The 21st Century Estimating Solution for BIM

January 5, 2019

The CAD revolution in building design has already passed. Designers have now moved on to BIM - virtual Building Information Modelling - based on digital information exchange. With so much design information available in digital form, and its capacity to change the way the industry works, the benefits of BIM to Cost Engineers and Managers are impossible to ignore. CostX® from Exactal supports BIM by using digital design data to accurately estimate quantities and costs, within a live electronic environment. The next logical step Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) via an integrated BIM platform will enable estimators using CostX® to play a central role in a new industry paradigm, characterised by better industry productivity and improved building design, efficiency, performance and whole of life cost.

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Rayonier

Rayonier is an international real estate investment trust (REIT) committed to creating value through excellence in our core businesses: Forest Resources and Real Estate. We are a responsible steward of the land, managing every acre towards its highest and best use to achieve optimal value. Rayonier was founded in 1926 in the Pacific Northwest and our current headquarters is in Jacksonville, Florida.

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