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Ausgezeichnete 3D/BIM und 2D-Planung mit verknüpften Arbeitsmappen und einem anpassbaren Berichtersteller – eine komplette Kostenplanungslösung.

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Vorteile:

The software's integration with Revit and BIM data has greatly streamlined our processes at Ausco Modular, enhancing both efficiency and precision in our estimates and bills of materials.

Nachteile:

The performance is usually delayed when you have to switch to another dimension group to see up to where we measured already.

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Durchschnittliche Bewertung

Benutzerfreundlichkeit
4,2
Kundenservice
4,4
Funktionen
4,1
Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis
4,4

Weiterempfehlungsquote

8,5/10

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Phil
Phil
Associate Director in Neuseeland
Verifizierter Nutzer auf LinkedIn
Bau, 11–50 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
Herkunft der Bewertung

Excellent QS tool for direct take off, estimating and producing schedules/bills of quantities.

5,0 vor 7 Jahren

Kommentare: We moved to digital taking off initially and a windows GUI from an old terminal window based system. The ability to view, section and walk round 3D models and have BIM extraction capabilities is most advantageous.

Vorteile:

We moved to CostX completely as a QS practice a number of years ago and we find it a very powerful tool in producing all levels of estimates, bills/schedules of quantities and builders quants etc. It's the best software we've seen for a number of years and for the future with it's BIM capabilities also. With customised branded report formats available allow us to provide consistently high quality presentation documents. Staff were quick to pick up the basics of operation and quickly progress their skills in taking off and scheduling digitally. Regular updates from user feature requests and continually developing and improving the CostX software. Excellent customer support and follow up to ensure the best service is provided and maintained to resolve any issues found or queried.

Nachteile:

Lack of ability to complete cut and fill exercises The only real downside is the inability to handle drawings in batches and without having to load them individually to edit their properties. We understand that this is a registered client feature request under review for development and greatly look forward to its implementation.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 7 Jahren

Hi Phil, Thanks so much for your great review! We are so pleased to hear that you find CostX such a powerful tool to use at Maltbys. It's great to hear that staff were able to pick up the program so quickly too! In regards to your comments on cut and fill, CostX supports the extraction of cut and fill volumes from other systems via BIM. Whilst there is no dedicated cut and fill takeoff, CostX supports volume calculations based on areas with heights applied and using dimension group formulas, users can also perform more advanced volume calculations. Additionally, you're correct in noting that bulk updates to drawing file scales is in the development roadmap- for now, CostX supports adding multiple drawing files at the same time or multiple sheets /pages from a single file and the scale can be set for all added drawings in bulk at the time of adding. CostX also now supports scale and calibration factor columns on the Drawings list so that scale is always visible. Thanks again!

Mike
Systems Administrator in Kanada
Bau, 11–50 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
Herkunft der Bewertung

Drank the koolaid, would drink again

5,0 vor 4 Monaten

Kommentare: 100% positive, probably one of the best pieces of software that I work with bar none. Over the years there have been evolutions in the supporting software - the database back end changes for example - but there is a steady path of improvement and it's exciting with each release to see what has been renewal introduced.

Vorteile:

It's flexible for the real world. You can work with a photo of a set of plans, a home drawn image exported, full PDF plan sets from arch/structure designers, DWFX/BIM imports from architects. On the measurement side, it's totally flexible in that regard. On the costing side, CostX has a strong Excel-inspired methodology which is quickly understood by anyone with a spreadsheet background. Excellent software, can't say enough good about it.

Nachteile:

I think some of the product offerings between full blown CostX down to the pared down Excel version get a bit confusing from the outside looking in. There is probably room to promote contractors who help with implementation or promote those services if RIB directly can provide that. As with a blank Excel spreadsheet (or a database in general), the ability to customize and develop can be overwhelming to most.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 4 Monaten

Hi Mike, Thank you so much for your positive review! We understand how important it is for a takeoff and estimation software to support a wide range of design formats and take pride in CostX’s flexibility to meet those needs. Our Excel-like costing features are designed to be intuitive, a quality which many of our customers also appreciate. Regarding our product range, we offer solutions tailored to various business sizes and needs. If you haven't already, I recommend exploring our product table on our website. This resource provides a side-by-side comparison of the key features within each version, helping you find the best fit as your business evolves. Our expert team is also here to assist with any questions to simplify your decision-making process. Thank you again for your continued support!

