For our latest blog post, RIB’s London-based EMEA Lead Consultant Matthew Donnison has covered some helpful considerations for QS/Estimators involved on a 5D BIM project for the first time. Using BIM for quantification purposes (otherwise known as 5D BIM) can be a daunting task for the first time, and all […]
In 2021, numerous industries are in the midst of transformative change. While construction has long been regarded as a slow mover in the race toward digital transformation, new tools and techniques are moving the needle by addressing pain points and improving project outcomes. The role of the quantity surveyor continues […]
For our latest blog post, RIB’s Auckland-based Senior Consultant Johnathan Mudrovcic explains how the ‘Dimension Cutouts’ feature can help streamline tricky takeoff in iTWO costX®. As Quantity Surveyors, there are many instances in our day-to-day measurement workflows where we would need to make deductions from a positive measure (ie. measuring […]
For this month’s Consultant Series blog, UK-based Senior Consultant Milan Parmar has examined 30 useful iTWO costX® functions, providing summaries of how they work and examples of when you might use them to enhance your estimating. There are a variety of iTWO costX® functions which can be utilised to calculate […]
For this month’s Consultant Series blog, US-based RIB Consultant Madison Garni has explored the time-saving potential of pre-saving specific drawing views for more efficient takeoff. When working in iTWO costX®, you have the option to manipulate how you’re viewing drawings in a couple of ways to assist with takeoff or […]
20.11 is our final major platform update of 2020, and our development teams have produced a long list of improvements and new options for iTWO cx users. This version is headlined by new custom dashboard options that allow for more detail to be added, as well as expanded QR code […]
Research published earlier this year suggests that modular construction will continue to emerge worldwide in coming years, as our industry strives for greater productivity and cost efficiency. The ResearchandMarkets.com report projected that the global modular market value would expand from USD $85.4 billion in 2020 to USD $107.9 billion in […]
For our latest blog post, RIB’s Auckland-based Product Solutions Director Tony Shaw has covered some helpful tips and tricks for interrogating your iTWO costX® data more efficiently. Often the simplest, smallest things can have a big impact on your day-to-day working. One such example with our software is organising and […]
Cost-efficiency and minimised environmental impact will be vital considerations on major projects for the foreseeable future. For contemporary architects however, these factors don’t necessarily come at the expense of aesthetics. For our latest blog post, we have explored five green designs from around the world that have successfully melded form […]
For our latest blog post, Asia Sales Manager and iTWO costX® Consultant Andy Ang has taken a closer look at the Rate Library functionality of our software platform. Rate libraries are among the most helpful features available in iTWO costX®, but not everyone understands their potential. There are two vital […]
For our latest blog post, Brisbane Consultant Fatin Suhaili has explored a popular iTWO costX® feature that can help users to streamline their takeoff processes. For quantity surveyors and estimators, measuring and taking off count measures can be a boring and very time-consuming process. It is also a mistake-prone activity […]
For our latest major iTWO cx update, our development teams have worked hard to expand several existing functionalities and introduce some new ones. Our 20.07 release is centred around enhancements for the Pin to Plan feature in the Publication Space and Mobile application, as well as the addition of mobile […]
For our latest blog post, Middle East Senior Consultant Herman van Eeden has explored an iTWO costX® feature that can help with the revisioning process. In light of the recent changes that have been enacted for our brand, it got me thinking about some of the common changes that happen […]
For our latest blog post, Asia Consultant and Sales Manager Clarence Mak looked at the rise of modular solutions in the Asian construction industry, with businesses looking for better building methods to improve productivity. There is a growing demand for prefabricated buildings in Asia’s construction industry in recent years. Rapid […]
Property downturns and industry uncertainty are nothing new for those who work in construction. Ours can be a volatile sector, no matter your global location. With office spaces across the world now closed, there has been a significant change to the way we collaborate and do business. As of late […]
For our latest blog post, EMEA Lead Consultant Matthew Donnison looks at the challenge of conceptual estimating, and how the process can be improved with the right software solution. Clients have a habit of putting you on the spot when it comes to conceptual costs for projects. You might be […]
