Online D4COST.NET users can purchase project data to adjust date, location, and square footage for a square foot cost model as well as download an excel spreadsheet of their project. However D4COST Preliminary Estimating Software is the most powerful of the D4COST system.

D4COST Preliminary Estimating Software, is a stand alone desk top version of the D4COST system. D4COST software has the ultimate flexibility to give you reliable sq. ft. costs on almost any building type you can imagine.

D4COST Software users can cost model from our 1,100 project database or can archive their own past projects turning D4COST into their own electronic database. Doing so, D4COST is not only cost modeling software but a powerful marketing tool. Your past projects can be brought up on screen, with pictures and plans, and cost modeled right in front of your clients. Thus, making your past work a testimonial for future projects.

D4COST Software models can be fine-tuned to your specifications. After generating a cost model targeted to your bid date and location, you can begin customizing your model by adding/deleting subdivision line items, or deleting whole divisions. Further customize your model with your client's name and job specific notes. Press print and have a professional report in a flash. In addition, optional unit cost databases are available giving the user the ability to re-build divisions, add specific unit costs, and even build an estimate from scratch.

How D4COST Software Works:

Step 1	Select a model that is similar to the project you are conceptualizing from our database of 1,100 case studies.
Step 2	Copy selected project by clicking on Two Pieces of Paper Icon in left-hand corner.
Step 3	Give your new project a case study number and name.
Step 4	Target your model from its original time and location to the new time and place you expect the project you're estimating to come alive. Rebase by clicking the Down Arrow Icon on tool bar.
Step 5	You now have a sq.ft. cost for your cost model. View data in subdivision to check the features and constructions in your cost model and adjust quality or add special assemblies if necessary.
Step 6	Enter criteria that is exclusive to the model you are preparing.
Step 7	Customize your cost model, such as who you are preparing the model for and your company's name.
Step 8	Enter any special comments that are needed.
Step 9	Print your estimate.
Step 10	A professional report ready to give your client in minutes.
D4COST is your tool to produce reliable preliminary square foot cost estimates quickly.