
After an estimate is created, any line item can by edited manually allowing users to input their own costs or further refine the estimate using the RSMeans CostWorks® database. As a project changes, architects also have the freedom to run estimates for multiple design options to facilitate “what-if” scenarios.

The speed and automation of SmartBIM QTO allows architects and designers to check or refine costs for a project as they go, eliminating expensive and time-consuming efforts to redesign projects to meet budget demands. SmartBIM Library and SmartBIM QTO are exciting tools for designers to use in their BIM portfolio to increase the efficiency and intelligence in their designs.” “We are committed to serving the needs of the design community with our innovative SmartBIM products. “These releases build upon our previous versions to support Revit 2010,” said Candice Dobra, Director of BIM solutions, Reed Construction Data.

SmartBIM Library is the leading BIM content management tool for architects and engineers, and SmartBIM QTO 1.0, is a new time- and cost-saving BIM tool that instantly provides a quantity takeoff and early cost estimate on a project using RSMeans industry-leading cost data.

Aug– Reed Construction Data today announced new releases for two of its leading BIM products, SmartBIM Library (SBL) v3.5 and SmartBIM QTO 1.0, which now include compatibility with Revit 2010 from Autodesk®
