Use of Artificial Neural Network for pre Design Cost Estimation of Building Projects

Abstract

The motive of this study is to apply Artificial neural network (ANN) for pre design cost estimation of building projects to investigate and overcome problems of cost estimation at initial stages of building construction. And develop & test a Graphical User Interface (GUI) model of cost estimating for reinforced concrete buildings in the early design phase. An ANN GUI model can help the designers in taking decisions about implementation of the project at the initial phases of the design process.