CAD
or ‘computer aided design’ programs are often integrated to assist
contractors, engineers, architects, and design professionals, in all the
stages of planning and constructing a house, building, room, or area
(whether interior or exterior). There are different programs
specialized for every profession, while others are designed to encompass
various specializations.
For
interiors designers who design and layout home furnishings, including
countertops, there are CAD programs which already include cost
estimation for building furniture designs, based on the price of
building materials, fees, and added costs.;
Some of these CAD
programs assist from the initial concept and generation of a 3-D model
of the design, to providing accurate quotes and estimation and crating
purchase orders and schedules, as well as in creating comprehensive
Accounts.; In short, it can handle every stage and aspect of the professional designer's work flow.
The cost estimation software
The ‘cost estimation software’ is usually a program integrated into the CAD package or model.;
It is a system that contains a complete price file of all the materials
from all the suppliers, and can be directly updated by disk.; Here, you can also import
quantities from other CAD programs and make manual adjustments or additions, as well as manual estimations.;
Aside from the price of available materials, you can also input labor
fees (in percentage or ranges) consultation fees, design fees, and other
added costs.
With
this software, all you have to do is select the materials you need for
building the countertop, and all related records will be automatically
calculated and an estimate will be entered. You no longer have to
manually calculate the number of tiles that will be used, the
dimensions, the cement, glue, installation, or cleaning cost – all these
are inputted in a database that will calculate every project for you
with great accuracy.
For
the enthusiastic home owner who likes making his or her own countertop
design, the cost estimation software is a great tool – it easily
determines whether a design is realistic and affordable.
Factors that determine the price of countertops
The
price of the countertop will be determined by the cost of material, cut
out charges, edge profile charges, delivery charges, and installation
charges, if any.;
The material of the countertop is the biggest determinant of cost.;
A natural stone countertop will be a lot more expensive than a plastic
laminate, for example. This means that choosing the material can already
be restricted by your budget.;
The
size is also a big contributing factor. You will need to know the size,
geometric shape, and seam placement of the countertop to determine how
much stone you need in order to fabricate. If you were to manually
estimate how much granite you need for an L-shaped countertop for
example, you will have to calculate the total area of the two
rectangular areas so you can determine the total square footage of the
stone.; By using a cost estimation
software, you will no longer need to manually estimate how much stone
you need. The software already gives you a picture of how much time
you'll be able to save.;
In
choosing the edge profile, there's also a budget range. Usually,
A-3/8”Bullnose, Z-Straight, B-Demi Bullnose, 1/8” E-Bevel, or a T-Double
Eased have no extra charge. You will incur extra charges with a V-Full
Bullnose, F-Ogee, H-Dupont, G-Ogee Roundover, and
Hollywood.; For cutouts, there are three options: undermount sink (the most expensive), drop-in sink, and cooktop.
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