Budgeting/cost planning according to DIN 276

Overview

smenso is specifically designed to meet the complex requirements of construction cost planning and calculation. The software facilitates detailed planning, tracking, and analysis of construction costs in accordance with DIN 276, thereby improving transparency, efficiency, and accuracy in construction projects.

Main functions and services

Structure of cost groups according to DIN 276

The software provides structured management of construction costs according to the cost groups of DIN 276:

1. Cost group 100 – Site

   • Costs for the acquisition of land and rights.
   • Development costs and charges.

2. Cost group 200 – Site preparation and development

   • Preparatory measures such as demolition, earthworks, and foundations.
   • Site development, including road and utility construction.

3. Cost group 300 – Building – Structural works

   • Shell construction works such as concrete and masonry.
   • Finishing works such as windows, doors, and roof structures.

4. Cost group 400 – Building – Technical systems

   • Heating, ventilation, sanitary, and electrical installations.
   • Building automation and security technology.

5. Cost group 500 – External works

   • Design and landscaping of outdoor areas.
   • Paths, plazas, and open spaces.

6. Cost group 600 – Fittings and artworks

   • Interior fittings and furniture.
   • Art in architecture and decoration.

7. Cost group 700 – Incidental construction costs

   • Planning costs, fees, and charges.
   • Insurance and financing costs.

Assignment of planned costs

The smenso software enables precise assignment of planned costs to the respective cost groups and project phases:

• Definition and assignment: Users can define planned costs in detail and assign them to the corresponding cost groups and service phases.
• Flexibility: Adjust planned costs based on the specific requirements of the project.
• Control: Monitor planned costs compared to actual costs to identify variances.

Cost calculation based on floor areas, gross floor area, etc.

smenso offers advanced functions for cost calculation based on various area and volume metrics:

• Floor area calculation: Calculate costs based on the floor areas of the building.
• Gross floor area: Determine construction costs based on gross floor area (GFA) and other relevant area indicators.
• Automatic calculations: Use standard values and individual parameters for automatic cost calculation.

Percentage distribution of costs across cost groups

The software enables the percentage distribution of total costs across the individual cost groups:

• Templates: Use templates for typical percentage distributions based on experience and standards.
• Adjustment: Individually adjust the distribution based on specific project requirements and conditions.
• Transparency: Display the cost distribution in clear charts and reports.

Cost overruns and underruns

smenso provides comprehensive tools for managing and analyzing cost overruns and underruns:

• Capture: Easy recording of cost overruns and underruns over the course of the project.
• Analysis: Detailed analysis of causes and impacts on the overall budget.
• Reporting: Create reports to document and communicate cost overruns and underruns to stakeholders.

Cost forecasting

The software supports the creation of precise cost forecasts:

• Forecast models: Use current project information to create forecasts.
• Scenarios: Create different scenarios to assess potential cost developments.
• Real-time updates: Automatic updating of forecasts based on the latest project information.

Breakdown by measures/subprojects

smenso enables detailed allocation and management of costs by measures and subprojects:

• Structure: Create a structure for managing measures and subprojects.
• Cost tracking: Detailed tracking of costs for each measure and each subproject.
• Aggregation: Consolidate cost information into an overall project view.

Versioning of the different service phases and calculations

The software provides functions for versioning and tracking cost development across the different service phases:

• Version control: Store and manage different versions of cost calculations and plans.
• Historicize service phases: Ability to review earlier states of cost planning and calculation.
• Documentation: Comprehensive documentation of all changes and adjustments over the project lifecycle.