Assemble, from Autodesk vs. BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Assemble, from Autodesk
Score 8.5 out of 10
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Assemble 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
Score 8.6 out of 10
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BuildingConnected 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
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Assemble, from AutodeskBuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
Features
Assemble, from AutodeskBuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
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 Product A and Product B
Assemble, from Autodesk
7.9
1 Ratings
16% 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 Product A and Product B
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 Product A and Product B
Assemble, from Autodesk
9.8
1 Ratings
25% 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 Ratings1.23 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
Assemble, from Autodesk
9.2
1 Ratings
22% above category average
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
3.6
16 Ratings
69% 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 Product A and Product B
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
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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
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Autodesk
Quick and easy. Pretty much menu-driven
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Alternatives Considered
Autodesk
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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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