5D BIM - Cost Planning & Quantity Takeoffs
Link BIM models to cost data for automated quantity takeoffs and budget tracking. Generate accurate material schedules and cost estimates in real-time.
What's Included
Here’s what we deliver when you engage us for 5D BIM planning.
Automated Quantity Takeoffs
Extract material quantities directly from BIM models with built-in cost rates for instant budget estimates and procurement planning.
Real-Time Budget Tracking
Track project costs against design changes in real-time. Update budgets automatically as BIM models evolve through design iterations.
Cost-Driven Design Decisions
Compare cost implications of design alternatives instantly. Make informed decisions with live cost feedback during the design phase.
Our 5D Planning Workflow
Our process ensures accurate and transparent 5D BIM deliverables.
Upload Files
Share your BIM models, schedules, and cost data on the Bimeco Platform. We review all inputs within 2 working days.
Build the 5D
We connect your BIM models to schedules and costs using 5D software, creating a time-and-cost-linked simulation.
Model Delivery
We provide cost-loaded simulations and update them based on your feedback, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Best 5D Software
We integrate BIM models from industry-standard platforms with cost management and scheduling software (i.e. Oracle P6, MS Projects) for comprehensive 5D analysis and reporting.
5D BIM Workflows
Why leading contractors adopt 5D BIM for cost and schedule certainty.
Accurate, Competitive Bids
Generate quantity-backed cost estimates directly from BIM models. Align every cost item to 3D elements for visual verification, producing defensible bids that win client confidence.
Forecast Cash Flow & Payments
Link construction schedules to cost data for month-by-month expenditure forecasts. Plan procurement timing and financing needs while generating progress claims backed by completed model elements.
Visual Cost Reporting
Present construction progress and costs through visual 4D/5D simulations. Help clients understand project status, validate payment claims, and manage budget expectations with model-based reports.
Our 5D Projects
We have delivered numerous 5D BIM projects for contractors and consultants.
Waste Treatment Facility
Modeled complex M&E systems and integrated them with cost breakdowns to streamline progress tracking and financial reporting.
DE 107 Rail Project
Combined BIM models with a construction schedule and cost plan to create a virtual 5D construction sequence for site planning.
Tuas Water Reclamation Plant
Generated accurate cost-loaded construction drawings and simulations, ensuring design-build alignment before execution.
Heritage Building - Scan to BIM
Recreated a heritage building from point cloud data, developing a BIM model in both native and IFC formats with integrated cost attributes.
Frequently asked questions
- What exactly will you deliver if we engage you for 5D BIM?
- We deliver a 5D BIM model that links cost and schedule data to your BIM model, enabling accurate estimates, cash flow planning, and risk analysis.
- Do we need a BIM model ready before engaging you?
- A BIM model is recommended, but if not available, our team can assist in developing one from your design drawings and project data.
- How accurate is the 5D output?
- Accuracy depends on the quality of your schedule and cost data. With reliable inputs, our 5D models provide highly dependable financial and progress simulations.
- How long does it take to prepare a 5D BIM sequence?
- Typical setup takes 3–5 weeks depending on project scale and data quality. Updates can be provided as your project progresses.
- What software do you use?
- We primarily use Synchro, Navisworks, and Revit, Oracle P6, and Microsoft Projects. Deliverables are provided in both native and open formats (e.g., IFC).
Here's what our clients have to say.
Faiz understood our piping systems well and flagged design issues before coordination meetings. Working with their BIM team is seamless.
Annie P.
BIM Manager
Our timeline was tight, but Bimeco quickly added team members to meet our submission deadlines. Very responsive and reliable.
Dave
Project Manager
Their clash detection reports were thorough and saved us significant rework costs. The weekly coordination calls kept everyone aligned.
Jason Ang
Project Manager
Ready to Work with BIM Coordination Experts?
Let our experienced team handle your BIM coordination so you can focus on building. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your project needs.