Verifizierter Rezensent
Verifizierter Nutzer auf LinkedIn
Baumaterial, 201–500 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
Herkunft der Bewertung

Convenient for taking off and pricing

3,0 vor 5 Jahren

Vorteile:

It helps to automate creation of Bills of Quantity or Pricing Section after taking off or measurement stage. Shorten the process by alot and increase a QS productivity.

Nachteile:

Price slightly on the high side. If they could lower to a personal user affordability level then the retail user might increase.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 5 Jahren

Hi, thanks for taking the time to review CostX. We're happy to hear that you're finding CostX convenient for BOQ creation and other quantity surveying workflows. We have many free webinars and blog posts available on our website that cover other time-saving tips for the QS that we've built into our software. On the topic of affordability, we offer CostX with a range of feature levels to suit different businesses and budgets, including personal users. For example, those who don't require workbooks or reporting capability can select our CostX Takeoff option, which is cheaper than the full CostX platform. Thanks!

Ben
National Estimating Manager in Australien
Bau, 201–500 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
Herkunft der Bewertung

In Betracht gezogene Alternativen:

Highly Efficient and User-Friendly Estimating Software

5,0 vor 4 Monaten

Kommentare: My overall experience with RIB CostX has been very positive. It has proven to be an invaluable tool for our estimating processes, providing a user-friendly and efficient platform that integrates seamlessly with our design tools. The software's capabilities have enhanced our workflow and allowed us to deliver more accurate and timely estimates. Despite a few minor issues with support, the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks, making CostX a top choice for estimating software.

Vorteile:

What I liked most about RIB CostX is its speed and accuracy in estimating and quantity surveying. The software's integration with Revit and BIM data has greatly streamlined our processes at Ausco Modular, enhancing both efficiency and precision in our estimates and bills of materials. Features such as Dimension Groups with Audit Links offer flexible measurement and ensure accuracy, while Model Maps and Workbooks improve data extraction and breakdowns. The intuitive design, similar to Excel, makes it easy for teams to use and collaborate effectively.

Nachteile:

One area for improvement is the need for more robust customer support and troubleshooting resources. Compared to my experience with Exactal, where I had a personal connection with the development and support teams, the current RIB tech support feels less personal. I feel like more of a number in the queue now, and quicker, more personalised support would enhance the overall experience.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 4 Monaten

Hi Ben, Thanks for taking time to share your experience with CostX and for attending our Advisory Group meetup in Brisbane! We’re really pleased to hear that the software’s speed, accuracy, and integration with Revit and BIM have been valuable to your team at Ausco Modular. It’s great to know that features like Dimension Groups and Model Maps are helping you achieve better efficiency and precision in your work, and that the familiar, Excel-like design is making things easier for your team. We understand how important it is to feel heard as a valued customer – that’s why we're glad you had the opportunity to connect with our Product Development team in person today. Your insights are important to us and we’re actively looking at ways to work collaboratively with users to incorporate feedback. Once again, thank you for your support! If there's anything else you need help with, don't hesitate to reach out - we're here to assist.

Ahmed
Managing Director in Saudi-Arabien
Bau, 2–10 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
Herkunft der Bewertung

Senior Management Review - Ahmed Elhalouty

4,0 vor 4 Monaten

Vorteile:

Tracking measurement is good in CostX. However, it should be more easier than doing it in workbook

Nachteile:

We Can't make sure that everything is measured as there are no layers function

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 4 Monaten

Hi Ahmed, thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re committed to making measurement as efficient and accurate as possible for our users so we’re pleased to hear that you’re finding this feature valuable. Regarding your comment about layers, CostX does support layer functionality however this feature requires the architect to provide a vector file for full functionality. For guidance on how to use this feature effectively, we recommend checking out our training video, which covers this in detail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5a5XkKiIk8 Hope this is helpful and thanks again for your review!

