QDW

Estimodeling & Prebid Services

Estimodeling and Prebid Services

Our Estimodeling team enhances your bidding process with accurate bills of materials, interactive 3D models, and professional bid packages.
It’s fast, flexible, and tailored for bidding, budgeting, and planning.

Our Estimodeling and Prebid Services Include:

Material Takeoffs and Quantity Estimation

  • Real-time material quantities extraction directly from the 3D model (steel, concrete, rebar, etc.)

  • Detailed weight reports for all materials, categorized by type, grade, and profile

  • Component count (e.g., beams, columns, plates) for quick cost estimation

  • Custom reports tailored to the specific needs of your bid (such as phased takeoffs, location-based quantities, etc.)

Prebid Modeling and Cost Analysis

  • 3D Estimodeling to simulate and visualize project components early in the design phase

  • Preliminary cost estimation based on material quantities, labor, and other project parameters

  • Identification of potential cost savings through early design analysis (e.g., reducing material waste, optimizing component sizes)

  • Early-stage risk management by identifying complex connections, geometries, or materials that may affect cost or schedule

Scheduling and Phasing

    • Breakdown of the project into phases (e.g., structural, MEP, finishes) to assist in cost and timeline prediction

    • 4D visualization of the construction schedule integrated with the 3D model to ensure efficient planning

    • Sequence-based cost estimation to understand how changes in project timing and order can affect overall costs

Benefits of Estimodeling and Prebid Services Using Tekla

  • Faster and More Accurate Bids
    Get detailed, precise information early, ensuring that your bid is based on accurate, reliable data.

  • Improved Project Planning
    Visualize your project early to make informed decisions on cost, material, and labor requirements.

  • Risk Mitigation
    Identify potential design or constructability issues early in the process, reducing costly changes later.

  • Better Collaboration
    Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients through shared models and data to ensure alignment from the outset.

  • Increased Competitiveness
    Leverage high-quality bids based on accurate estimates and smart project planning to win more contracts.