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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Assemble, from Autodesk

    Score6 out of 10
    N/AAssemble Systems, from Autodesk, is a construction data management cloud that automates extraction of properties and parameters from a design model to assess BIM data necessary for mission-critical build processes. Assemble gives access to customize and manage design and construction data sets throughout the project lifecycle. Assemble Systems allows one to condition, query, and connect the data to key workflows, like bid management, estimating, project management, scheduling, site…N/A

    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/ABuildingConnected is an online preconstruction platform supporting communication and collaboration with contractors, subcontractors, and real estate owners. The platform supports bid management with cost tracking and analytics, relationship tracking, alerting, and unlimited bid invitations. BuildingConnected was acquired by Autodesk in 2018.N/A
    Pricing
    Assemble, from AutodeskBuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Assemble, from AutodeskBuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Assemble, from AutodeskBuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    Considered Both Products
    Autodesk
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    Autodesk
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    90%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    Features
    Assemble, from AutodeskBuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Assemble, from Autodesk and BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    Feature
    Assemble, from Autodesk
    6.9
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Employee demographic data6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Assemble, from Autodesk and BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    Feature
    Assemble, from Autodesk
    7.9
    1 Ratings
    15% above category average
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Assemble, from Autodesk and BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    Feature
    Assemble, from Autodesk
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Assemble, from Autodesk and BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    Feature
    Assemble, from Autodesk
    9.8
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    1.2
    3 Ratings
    146% below category average
    Dashboards10.01 Ratings1.12 Ratings
    Standard reports10.01 Ratings1.23 Ratings
    Custom reports9.01 Ratings1.23 Ratings
    Data exportability10.01 Ratings1.13 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Assemble, from Autodesk and BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    Feature
    Assemble, from Autodesk
    9.2
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    3.6
    16 Ratings
    72% below category average
    Plan distribution & viewing9.01 Ratings1.315 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing8.01 Ratings1.311 Ratings
    Photo documentation9.01 Ratings7.08 Ratings
    Jobsite reports8.01 Ratings6.13 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals9.01 Ratings1.26 Ratings
    As-built drawings9.01 Ratings1.26 Ratings
    Submittal design and management10.01 Ratings1.25 Ratings
    Checklists10.01 Ratings1.23 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes10.01 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Specifications10.01 Ratings8.92 Ratings
    Change orders9.01 Ratings6.92 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Document sharing00 Ratings1.316 Ratings
    RFI tools00 Ratings1.28 Ratings
    Mobile app00 Ratings1.03 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Assemble, from Autodesk and BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    Feature
    Assemble, from Autodesk
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    18% below category average
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    6.2
    13 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Job costing7.01 Ratings7.06 Ratings
    Cost databases6.01 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    Cost calculator6.01 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Bid creation6.01 Ratings8.912 Ratings
    Takeoff tools00 Ratings1.25 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Assemble, from AutodeskBuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    1.3
    (16 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (7 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Assemble, from AutodeskBuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Autodesk
    This program is well suited for AutoCAD Inventor and other AutoCAD products as well. If you are using any other software besides AutoCAD and Autodesk then you will have a hard time integrating all the components and building the assembly out of other software-created components because it will lose some details and some commands may cause an error.
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    Autodesk
    When receiving RFQ's from companies within a manageable distant from our location, it has been very helpfull. Receiving RFQ's for projects outside of our work area, it is just a waste of time. The projects available are well organized and give date due of proposal.
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    Pros
    Autodesk
    • Railing
    • Piping structure
    • Machine structure
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    Autodesk
    • Helps keep track of multiple jobs at once
    • Helps sort your bid invites into won/lost/pending/archived etc.
    • It is a central location where general contractors can put all their updated files and addendum
    • Lets you see which contractors are bidding the same job so you can coordinate your estimating
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    Cons
    Autodesk
    • Components handling
    • Ram management
    • Assembly parameters
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    Autodesk
    • There was a previous glitch where bid forms have been updated by subcontractors that have accessed a former version are not able to access the updated/new bid form.
    • I would like to see the ability for BuildingConnected to automatically send a bid reminder to bidders at a set amount of time prior to the bid date.
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    Usability
    Autodesk
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    Autodesk
    Very easy to use.
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    Support Rating
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Autodesk
    Though I haven't had to utilize any live support at BuildingConnected, I know others at my company have and have had good success with them. They seem to be very responsive and since the software is so simple, there are not that many pitfalls or hurdles that you need to work through to accomplish your task.
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    Implementation Rating
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Autodesk
    Quick and easy. Pretty much menu-driven
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    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Autodesk
    Have used BlueBook Construction, which has a smooth, quick search for local contractors. Still, they don't allow us the client project creation. I even had issues with them displaying proper project descriptions based upon was receiving inadequate and or erroneous bid proposals, and the engagement manager was not flexible in resolving the problem!
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    Return on Investment
    Autodesk
    • Costing is not accurate.
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    Autodesk
    • Allows our company to accurately estimate the cost of a project.
    • Helps us to reach out to qualified subcontractors based on past experience and history with our company.
    • Contains bid leveling capabilities to ensure that all proposals cover a full scope of work.
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