering knowledgebase with information on piping Bill of Quantity (BoQ) rates for Europe contains combinations of multiple unit-rates for fast estimating purposes. The knowledgebase Piping BoQ-Rates Europe is composed by using parameters defined by Cost Engineering based on historical information. The BoQ-Rates are piping components up to 24” either with or without insulation or personal protection for carbon steel, stainless steel, and high alloy piping such as duplex, alloy 20 and hastelloy. These piping components are built up with unit-rates and contain all the components from putting up the first support to final testing.

"Quantify your estimate in seconds"

Knowledgebase Specifications