BIM and cost estimating [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: San Rafael Autodesk 2007Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: A paper exploring how the reliable information held within a building information model can be used to support cost estimating. The paper outlines approaches used to link BIM and costing solutions, and then provides examples of firms who are using Revit software products in conjunction with various cost estimating solutions, offering insight as to how information from BIM is benefiting architects, quantity surveyors and cost estimators, and builders - as well as their clients.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 155911-2001 |
A paper exploring how the reliable information held within a building information model can be used to support cost estimating. The paper outlines approaches used to link BIM and costing solutions, and then provides examples of firms who are using Revit software products in conjunction with various cost estimating solutions, offering insight as to how information from BIM is benefiting architects, quantity surveyors and cost estimators, and builders - as well as their clients.