COURSE DESCRIPTION
CostX software contains world-leading on-screen 2D & 3D/BIM takeoff, integrated workbook with subcontractor comparison, and customised report writer- all in the one program.
CostX estimating software is used around the world in over 80 countries by quantity surveyors, builders, subcontractors and estimators, from companies both large and small. CostX contains world-leading on-screen 2D and 3D/BIM takeoff, integrated workbook and customised report writer.
One of the key reasons for the increasing interest in CostX is its ability to work with BIM. As BIM becomes of more and more importance to the construction industry, people need to know that their estimating solution will be able to support them on the BIM projects they receive. CostX has a range of BIM compatible features, including support for Revit BIM files and IFCs, ability to automatically extract quantities or manually measure from the model, ability to add information (such as QS-ID information) to the model, ability to link 2D drawings to the BIM, ability to link BIM takeoffs to phraseologies, and more. In addition, a variety of 2D drawings (scanned, PDF, CAD and more) are still supported.
Learn to use Cost X to measure, prepare estimates, tenders, Bills of Quantities, Spreadsheet applications. 2D/3D (BIM) Estimating Solution.
Seamless integration of 2D and 3D takeoff estimating and customisable reporting on one platform. This unifies practices, increases transparency and eliminates miscommunication for streamlined performance.
Course Content
- 2D Takeoff (Measuring and Estimating Cost)
- 3D/BIM Takeoff (Measuring and Estimating Cost)
- Workbooks
- Auto Revisioning
- Sub Contractor Comparison
- Reporting