Summary

The Estimates module in CUBE enables project teams to extract quantities from 2D drawings and 3D models, create detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and manage project costs. Users can perform quantity takeoffs directly from CAD and BIM files, organize measurements into structured BOQs, and maintain cost databases for accurate project estimation.

Who this is for

• Quantity Surveyors preparing detailed BOQs and cost estimates
• Project Managers tracking project budgets and cost forecasts
• Estimators performing 2D and 3D quantity takeoffs
• Engineers creating measurement sheets from drawings and models

Prerequisites

Before working with Estimates, ensure you have:

• [ ] Access to the Estimates module in your CUBE project
• [ ] Appropriate permissions to create and edit estimates
• [ ] CAD drawings (DWG, DXF) or BIM models (IFC, RVT) if performing takeoffs
• [ ] A cost database set up (optional, but recommended for pricing)

Getting started with Estimates

Creating a new Estimate

1. Navigate to the Estimates module from the left sidebar