The construction industry is a major contributor to global carbon emissions, with buildings accounting for nearly 40% of the world’s energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, the construction sector faces increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint.

CostOS Estimating Software offers innovative solutions to help construction companies minimize their carbon emissions. Here’s how:

Carbon Footprint Calculation

CostOS integrates commercial breakdowns (CESMM4) to provide accurate carbon footprint calculations. This method ensures that all cost and carbon impacts are accounted for from the outset, allowing for more sustainable project planning.

Detailed Resource Build-ups

Utilizing MoM methods, CostOS triggers detailed resource build-ups for both cost & carbon estimation.

Instant Impact Information

CostOS offers instant data on the cost and carbon impact during the optioneering phase. This feature allows project managers to make informed decisions quickly, ensuring that both financial and environmental considerations are balanced.

Cross-Disciplinary Checks

Integrating BIM, planning, and carbon assessments, CostOS can help facilitate comprehensive cross-disciplinary checks. This ensures that all aspects of the project align with carbon reduction goals.

Standardized Line Items

CostOS helps maintain consistency throughout your takeoff process. Ensuring that all project elements are evaluated equally ultimately reduces error & improves transparency of your processes.

Structured Carbon Baseline

CostOS provides a highly structured, transparent, and measurable carbon baseline. This baseline allows for easy tracking of carbon emissions throughout the project, making it simpler to identify areas for improvement.

Consistent Carbon Data

The software collects and structures carbon data consistently, ensuring that all data points are comparable and reliable. This consistency is crucial for accurate reporting and long-term sustainability planning.

Comprehensive Reporting

Detailed reporting features provide insight into a project and indirectly support carbon emission reductions by highlighting inefficiencies or areas where resources can be optimized. Consistent and accurate reporting helps project managers make data-driven decisions, leading to more efficient and environmentally-friendly project outcomes.

With these features, CostOS empowers you to make environmentally conscious decisions that minimize carbon emissions and enhance sustainability in your projects. As the construction industry continues to evolve, the importance of reducing carbon emissions becomes even more critical. CostOS empowers construction companies to achieve both financial AND environmental goals.

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