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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

    Pipeline Suite

    Score8 out of 10
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    Pricing
    Assemble, from AutodeskPipeline Suite
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    Assemble, from AutodeskPipeline Suite
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Assemble, from AutodeskPipeline Suite
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Assemble, from Autodesk and Pipeline Suite
    Feature
    Assemble, from Autodesk
    6.9
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Pipeline Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.01 Ratings00 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 Pipeline Suite
    Feature
    Assemble, from Autodesk
    7.9
    1 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Pipeline Suite
    -
    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 Pipeline Suite
    Feature
    Assemble, from Autodesk
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Pipeline Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Assemble, from Autodesk and Pipeline Suite
    Feature
    Assemble, from Autodesk
    9.8
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Pipeline Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data exportability10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Assemble, from Autodesk and Pipeline Suite
    Feature
    Assemble, from Autodesk
    9.2
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Pipeline Suite
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Plan distribution & viewing9.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Photo documentation9.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Jobsite reports8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals9.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    As-built drawings9.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Submittal design and management10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Checklists10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Specifications10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change orders9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Document sharing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    RFI tools00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Mobile app00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Assemble, from Autodesk and Pipeline Suite
    Feature
    Assemble, from Autodesk
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Pipeline Suite
    8.2
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Job costing7.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Cost databases6.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Cost calculator6.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Bid creation6.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Takeoff tools00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Assemble, from AutodeskPipeline Suite
    Small Businesses
    CMiC Construction Platform
    Score7.5 out of 10
    CMiC Construction Platform
    Score7.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Assemble, from AutodeskPipeline Suite
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Assemble, from AutodeskPipeline Suite
    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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    Pipeline Suite
    Pipeline Suite is a very niche product, but for anyone who has ever dealt with the construction bidding process, you can understand the need for it. With Pipeline Suite, it is so easy to request bids, share documents and plans, and coordinate schedules for submittals. We are able to prequalify sub contractors and vendors at a faster pace as well with the product
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Autodesk
    • Railing
    • Piping structure
    • Machine structure
    Incentivized
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    Pipeline Suite
    • Sharing documents and plans with project stakeholders is a piece of cake.
    • The product makes tracking the status of bids so much easier.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Autodesk
    • Components handling
    • Ram management
    • Assembly parameters
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    Pipeline Suite
    • The onboarding process was difficult for us just because we had some pretty disorganized databases.
    • The product is pricey for small to medium sized firms.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Pipeline Suite
    I have found that the customer support team has an understanding of the construction bidding process. They have been able to see issues through our eyes, so to speak, not just through the eyes of a software company. They have always been very timely in their responses and seem to go above and beyond to solve issues
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    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Pipeline Suite
    I don't have a lot of personal experience with SmartBid, but from what I hear from other colleagues, Pipeline Suite makes it easier for subcontractors to access documents/plans and to respond to bids. The interface and design of Pipeline Suite is more modern and the user experience is a major upgrade from SmartBid
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    Return on Investment
    Autodesk
    • Costing is not accurate.
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    Pipeline Suite
    • We have been able to respond to more bids using Pipeline Suite.
    • Our proposals are more accurate and organized, which has made our projects come under budget more often.
    Incentivized
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