Comments on: Model Based Estimating to Inform Target Value Design http://aecbytes.com/blog/2009/08/12/model-based-estimating-to-inform-target-value-design/ A Forum for AECbytes Readers Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:21:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Mark Sands http://aecbytes.com/blog/2009/08/12/model-based-estimating-to-inform-target-value-design/#comment-26243 Mark Sands Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:05:21 +0000 http://aecbytes.com/blog/2009/08/12/model-based-estimating-to-inform-target-value-design/#comment-26243 It is encouraging to see professionals pursue improvement and innovative ways to use technology. Keep up the good work. You may be interested in considering a new concept that takes BIM from the geometric or form-based modeling to function-based modeling. The actual estimate (statistical based prediction of the standard) is based on the project's function, scope, performance and constraints -- and then designed accordingly. The Peformance Building Institute is proposing this as part of a larger movement from the industrial-era to the building performance paradigm. The whole project is described at www.performancebuilding.org. You are invited to check it out. Mark It is encouraging to see professionals pursue improvement and innovative ways to use technology. Keep up the good work.

You may be interested in considering a new concept that takes BIM from the geometric or form-based modeling to function-based modeling. The actual estimate (statistical based prediction of the standard) is based on the project’s function, scope, performance and constraints — and then designed accordingly. The Peformance Building Institute is proposing this as part of a larger movement from the industrial-era to the building performance paradigm. The whole project is described at http://www.performancebuilding.org. You are invited to check it out.

Mark

]]> By: David Wilkinson http://aecbytes.com/blog/2009/08/12/model-based-estimating-to-inform-target-value-design/#comment-26241 David Wilkinson Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:39:56 +0000 http://aecbytes.com/blog/2009/08/12/model-based-estimating-to-inform-target-value-design/#comment-26241 I am not sure who researched Vico but the facts as represented are not correct. Vico is platform neutral, it can take Revit models, Archicad models, Tekla models, and soon IFC, CadDuct, CadPipe, DWG. Not only does Vico Office offer comprehensive estimating capability but also Target Value Design, cost planning, cost tracking, earned value analysis. In addition you can generate your project schedule from Vico Office and shortly you will be able to perform all clash detection requirements. Not sure why we got over-looked but now you know - give us a call next time! Best, DW I am not sure who researched Vico but the facts as represented are not correct. Vico is platform neutral, it can take Revit models, Archicad models, Tekla models, and soon IFC, CadDuct, CadPipe, DWG.

Not only does Vico Office offer comprehensive estimating capability but also Target Value Design, cost planning, cost tracking, earned value analysis.

In addition you can generate your project schedule from Vico Office and shortly you will be able to perform all clash detection requirements.

Not sure why we got over-looked but now you know – give us a call next time!

Best,
DW

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