Two components are developed to support the planning and budgeting process for new development and maintenance works on the gas line network: One is a Windows program in which construction can be planned and calculated, while the other is an SAP component for transforming the created calculations in purchase orders.
Supplement
The Windows component of the entire system is developed based on WPF. The objectives of the implementation are the option for offline operation, a high degree of configurability and, above all, a high level of user friendliness. Different sub-calculations (gas losses during construction, excavation calculation, etc.) are therefore integrated with the software. The SAP component exports existing standard services for different suppliers to the Windows component, imports calculations created there and transforms them into purchase orders that can then be processed further by the Purchasing department.
Subject description
The costing software is used in the area of construction measures for existing gas supply network. These measures comprise pipe construction, underground construction and cladding (ground-laid piping). The costing is performed based on existing service specifications that are partially agreed with suppliers, and otherwise issued for tender. This tool enables IT-supported communication between the specialist department (civil engineering) and purchasing..