What useful features does CostMiner have for me as a Builder or Contractor?
Builders and contractors typically love these features:
● User-Generated Cost Database: CostMiner includes a built-in cost database that users can customize and expand.
● Sample Database: A simple sample database is provided to help users get started quickly.
● Custom Pricing Libraries: Users can create and manage "Global Rates" for frequently used items.
● Automated Calculations: CostMiner features tools for automatic quantity calculations based on measurements.
How do I build my Estimate Structure?
Effortlessly estimate your costs with our familiar spreadsheet-style layout. Quickly add/edit Items and headings or select them from your global rates and assemblies. If you have an estimate from a previous project, reuse that as a template.
Can I apply Quantities to my items?
Yes, you can easily input quantities directly into the quantity field. If you want to conduct a takeoff, simply select the quantity and ensure that the measure tool is set to the correct type and measurement. The Quantity field will be updated in real-time as you measure.
Do I have to re-measure for every item?
You don't have to go through the hassle of manually entering measurements into individual cells. With CostMiner, you can easily click and drag a measurement to a single cell. You can also save a single measurement or a group of measurements known as 'Quantity Calculations' for future use.
Can I share my estimate once I am done?
Definitely! With CostMiner, you can invite other estimators to your workspace, provide them with a read-only link, or export the estimate to PDF or Excel. Moreover, our software allows you to seamlessly send the estimate to your preferred accounting packages like
Xero and
QuickBooks.
How does CostMiner support different types of modeling?
● Digital takeoff from PDF plans
● 3D model visualization (IFC format)
● Takeoff from Geometry from the 3D IFC Model
What project management features does CostMiner include?
While CostMiner is not a project management tool, it does contain some fundamental features to help, including:
● Work breakdown structure creation
● Progress claim tracking and reporting
How does CostMiner reduce my estimating time?
CostMiner's entire purpose is to save your time and improve your accurancy. Some features that help include:
● Job Templates
● Global Rates and Composites
● Cloning Jobs
● Reusable Measurements
● Spreadsheet-style interface
● Single-screen hybrid takeoff
● Multi-level quantities
How does CostMiner keep my takeoffs accurate?
● Offering integrated takeoff tools
● Allowing reuse of quantities
● Supporting multi-level quantities
● Enabling reuse of pricing data
● Global Rates as a central repository
● Composite Rates for complex assemblies
● Reusable quantities and measurements
● Updating from Global Rates
Can I assign Quantities to my estimate items?
Absolutely, you can effortlessly input quantities directly into the quantity field. To perform a takeoff, select the quantity, and ensure the measure tool is set to the correct type and measurement. The Quantity field updates in real-time as you measure.
Can I apply composite rates to items?
Yes, easily add a composite rate to your estimate before or after assigning a quantity. A composite rate combines several item rates into a single bundle or recipe.
You can also create configurable items. Instead of selecting an item template now, define a configurable item (a parameter) to choose the items you require later when using the composite rate in the estimate.
Discover how to create composite rates
Can I see Job details and Estimated costs?
Absolutely, our platform allows you to gain insights into all your projects with a comprehensive view using our Job and Templates reports. These reports enable you to monitor progress and manage resources effectively. Additionally, you can delve deeper into each project by examining rate breakdowns and shopping lists, ensuring that you stay on top of your project's financial aspects.
One of the key advantages of our reports is their HTML format, making them highly flexible and adaptable to your unique requirements. You can modify and update these reports to display the data most relevant to your building and construction needs, giving you better control and understanding of your projects' performance.
