5D Planning
Model-based cost planning that links quantities, rates and schedule activities for faster estimates, time-phased cash flow and clear option costing.
Cost that moves with the design and the schedule.
A conventional estimate takes quantities from drawings, prices them and produces a single number that starts ageing the moment design changes. 5D planning ties cost to the model and the schedule, so quantities update with design, spend is phased through time and the financial effect of a design or sequence choice is visible straight away.
We set up 5D workflows that give owners and contractors live cost visibility: quantities drawn from the model, cost-loaded schedules, cash-flow forecasts and side-by-side costing of design alternatives. Outputs feed budgets and earned value, so cost planning and cost control share one structure.
For a CFO, the result is a forecast that changes for reasons that can be explained, rather than one that jumps at each estimate revision.
What we bring to 5D Planning
Senior practitioners, a proven method and the right technology. Every line below is part of the engagement, not an upsell.
Model-based quantities
Quantities extracted and refreshed directly from models.
INCLUDEDCost linkage
Model elements tied to cost items, rates and codes.
INCLUDEDTime-phased cost
Spend distributed through the schedule for cash-flow forecasting.
INCLUDEDOption costing
Fast comparison of design and sequence alternatives.
INCLUDEDChange impact
Cost effect of design changes visible within days.
INCLUDEDControls integration
5D outputs feeding budgets, commitments and earned value.
INCLUDEDA clear path, milestone by milestone.
A disciplined sequence, so you always know what happens next, who owns it and why it matters.
What you receive
- 015D cost model
- 02Model-based quantity reports
- 03Cost-loaded schedule
- 04Cash-flow forecasts
- 05Design option cost comparisons
- 06Change impact reports
Technology we work in
Platform-fluent and vendor-independent. We work inside your environment, or help you choose the one that fits. We take no reseller commissions.
What changes when we arrive.
Not more reports. Earlier warnings, firmer dates and decisions your board, lenders and teams can trust.
Estimates that keep pace with design.
Spend forecast through time on a traceable basis.
Cost consequences understood before decisions are made.
What leaders ask us first.
Straight answers from the people who do the work. If your question is not here, ask us directly. A senior practitioner will reply.
Does 5D replace estimators?
No. It gives estimators faster, more consistent quantities. Their judgement on pricing, risk and market conditions remains essential.
How accurate are model-based quantities?
As accurate as the model. We assess model completeness and quality first, and supplement with conventional takeoff where the model falls short.
Can 5D connect to our cost system?
Yes. We map 5D outputs to the cost codes in your controls and ERP systems so forecasts flow without re-keying.
When is 5D worth the effort?
Where design is still moving and cost decisions are frequent: early design stages, design-build and complex fit-outs such as data halls and clinical spaces.
Drone Progress Monitoring
Scheduled drone flights that capture objective, comparable site data and feed measured progress straight into the schedule and earned value.
Reality Capture & Laser Scanning
Laser scanning, photogrammetry, 360° imaging and aerial capture that document existing conditions, verify installed work and build a defensible visual record.
Construction Analytics
Analytics that join field, capture, schedule and cost data to show where productivity, quality and progress are heading while there is still time to respond.
See your finish from here.
Tell us where your project stands today. In one conversation with a senior practitioner you will know where it is really heading, what is driving it, and what it will take to land it.
- Senior practitioner on the first call
- Confidential by default
- A straight answer, not a sales pitch
