The fifth dimension in BIM is cost, estimated through the amount of materials to be employed in the construction, these costs are defined from the virtual models.

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Generating an approximation depending on the actual cost of materials used in the virtual model, any change in the model will generate a new estimate of costs, Therefore facilitating the correct approval of only legitimate change orders or addendums.

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Facilitating tools for project managers like, balance sheet of costs according to the materials required at every stage, helping to make design decisions in general.