Autodesk 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
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e-Builder
Score7.3 out of 10
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e-Builder is a cloud-based construction program management solution that manages capital program cost, schedule, and documents. It allows owners to measure and manage the capital project delivery process from planning, design, procurement, construction and operations.
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Features
Autodesk Fabrication
e-Builder
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and e-Builder
Feature
Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
10.0
1 Ratings
26% above category average
e-Builder
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Ratings
Standard reports
10.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Custom reports
10.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Data exportability
10.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and e-Builder
Feature
Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
8.8
1 Ratings
14% above category average
e-Builder
7.4
11 Ratings
3% below category average
Plan distribution & viewing
8.01 Ratings
7.710 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing
9.01 Ratings
8.810 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists
8.01 Ratings
8.011 Ratings
Photo documentation
9.01 Ratings
5.410 Ratings
Jobsite reports
10.01 Ratings
8.010 Ratings
Document sharing
7.01 Ratings
8.011 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals
8.01 Ratings
7.411 Ratings
As-built drawings
10.01 Ratings
7.99 Ratings
Submittal design and management
8.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Checklists
9.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Specifications
10.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Change orders
9.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
RFI tools
00 Ratings
7.48 Ratings
Mobile app
00 Ratings
5.97 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and e-Builder
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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Well suited for the owner's side of managing multiple projects as it allows for all aspects of a project from development to closeout to be managed on one platform. Not as appropriate for a general contractor as there is better software out there. e-Builder's app is not as effective as others.
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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.
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Provide a document structure that is easy to navigate. All documents, even within a process, are stored in the document structure and easily accessed by those with the correct permissions.
Scheduling, especially with the new module is easy. It is helpful with a large organization where many hands touch projects to be able to forecast workloads (we have an in house engineering team who reviews all projects during their design phase)
Allows for easy interface with contractors and makes the submittal process more straightforward.
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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.
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The restrictions in formatting, and sorting of information rendered, in a way, affects the reporting output.
At certain times of day, e-Builder traffic causes the loading of filtered searches to take a while. This is probably common regardless of the site or software used.
More complicated reporting has some limitation, though the program is highly efficient in assisting with simple format reports.
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Simple, because have a used it for the past two years, so i'm very familiar with the particular aspects of its program that I need to accomplish my tasks.
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Again, because our technical support is great. He doesn't always answer the phone but he definitely responds to emails fairly quickly. In addition, I like that he actually resolves an issue and I have yet to encounter the same issue twice. Actually, I haven't encountered many issues at all in the two years I have used the software.
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1. Set up the time to get training on the sytem before you go all in.
2. Listen, ask questions and actually practice using the tools and features while in class. It helps tremendously with becoming comfortable and remembering how things work.
3. Don't be afraid to mess up. They are helpful and will help resolve your issue in a timely manner
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We have not compared other plans since the boss prefers this program from personal experience. But from using this program for 2 years I can see why we don't need to compare. Why fix something that isn't broken? It gets the job done, yes we might run into some issues but I feel like with all companies that can happen
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
