BC3 articles and updates
Verified information and practical implications for technical teams and construction companies.
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BIM quantities to BC3: keep your estimate traceable
Link BIM objects, measurement lines and estimate items when exchanging BC3 files, retaining quantity sources and avoiding duplicate contributions.
How to compare two revisions of a BC3 estimate
Identify added or removed items and changes in quantities or prices before bringing an estimate revision into your ERP.
Why BC3 totals do not match: a practical diagnostic guide
Trace value differences when importing BC3 files: quantities, unit rates, resource coefficients, rounding and scope, with a worked example.
FIEBDC-3/2024: what to check before exchanging a BC3 file
FIEBDC’s published format is the reference; actual compatibility depends on the software and the information exchanged.
BC3 compatibility: check the application and version
Official lists help narrow the choice, but a test with your own files shows what each application actually imports and exports.
Progress valuation, invoice and SIF deadlines: keep the steps distinct
Invoicing-system deadlines affect invoices; the handoff from approved work to invoice should remain traceable.