QuickCost — Parametric Construction Cost Estimator
Intended users
The tool is designed for general contractors and construction managers working during the early design development or bidding phase.
Need you’re trying to provide a solution or support for
During early design phases, owners frequently make design changes. Even small adjustments require contractors to recalculate material takeoffs and construction costs, which is time-consuming and costly. Automating these estimates would help contractors quickly understand cost implications and make informed decisions without lengthy manual processes.
Inputs
- Revit categories such as “Walls”, ”Roofs”, “Floors”, etc.
- Unit material costs for each component type (e.g. wall type (exterior wall) unit cost, wall type (drywall) unit cost, …)
Underlying logic of the model you’ll implement
This model will extract parametric data from selected Revit categories (like total wall area, floor area, ceiling area) and organize this data by type (e.g., wall type). By linking quantity takeoffs with predefined unit material costs, the model will automatically calculate estimated construction costs for each component. This allows users to explore design alternatives and immediately see their cost impacts.
Outputs
A summary table showing total costs (e.g., wall costs) by type for the selected category (in this demo, "Walls").