These are tools that generate comprehensive and accurate lists or schedules of various building elements, materials, components, and their respective quantities within the architectural project. The are:
- Material Schedules - generate lists of materials used in a project, including information about their type, quantity, specifications, and possibly associated costs. This helps in estimating material requirements for ordering and budgeting purposes.
- Quantity Takeoff Reports - provide detailed lists of quantities for different elements in the model, such as walls, doors, windows, slabs, beams, etc. They include information like dimensions, areas, volumes, counts, and other relevant data.
- Customized Element Lists - Users can create customized reports focusing on specific elements or categories. For example, a report listing only steel elements or a report specifically detailing sanitary fixtures.
- Integration with External Software - These can be exported or integrated with external software or spreadsheets for further analysis, collaboration, or incorporation into project documentation.