Dhanushka
Quantity Surveyor in Katar
Bau, 51–200 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
Herkunft der Bewertung

Estimating & Takeoff

5,0 vor 4 Monaten

Kommentare: RIB CostX 3D model integration is not just a feature but a pivotal tool that enhances the entire estimating process. It brings accuracy, efficiency, and clarity to the table, making it an invaluable asset for construction professionals dealing with complex projects. Whether you're managing large-scale developments or intricate designs, this feature alone can transform how you approach and execute cost estimation.

Vorteile:

RIB CostX’s ability to work with 3D models allows for exceptionally accurate takeoffs. The software’s integration with 3D BIM models ensures that measurements are precise, reducing the likelihood of errors that can occur with manual or 2D methods. This precision is crucial for producing reliable estimates and avoiding costly mistakes during the project lifecycle.

Nachteile:

For smaller or less complex projects, RIB CostX’s extensive features might be more than what’s necessary.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 4 Monaten

Hi Dhanushka, Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on RIB CostX! We're thrilled to hear that you find our 3D model integration to be a pivotal tool in the estimating process. Accuracy, efficiency, and clarity are indeed at the core of what we aim to deliver, and it's wonderful to know that our software enhances your work on complex projects. Regarding your comment about our extensive features potentially being more than necessary for smaller or less complex projects, we understand that not all projects require the full range of capabilities that RIB CostX offers. That’s why we offer a range of subscription options including CostX Complete, CostX Core and CostX Quantify to suit different needs. For example, CostX Core would be ideal for those who don’t require BIM capabilities or auto-revisioning but still want to leverage powerful takeoff tools. Once again, thank you for your review!

Ruslan
Senior Cost Manager in Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
Bau, 51–200 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 1 Jahr
Herkunft der Bewertung

Ordinary user review.

5,0 vor 4 Monaten

Kommentare: I like CostX since it helps to do my work easy and fast.

Vorteile:

The workbook and measurement tracking are the most convenient features of CostX.

Nachteile:

The performance is usually delayed when you have to switch to another dimension group to see up to where we measured already. Is the item we wish to count measured under another dimension group?

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 4 Monaten

Hi Ruslan, thank you for your positive feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that CostX is making your work quicker and more efficient. It’s fantastic to know that you find our workbooks and revisions tracking feature helpful. Our workbooks are estimating spreadsheets that are live-linked to drawings and the revisions tracking feature highlights any changes and ensures estimates are seamlessly adjusted based on revisions in the design. Regarding the performance delays when switching between dimension groups, this could be partly due to the sheer number of dimensions or the graphic driver being used. We recommend checking our system requirements to ensure everything is configured correctly. Hope this helps! Thanks again for your review!

Tony
Senior Server Analyst in USA
Bau, 501–1.000 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
Herkunft der Bewertung

CostX Review

4,0 vor 4 Monaten

Kommentare: Again, the overall administration of the CostX software is very straightforward. As far as our end users are concerned, I believe they are satisfied with the product as well.

Vorteile:

I am writing this as the admin of our CostX environment and, not an end user. Over all, administration of the product is straightforward as it applied to installing and updating both the CostX Server Admin and CostX client applications.

Nachteile:

On the CostX Server side, I will say that the space required for the database when updating the software seems ridiculous. It seems that we need 3 times the space when updating the software and that is a waste of storage.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 4 Monaten

Hi Tony, Thank you for your review! We’re pleased to hear that you find the administration of CostX straightforward and it’s great to know that your end users are also happy with the product. Regarding the space needed for software updates, this is proportional to the amount of data in your database. To reduce the load on your internal IT resources, we suggest looking into upgrading to CostX Cloud. With CostX Cloud, our team takes care of all hosting and version upgrades, which can help simplify your operations and manage storage more effectively. Thank you again for sharing your experience!

