Cost Estimate & Takeoff
Cost Estimate & Takeoff
Introduction
AMC Engineer provides precise BIM Cost Estimation and Quantity Takeoff services using Revit/Navisworks to extract live quantities from LOD 300-500 models, delivering accurate cost forecasts that reduce budget overruns by 15-25%.
Service Breakdown
- Quantity Takeoff (QTO): Automated extraction of materials/volumes from BIM models—concrete, rebar, steel, MEP ducts/pipes—for all disciplines with 98% accuracy.
- Cost Estimation: Unit rates applied to QTO data with live scheduling (5D) for budgeting, value engineering, and tender packages.
- Reporting: Detailed BOQs, cost breakdowns, and visualizations exportable to Excel/CostX for client/contractor review.
Our Process
- Step 1: Import federated BIM model and validate quantities via Navisworks Quantification.
- Step 2: Classify elements and apply regional rates (Saudi/UAE/SBC codes).
- Step 3: Run 5D cost simulation with sensitivity analysis and risk factors.
- Step 4: Deliver interactive BOQ + cost model with 24-hour revisions.
Key Reasons To Choose Us
- 98% QTO accuracy eliminates manual errors and double counting.
- Live cost updates linked to model changes—no re-entry needed.
- Saudi Vision 2030/SBC-compliant rates for infrastructure/MEP projects.
- Free QTO sample from your model upload within 24 hours.
FAQs about BIM Cost Estimation and Quantity Takeoff services
What is BIM Quantity Takeoff (QTO)?
Automated extraction of precise material quantities (concrete, rebar, steel, MEP ducts/pipes) directly from LOD 300-500 BIM models using Revit/Navisworks, achieving 98% accuracy across all disciplines.
How does Cost Estimation work?
Unit rates from regional databases (Saudi/UAE/SBC codes) applied to live QTO data with 5D simulations for budgeting, value engineering, tendering, and risk analysis.
What materials do you quantify?
Complete coverage: structural (concrete/rebar/steel), architectural (walls/finishes), MEP (ducts/pipes/equipment), electrical (cables/panels), infrastructure (utilities/roads).
What reports do you deliver?
Interactive BOQs, cost breakdowns by phase/discipline, 5D visualizations, Excel/CostX exports, and sensitivity analysis with risk contingencies.
How accurate are your estimates?
98% QTO accuracy eliminates manual errors/double counting; live model updates ensure estimates reflect design changes instantly.
What is the process timeline?
24 hours for QTO sample; full BOQ + cost model in 3-5 days; 5D simulation with revisions in 48 hours.
Do you support Saudi Vision 2030 projects?
Yes, SBC-compliant rates for infrastructure, hospitals, airports with Vision 2030 mega-project experience.
Can you handle design alternatives?
Yes, rapid model modifications enable “what-if” cost scenarios for value engineering and client decision-making.
What file formats are supported?
Revit federated models, Navisworks NWD, IFC, Excel BOQs, CostX native files, and PDF executive summaries.