What is Benchmark Estimating?
Benchmark Estimating is a specialized software platform designed to streamline cost and carbon estimation processes for infrastructure projects. Built by engineers with over 30 years of industry expertise, the tool offers a unified platform that integrates cost and carbon calculations within a single ecosystem. It supports both detailed bottom-up estimates using first principles and top-down estimates with configurable parameters, enabling organizations to manage multiple projects and entire portfolios effectively.
The platform provides enterprise-wide scalability and handles large datasets, making it suitable for businesses with complex infrastructure needs. It includes comprehensive insights and reporting capabilities that enhance business intelligence and support informed decision-making. Benchmark Estimating helps organizations advance toward net zero goals while optimizing costs throughout the asset lifecycle.
Features
- Carbon Estimating: Calculate carbon emissions across infrastructure asset portfolios
- Cost Estimating: Generate accurate cost estimates for projects and portfolios with confidence
- Insights & Reporting: Access comprehensive analytics and business intelligence for decision-making
- Data Services: Receive expert support for setting up and managing estimating data
- Full Asset Lifecycle: Estimate and report throughout the entire infrastructure lifecycle
- Integration of Cost & Carbon: Seamlessly combine cost and carbon calculations in one platform
- Enterprise-wide Scalability: Handle large datasets and complex infrastructure portfolios
- Flexible Estimating: Support for both bottom-up first principles and top-down parametric estimating
Use Cases
- Calculating carbon emissions for infrastructure sustainability reporting
- Estimating project costs for construction and infrastructure development
- Managing multiple infrastructure projects within a single portfolio
- Generating detailed reports for project stakeholders and decision-makers
- Streamlining estimating processes for contractors preparing bids
- Optimizing cost control for asset owners managing large capital programs
- Improving estimating accuracy and consistency across organizational units
- Supporting consultants in delivering reliable cost estimates to clients
