Design & Estimate
Game changer! You draw and the software costs it. Automatically. AND it gives you a formal NRM Bill of Quantities. All on one platform. Got existing files? Import and trace for a speedy estimate & BoQ.
INTEGRATED CAD & ESTIMATING SOFTWARE FOR BUILDERS AND ARCHITECTS!
If you’re a builder, developer or designer this could be just what you’ve been waiting for. A low cost subscription-based, fully integrated CAD and estimating software platform. One that drafts building plans whilst the software simultaneously estimates the costs of the project!
BuildingWorks is perfect for new builds, extensions, conversions and refurbs. It produces architect-quality drawings for planning applications and building regs. And produces stunning 3D models, a full Bill of Quants and detailed costings… before your competition can blink. Subscribe from just £72/user/month+VAT.
As you draw new plans or trace existing drawings, the software estimates the project costs instantly in detail
WANT TO SET YOURSELF APART FROM THE COMPETITION?
Enjoy total control
The combined power of these two modules puts you fully in charge. Having design software is great. Knowing the cost of the project at the same time is really valuable. Having an existing drawing that you can trace for an instant cost is another level.
Manage time well
The key to improving profitability and productivity is down to the efficiencies you’ll see through the joined up thinking between the estimate and Design modules. This deep integration will keep your projects on track and your business on course.
Be highly productive
BuildingWorks will help you develop your schemes, draft planning application drawings, get the project priced up in detail with a full BoQ, help you analyse it, produce profit and cashflow reports, material and labour schedules… we could go on.
Feel empowered
BuildingWorks is truly dynamic. The live analysis of costs and thermal properties of the specification, linked to the library of BIM objects give you options. You have the data at your fingertips to make big decisions more easily.
Enjoy being efficient
It’s never been more important to maintain a decent profit right now. With BuildingWorks you won’t be keying in all the information at least twice. As every alteration is made, the effect of the change cascades across the entire project.
Stay on top of planning
Planning permission becomes much easier when you can quickly produce drawings suitable for planning application submissions and building control working drawings. And significantly - easily alter them when requested to do so.
DESIGN, COST, CONTROL. THAT'S DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION.
BuildingWorks does things differently. Nothing else on the market shows you the immediate impact of your design and specification decisions on project cost and energy performance. The business benefits are endless. It’s a practical BIM software platform that allows you to seamlessly design, evaluate energy performance and estimate the cost of residential new build homes, extensions, conversions and property refurbishment. It has a huge library of intelligent practical BIM products - real materials and objects with rich manufacturer product data. And the QS module gives you Elemental Bill of Quantities, Work section Bill of Quantities, priced or unpriced, with manufacturer brands named or unbranded.
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1SELECT FROM POWERFUL, EASY-TO-USE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFIC DRAWING TOOLS
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2AUTOMATIC ELEVATIONS AND INSTANT ON-BOARD 3D
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3ADD IN SECTIONS, CROSS SECTIONS & BUILDING REG NOTES
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4OPTIONAL UPGRADE FOR PHOTO-REAL IMAGES
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5INSTANT PROJECT COSTINGS, BOQ AND CLIENT QUOTATIONS
Powerful, automated building and drafting tools in the software enable you to quickly create quality sketch schemes, build plans, 3D visualisations and working drawings according to latest standards. It’s easy to use, no CAD training required.
BuildingWorks is packed full of simple yet intelligent building design tools, preconfigured specifically for construction, to make drawing build plans easy. Add auto-dimensions and extra construction detail such as quoins and brickwork detailing as well as interior and other exterior symbols.
As you draw your walls, a 3D model is automatically created (textured, solid or wireframe). PLUS, create automatic 2D elevations in just one click straight from your plan! Opt for BuildingWorks Professional and produce instant, impressive, 3D photorealistic models. That’s power to you!
Superb construction detailing. As standard. Straightforward as it is, you’ll be impressed by the construction detailing. It’s suitable for planning application submissions and building control working drawings. With auto-hatching, auto-sections and cross-sections and automated Building Reg’s notes* production (*when combined with BuildingWorks Estimate) you’ll be able to produce detailed plans with minimal effort.
