Product news, release notes and development milestones for BuildNorm Estimator, including Cloud, Desktop, language support and multilingual estimating workflows.
BuildNorm has expanded its normative database with two new items for breaking out and lowering the level of existing concrete slabs. The new norms cover work for slab thicknesses up to 10 cm and over 10 cm and include labor and machine-time norms. The norms represent averaged values and can be adjusted using coefficients according to the specific execution conditions.
BuildNorm has completed a major optimization of its normative base. Duplicate and overlapping work positions have been removed, while work names have been revised to be not only technically correct but also intuitive and easy to understand. The work hierarchy has been reorganized to follow real construction processes and the way work is actually selected and planned on site. Construction types are now used more consistently to show only relevant operations, while different technologies remain separated where they require different labor or installation methods. The result is a cleaner, more logical and easier-to-use normative base for planning construction and repair works.
BuildNorm now includes Section IX – Landscaping and Fencing. The new section introduces estimating standards for the installation of fence systems, gates, and wickets. General construction activities such as excavation, concrete works, reinforcement, and foundations continue to be selected from the existing sections, eliminating duplication and ensuring a consistent estimating workflow. Section IX also provides the foundation for future external works, including paving, drainage, retaining walls, landscaping, and small architectural forms.
Version 2.4.1 introduces an improved multilingual workflow. The language of exported documents is now selected directly from the project editing window, making it possible to prepare calculations in your working language while generating professional client documents in any supported language with a single click.
BuildNorm continues to expand its geographic reach with the addition of Portuguese language support. We would also like to remind users that any subscriber who purchases an annual BuildNorm Cloud subscription can request product localization into any European language at no additional cost.
The Electrical Installation section has been completely revised and expanded with new work items. The labour standards database has been extended to cover cable containment systems, distribution boards, earthing and wiring accessories, improving the efficiency of work planning and labour estimation. At the same time, BuildNorm continues to provide a simple and fast estimating workflow designed for small construction companies and contractors.
A trial period is now available for BuildNorm Cloud: full access to all features for 14 days for 1 EUR. The trial allows you to evaluate the service using real cost estimates before choosing a standard subscription. Estimates and exported XLSX documents are stored locally on the user's computer.
The BuildNorm website has been fully localized to match the languages available in BuildNorm Estimator. Product information, licensing details, legal documentation, checkout pages, cloud account pages and support information are now available in the selected language.
The language separation mechanism has been implemented for BuildNorm Desktop. When additional language packages are ordered, users can work with the program interface in one language and prepare estimate output in another language for the client.
Turkish has been added to the BuildNorm language set, extending the multilingual workflow for construction estimates and localized product use.
BuildNorm Cloud now allows the interface language and estimate language to be selected separately. This lets developers work with norms in their native language while providing results in the client’s language.
The Cloud version of BuildNorm has been launched as a subscription-based product, allowing users to access their estimating workspace through a web browser.
German has been added to the list of available BuildNorm language versions, expanding localization options for European construction workflows.
The BuildNorm Desktop version has been created. A license server and online purchase workflow have also been implemented, enabling one-time Desktop licensing and controlled activation.
The BuildNorm demo version has been made available online with six base languages: English, Bulgarian, Czech, Polish, Romanian and Russian.
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