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What is CostWaves?
Automated quantity takeoff and cost estimation from BIM models using transparent rule-based logic.
Deterministic takeoff automation
Key strengths
- Rule-based takeoff logic is auditable and repeatable
- Quantities update as the model changes
- BIM-native cost estimation workflow
Common use cases
quantity takeoff from BIMmodel-based estimatingcost planningtakeoff automation5D workflows
Limitations to know
Rule-based rather than ML; model quality matters
At a glance
- Category
- Cost Estimation
- Best for
- Estimator, BIM Manager, Quantity Surveyor
- Project phase
- Design Development, Construction Docs
- Typology
- All typologies
- Pricing
- Contact for pricing
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