Online course "Developing Estimates Using BIM"

Upon completion of this course, you will master the techniques of an estimator working in a BIM system, learn to read and interpret project information, and be able to confidently develop estimates using a BIM model.

Course program

Day 1. BIM Basics

• History of BIM
• The status of BIM development worldwide
• Overview of BIM development levels
• A review of software for solving complex BIM project development problems

Day 2

• BIM and Estimates: Why Classification Is Necessary
• Organizational structure of the BIM team
• Levels of detail in BIM models

Basics of working in a BIM system for an estimator

• Basic concepts of the Revit BIM system
• Presentation of design data from the model. Plans, views, sections, facades
• Specifications
• Model navigation for the estimator

Day 3. Practical training in a BIM environment

• Mastering skills in working with a BIM system
• Working with model files
• Navigate the model, work with various views – plans, views, elevations, sections
• Working with properties of elements, types, families
• Working with statements and specifications
• Overview of the ABC Knowledge Base system (interface, hierarchy, search)

Day 4

• Automated selection of cost estimates (prices) using a dialogue
• Taking into account additional factors influencing the choice of the estimate rate
• Resource statuses. Replacing, deleting, and adjusting the resource portion
• Practical exercise on working with the Knowledge Base in the ABC estimating system

Day 5

• Review of the ABC-Recomposer software package
• Method of recomposition of design volumes
• Overview of the capabilities of the ABC software package for the production of estimate documentation using BIM

Day 6

• Overview of the functionality of the "ABC Estimating System" software add-on
• Selection of cost estimates using the ABC Knowledge Base
• Assigning an estimate property of the "work" type to single-layer elements
• Adding an estimate property to model elements
• Duplicating estimate properties using filters
• Practical task: assigning cost properties to single-layer elements

Day 7

• Getting to Know the Resource Replacement Window
• Working with resources when assigning cost estimates
• Editing the amendment
• Adding a cost property of the "material" type
• Practical task: assigning cost properties to single-layer elements + working with resources
• Assigning cost properties to multilayer elements
• Copying information from the estimate properties assignment window
• Practical task: assigning cost properties to multilayer elements + working with resources
• Exporting data to ABC-Recomposer
• Manual data recomposition

Day 8

• Preparation of the structure of the estimate project
• Assigning an estimate section to project elements
• Duplication of estimate properties with the assignment of an estimate section
• Practical task: assigning cost properties to multilayer elements with subsequent duplication
• Exporting data to ABC-Recomposer
• Introduction to Automated Data Recomposition

Day 9

• Assignment of estimated properties to single-layer reinforced elements
• Inclusion of single-layer reinforced elements in the estimate section
• Assignment of estimate properties to multilayer reinforced elements
• Inclusion of multilayer reinforced elements in the estimate section

Day 10, 11, 12

• Completing practical assignments