What is the database of the estimate intended for?

For standard items that can be called up several times (e.g., cables with different lengths)

How it reduces the amount of work while estimating

If an item changes, all the occurrences are quickly updated.

How it ensures consistency

As long as the link between the minute and the database article is maintained, the definition of the minute is up-to-date.

Trades for which it is useful

Construction industries (a mixture of materials such a sand and limestone is described as a set of articles subject to changes).