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On-the-fly Design Cost Estimating

Take advantage of the productivity achieved through on-the-fly calculations and cost estimates. Users know the cost of each component as it is added to the design. It eliminates the need for time-consuming iterations between design and work management systems and closes the gap between design, estimating, and mapping.

Watch Video of Making a Quick Estimate Using Design Templates

Design Version and Cost Comparisons

Create new design versions and compare the cost of constructing each version. Managers and supervisors can easily compare options and verify that alternatives have been evaluated and a least-cost design which fits the requirements has been submitted for review and approval.  This accelerates project approval through simulation and comparison of options.

Automatic Compatible Unit Assignment

Bentley Expert Designer Electric automatically assigns compatible units. Through a system that maps equipment and installation characteristics to standard units, the product knows exactly what units are required as soon as designers draw facilities.

Optimized Wire and Equipment Sizing

Bentley Expert Designer Electric's powerful analytical engine optimizes equipment characteristics. It selects the minimum cost equipment, while allowing for acceptable design margins. Costs are minimized without impacting reliability or Quality of Service (QOS).

Support for In-House and Contractor Labor

Many utility companies use a mix of labor types to construct new designs. If their service territory is large, they may have multiple union contracts or have a number of contractor options. Bentley Expert Designer Electric helps them to make the best decisions and achieve the lowest costs by evaluating the costs associated with different labor options.

Rapid Layout of Facilities

With Bentley Expert Designer Electric, users drag and drop features into their designs using a convenient, dockable catalog. Job defaults are in place to make sure rules-of-thumb for design are followed. The approach guarantees standardization by ensuring designers follow guidelines.

Configurable Business Work Flow

Bentley Expert Designer Electric offers a fully-configurable workflow engine. Even complex workflows can be easily managed by the product.

Support for Work Management and Asset Management Solutions

Standard message-based interfaces are implemented quickly, saving costly development time while reducing overall risks of budget and schedule overruns.

Seamless Integration with Bentley Electric

The distinctive inference technology raises the bar for ease-of-use and user productivity. User productivity is maximized through repeatable workflows and  a streamlined drawing process that minimizes the number of clicks from a tabular user interface or a Bentley Electric GIS view.