Singapore’s commitment to transforming the built environment through initiatives like Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) and the mandatory adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM), spearheaded by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), requires powerful digital tools. RIB CostX (often referred to within the iTWO platform context, and formerly known simply as CostX) stands out as a comprehensive solution designed to meet these demands, enabling consultants and executives to enhance project efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration throughout the design and construction lifecycle.
For executives and consultants navigating Singapore’s IDD landscape, investing in RIB CostX offers significant advantages:
Enhanced BIM Workflow Integration: Seamlessly extract quantities directly from BIM models, supporting Singapore’s BIM mandate and IDD goals for integrated workflows.
Improved Accuracy & Reduced Errors: Live-linked dimensions and automated takeoff minimize manual errors inherent in traditional methods, leading to more reliable estimates and bids.
Increased Efficiency: Significantly cut down takeoff and estimating time (reports suggest up to 75% reduction with CAD-smart takeoff), allowing teams to focus on value-added analysis and project management.
Real-time Revision Management: Automatically track design changes, update quantities and costs instantly, and maintain a clear audit trail – crucial for managing variations in complex projects.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Centralize project cost data, compare subcontractor bids effectively, and generate customizable, professional reports for clients and stakeholders.
Sustainability Leadership: Calculate and report on embodied carbon, supporting green building initiatives and potential regulatory requirements.
Collaboration & Flexibility: Supports multi-user access and cloud compatibility options, facilitating teamwork across different locations, aligning with the collaborative principles of IDD.
Takeoff: 2D (PDF, CAD, Scanned) & 3D/BIM Takeoff (IFC, Revit, etc.)
Estimating: Integrated, live-linked workbooks, rate libraries, formula editor.
BIM Compatibility: Auto-quantification, model viewing tools, IFC Support, Revit Integration.
Revision Management: Auto-revisioning to compare drawings and update estimates.
Reporting: Customizable report writer for BOQs, cost plans, etc.
Collaboration: Multi-user capability, subcontractor comparison tools.
Advanced Features: Embodied carbon calculation (6D BIM), Dimension Groups, Zones for attributing measurements (e.g., by level, phase), Project Templates, Audit Trail, User Permissions.
Integration: Excel export/import, API availability, integration with other RIB products.
RIB CostX is designed for a wide range of professionals and executives across the building design and construction industry, including:
Essentially, anyone involved in measuring, costing, estimating, and managing design projects can benefit.
Yes, BIM integration is a core strength. It allows you to leverage the rich data within 3D models for highly accurate and efficient takeoffs, moving beyond traditional 2D methods.
Collaboration is built-in. The software enables teamwork on projects, ensuring that estimators can share work and database updates efficiently, which is vital for large or fast-tracked projects.
RIB CostX features powerful auto-revisioning tools that compare different drawing versions, visually highlight changes, and allow you to automatically update takeoff quantities and linked estimate costs, maintaining a clear audit trail.
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