How they Work - Building

Cordell Residential Valuer is an expert system that prompts users to provide a broad range of general information about a residential building and then interprets this information to produce a dynamic elemental cost model of the building.

The system references Reed Construction Data's extensive building cost databases developed over the past 35 years, to provide the user with an up-to-the-minute total building replacement cost estimate report.

The process starts with the user being asked a series of simple questions, these questions include:-

Postcode?

• Period of construction?
• Construction standard?
• Slope of land?
• How many levels are in the building?
• Area of the building?

What is the building made of?

• Ground floor
• Walls
• Ceiling height
• Ceiling type
• Roof

How many bathrooms does the building have?
How many separate toilets?
How many kitchens and laundries does the building have?
Does the building have any of the following structures?
Balconies/Decks
Breezeways/Walkways
Number of garages
Number of carports
Number of driveways
Number of verandahs
Number of pergolas

Does the building have any of these internal features?
Air conditioning
Bar unit
Ceiling fans
Central vacuum
Dishwasher
Fireplaces
Garage door opener
Intercom
Linen closets
Sauna
Security system
Skylight
Smoke detection system
Solar hot water system
Spa bath
Video door answering system
Built in wardrobes

Does the building have any of these external features?
Awnings
Cabana/Gazebo
Clothes line
Garden shed
Mailbox
Swimming pool
Fencing
Paving retaining walls
Tennis courts

Having answered these questions "Cordell Residential Valuer" then generates a suggested building replacement price for the home.