1. Building Systems Design, Inc. Using BSD CostLink/AE Create a New Project, Using One of the Parametric Cost Models Cost Models:

2. Building Systems Design, Inc. Using BSD CostLink/AE Insert the gross building size & perimeter… Cost Models:

3. Building Systems Design, Inc. Using BSD CostLink/AE Then select a frame & exterior closure type… Insert the gross building size & perimeter… Cost Models:

4. Building Systems Design, Inc. Using BSD CostLink/AE Then select a frame & exterior closure type… Insert the gross building size & perimeter… Cost Models: And adjust any needed model parameters…

5. Building Systems Design, Inc. Using BSD CostLink/AE Select model additives to refine the estimate Cost Models:

6. Building Systems Design, Inc. Using BSD CostLink/AE To complete the preliminary estimate, select location and adjust sales tax and markups Cost Models:

7. Building Systems Design, Inc. Using BSD CostLink/AE The preliminary estimate is finished! Cost Models:

8. Building Systems Design, Inc. Using BSD CostLink/AE … to see detail of assemblies and quantities Click on any building element… Cost Models:

9. Building Systems Design, Inc. Using BSD CostLink/AE … to see further model detail Click on item form for sheet panel… Cost Models:

10. Building Systems Design, Inc. Using BSD CostLink/AE You can change quantities to adjust model to your specific project… Cost Models:

11. Building Systems Design, Inc. Using BSD CostLink/AE You can also open the Assemblies database to select an alternative to a model assembly Cost Models:

12. Building Systems Design, Inc. Using BSD CostLink/AE Then drag and drop a selected alternative assembly into your project Cost Models:

13. Building Systems Design, Inc. Cost Models: Using BSD CostLink/AE You can print a summary or detailed estimate at any time

14. Building Systems Design, Inc. Using BSD CostLink/AE It’s really that simple! Cost Models:

15. Building Systems Design, Inc. Using BSD CostLink/AE CostLink/AE Has Many Other Features… For Example, You Can Attach A Note to Any Item in the Cost Estimate —Including Pictures!

16. Building Systems Design, Inc. Using BSD CostLink/AE Other BSD CostLink Features:Other BSD CostLink Features: –Link dynamically to quantities in Excel spreadsheets—CostLink values update automatically as spreadsheet changes –Modify standard reports in CostLink/AE— or use Crystal Reports to totally customize –Export cost estimates to PDF, Excel, or Word formats—then e-mail to other team members