Assemble, from Autodesk vs. Trimble GC WinEst

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
Trimble GC WinEst
Score 5.0 out of 10
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With thousands of users world-wide, WinEst estimating from Trimble GC is a database-driven construction project management solutions on the market. It looks and feels just like Excel with familiar Windows navigation, including drop-down menus and ribbon bars. Behind the covers is a database with multiple work-breakdown structures (WBS) and filters that can be customized to the user's preferences so that estimating data can be sliced and diced and presented in different ways. WinEst…N/A
Pricing
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Assemble, from AutodeskTrimble GC WinEst
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 AutodeskTrimble GC WinEst
Human Resource Management
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Assemble, from Autodesk
6.9
1 Ratings
10% below category average
Trimble GC WinEst
-
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 Product A and Product B
Assemble, from Autodesk
7.9
1 Ratings
4% above category average
Trimble GC WinEst
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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
24% above category average
Trimble GC WinEst
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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
23% above category average
Trimble GC WinEst
-
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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 Product A and Product B
Assemble, from Autodesk
9.2
1 Ratings
20% above category average
Trimble GC WinEst
-
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Plan distribution & viewing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Photo documentation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Jobsite reports8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
As-built drawings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Submittal design and management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Checklists10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting Minutes10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Specifications10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Change orders9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
Assemble, from Autodesk
6.3
1 Ratings
25% below category average
Trimble GC WinEst
8.6
1 Ratings
6% above category average
Job costing7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Cost databases6.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Cost calculator6.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Bid creation6.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Takeoff tools00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
Assemble, from AutodeskTrimble GC WinEst
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
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10.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
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10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Assemble, from AutodeskTrimble GC WinEst
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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Trimble
WinEst is truly built for everyone. Their assemblies/database linking is perfect for self perform and subcontractors while their database management and custom reporting is perfect for GCs. While Excel set the bar, WinEst is on another planet. With the immediacy required by today's markets, WinEst allows you to deliver a superior product while being more accurate.
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Pros
Autodesk
  • Railing
  • Piping structure
  • Machine structure
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Trimble
  • It's very flexible when building an estimate and selecting items to include. You can either click your way to the datebase or quickly copy and paste similar items.
  • The numerous ways to view and estimate whether it's by CSI, Uniformat, Master Format, or any view you'd like to see. One of ours is by program area, i.e. Sitework, Tower, Parking Deck, etc. After that, you can sort by Bid Package, CSI, etc. Quick buttons can be created far all the views you'd need which allows changing between views a breeze.
  • The visual interface is pleasing and easy to read.
  • It's easy to create your own database using Excel. Once you tag an item with unit costs, sort codes, etc., Winest will import it. You can also build it manually within the program but Excel was faster.
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Cons
Autodesk
  • Components handling
  • Ram management
  • Assembly parameters
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Trimble
  • At times, WinEst controls feel counter intuitive. Also the tools available for actually developing the database can feel clunky. This means that if you do not take the time to create a robust import file, you will spend a serious amount of time fixing your errors.
  • WinEst is also an object based database which means that it is difficult to do mass dumps of information (mainly takeoff) into the program. While this is great for ensuring that everything is done purposefully, it does lead to extended hours of data entry
  • It takes hours upon hours of use before you begin to realize the true potential. The sheer number of tools is overwhelming and their help resources are very basic and only explain how to correctly enter the data but not the feature's best use cases.
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Support Rating
Autodesk
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Trimble
Doug Quinn was our trainer and travels all over the country. Whenever I have an issue I shoot him an email and he quickly responds as soon as his training gets a break.
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Alternatives Considered
Autodesk
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Trimble
WinEst simply blows excel and Timberline out of the water. The shear depth of functionality is unparalleled. Not only does WinEst deliver a better product, it also shortens the amount of man hours required for each bid, alternate, pricing exercise, etc. On top of this, it has a number of redundant safeguards for catching errors that the others don't have.
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Return on Investment
Autodesk
  • Costing is not accurate.
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Trimble
  • We've not measured the rate of return but WinEst has made us much more efficient and organized.
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