Vico Software Estimator 2008 is a unique 3D model-based estimating system. By using quantities extracted from Vico Software Constructor 3D models, highly accurate estimates can be created in less time. The “what you see is what you estimate” approach reduce inaccuracies and risks and helps you identify and communicate the relations between quantities, costs and locations.

With a new spread sheet view, Vico Software Estimator 2008 provides a familiar easy-to-learn and easy-to-use environment. Increased flexibility, together with improved accuracy, are achieved through the use of a user-defined Work Breakdown Structure and the new Conditional Method functionality. Estimator 2008 supports large projects by enabling merging of separate sub-models' quantities into a coherent project estimate and by providing comprehensive bid package tools and versioning functionality.

Estimator let you:

• Generate model-based estimating
• Create bid packages
• Compare estimate versions
• Perform cost tracking
• User traditional estimating

Ready, Set, Go

Import and Process Quantities
Issue accurate model-based quantities from Vico Constructor's 3D model and let Estimator calculate the cost for you.

Generate Model-Based Estimates
Process the model-based quantities, generate accurate cost estimates, track model versions and immediately identify the consequences of design changes.

Create Tender Documents
Add coefficients and margins to the cost estimate data, divide margins as required and generate tender documents.

Bid Packages
Easily group cost items into bid packages, receive quotes, compare and gradually increase the accuracy of your cost estimate.

Compare Versions
Track quantity data from versions of the 3D model and use Vico Software Cost Manager to analyze, communicate and visualize variances.

Highlighted New Features of Vico Estimator 2008

Conditional Methods
Allows for defining Recipes that contain several options for one method. This provides estimating flexibility together with higher accuracy, without increasing the amount of the estimating recipe.

Spread Sheet View
Work in a familiar environment. Enjoy a spread sheet look and feel while viewing and editing recipes methods and resources.

Cost Tracking
Define milestone dates, compare estimates to actual costs and analyze EVA data using 5D Presenter.

Flexible Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Save quantities by recipe and location and add additional location structures according to your preferences.