Jerem
Cost Planner in Australien
Bau, 51–200 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 1 Jahr
Herkunft der Bewertung

Great product. Some detail needs to be improved.

4,0 vor 4 Monaten

Kommentare: Great experience. Expect it would add more useful function into it.

Vorteile:

It consolidates the measuring and pricing in one place and also have the BIM capability. Some 2D measuring function is great to use.

Nachteile:

There are still some bugs in the system. e.g. Some project rate library shows in the Admin Panel, but not in the workbook view rate library panel. The BIM function it is a bit slow and clumsy if want to walk through the building (not as easy as other software). Workbook export to exif file (with linked drawings) seems to be an issue.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 4 Monaten

Hi Jerem, Thank you for your feedback! We’re pleased to hear that you find CostX valuable for consolidating measurement and pricing, and that you’re benefiting from the BIM capabilities and 2D measuring functions. Regarding the issues you mentioned, the first concern may be related to the Project's Location missing from the Rate Library. We’ve noted your feedback about the BIM walkthrough and will consider this for future improvements. Lastly, the workbook export issue might be due to incorrect selections during the export process. If these steps don’t resolve the issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team. We’re here to assist you! Once again, thank you for choosing CostX!

Marlise
Quantity Surveyor in Australien
Bau, 2–10 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
Herkunft der Bewertung

Excellent Software for user and client

5,0 vor 4 Monaten

Kommentare: Excellent - it is a professional product that produce an expert document and a software to share with clients through viewer to make explaining easier

Vorteile:

The fast and efficient way you can produce a quality cost plan, by collating information from the drawings

Nachteile:

Workbook to create sub folders for e.g all previous revised Workbooks in a subfolder call superseded

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 4 Monaten

Hi Marlise, Thanks so much for your review! We’re glad to hear that CostX is proving to be helpful and efficient for your cost estimations, and that the Professional Reports feature, along with CostX Viewer, is enhancing your client communications. We appreciate your feedback on folder structures within Workbooks. Our Product team is currently looking into this, and your input is invaluable in helping us improve. Thanks again for sharing your experience with us. If you have any more ideas or need assistance with anything, just give us a shout!

Syed Himat
Quantity Surveyor in UK
Bau, 10.000+ Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
Herkunft der Bewertung

Advanced QS Tool

5,0 vor 4 Monaten

Kommentare: Have a really great experience and looking forward to new updates.

Vorteile:

User friendly and give lots option to review and easy to measure any image/pdf/cad etc...

Nachteile:

Writing dimensions and unable to add duplicate

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 4 Monaten

Hi Syed, thank you for choosing RIB CostX! We’re thrilled to hear you’re having a great experience with us so far. Our software does indeed support all common design files including 2D images, PDFs, CAD, Revit and 3D/BIM to ensure you have all the flexibility you need. Furthermore, we are committed to continuous innovation through regular software updates to ensure you’re equipped with industry-leading tools needed for efficient and accurate takeoff and estimation. Thanks again for your support!

Mengmeng
Assistant quantity surveyor in Australien
Bau, 51–200 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
Herkunft der Bewertung

Assistant quantity surveyor

5,0 vor 4 Monaten

Kommentare: It is a powerful tool for accurate and efficient quantity surveying and cost estimating.

Vorteile:

The ability to work on cloud-based projects and share information with team members.

Nachteile:

There is lack of an "undo" feature when measuring dimensions.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 4 Monaten

Hi Mengmeng, Thank you for sharing your feedback on CostX! It’s great to hear that CostX Cloud has been beneficial for your team, allowing you to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues in different locations. With CostX Cloud, we also handle new version upgrades, allowing your team to focus on the work that matters most. Regarding the undo feature, you can undo any measurement you’ve taken using the shortcut Ctrl+ Z. I hope this helps with your workflow and thanks again for your review!

