October 1, 2024
|
Featured,
New,
Structural Engineering
In
today’s
structural
engineering
world,
software
plays
a
crucial
role
in
optimizing
workflows,
ensuring
accuracy,
and
ultimately,
saving
time.
When
considering
software
investments
for
small
structural
projects,
one
of
the
most
frequent
questions
asked
is:
How
much
does
RISA-3D
actually
cost
in
the
context
of
a
project?
It's
a
fair
point,
so
let’s
dive
to
answer
that.
The
Real
Cost
of
RISA-3D
in
a
Project?
In
this
case
study,
we
explore
how
a
small
firm
of
1-2
engineers,
completing
about
12
projects
a
year
(6
small,
6
mid-sized),
integrates
RISA-3D
into
their
project
costs.
We’ll
examine
a
project
with
the
billable
cost
breakdown
calculated
across
six
categories:
RISA-3D,
Printing,
Contracts/legal/insurance,
Construction
Administration,
Drafting,
and
Design.
RISA-3D’s
prorated
cost
is
allocated
based
on
its
usage
per
project,
while
printing
and
legal/insurance
expenses
are
calculated
as
flat
rates.
Consider
a
single
license
of
RISA-3D
costs
around
$2,070
annually.
If
this
firm
takes
on
12
jobs
in
a
year,
the
cost
per
job
comes
out
to
$172.50.
Time-based
categories
like
construction
administration,
drafting,
and
design
are
multiplied
by
hourly
rates
for
engineering
and
drafting.
All
these
costs
are
summed
to
provide
a
project
cost
estimate.
Small-sized
Project
For
a
small
project,
RISA-3D
typically…