A new cost estimating system designed exclusively for design professionals. . .

1. A new cost estimating system designed exclusively for design professionals. . . Building Systems Design, Inc.

2. What is BSD CostLink/AE? • BSD’s newest cost estimating product: • A simpler, easier to use version of BSD’s premier system, BSD CostLink/CM • A subscription system that includes bundled RS Means™ cost data, updated annually • Drag & drop technology that lets you quickly build a cost estimate using a combination of assemblies and line items Building Systems Design, Inc.

3. What is BSD CostLink/AE? • A cost estimating system created specifically for design professionals: • 11,000 installed assembly costs • 20,000 installed line item costs • 75 parametric cost models • Prebuilt templates for assembling your cost estimates by UniFormat, MasterFormat, or any customized work breakdown structure • Cost factors for over 700 U.S. locations Building Systems Design, Inc.

4. What is BSD CostLink/AE? • A cost estimating system that’s as easy as 1, 2, 3: • 1. Drag assemblies and/or line items from the RS Means databases into your project and insert quantities. • 2. Adjust contractor and other markups as needed • 3. Print the reports you need Building Systems Design, Inc.

5. What’s New in BSD CostLink/AE? Cost modeling, which makes estimating even easier! Just pick a cost model that is similar to your project type, select the frame and exterior closure systems, enter gross area and building perimeter, and you have an instant cost estimate with detailed backup! Building Systems Design, Inc.

6. What’s New in BSD CostLink/AE? Cost modeling, which makes estimating even easier! Then refine your cost model by selecting from add-ons common to your building type, choosing the specific project location, and modifying the sales tax, contractor, and other markups. Building Systems Design, Inc.

7. What’s New in BSD CostLink/AE? Cost modeling, which makes estimating even easier! Then refine your cost model by selecting from add-ons common to your building type, choosing the specific project location, and modifying the sales tax, contractor, and other markups. It’s really that simple! Building Systems Design, Inc.

8. Cost Models: Using BSD CostLink/AE Create a New Project, Using One of the Parametric Cost Models Building Systems Design, Inc.

9. Cost Models: Using BSD CostLink/AE Insert the gross building size & perimeter… Building Systems Design, Inc.

10. Cost Models: Using BSD CostLink/AE Insert the gross building size & perimeter… Then select a frame & exterior closure type… Building Systems Design, Inc.

11. Cost Models: Using BSD CostLink/AE Insert the gross building size & perimeter… Then select a frame & exterior closure type… And adjust any needed model parameters… Building Systems Design, Inc.

12. Cost Models: Using BSD CostLink/AE Select model additives to refine the estimate Building Systems Design, Inc.

13. Cost Models: Using BSD CostLink/AE To complete the preliminary estimate, select location and adjust sales tax and markups Building Systems Design, Inc.

14. Cost Models: Using BSD CostLink/AE The preliminary estimate is finished! Building Systems Design, Inc.

15. Cost Models: Using BSD CostLink/AE Click on any building element… … to see detail of assemblies and quantities Building Systems Design, Inc.

16. Cost Models: Using BSD CostLink/AE Click on item form for sheet panel… … to see further model detail Building Systems Design, Inc.

17. Cost Models: Using BSD CostLink/AE You can change quantities to adjust model to your specific project… Building Systems Design, Inc.

18. Cost Models: Using BSD CostLink/AE You can also open the Assemblies database to select an alternative to a model assembly Building Systems Design, Inc.

19. Cost Models: Using BSD CostLink/AE Then drag and drop a selected alternative assembly into your project Building Systems Design, Inc.

20. Cost Models: Using BSD CostLink/AE You can print a summary or detailed estimate at any time Building Systems Design, Inc.

21. Cost Models: Using BSD CostLink/AE It’s really that simple! Building Systems Design, Inc.

22. Using BSD CostLink/AE CostLink/AE Has Many Other Features… For Example, You Can Attach A Note to Any Item in the Cost Estimate —Including Pictures! Building Systems Design, Inc.

23. Using BSD CostLink/AE • Other BSD CostLink Features: • Link dynamically to quantities in Excel spreadsheets—CostLink values update automatically as spreadsheet changes • Modify standard reports in CostLink/AE—or use Crystal Reports to totally customize • Export cost estimates to PDF, Excel, or Word formats—then e-mail to other team members Building Systems Design, Inc.

24. Using BSD CostLink/AE • Annual Subscription Includes All This: • Unlimited use for one year • Bundled RS Means Databases, including annual update: • A/E Assemblies (over 11,000 assemblies) • Building Construction Cost (20,000 line items) • Parametric Models (75 building types) • Unlimited toll-free technical support Building Systems Design, Inc.

25. Ordering BSD CostLink/AE • BSD CostLink/AE subscriptions are sold on the basis of number of concurrent users at one location • Install standalone or on a LAN • Prices are remarkably low • Multi-user discounts and multi-location discounts are available Building Systems Design, Inc.

26. Ordering BSD CostLink/AE For additional information, or to obtain a free CD-ROM with evaluation software • Visit the BSD website at www.bsdsoftlink.com or • Call 888-BSD-SOFT (888-273-7638) Thank you for taking the time to view this presentation! Building Systems Design, Inc.