BIM 5D | Cost and Quantity Estimation
Full budget control from the design stage.
At KAMON & CO., we integrate the BIM model with cost information to project, analyze, and optimize your project's actual budget before construction begins. 5D BIM allows you to visualize how each design change directly impacts quantities, costs, and the project's financial planning.
Our process combines automatic quantity extraction with up-to-date price databases for Colombia (unit price, inputs, labor, yields, and direct cost analysis). This allows us to generate reliable, comparable, and adjustable budgets in real time.
What do we do in BIM 5D?
- We make an accurate project estimate using:
Cubing and Quantity Takeoff (QTO) detailed by discipline (architecture, structure, MEP, finishes).
Materials calculations (MTO) based on updated BIM models.
Preparation of BOQ / Base Budget according to Colombian-type items and chapters.
Labor and equipment estimate with performance analysis.
Pre-construction budgets for early decision-making.
Re-estimations and change control (Change Orders) when design evolves.
Integration with programming tools (4D + 5D) to anticipate phased financial impact.
Digital Takeoff from BIM or 2D drawings when applicable.
Kamon & Co. Cost and quantity estimation, BIM 5D includes:
• Quantity Takeoff (QTO) by discipline
• Materials calculation (MTO)
• Base budget and BOQ
• Labor and equipment estimate
• Re-estimations and change control
• Cost + programming integration (5D)
Benefits of 5D BIM
Benefits for your project:
Dynamic and updatable budget
Reliable BOQ for tendering
Lower risk of cost overruns
Optimized purchasing planning
Real-time financial control
Greater coordination between teams
5D BIM adds cost parameters to the BIM model to analyze quantities, prices, and yields. At Kamon & Co., we generate bills of quantities (BOQs), budgets, and estimates adjusted to Colombian standards and prices, using tools such as Revit, Navisworks, and Synchro.
Does 5D BIM reduce the final cost of my project?
It is an interference between two elements from different disciplines that occupy the same space or do not meet minimum tolerances, causing problems in design or construction.
How accurate is a budget created with 5D BIM?
Ideally at each major project milestone: 30%, 60%, 90% and before issuing IFC drawings.
Can I see how much the cost changes if I modify the design?
Yes. BIM 5D allows you to automatically update the budget when the design changes. You can see in seconds how a modification to materials, areas, or systems affects the total cost.
Is it compatible with my current budget or cost format?
Absolutely. We can export the quantity take-offs and the BOQ to Excel, Presto, Power BI, or whatever format your team already uses. This makes it easy to integrate 5D BIM with your current methodology without changing your processes.
How much does a 5D BIM service cost?
The price depends on the project size and the level of detail required. For small to medium-sized projects, the cost is usually affordable and is quickly offset by savings on materials and on-site adjustments. We offer free quotes based on plans, models, or existing structures; contact us.Get in touch with us.