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CostX
by Exactal Group | Founded 1961, Stuttgart, Germany
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What is CostX?
Industry Specialties: Construction
Designed by RIB, costX provides cost estimating and takeoff solutions that help to plan budgets, determine material quantities and create reports. Managers can compare drawings and highlight model changes to identify modifications. Compare multiple subcontractors simultaneously to make strategic business decisions.
It supports BIM files exported from SketchUp, Revit, Tekla, Microstation, ArchiCAD, Mudshark and several others. Color code estimates to streamline the review process. Integrate with Microsoft Excel to avoid duplicate entries.
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CostX Pricing
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CostX Benefits and Insights
Why use CostX?
Key differentiators & advantages of CostX
- Generate Precise Quotes: Upload BIM files to estimate quantities and costs with just a few clicks. Develop forecast models to test what-if scenarios to improve efficiency. Enable multiple cost planners to work on the same estimate to promote collaboration.
- Eliminate Data-entry Errors: Drag and drop dimensions directly from the system to Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to save time. Automatically update changes made to estimates to keep everyone on the same page.
- Perform Accurate Takeoffs: Cut takeoff time by up to 80% with 2D takeoff tools. Automatically assign random colors to negative and positive measurements in each dimension group.
- Make Informed Decisions: Create and analyze data using reporting modules. Categorize tasks by zones and codes. Generate charts and graphs to identify trends and outliers.
- Deploy on the Cloud: Access files from remote locations through web-enabled devices. Track project statuses in real time.
Industry Expertise
Designed for quantity surveyors, subcontractors, estimators, builders and BIM managers. Serves landscaping, roofing, civil, commercial and residential industries. Caters to companies of all sizes.
CostX Reviews
Average customer reviews & user sentiment summary for CostX:
Key Features
- BIM Takeoff: Extract material quantities from 3D models to create accurate estimates. Customize takeoffs by creating model maps. Encourage multiple employees to work on a single project. View BIM takeoffs using costX Viewer.
- 2D Takeoff: Calculate lengths, areas and counts of scanned 2D drawings, CAD files and PDFs. Integrate with costXL to link changes in dimensions and quantities into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
- Workbooks: Live-link material quantities to drawings and cost databases to help eliminate costly errors. Import Excel data retaining existing formulas.
- Subcontractor Comparison: Build databases consisting of relevant quotes using the bid day tool. Integrate subcontractors’ data with associated reports to make informed decisions.
- Auto-revisioning: Load initial measurements into revised DWG drawings to highlight modifications, make comparisons and update quantities.
- Reports: Build cost plans and bills of quantities as per client requirements using customizable report writing functionality. Automatically add page breaks to reports.
- Rate Libraries: Extract workers’ information, create bills of materials and generate cost estimates from BIM files. Access system administration to create rate libraries.
Limitations
At the time of this review, these are the limitations according to user feedback:
- Doesn’t offer robust reporting functionality.
- Can be expensive compared to other takeoff and estimating solutions.
- Steep learning curve.
Suite Support
Access support services from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on business days.
mail_outlineEmail: Not specified.
phonePhone: (512) 768-8111.
schoolTraining: Request private training at an additional cost. Register for online, self-paced training consisting of videos, interactive exercises and assessment tasks for a fee. Access training and demo videos, webinars, and guides for free.
local_offerTickets: Login via a Jira-powered service desk to submit business support tickets.