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Development of a Contextualized Web-Based Calculator Estimating System for Concrete, Masonry, and Steel Materials in the Philippine Construction Industry

Author(s) Mr. Rel Jade Labajo Saladaga, Prof. Nicanor Branzuela, Prof. Adolph Vincent Vigor
Country Philippines
Abstract This study developed and evaluated a contextualized web-based calculator estimating system for concrete, masonry, and steel materials in the Philippine construction industry. The study was undertaken in response to the limitations of traditional and existing digital estimation methods, such as time consumption, proneness to human error, restricted accessibility, compatibility issues, and limited alignment with local construction standards and practices. Guided by the Waterfall Software Development Methodology, the system was designed to be accessible across various digital devices, user-friendly, geographically accessible, and capable of generating saved and print-ready construction estimates based on local standard materials. The study employed a descriptive quantitative research design to assess the usability of the developed system. Using purposive sampling, a total of 40 respondents participated in the evaluation, consisting of 10 experts in construction estimation from Pagadian City and 30 non-expert respondents from Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur. Data were gathered through an adopted System Usability Scale (SUS) questionnaire and were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Findings revealed that the developed system obtained a grand mean of 4.52 and a standard deviation of 0.52, interpreted as Very High Usability. The results further indicated that the system was perceived as intuitive, efficient, accessible, and easy to learn by both expert and non-expert users. Moreover, the system was found to be practical for real-world construction estimation tasks due to its integrated functions, device compatibility, and convenience in both on-site and off-site use. The study concludes that the developed contextualized web-based calculator estimating system is a viable and effective tool for improving construction material estimation within the Philippine context. It is therefore recommended that future enhancements include offline capability, expanded material coverage, customizable reporting tools, and AI-assisted features to further improve the system’s functionality and usability.
Keywords Contextualized web-based calculator, construction estimation, bill of materials, system usability, Philippine construction industry, concrete materials, masonry materials, steel materials
Field Engineering
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-16
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71614
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