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Benchmark Estimating
Estimate with confidence across infrastructure projects and portfolios

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

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