DProfiler is available with several modules that add specific sets of functionality to the base program.
With Beck Technology’s Energy Analysis Module:
With the added functionality of the DProfiler Energy Analysis Module, DProfiler can be used to compute first cost, operating costs and life cycle costs of a proposed concept. Based on the eQUEST Energy Analysis platform, the DProfiler Energy Analysis module, uses weather data based on project zip code, building shape, number of floors, cladding insulation and shading coefficients, electrical and lighting loads, etc to compute building block and peak loads. Based on the computed block and peak loads, correctly sized mechanical and electrical equipment is selected for the type of building and used within the concepts first cost analysis. The electrical requirements of the selected equipment and the cost per kw/h and kBtu/h is then used to compute operating costs, which coupled with the first cost are used to compute the Life Cycle cost of the concept.
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With Beck Technology’s Sage Timberline Office Module:
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The added functionality of the DProfiler Sage Timberline Office Integration Module enables users to leverage their own proprietary Sage Timberline Office Assemblies and Line Items within DProfiler. This module permits browsing of existing Sage Timberline Office data in DProfiler, automatic takeoff of assemblies and line items based on what the user draws, automatic Sage Timberline Office estimate generation.
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Coming Soon!
The upcoming DProfiler Site3D Module, enables rapid what-if decisions on, site selection, building and site item location and orientation, changes to the building pad and site item elevations. This module enables rapid configuration of the site and determines the cut and fill costs associated with a grading plan, and sub soil utilities. This module will enable users to import topography from Google Earth and CAD, define geotechnical information and set the grades of site items and buildings. This module enables users to clearly communicate there assumptions related to the biggest unknown on a project; the site, and the cost ramifications associated with these.
