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iTWO costX® Consultant Series – Working with Variables and Custom Quantities

30 Apr 2021

For our latest blog post, RIB’s Austin-based Senior Consultant Justin Hobby has covered some tips and tricks for combining the Variables and Custom Quantities features available in iTWO costX®. As a Consultant, I see many clients overlooking the time-saving capabilities available using our Variables and Custom Quantities features together. When […]

Award-Winning BIM Designs: Five Innovative Projects That Showcase the Future

29 Apr 2021

The rise of Building Information Modelling has precipitated numerous advances in construction design worldwide, in terms of functionality, problem solving, aesthetics and other factors. Given BIM has been at the heart of so many leading projects in recent years, several global BIM awards have been introduced to celebrate work that […]

iTWO costX® Consultant Series: The Digital Collaboration Concept

25 Mar 2021

For our latest blog post, Middle East Senior Consultant Herman van Eeden has offered his thoughts on some of the latest philosophies and concepts guiding our industry, including collaboration, data analytics and the value of coding. In this piece I will delve into some of the buzzwords defining construction, and […]

iTWO costX® Consultant Series: Key Discussion Points for 5D BIM

22 Feb 2021

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 […]

An Outlook on Quantity Surveying: Key Skills and Knowledge for the Next Generation

3 Feb 2021

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 […]

iTWO costX® Consultant Series: Dimension Cutouts

14 Jan 2021

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 […]

iTWO costX® Consultant Series: iTWO costX® Functions

18 Dec 2020

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 […]

iTWO costX® Consultant Series: Saving Optimal Drawing Views in 2D/3D

20 Nov 2020

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 […]

A Case for Prefabrication: Why Modular Momentum Is Tipped to Continue

9 Nov 2020

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 […]

iTWO costX^® Consultant Series: Organising and Filtering Lists

14 Oct 2020

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 […]

Form Plus Function: Five Striking and Sustainable Architectural Designs

8 Oct 2020

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 […]

iTWO costX^® Consultant Series: Estimating Using Database Rate Libraries

16 Sep 2020

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 […]

iTWO costX^® Consultant Series: Capturing Bulk Objects with Auto Count

10 Aug 2020

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 […]

iTWO costX® Consultant Series: Comparison Reports for Revisioning

30 Jun 2020

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 […]

CostX® Consultant Series: Modular Construction in Asia

28 May 2020

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 […]

Training for Tomorrow: A Unique Opportunity for QS and Estimating Professionals

1 May 2020

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 […]

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iTWO costX® Consultant Series – Working with Variables and Custom Quantities

Award-Winning BIM Designs: Five Innovative Projects That Showcase the Future

iTWO costX® Consultant Series: The Digital Collaboration Concept

iTWO costX® Consultant Series: Key Discussion Points for 5D BIM

An Outlook on Quantity Surveying: Key Skills and Knowledge for the Next Generation

iTWO costX® Consultant Series: Dimension Cutouts

iTWO costX® Consultant Series: iTWO costX® Functions

iTWO costX® Consultant Series: Saving Optimal Drawing Views in 2D/3D

A Case for Prefabrication: Why Modular Momentum Is Tipped to Continue

iTWO costX® Consultant Series: Organising and Filtering Lists

Form Plus Function: Five Striking and Sustainable Architectural Designs

iTWO costX® Consultant Series: Estimating Using Database Rate Libraries

iTWO costX® Consultant Series: Capturing Bulk Objects with Auto Count

iTWO costX® Consultant Series: Comparison Reports for Revisioning

CostX® Consultant Series: Modular Construction in Asia

Training for Tomorrow: A Unique Opportunity for QS and Estimating Professionals

iTWO costX^® Consultant Series: Organising and Filtering Lists

iTWO costX^® Consultant Series: Estimating Using Database Rate Libraries

iTWO costX^® Consultant Series: Capturing Bulk Objects with Auto Count