Product Introduction

CESS LLC. is committed to providing smart and user-friendly engineering solutions to meet its clients' needs. Unlike any other software packages that are currently in the market place serving similar purposes, our products represents a ground breaking approach in providing reliable yet easy-to-use solutions that integrate the cutting-edge computer engineering technologies with several decades of professional experience in the planning, design and construction of numerous civil engineering projects. The powerful features of our software packages have enabled us as well as our clients to maximize the efficiency and productivity in a timely and cost effective manner.

All of our products are fully integrated with commonly used Computer Aided Design platforms, including AutoCAD® and MicroStation®. As a result, these products have been recognized by our clients as powerful and effective tools for the delivery of many successful projects over the years. These tools have not only enabled users to benefit from previous work efforts with a significantly increased productivity, but also provided a timely and cost effective approach for alternative analyses with a guaranteed level of quality and accuracy.

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Intelligent Cost Estimator
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ICE was exclusively developed for cost estimation purposes based on local design standards and specifications, as well as unit cost information. ICE Software offers users the flexibility to either use an existing CAD files or simply use the established template to effectively perform the quantity take-off of all pay items and provide the project cost estimates that reflect the local market conditions. Additionally, with just one click, ICE Software can automatically generate customized bid proposal and summary reports. This function not only streamlines the process and saves tremendous amount of time for manual inputting and formatting, but also ensures consistency and eliminates potential human errors through a highly automated process. Furthermore, with the same or higher level of automation, ICE Software enables users to check whether the design files are in compliance with the standards and specifications that are required for the project at hand. ICE Software can also be used for quick and rough estimates for funding programming or preliminary planning purposes. In such cases, users do not have to predetermine specific standards, which saves a significant amount of time and effort yet produces the cost estimates with an acceptable level of accuracy.

ICE Software is an effective and sophisticated tool for some of the most tedious and time-consuming tasks performed regularly by engineering professionals in both public and private sectors. With some customized modifications to its generalized framework, ICE Software can be used in many areas of engineering practices and public works operations. In addition to establishing project specific cost estimates, ICE Software can also be used for project prioritization and funding programming related activities that are typically performed by Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO), State Department of Transportation, or any agency responsible for planning and programming the regional infrastructure improvements. For example, customized applications of ICE Software have been proven to be an effective tool to program the 10-year construction plan for regional flood control facilities, and to assess surety bonds and fee estimates for off-site improvements that were required for proposed private land development projects.

Product Type
  • $2,999.50 USD
    Annual License
  • $1,000.00 USD
    Monthly License
  • $500.00 USD
    Weekly License
  • $300.00 USD
    Annual License
Main Features
  • Easy Data Input
    Users can select either an existing CAD file or a built-in template, and use the easy-to-follow modules to complete the cost estimation task.
  • User-Friendly Design
    The software is a very intuitive and easy to master even for infrequent users.
  • Concise and Efficient
    Quantity take-off and cost estimation are completed in an efficient and highly automated fashion.
  • Automatic Data Update
    The database is expanded and updated automatically every time when new information is entered, which not only keeps the information current but also ensures consistency and saves time for all future uses.
  • Fully Integrated with CAD Platforms
    AutoCAD and MicroStation files can be used concurrently throughout a project specific cost estimation process.
  • Effortless Reporting
    With just one click, an accurate and customized report can be automatically generated and easily updated to reflect the most recent changes in either unit costs or standards and specifications.
  • Flexible and Accurate
    All criteria for quantity take-off and cost estimation can be set flexibly and tailored to satisfy user’s specific needs or preferences. Any changes made throughout the process are automatically updated whenever design files are modified.
  • Quality and Consistency
    The smart framework and built-in templates not only save users’ time and effort, but also ensure quality and consistency of the final products of the cost estimation process.
One Click Designer (OCD)
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It has been a long standing practice in the engineering profession to assign a design project to a team that consists of at least the following three professionals, 1) a junior engineer who typically does the initial design based on his/her professional training as well as the selected standards and design criteria; 2) a drafter who inputs all design elements that are determined by the junior engineer into a drawing using a CAD software tool, such as AutoCAD or MicroStation; and 3) a senior engineer who supervises and checks the work by others on the team and stamps the design plans once all work is completed after multiple revisions and iterations that require the participation of all team members. Inspired by our firsthand observations and experience with the many challenges associated with this practice, we developed the One-Click Designer (OCD) with the objectives of simplifying and streamlining the design process and making it more efficient and less demanding in manpower. We are proud to present OCD as a smart and easy to use yet reliable tool that integrates the knowledge of the junior engineer with the skills of the drafter and the experience of the senior engineer. The powerful features built-in the OCD have made it possible for a single professional to take over all the engineering and drafting tasks that used to be performed by a team of professionals with a significantly enhanced level of quality and efficiency.

OCD was exclusively developed for civil engineering design purposes based on local standards and specifications. OCD Software offers users the flexibility to either use an existing CAD files or simply use the established templates to effectively perform engineering design tasks. All pertinent information of individual design components is saved in the database and can be retrieved efficiently whenever the object is selected by a user. Such information includes the general attributes of a design component, selected design criteria and parameters, as well as pertinent references and resources, including related websites, engineer’s experience and comments etc. The properties of an object in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, such as layer in AutoCAD, level in MicroStation, line weight, line type, text style, dimension style, etc. are also included in the database. With the help of OCD, users no longer have to remember or set CAD properties of individual design components but just simply select and place the predefined components at the right place in a CAD file. Additionally, OCD Software has the ability to check and report whether the subject design files are in compliance with the selected state, federal or local standards.

Product Type
  • $1,999.00 USD
    Single License
  • $3,500.00 USD
    Two Licenses
  • $6,499.00 USD
    Five Licenses
  • $8,499.00 USD
    Ten Licenses
Main Features
  • Easy Data Input
    Information can be imported to the database by simply clicking the object in existing AutoCAD or MicroStation files or spreadsheet files. Users can select either an existing CAD file or a built-in template, and use the easy-to-follow modules to complete the task. Double click any object, all information related to the object is collected and displayed for users’ convenience.
  • Automatic Data Update
    The database is expanded and updated automatically every time when new information is entered, which not only keeps the information current but also ensures consistency and saves time for all future uses.
  • Fully Integrated with CAD Platforms
    When an object is selected, all AutoCAD and MicroStation properties of the object will be obtained. Users can draw design plans in either AutoCAD or MicroStation software environment without setting properties. All settings predefined in the templates will follow the standards of a federal, state or other agency as specified by users. Additionally, multiple AutoCAD and MicroStation files can be used concurrently throughout the design process.
  • Customized Reporting
    With a simple click, an accurate and customized report can be automatically generated and easily updated to reflect the most recent changes in either unit costs or standards and specifications.
  • Flexible and Accurate
    AutoCAD and MicroStation files can be used concurrently throughout a project specific cost estimation process.
  • Effortless Reporting
    All criteria for quantity take-off and cost estimation can be set flexibly and tailored to satisfy the users specific needs or preferences. Any changes made throughout the process are automatically updated whenever design files are modified.
  • Group Collaboration
    OCD Software promotes group collaboration among professionals with a system that collects and keeps track of the knowledge and experience shared by various engineers throughout a project design process.
  • Quick Reference Search
    Users can search and quickly find the standards, parameters, and any other design related information from the built-in reference system.
  • Quality and Consistency
    The predefined templates not only save users' time and effort, but also ensure quality and consistency in both design practice and final design products. Such an approach creates standardized drawings that are easy to read and understand with fewer revisions necessary and much higher efficiency.
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