Model-based quantity takeoffs and cost estimates from Revit and other BIM files, linked to cost data so design teams can see the price of each decision.
A well-built BIM model already contains much of the information an estimator needs: wall types, floor areas, door counts and equipment. BIM estimating, sometimes called 5D BIM, extracts those quantities from the model and connects them to unit costs. Our BIM estimating services help architects, engineers and contractors use their models to understand cost earlier and more often.
We review the model for completeness before relying on it. Missing elements, generic families and modeling shortcuts are flagged, and anything the model does not show clearly is measured from the drawings instead.
Because quantities come from the model, updated versions can be re-run quickly, making it easier to compare design options as the project develops.
Cost information connected to the model your team is already using.
Areas, volumes, lengths and counts pulled from model elements.
A list of missing or unclear elements that affect the estimate.
Unit costs applied to walls, floors, roofs, openings and systems.
Side-by-side costs for alternative materials or layouts.
Changes in quantity and cost between model updates.
Reports organized by CSI division, Uniformat or your own structure.
A practical workflow that checks the model before trusting it.
We receive the model and drawings and confirm the version and scope.
Families, levels and parameters are reviewed for estimating accuracy.
Element quantities are exported and supplemented from drawings where needed.
Local unit costs are applied and results are summarized for your team.
Architects and engineers use model-based estimates to keep designs within budget at each stage. Design-build contractors use them to track cost as the model develops, and owners use them to compare options before construction documents are complete.
BIM estimating works best on projects where the model is maintained carefully, such as healthcare, education, commercial office and large residential developments.
Model quality has a direct effect on estimate accuracy. These habits make BIM estimating faster and more reliable.
Generic walls and placeholder objects hide the real materials and costs.
The level of development should match the estimate you need.
Correct levels and phases make it easy to split costs by floor or stage.
Material, size and type parameters help match elements to unit costs.
Details and specs fill gaps that the model does not show.
Clear version names make cost comparisons between updates simple.
We confirm what the model can and cannot be trusted for.
Price options quickly as the design changes.
Model quantities priced with costs for your project location.
Common questions about model-based estimating.
We work with Revit and IFC files, along with PDF drawings for details the model does not show.
We flag missing elements and measure those items from the drawings so the estimate stays complete.
Yes. We can compare alternative materials, systems or layouts using the same model.
It can be, but for smaller projects a standard drawing-based takeoff is often faster and more economical.
Share your Revit or IFC file along with the drawings, and we will check the model before pricing it.
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