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Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct vs. Constructware (discontinued)

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Autodesk Fabrication

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AAutodesk Fabrication, based on the ESTmep+ construction and estimation software developed by Applied Software and acquired by Autodesk in 2018, allows users to Create MEP models, generate estimates, and drive fabrication. The Autodesk Fabrication line includes Fabrication ESTmep, as well as Fabrication CADmep, and Fabrication CAMduct.

    $1,140

    per year

    Constructware (discontinued)

    Score2.2 out of 10
    N/AConstructware was a SaaS construction project management product provided by Autodesk. The software was discontinued on October 31, 2021.N/A
    Pricing
    Autodesk FabricationConstructware (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Autodesk FabricationConstructware (discontinued)
    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
    Autodesk FabricationConstructware (discontinued)
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and Constructware (discontinued)
    Feature
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Constructware (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Standard reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data exportability10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and Constructware (discontinued)
    Feature
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Constructware (discontinued)
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    42% below category average
    Plan distribution & viewing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists8.01 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Photo documentation9.01 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Jobsite reports10.01 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Document sharing7.01 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals8.01 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    As-built drawings10.01 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Submittal design and management8.01 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Checklists9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Specifications10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change orders9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    RFI tools00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and Constructware (discontinued)
    Feature
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Constructware (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Takeoff tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job costing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost databases10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost calculator10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Autodesk FabricationConstructware (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Autodesk FabricationConstructware (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Autodesk
    1. This software best suits in the fabrication projects, because it generates the most accurate data for the fabrication of the model as compared to other softwares. 2. Due to its high end output the working on this software is a bit hard then other softwares because there is manual command for every step. 3. This softwares suits best when we need to do the routing adjustments completely manual because it does not show any errors just like other softwares.
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    Discontinued Products
    Constructware is well suited for many different types of projects in both real estate and infrastructure. However, it is now becoming outdated with the introduction of the BIM 360 platform. I think even Autodesk may plan to slowly stop rolling out subscriptions to Cnstructware since most of its functions are now getting added on to BIM 360.
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    Pros
    Autodesk
    • It uses the database for the modelling of HVAC, Plumbing and electrical services. Using the database makes the model most accurate to the real time implementation as compared to other contemporary softwares.
    • It treats every fabrication element separate. Hence modifying or updating the element does not hamper the other model elements.
    • AutoDesk fabrication is much more flexible to implement different manual routings which is not that much flexible in other softwares.
    • Maintaining the whole number lengths of ducts is very easy in this software. Where others struggle to do this easily.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Provenance. Keeps track of changes and the people/companies who made those changes.
    • Collaboration.
    • Work [is stored] in the cloud.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Autodesk
    • This software needs the central file system so that multiple people can work on a single file at the same time.
    • This software needs high end graphics which make it tuff to work in 3D space. If this problem can be solved then the efficiency of completing the job will improve drastically.
    • In this softwares we have to prepare separate sheet on every file because we have to use separate file for separate work. This hampers in maintaining the same standards of the submission interface of the sheets.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • UI can be improved, as shown by improvements made in BIM 360.
    • Only works well with Internet Explorer.
    • Steep Learning Curve due to confusing UI.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Discontinued Products
    Better than Unifier: 1. Better UI 2. Everything else is about the same Bim360 is now the go-to platform for all functions previously provided by Constructware.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Autodesk
    • We become able to provide more accurate data to our clients.
    • Working with this software has arouse the interest of the clients towards the fabrication through this platform
    • We have got more spool jobs since we have started doing the fabrication by this software
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Saves time.
    • Eases collaboration.
    • Increases accountability.
    Incentivized
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