Charlie
Quantity Surveyor - Pricing Manager in Neuseeland
Bau, 11–50 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: 6-12 Monate
Herkunft der Bewertung

Wouldn't Look Back

5,0 vor 6 Jahren

Kommentare: I had been putting off getting any sort of software packages for a long time as I really liked doing manual take offs and using spreadsheets. Cost X was very easy to change to after doing these type of take offs. I wouldn't look back now. I have had a new graduate start with me and it is very easy to teach them (as most of it has already been set up by me), this also keeps uniformity over take offs.
One of the biggest advantages for us being a residential / light commercial building company is that we seem to have a lot of revisions over a job up until contract stage - the revision tool has been great for this and makes doing a series of changes from one plan to the next a breeze and a report can give a detailed breakdown of the changes at these revision points.

Vorteile:

- Really easy to get started, just set out dimensions as you would manually, set out your spreadsheets and link the two up. The more you use it, the more you learn, and it just keeps getting better. - No need to save all the time as all your work is up to date. - Easily relates to excel spreadsheets. - Data from spreadsheets can be exported or imported with ease. - Importing of .dwg files directly from the drawing team makes measurements exact. Any mistakes in the drawing files can be picked up and relayed back to the drawing team before another revision. - When working on multiple build projects, it is a lot easy to open and close jobs from the same place compared to other applications where they would all be seperate files needing to be opened. - Being able to compare drawing files, ie; site plan over a subfloor plan to work out pile heights easily. - The ability to do measurements, add a legend with quantities, save as a PDF and provide to subcontractors. ie; joist layout for builder, measure of a full drainage plan for the drainlayer.

Nachteile:

The only thing that I have found hard work is the report software provided with Cost X. This is mainly because I just haven't had the time to put into it. I can see that it will be very good, but can see that this is going to take some time to get what I want from it. Other than that I still was able to make up functional reports easy enough, just not to the level I would like yet.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 6 Jahren

Hi Charlie, thanks for your great review! We're so happy to hear that you're loving CostX! It's great to see you're getting full use from the functionality, and that the revisioning tool is making your life easier! With regards to the reporting, we do offer the standard report writer which allows you to create basic reports, but the custom report writer can be a little more complex. Because of this, we do offer training for it, so if you are interested in exploring it further that may be worthwhile. Thanks again!

Jack
Quantity Surveyor in UK
Tiefbau, 5.001–10.000 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 1 Jahr
Herkunft der Bewertung

CostX has made measuring and estimating from CAD manageable. Would recommend.

4,0 vor 7 Jahren

Vorteile:

The biggest selling point for the software for us is the link between dimensions in the workbook and drawing files. This allows clients to quickly understand the source of the data in the workbook, and builds a level of transparency and trust. The ability to store a rate database also has advantages in terms of the ability to reference past rates and benchmark cost. The rate library allows the quick adjustment of a rate across a major project, with only one edit required to adjust the entire estimate to accommodate this change. After care in terms of technical support for the product has been superb, which is vital when adopting such software as your mainstay for measuring or estimating. The Product Support Team have gone above and beyond on numerous occasions to ensure that any technical issue we have encountered has been resolved in a timely fashion, to ensure minimal inconvenience to our projects.

Nachteile:

I would consider the 3D Measuring Tools fairly primitive currently. The model maps tool would be perfectly adequate if the quality of models received in the industry currently was always sufficient for automatic quantity extraction, but unfortunately that often is not the case at the moment. Measuring manually on 3D models currently can feel clunky, and measuring wall faces on the insides of buildings can feel like a chore, as navigating the model can be difficult with the tools available. The ability to lock the model in the centre of the screen in v6.6 was a very necessary step.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 7 Jahren

Hi Jack, Thanks so much for your review! We're so pleased to hear you love the live-links, and great to see a 5 star rating for customer support. With regards to the BIM features, we note the industry does have a little way to go before BIM can be used as it is intended. It may be helpful if you provide your architects with a copy of our Drawing File Optimisation document so they have a better idea of what they need to include in the model they are providing to Quantity Surveyors. Apart from that, we will take your comments on board! One of our Product Specialists will contact you about the navigation issue you mentioned too. Thanks again!

