CostOS

Avantages

As the header indicates, the fact that the software reaches out to anybody feeling good with Excel is an absolute selling argument. Everybody uses Excel and there are thousands of more or less helpful Excel files out there: this software doesn't tell you to reprogram everything, but offers the ability to just link any cell you like from your Excell sheet to any position in the commercial software.
Since we have used this functionality heavily, the question was not how to reprogram the 5000manhour Excelfile, but how to most efficiently give it a nice interview form so that it interacts with the onboard excelfile most conviniently.

Also, the software has a number of interfaces at any level of detail:
(interview) assembly level
Excel interface
BoQ
Database
Reports

9 different group codes implementable, extensive layout (GUI) customisations, functions implementable at different locations

Inconvénients

Reports generator: a third party software with functionality and limitations bound to the provider

This will apply only to users making use of the Excel exchange functionality massively: extremely high number of queries will result in a long processing time before delivering the results to the BoQ table.

The extensive programming possibilities do require a very good feeling for programming: Java, SQL: information exchange between GUI, Database, internal applications like the Excel interface and/or the assemblies

Avantages

CostOS has an interesting performance guide for all of us

Inconvénients

CostOS has no functionality challenges at all

Avantages

Boq Import, RFQ, Quote Comaprison
one can create project with in a short time
After importing BOQ, you can float inquiries for quotation
after receiving of proposal you can comapre and select the best bidder.

Inconvénients

Asemblies are difficult to built inside Cost OS,
Quantitytake-off needs innovation for calculation from drawings in PODF format and no format change of work executed in drawings to identify,

Avantages

CostOS has an accurate estimating plan, that gives almost the exact expenses for conducting a given project.

Inconvénients

CostOS has proper strategies that makes the process of estimation reliable.

Avantages

CostOS is one of the best costing and estimating software in the construction field and it offers many of useful and helpful features that helps users to calculate the cost of any BOQ to the smallest details. I like the use interface of CostOS it is beautiful and easy to find any option. Also, I like the way it deals with tables and data to make a data universe for your projects and estimates.

Inconvénients

CostOS has a very large number of functions and details so it is not easy to learn and does not have learning material on the internet. CostOS is not a cloud based software so you need to buy a server to host the software and this will make a large increase in the cost of the software.

Avantages

CostOS System builded to cover all operations in the estimation process, which begins with importing the BOQ from the client to output the proposal to the client, all that operations are automated, and no need for third-party operations or tools.

Inconvénients

CostOS needs a huge effort to build the templates and set up, in addition to the connections and relationships.

Avantages

- Program is a database driven application, not a file based application
- Licensing is based on concurrent license use and not tied to specific people
- Menus and icons are laid out in a logical and consistent manner
- Can have more than one estimator working in an estimate at the same time
- Can link 2D and 3D takeoffs to estimate line items all within the same platform
- Can visualize the 2D and 3D takeoffs when clicking on estimate line items
- Can open up 4 estimates at the same time and can copy and paste line items from one estimate to another
- Can build powerful Assemblies for pricing self-perform work
- Can completely customize how Indirect Costs are calculated and spread back across the estimate
- Can import and export to and from Excel easily
- Can easily price labor using crews and productivity rates
- Can easily set up and use multiple Work Breakdown Structures
- Database is easy to manage and maintain
- Works well in a Remote Desktop Environment
- Can hide estimate line items and apply filters easily
- Estimate spreadsheet looks and feels like Excel, but is a database application
- Can set up custom columns with custom formulas
- Can save custom layouts and share layouts with other users

Inconvénients

- The 2D Takeoff module works okay overall, but needs some improvements and enhancements
- The Report writer is difficult and complicated to learn and takes a long time to build custom reports
- We have had some technical issues with 3D Takeoffs that have only been resolved using workarounds and have not been completely resolved yet
- Technical support is always fast to respond, but doesn't always know how to solve the problems
- If technical support requires help from the developers in Greece, the response time can be slow due to the time difference
- Each estimate must have a unique name or the Variance reports don't work right
- Consulting fees for software customization are expensive, so we have to do a lot of customization in house

Avantages

CostOS is an innovative software which allow faster, more reliable and collaborative cost estimation.
Fully integrated with Excel, 3D, 2D, GIS and online DB, CostOS simplify Quantity Take-Off, Import/Export of data, and Estimation.
The Assembly engine is a powerful and flexible engine for defining parametric model based on company's requirements.

Inconvénients

It could be improved with more dashboard

Avantages

Easy of use from Bottom Up to Top Down Estimating.
Powerful modelling functionality to enable rapid production of Estimates.
In-built Excel functionality & Project variables give the ability to produce outputs in an Excel like format which gives even more flexibility to the Estimating process.
Powerful integration with Primavera to enable full resource & cost loaded programmes, a must in modern Project Controls.
Customise columns functionality gives endless possible outputs as well as the layouts gives the ability to suit Client expectations

Inconvénients

Set up can be a long winded initially but extra time spent in the initial set-up reaps benefits over time.
The reporting module needs to be polished to give slicker more modern looking reports

Avantages

It's great for structuring and analyzing data in many areas and many dimensions. Very powerful when you start using effectively SQL queries. Has really good 3D take-off engine and helps to keep your estimates transparent.

Inconvénients

If you're a superuser you need a while to understand all details of it and without knowing at least basics of SQL you won't get it's full potential.

Avantages

the software contains all functions for any estimator and unlimited features and customization that help the estimator create templates and forms for all cases. its made for international construction companies.

Inconvénients

the software covers all main estimation requirements, and there is availability to update and add any new requirements.

Avantages

Ability to customize to fit our needs. Support.

Inconvénients

Haven't found anything yet

Avantages

- Database driven Software
- Easy to customize
- Easy to use
- well organized

Inconvénients

- Auto recalculation for assemblies is missing

Avantages

Lots of options when writing assemblies.

Inconvénients

We have to set up a variable template for the labor resource. The software should have the functionality to use the labor in the system and not have to use a variable template.