PriMus

PriMus, developed by ACCA software S.p.A., is a construction estimating, planning, and cost control software aimed at professionals, construction companies, and public administrations. According to the vendor, PriMus caters to a wide range of industries and professions including project designers, site managers, construction companies, quantity surveyors, and cost estimators.

Key Features

BIM Software Support: According to the vendor, PriMus allows users to run cost estimates for BIM models in the IFC standard format and perform quantity takeoffs from CAD drawings. The software can be used directly online with a simple browser and supports importing price lists and price books in standard formats.

Construction Estimating Software: PriMus enables users to perform accurate construction cost estimates and quantity takeoffs while analyzing construction site material requirements. The software provides access to constantly updated price lists with articles, materials, and prices for building and plant works. Users can customize and print project documents or export them in various formats.

Online Cost Estimating Software and Price Lists: According to the vendor, PriMus allows users to perform cost estimating and job accounting tasks directly online from any device. It provides real-time collaboration features, allowing colleagues to work together on the same estimate or Bill of Quantities (BoQ). Data is securely stored and accessed on the cloud.

Cost Estimating Software from an IFC File: PriMus enables users to prepare cost estimates and quantity takeoffs directly from BIM models in the IFC format. The software automatically acquires measurement data from entities on the BIM model and allows users to view accounted entities directly on the 3D model. The cost estimate and BoQ can be dynamically updated with project updates, and cost estimate rulesets can be applied to new projects.

Project Timing and Scheduling Software (PriMus KRONO): With PriMus KRONO, users can create work schedules directly from the project's cost estimate document. The software allows for monitoring of production times, advancements, and payments with a detailed financial plan. Summary reports can be generated and exported to Word and Excel.

Quantity Take-Off Software from CAD Drawings or Raster Images (PriMus TAKEOFF): PriMus TAKEOFF enables users to estimate costs directly from CAD project files, including AutoCAD DWG or DXF, Adobe PDF, BMP, and JPG files. The software utilizes the power of 2D and 3D CAD to generate automatic bills of quantities.

Free Trial: According to the vendor, PriMus offers a one-month free trial without any limitations or obligations.

Subscription Plans: PriMus offers different subscription plans based on specific needs and requirements. The plans include access to construction cost estimating, quantity take-off from IFC or CAD, project timing and scheduling, and more. Prices start from 14 €/month for PriMus, 21 €/month for PriMus PLUS, and 24 €/month for PriMus FULL.