Q1. What is BuildSystem?
BuildSystem is a construction cost database and a software for estimating , tendering, procurement and inventory.
Q2. What are the benefits of BuildSystem?
See Why Use BuildSystem?
Q3. How does BuildSystem help in estimating?
See the demos on www.buildsystem.in
Q4. How many items are there in BuildSystem?
Buildsystem has 8000 items from different sources comprising IPMG, DSR and MORTH
Q5.How do I prepare an estimate?
See the demo on www.buildsystem.in
Q6.Can I prepare an estimate with my BOQ?
Yes
Q7. Can I add new items in BuildSystem?
Yes
Q8. Can I prepare analysis of new items?
Yes
Q9. Can BuildSystem give total consumption of materials, labour and equipments in an estimate?
BuildSystem has a report giving the total consumption of materials, labour, and equipments in an estimate.
Q10. Can I exclude the cost of owner supplied materials from an estimate?
Yes, the rate of these materials can be made zero and the cost excluded from the estimate.
Q11. Can I apply cost index on individual items and also on total estimate?
Yes, you can apply cost index on individual items and also on total estimate
he cost index can be applied on materials also.
Q12.Can I compare two estimates?
Yes
Q13.Can BuildSystem be linked with drawings?
BuildSystem has a LBH template. Users can enter the measurements in the template and attach the drawings.
The quantities from the template get digitally transfered to the items.
Q14.Can I digitally extract quantities from drawings and transfer them to BuildSystem for estimating?
We have linked the drawings in Revit with the items of work in Revit which have been transferred from Buildsystem.
See the demo on www.buildsystem.in
Q15. Which disciplines have been covered in BuildSystem ?
BuildSystem has disciplines relating to Civil, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC and Interiors
Q16. Have you included any Government schedule of rates (SOR)?
BuildSystem has DSR (Civil and Electrical) and MORTH SOR
Q17. Does BuildSystem have non-scheduled items?
BuildSytem has non-scheduled items which are included in IPMG SOR
Q18. What is IPMG SOR?
IPMG SOR includes 5000 items with analysis relating to Civil, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC and Interiors
Q19. What is the basis of the items in IPMG SOR ?
IPMG items have been prepared by a team of well known practicing architects and engineers
The analysis have been prepared by a team of well known retired CPWD engineers
Q20. How many manufacturers are given in BuildSystem?
BuildSystem has over 1600 manufacturers. More manufacturers are being added on regular basis
Q21. Can I add manufacturers and vendors in BuildSystem?
Yes
Q22. Can a material be linked with more than one manufacturer and vendor?
Yes
Q23. Can I add new materials in BuildSystem software?
Yes
Q24. What is the frequency of updating of material rates?
The key material rates in the items are being updated on quarterly basis
The balance material rates in the items are being updated on yearly basis
Users can also update the material rates at their end.
IPMG can provide services for updating of material rates of users as per their requirement
Q25. How are the material rates updated in BuildSystem software?
The material rates are updated on BuildSystem web and users can download in BuildSystem software
Q26. What is the authenticity of the material rates?
The material rates are entered in BuildSystem web from price lists of manufacturers .
Discounts are taken from authorised vendors.
Q27. Can I change the material rates?
Yes, you can change the material rates in BuildSystem software
Q28. Can I depend on the material rates given in BuildSystem?
The material rates have been taken from manufacturers and vendors. Their contact information is provided.
There may be a time gap between the date when IPMG has taken the material rates and when the users are using it.
As such, the users are advised to contact the manufacturers and vendors and update the material rates.
Q29. Where do I add my new items and materials in BuildSystem ?
The 13 digit coding system is in Levels 1,2,3,4 and 5. Levels 1,2,3 and 4 have 2 digit each.
Level 5 has 5 digits.In levels 1,2,3 and 4 ,users can add new Items and materials after the 80 code.In level 5, it is after the 80000 code.
See Hand Book for 13 digit coding system
Q30. Can I enter my database in BuildSystem as a separate database?
Yes
Q31. What is the basis of 13 digit coding system?
The 13 digit coding system is based on MasterFormat and RS Means coding system.
Q32. What is MasterFormat?
MasterFormat is an industry standard coding system for items and materials in US and Canada.
It has numbers left in between and it can be expanded.
Q33. What is URC?
URC stands for user referance code. It is a unique code given by users for their items and materials.
Q34. What is a uniform coding system ?
A uniform coding system is developed by experts after considering a large database of items and materials.
The coding is unambiguous and unique.
It is universal.
It is stable, as changes are widely discussed, accepted and incorporated.
It is efficient, due to common language of communication.
It facilitates end- to-end SCM applications
See Benefits of 13 digit coding system
Q35. What is the difference between excel and BuildSystem?
Excel is a spreadsheet without a relational database.
In excel, a user can cut and paste and apply formula.
BuildSystem is a software with a relational database.
In BuildSystem, the data can be digitally transfered from one file to another file based on the codes.
In BuildSystem web, the materials are linked to manufacturers and vendors and are being regularly expanded and updated.
Users can download the data from BuildSystem web to BuildSystem software and update their data.
Q36. Why should I enter my data in BuildSystem?
In BuildSystem web, the materials are linked to manufacturers and vendors and are being regularly expanded and updated.
Users can download the data from BuildSystem web to BuildSystem software and link their materials for regular updating of rates.
See Steps for updating of material rates of construction agencies.
Q37.In which departments of a company can BuildSystem be used?
BuildSystem can be used in departments relating to estimating and costing, tendering and procurement.
Q38.Can BuildSystem be used in a multiuser envoirment?
Yes
Q39.How Can I get updates in BuildSystem software?
The updates shall be provided through patches. These can be downloaded by users from www.buildsystem.in
Q40.Can I transfer the data from BuildSystem to another ERP system?
Yes, the output from BuildSystem can be generated in CSV or excel file which can be transfered to another ERP system.
Q41.Can I take back-up of BuildSystem?
Yes
Q42.The price of BuildSystem is high compared to other software.
BuildSystem has a construction cost database with a 13 digit coding system and a software for estimating and tendering.
Based on the 13 digit coding system, a master database of all the published databases and user's own database can be prepared.
No other software for estimating and tendering has a cost database with a uniform coding system.
As such, the price of BuildSystem can't be compared with other software.