{"id":16078,"date":"2021-02-22T10:36:25","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T09:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/biblus.accasoftware.com\/en\/?p=16078"},"modified":"2026-04-24T15:44:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T13:44:56","slug":"dynamic-cost-estimating-directly-from-your-3d-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biblus.accasoftware.com\/en\/dynamic-cost-estimating-directly-from-your-3d-model\/","title":{"rendered":"Dynamic cost estimating directly from your 3D model"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to obtain an automatic cost estimating from your 3D BIM model<\/p>\n

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Cost estimating and control is one of the most important steps in project management as the delivery of a successful project is defined by the overall cost performance and ability to meet project deadlines.<\/p>\n

Project control procedures are primarily intended to identify alterations and errors to speed up work and for cost savings. As a result, cost estimate at a given stage of project development represents a prediction provided by the cost engineer or estimator to fulfil the original design plans and reduce delays.<\/p>\n

In this blog post we shall focus on how to obtain these benefits using Edificius<\/a>, the BIM software integrating various aspects of design (architectural, MEP modelling, structural, health and safety, project presentation, cost estimating, construction site management, etc.).<\/p>\n

Download the 30-day free trial here<\/a> and follow my tips to obtain a bill of quantities directly from your 3D model.<\/p>\n

Dynamic cost estimating from a 3D model<\/h2>\n

Project managers need reliable cost estimating systems to develop financial management plans in order to reduce errors and save time. For this reason, an AI estimating software integrating both aspects of 3D design and construction cost estimate is a valuable resource to simplify the process of predicting cost to perform the scope of a project and define its level of accuracy by allowing you to associate each element of your 3D model to a specific price item.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s see an example to automatically obtain quantities while updating your model.<\/p>\n

After having generated your 3D model with Edificius, simply launch the cost estimating environment<\/strong>. At this point, you need to import or create a price list in .dcf format and associate one or more items to each model object.<\/p>\n

Here’s how to proceed:<\/p>\n