SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING

摘要

The present disclosure provides methods and systems for computer-based construction estimation. An electronic image is obtained wherein a placard is shown in the electronic image. A scaling factor is determined using the a priori known geometry of the placard. One or more measurements may be calculated of a structure in the electronic image using the calculated scaling factor. A system is described for implementing the method.

主权项

1. A computer-based method of generating an estimate for renovating a structure, the method comprising:
obtaining an electronic image of a portion of the structure, wherein the electronic image includes an image of a placard having predetermined dimensions at a location proximate to the portion of the structure; displaying the electronic image on a display; determining the location of the placard within the electronic image; determining the dimensions of the image of the placard; calculating a scaling factor based on the dimensions of the image of the placard and the predetermined dimensions of the placard; receiving, from a user, at least two reference points in the electronic image and a measurement type; calculating a measurement of the received measurement type, using the at least two reference points and the calculated scaling factor; and generating an estimate for renovating the structure using the calculated measurement.