Darren
Quantity Surveyor/ Manager in Irland
Bau, 2–10 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
Herkunft der Bewertung

Cost X is functional, flexible and value for money. The technical support team are fantastic.

5,0 vor 7 Jahren

Kommentare: Cost X gives me speed, I get more work tendered and so put the company in a position to grow quicker and be more profitable.
Its flexible I have changed things to suit the type of work I'm pricing
Its reliable I can trust the quantities and figures and makes negotiations simpler and more informed.
Its value for money as I do believe it is worth and extra person in the office.
Its accurate and consistent I know I have everything taken off and my rates are stable.

Vorteile:

The software allows flexibility to suit the type of work we do. We are a specialist ventilation contractor and Cost X has taken us from manual drawing take off to a quick, simple and reliable system that you can review in seconds. We are organised and know a project inside out so we can negotiate contracts know that our figures and quantities can be relied on. We are also consistent in of pricing as quantities are accurate and rates are stable. The technical support team are amazing they provide a very prompt and professional service, they go to great lengths to get you back up and running as so as possible. Cost X is also value for money, I believe that it is worth one extra person in the office to me, the volume of work that can be done is excellent.

Nachteile:

I do believe that training would really be essential for the correct use of the system, I did not get training but have still found it brilliant but I do believe if I was using it correctly I would probably get more from it. Also on the standalone version the back up button or procedure would need to be streamlined, as loosing data in Cost X is a huge lose to a company.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 7 Jahren

Hi Darren, Thanks for your amazing review! We really appreciate hearing your great comments, and will definitely pass your words onto the Tech team. Regarding back-up, it is always done automatically with network licences; its also possible to arrange automatic back up with standalone licences but you must set it up in Windows. Thanks again!

Cameron
Cameron
Project Consultant in USA
Verifizierter Nutzer auf LinkedIn
Bau, 1.001–5.000 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
Herkunft der Bewertung

Daily use with minimal issues and fantastic customer support

5,0 vor 7 Jahren

Kommentare: This made daily tasks very easy to compete and generally made my work life all around much easier.

Vorteile:

The software is easy to use once you've taken the time to do the training, with a wide range of useful features. Being able to extract large amounts of take-off speeds up everything, while the 5D BIM integration is among the best available. I use it daily and compared to other competing software the competition doesn't compare.

Nachteile:

A fairly advanced knowledge of methods of take-off is required, along with use of the provided training information and guides. For 2D take-off, DWG files are preferred, followed by vector'd PDFs and then rasta'd PDFs and images. While these will work, it really is built around DWG use.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 7 Jahren

Hi Cameron, Thanks so much for your great review! We're especially pleased to hear about how you've received great support from our team. We're also happy to hear you're finding our 5D BIM features world class! As you mentioned, CostX 2D takeoff is most powerful when used with DWG drawings, as the program allows you to take advantage of the in-built drawing intelligence. However, we can of course still support PDFs, JPGs and other image files for those that don't receive these. Thanks again!

Michelle
Senior Cost Consultant in USA
Bau, 501–1.000 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
Herkunft der Bewertung

Does the job but there is better estimating software

4,0 vor 5 Jahren

Kommentare: It's an okay software as a measuring tool to do quantity takeoff but not a good comprehensive estimating software.

Vorteile:

It is pretty easy to use ONCE you get it set up or if someone else sets it up for you. One of the nice features is you can click a line to measure its length as opposed to clicking from point to point.

Nachteile:

It is not very intuitive to set up a project. When you upload the drawings, hopefully they are already named properly or you'll have trouble finding the drawing you're looking for. The drawings are linked to a file on your hard drive, so if you move that file the link is broken and needs to be re-established which is a big disadvantage in many ways. The workbook is a blank spreadsheet and requires a professional to set up in order to be used effectively.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 5 Jahren

Hi Michelle. Thanks for your review, we're glad to hear that you've had a positive experience with the measuring aspects of our software. Regarding your feedback on initial setup for projects and workbooks, we do offer a range of free training videos that make these processes clear to understand. Users can also access free webinars that provide helpful advice on workbook setup, while paid online and on-site training options are also available for expanding CostX knowledge. We would like to assist with making these setup processes easier for you, so feel free to contact our North American team on +1 (512) 768 8111 and ask to speak with one of our qualified Product Specialists for advice. Thanks again!

