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Dwight wrote:I definitely agree with that last part. I've worked with other modelling programs in the past and find that to be a big benefit. So far, in working with ArchiCad, I think they do it better.
You'll never get an accurate bill of materials no matter how well you model, but you can use the different quantities to compare relative costs of different alternatives because they will both have similar fudge factors.
The real reason for accurate modeling is under the surface: positional and assembly data. Where things go in relation to each other, where they do and don't meet in space. Where you hit your head on the stairs. Ducts thru beams. Stuff like that.
AND putting a thing in a model once gives you all the other views. This is especially useful when you edit the building.