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BIM Construction Cost Estimating – Top Ten List

Building Information Management

While the industry is currently fixated upon 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, Bentely… they only represent components of a BIM solution. Here’s a list of BIM Construction Cost Estimating Requirements: 1.

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CostX® 3.50 version is useful for BIM users

Construction Cost Estimating

CostX® is the most recognized BIM estimating solution to look at and takeoff from 3D/BIM models (including IFC). The software is compatible with the leading 3d design packages like Revit®, Archicad®, Microstation®, Tekla® and Google Sketchup® as well as all standard 2D drawings.

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Revit Beginners: Cost Estimating

Revit Beginners

Cost Estimating. There are 3 ways weve found to estimate the cost of a project in Revit. If you want to estimate the total cost of the project per square foot then setup an Area Plan scheme and Area schedule: 1. New and add a scheme called Cost Estimating. Cost Estimating. To estimate the total cost goto View.

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BIM Objects, Data, and Information – More than a 3D Pretty Picture – Soooo Much More!

Building Information Management

While the specification system has detailed guidance and links to standards, regulations and suggested values, geometric BIM software has great visualization analysis and instance scheduling functionality. All BIM objects have properties, and most also have geometries (although some do not, for example a paint finish).

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BIM – FACT or FICTION?

Building Information Management

Facilities Operations Software (3d modeling (R evit, Bentley, Archicad…) CPMS, CMMS, IWMS, CAFM, EAMS, ERP, BAS/BMS GI S … ) , C ollaborative Cons truction Delivery Methods (IP D – In tegrated P ro ject Delivery, J OC- Job O rder Contracting, PPP – Public /P rivate P artner ships.), Does it exist today?

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Revit Beginners: IFC/ODBC Software

Revit Beginners

IFC/ODBC Software. Im exploring Cost Estimating, Facilities Management, Specification Writers, and Material Takeoff softwares that utilize IFC and ODBC data that can be exported from Revit. Ive added links to some of these softwares on my blog. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Other BIM Software. IFC/ODBC Software.

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Authoritative Source on BIM – Mission: Improve all aspects of the facility and infrastructure lifecycle by promoting collaboration, technology, integrated practices, and open standards

Building Information Management

3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, etc. 4Clicks.com – Premier software for cost estimating and efficient project delivery. JOC, SABER, IPD, IDIQ, SABER, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA… Owners, Contractors, Subs, and AEs, manage multiple estimates, projects, and contractors… all in one program!

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