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Utility of Sharing Economy Principles in the Development of Applications Dedicated to Construction Cost Estimation

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  • Adrian Sfichi

    (Glocal Soft S.R.L, Strada Fântâna Albă Nr. 1, 720247 Suceava, Romania)

  • Eduard Zadobrischi

    (Department of Computers, Electronics and Automation, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, “Stefan cel Mare” University, No. 13 Str. Universitatii, 720229 Suceava, Romania
    Department of Computer Science, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Gh. Baritiu St. 26-28, 400027 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Narcisa Sfichi

    (Glocal Soft S.R.L, Strada Fântâna Albă Nr. 1, 720247 Suceava, Romania)

  • Marian Bădeliță

    (Glocal Soft S.R.L, Strada Fântâna Albă Nr. 1, 720247 Suceava, Romania)

  • Mihai Medrihan

    (Glocal Soft S.R.L, Strada Fântâna Albă Nr. 1, 720247 Suceava, Romania)

Abstract

This research aims to highlight the importance and notoriety that an application based on heuristic algorithms can have in the field of e-commerce in the construction niche, guiding us on participatory economy principles. The expansion of e-commerce has shaped a new directive and increased the complexity of logistics, being a topical and critical issue. Users want the goods to be delivered in a timely manner to the specified address and to benefit from the fastest services. These aspects are challenging to achieve given that most operations fall within the remit of specialized staff within an e-commerce company. In this context, a service-type software application dedicated to the construction field was created to increase productivity, applying the principles of the sharing economy and developing intelligent algorithms. Coestim is a cloud-based SaaS solution for construction work estimations and a marketplace for construction-market-related products. Equipment rental, specialists, tracking the traceability process, generating a quote, and increasing productivity are essential components of the developed application.

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  • Adrian Sfichi & Eduard Zadobrischi & Narcisa Sfichi & Marian Bădeliță & Mihai Medrihan, 2022. "Utility of Sharing Economy Principles in the Development of Applications Dedicated to Construction Cost Estimation," Future Internet, MDPI, vol. 15(1), pages 1-26, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jftint:v:15:y:2022:i:1:p:2-:d:1010092
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