Cost Benchmark
Construction cost benchmarking per NRM1 categories
Beta module: functional, with verification in progress.
Code references
NRM1
Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Building Type | — |
| Gross Floor Area | m² |
| Location | — |
| Base Date TPI | index |
| Target Date TPI | index |
| Complexity Factor | — |
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Cost Benchmark calculator do?
- Construction cost benchmarking per NRM1 categories. It references NRM1.
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Cost Benchmark calculator use?
- The Cost Benchmark calculator references NRM1.
- What inputs does the Cost Benchmark calculator need?
- The Cost Benchmark calculator takes 6 inputs: Building Type, Gross Floor Area (m²), Location, Base Date TPI (index), Target Date TPI (index), Complexity Factor.
- Is the Cost Benchmark calculator verified?
- Cost Benchmark is a beta module. It works, but verification is still in progress. Its results carry documented limitations and require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.