Changing the way we work Here at Cost-OS

Today it is essential for organizations to critically review and update how they manage the workplace and their talent by investing in technology.

Businesses are facing challenges — whether it’s the economic impact from SARS-CoV-2 or more generally in terms of low levels of productivity that need to be addressed. Preparing individuals for future working models of collaboration and sharing of information among teams on virtual platforms, especially in multi-cultural and global companies, is a great investment that will allow employees to stay motivated and engaged during challenging times.

Now more than ever there is a great need to invest in people, methods, and technology that will help us change the way we do our jobs, communicate, forge relationships, and get results! There are accessible technology tools that enable a dynamic remote workplace where people connect from wherever they are. We must embrace the new workforce and challenge existing models and ways of working.

CostOS is an advanced Estimating Platform at the Front-line of Collaborative Work.

Some key facts about CostOS:

• Multiple users can connect remotely and work on the Same Estimate in real time.

• Estimates done by each estimator are streamed live on everyone’s screen. Specific colors identify each user that performs a change or adds items to the estimate.

• Summary pages, summary graphs and rolled up data are being updated real time.

• 2D Drawings and BIM models that are uploaded to the Estimate are stored in a central database and are instantly accessible by everyone.

• Multiple users can perform BIM takeoffs on the same Model and 2D takeoffs on the same Drawing (CostOS 8).

• Extensive system roles enable the setting of teams and protect the access to sensitive data that only specific users or managers can see.