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What is BIM-IQ?

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What is BIM-IQ?

BIM-IQ is a BIM estimating software platform developed by Black Forge Technology. Contractors enter discipline quantities and rate tables; BIM-IQ produces professional, LOD-aware PDF estimates in minutes—without installing software or doing manual takeoffs in spreadsheets.

Who it's for

BIM-IQ is built for mechanical, plumbing, and sheet-metal contractors and BIM/VDC teams who need fast, consistent BIM estimates tied to deliverables. Preconstruction managers, estimators, and design-build teams use it to produce estimates without long takeoff cycles or back-and-forth.

How it works

  1. Enter project details — Name, location, and basic parameters.
  2. Pick disciplines — Plumbing, Mechanical Piping, Sheet Metal, and Electrical.
  3. Add quantities — Enter counts and linear footage with full control (no auto-extraction from the model; you stay in control).
  4. Apply rates — Use your organization’s rate tables or BIM-IQ defaults.
  5. Select deliverables — BIM-IQ infers the right LOD from your choices.
  6. Generate — Download a detailed PDF report in minutes.

How it fits BIM estimating

BIM-IQ doesn’t replace your quantity takeoff step—you bring quantities from your BIM or other sources. It replaces the manual spreadsheet and formatting work: you get a BIM-ready estimate quickly and consistently.

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