Victor
Victor
Project Engineer in USA
Verifizierter Nutzer auf LinkedIn
Umweltdienstleistungen, 2–10 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 1 Jahr
Herkunft der Bewertung

Time-Efficiency Tool

4,0 vor 6 Jahren

Kommentare: It is a high efficiency tool. If used properly, it will make the job easier to take-off and the estimating comes easy afterwards. I like it very much.

Vorteile:

It is a very complete software that includes almost every aspect of the estimating/construction business development. It will make a bid proposal and estimation look easier.

Nachteile:

One of the issues I experienced is while sharing files. It can be tricky and very easy to make mistakes while transferring the CostX file to other party. It takes several steps in order to save and export your final product, and make sure it is compatible with your other party's version.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 6 Jahren

Hi Victor, Thanks so much for your great review! We love hearing about how much you like CostX and how efficient you have found it. We're especially happy that you rated our Customer Support 5 stars! In regards to your comment on sharing files, we will pass this to our development team, and we've also asked our support team to contact you in case they can help make this process easier for you. Thanks again!

Erick
Lead Estimator in Südafrika
Metallabbau, 5.001–10.000 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
Herkunft der Bewertung

iTWO CostX Review

3,0 vor 3 Jahren

Kommentare: Happy in general with what the Software offers.

Vorteile:

One of the best Taking off Software Packages available on the market.

Nachteile:

Not many standard reports available. Need to spend a lot of time editing and writing a report if you do not already have a standard template.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 6 Monaten

Hi Erick, Thanks so much for your review! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying using RIB CostX, especially our advanced takeoff features. In regards to your comment on reports, we offer both a standard and custom report writer option for added flexibility. The standard report writer is a lot faster to create new templates with. Hope this helps!

Tony
Cost Planner in Neuseeland
Bau, 201–500 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
Herkunft der Bewertung

Easy, beneficial, transparent, enjoyable

5,0 vor 7 Jahren

Kommentare: Easy to use, accurate, good visibility for other users to review work. Work books can be easily imported and exported in other formats.

Vorteile:

Easy to use, the multilevel work book, the subcontractor analysis function, customized code libraries that suit our financial management system, project specific rate libraries that allow rate adjustments very late in the pricing phase.,

Nachteile:

Measuring off a BIM model takes a bit of learning. Having a BIM model that is sufficiently developed at pricing stage to extract quantities is an in frequent occurrance. As a consequence I don't have the opportunity to use this feature.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 7 Jahren

Hi Tony, Thanks for your great review! We're so glad to hear that you find CostX easy to use for all your requirements. Sorry to hear you haven't been able to use the BIM features as much as you'd like; luckily CostX has the ability to deal with incomplete BIM files as well with features like manual BIM measurement and 2D & 3D linking, so you can still use it even in those cases. Thanks again!

Ahmed Adnan
Quantity Surveyor in Indien
Bau, 5.001–10.000 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 1 Jahr
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I have been using costx now for last 1 year as a quantity surveyor it has made my life easy.

4,0 vor 7 Jahren

Kommentare: Multitasking easy review especially the show source function in work book and one can create csv file in excel for dimension groups and import in costx, since it is connected to the server I can work from anywhere even from my home.

Vorteile:

Multiple user can work on same project connected to costx server. Workbook is very easy to assemble from floor to wall area ,floor base,ceilings .the rate library function is very help tool,revision modes has eliminated my reworks,with the help of zones one can setup multiple workbooks.

Nachteile:

please dont press Ctrl+F in workbook and change the spelling in entire workbook it will make your dimension appear zero because it will change the dimension name linked to your dimension group in quantity cell.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 7 Jahren

Hi Ahmed, Thanks so much for your great review! We are very pleased to hear that you're enjoying the features of CostX, including show-source and zones! In regards to your comment on changing the spelling in the workbook, don't worry, this is easy to fix- just edit the Dimension Group name to match and it will automatically re-establish the link. Hope this helps and thanks again!