Opt for BuildingWorks Professional and produce instant, impressive, business-winning 3D photorealistic models.
BuildingWorks Estimate provides the build costs of domestic building work linked to updated building material prices. Upgrade for instant Bills of Quantities (NRM) and customer quotes.
And it’s super data rich. Specify your plan as you draw using real product data from the extensive onboard library. We’re talking thousands of products, each one rich in information. Rate after rate after rate. You can swap elements in and out and BuildingWorks will show you the impact on cost and performance in an instant.
It can also help you manage costs by keeping you on top of price inflation, detailed materials schedules which give you more power to bargain with suppliers over materials and keep a tight handle on cashflow.
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SELECT FROM POWERFUL, EASY-TO-USE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFIC DRAWING TOOLS
Powerful, automated building and drafting tools in the software enable you to quickly create quality sketch schemes, build plans, 3D visualisations and working drawings according to latest standards. It’s easy to use, no CAD training required.
BuildingWorks is packed full of simple yet intelligent building design tools, preconfigured specifically for construction, to make drawing build plans easy. Add auto-dimensions and extra construction detail such as quoins and brickwork detailing as well as interior and other exterior symbols.
2
AUTOMATIC ELEVATIONS AND INSTANT ON-BOARD 3D
As you draw your walls, a 3D model is automatically created (textured, solid or wireframe). PLUS, create automatic 2D elevations in just one click straight from your plan! Opt for BuildingWorks Professional and produce instant, impressive, 3D photorealistic models. That’s power to you!
3
ADD IN SECTIONS, CROSS SECTIONS & BUILDING REG NOTES
Superb construction detailing. As standard. Straightforward as it is, you’ll be impressed by the construction detailing. It’s suitable for planning application submissions and building control working drawings. With auto-hatching, auto-sections and cross-sections and automated Building Reg’s notes* production (*when combined with BuildingWorks Estimate) you’ll be able to produce detailed plans with minimal effort.
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OPTIONAL UPGRADE FOR PHOTO-REAL IMAGES
Opt for BuildingWorks Professional and produce instant, impressive, business-winning 3D photorealistic models.
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INSTANT PROJECT COSTINGS, BOQ AND CLIENT QUOTATIONS
BuildingWorks Estimate provides the build costs of domestic building work linked to updated building material prices. Upgrade for instant Bills of Quantities (NRM) and customer quotes.
And it’s super data rich. Specify your plan as you draw using real product data from the extensive onboard library. We’re talking thousands of products, each one rich in information. Rate after rate after rate. You can swap elements in and out and BuildingWorks will show you the impact on cost and performance in an instant.
It can also help you manage costs by keeping you on top of price inflation, detailed materials schedules which give you more power to bargain with suppliers over materials and keep a tight handle on cashflow.
David Owen, David Owen Associates“Without doubt BuildingWorks makes getting to the cost much quicker, and gives me confidence that what I’m providing is correct. And I should add, it’s making my fee a more realistic one!
Ian Bateman, Black & White Builders Ltd“It’s fantastic. It’s working really well for us"
Joe Dixon, JD Joinery and Building Services Ltd“A very good package and very easy to use.”
PRICING
You can pay on a monthly basis via either a 12 month or 24-month contract Direct Debit. A 24-month Direct Debit offers the lowest prices. If you need any help, just call us on 0117 916 7880.
Design & Estimate Professional
Combine the Design Professional and Estimate Professional modules for a ground-breaking result | As you draw new plans or trace existing drawings, the software automatically estimates the project costs instantly - in detail.
£72/user/month +VAT 24 monthly direct debit payments
£82.74/user/month +VAT 12 monthly direct debit payments
Design & Estimate Professional QS
Combine the Design Professional and Estimate Professional QS modules for a real game-changer | Draft plans or take-off existing drawings for instant project costs | Plus BoQ (NRM format incl. Elemental BOQ, Work section BOQ, priced or unpriced)
£84/user/month +VAT 24 monthly direct debit payments
£96.53/user/month +VAT 12 monthly direct debit payments
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