DProfiler™ is a first of it kind macro BIM application:
Beck Technology develops building information modeling (BIM) software to improve early decisions in preconstruction. The company’s flagship program, called DProfiler™, integrates conceptual 3D modeling with cost estimating intelligence enabling project teams to evaluate more alternatives in less time with better clarity before moving into design development
Flexible Costs. Many options are available as a source for cost data including importing from Excel, integration with Sage Timberline Estimating, integration with an RSMeans database, or costs created natively in DProfiler™.
Import what you have. Whether it is a scanned sketch or a cad file, it can be used to start a DProfiler™ cost model. Elevations, floor plans, and site plans can all be used to speed the modeling process. You can also start from scratch.
Export what you need. DProfiler™ fits into any preconstruction workflow. Export estimates to Excel and export the model to other BIM applications.
Integrated Development Proforma. Provide the owner with a real time development proforma to communicate total project development costs (land, AE fees, etc.) and calculate lease rates and ROI.
Google Earth Integration. Export DProfiler™ models to Google Earth for visualization in project’s surroundings.
Integrated Energy Analysis. Add value by bringing energy use information to the table early in a project’s development. Empower the owner to make decisions fully understanding the initial cost vs. operating costs of the proposed design options.
Quick & Accurate What Ifs. Easily apply costs for various materials, structural systems, cladding schemes, or even different sites to help the project team make the right decisions collaboratively. Global project changes can be accomplished in just a few clicks of the mouse.
Work smarter. Late changes to the project are very costly and time consuming. DProfiler™ is designed to align cost with the design intent and the owner’s expectations earlier where changes cost everyone less.
Add Value. Evaluate more alternatives in less time while assessing the design, construction costs, and operational costs simultaneously. The cost model created in DProfiler™ will enable you to determine the best mix of quality, cost, and time for the project.
Reduce Costs. As more estimators near retirement, capturing their knowledge in a way that future generations can accurately use becomes increasingly important. DProfiler™ captures rules of thumb used for pricing concepts in a visual interface that entry level estimators can apply and understand.
Clarify Scope. Construction experts must make many assumptions when estimating the cost a concept. DProfiler™ gives you the ability to confirm those assumptions with the other project participants using the visual model combined with the integrated estimate, scope document, and pro forma.
Engage the Team.
DProfiler™ creates an interactive experience for each project participant. The visual keeps everyone engaged, prevents confusion due to jargon,
and enables the team to isolate components of the project in the visual and cost estimate concurrently.
Reduce Risk. In construction, many financial commitments are based on conceptual information. DProfiler™ improves predictability and lowers risk by using many variables to calculate construction cost, not just simple square foot costs.
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