Michael
senior quantity surveyor / team leader in Neuseeland
Bau, 51–200 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
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I'm using the software daily, I'm happy with the level of service it provide to me and the company.

5,0 vor 7 Jahren

Vorteile:

Ability to have open drawings in more screens. Ability to quickly update the building templates with ease. Ability to create reports. Ability to have a support team on hands.

Nachteile:

Here we use costx to standardize the estimates we do for our construction projects. We are utilizing a default template on all our estimates and sometimes we require to update specific cells in multiple workbooks. It would be nice if we were able to do it, once, for a series of buildings, rather then repeating the same task several times.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 7 Jahren

Hi Michael, Thanks so much for your review! It's great to hear you're happy with the features and the support you're receiving. Thanks also for your comment regarding your default template. Mass updates are possible to do with some items, such as live-linked rates. One of our Product Specialists will give you a call to further discuss specifics. Thanks again!

Louis
Cost Manager in Neuseeland
Verwendete die Software für: Mehr als 2 Jahre
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A real time saver

5,0 vor 7 Jahren

Vorteile:

Ability to reference rates and dims. Ease of measuring vast amounts of drawings quickly. Zone splitting. BIM functionality.

Nachteile:

Exporting to excel (contractors still want to use it) looks terrible. Report printing time consuming.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 7 Jahren

Hi Louis, thanks for your review! We are happy to hear that you think CostX is a time saver for your business. Thanks also for your five star review for our customer support! In regards to Excel export, if customers use this often we recommend CostXL which gives you live links between CostX & your Excel spreadsheet, allowing you to lay it out however you like. Report printing has been made faster in our latest release too, which can be downloaded by any client under maintenance. Thanks again!

Zohair
Zohair
VDC Engineer in USA
Bau, 201–500 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: 6-12 Monate
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Cost X is a good for estimating 2D and 3D data.

4,0 vor 6 Jahren

Vorteile:

CostX has good features in terms of estimating as it supports 2D sheets and 3D models. It supports PDF, dwg, skp and other file formats. Calibrating feature and snapping feature while using 2D sheets is very helpful. Spreadsheet with costX maintains the data and organizes the project.

Nachteile:

Model based takeoff in cost X for simple projects is achievable. But I have struggled when it came to projects with complicated geometry. 2D to 3D collaboration for the same file is not as suitable as it is in Assemble Systems.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 6 Jahren

Hi Zohair, Thanks for your review! We're happy to hear that you found CostX to be helpful in a variety of ways, such as calibration and snapping. We're also glad you found the fact that we import a variety of file formats to be useful! In regards to your comments on model-based takeoff, this is suprising as we are often complimented on our advanced yet easy-to-use BIM functionality for takeoff. We would love to chat with you further about how you could use our Model Maps feature to assist with more complicated geometry. Please contact our US office on +1 (512) 768 8111 and ask to speak with one of our qualified Product Specialists. Thanks again!

Amandy
Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Irland
Verifizierter Nutzer auf LinkedIn
Bau, 11–50 Mitarbeiter
Verwendete die Software für: 6-12 Monate
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I have been using CostX for six months but I was mainly doing the 2D takeoff.

5,0 vor 7 Jahren

Kommentare: I will say it increases the efficiency of my work. Also, thanks for all the customer support!

Vorteile:

At the moment it will be the ability to copy and move dimensions from the current drawing to a different drawing, which saves a lot of time! Also, the phraseologies library which allows us to click and drag the description of ARM4 into the workbook is also really useful.

Nachteile:

I don't see myself as a very experienced user yet and I am also not yet familiar with all of the functions. I believe this software has a lot of potentials and will send feedback to CostX for feature suggestions as discussed.

Antwort von RIB Software

vor 7 Jahren

Hi Amandy, Thanks so much for your great review! We really appreciate your comments and it's great to hear that CostX has increased the efficiency of your work. Thanks again!