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TRADES Estimating Pack

Archicad+Excel Toolkit for Detailed Estimating 

C5D TRADES is built for maximum flexibility, and total control between Archicad and Excel Estimating workflows.

For those who want to dive into the details, this toolkit merges the flexibility and power of Excel, with incoming model data and quantities from Archicad.

It blends conventional estimating techniques with model driven data!

Sign Up for TRADES - Currently in Beta*

What is TRADES?

At CONTRABIM, we've listened to our clients to understand what they want from a 5D workflow between Archicad and Excel.

Many users wanted a streamlined, faster, all-inclusive assembly cost level of detail, so that they could get immediate cost feedback early on in the design process when big impact decisions are made.

For those users, we built C5D SYSTEMS.

Another group of users requested more flexibility, control, and the ability to list material breakdowns, labor costs, man-hours and equipment costs on a deeper level of detail.

For them, we've developed C5D TRADES.

 

C5D SYSTEMS vs. C5D TRADES

Two complimentary toolkits built for different users at different project stages.

Two estimating methods driven from the same model content.

 

1 Element : 1 Report

EXAMPLE: Exterior Wall Construction

1 Element : Multiple Reports

EXAMPLE: Brick Masonry, Insulation, Concrete Masonry, Metal Stud Furring, Gypsum Board, Paint etc...

SYSTEMS

$399

Building Cost Assemblies

  • Pricing Method: Assembly Based
  • Cost Inputs: Inside Archicad + Excel Overrides
  • Excel Line Items: Fixed by Classification
  • Fastest Setup Time
  • Classification Based Reporting Criteria
  • Excel Estimate Summary
  • Ideal Phase: Schematic to Design Development
More about SYSTEMS

TRADES

$399 (In Beta)

Materials and Detailed Estimates

  • Pricing Method: Material Based
  • Cost Input: Excel Database or Override
  • Excel Line Items: Database Driven and Expandable
  • Build your own database and cost recipes
  • Multiple Levels of Detail including Material, Labor, Equipment + Man-Hour Calculation
  • Ideal Phase: Construction Documents and Bidding
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Bundle C5D SYSTEMS + TRADES

The early release special ended in March, but you can still bundle SYSTEMS and TRADES for only $599.

 

The 2021 Estimating Toolkits, SYSTEMS and TRADES and built to work in harmony.

For those who want to calculate costs directly in Archicad using building system assemblies, SYSTEMS is ideal for you. Great for early budgeting, and reviewing the BIG PICTURE costs of your project.

As the details become known, and the construction work plan is developed, C5D TRADES can provide you the flexibility to dial in the details to whatever level you choose. Load up material rates, labor hours, man hours, and more with the new TRADES product (currently in beta).

 

C5D SYSTEMS + TRADES BUNDLE

$798    Bundle Both Tools for $598

  • Full Access to C5D SYSTEMS
  • Full Access to SYSTEMS Training Program
  • First Access to TRADES BETA Program
  • Access to Official TRADES Release (After BETA Period)
Save $200 when bundling SYSTEMS+TRADES

Questions on SYSTEMS or TRADES?

Send us a message with any questions on the 5D Estimating Toolkits. We'll reply within 24 hours.