Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct vs. Followup CRM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Autodesk Fabrication
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
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
per year
FollowUp CRM
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
FollowUp Power CRM for Construction is a CRM system for the construction industry. Features include lead tracking, sales pipeline analysis, closing ratios, quota management, project management, and dashboards. It can integrate with other marketing and accounting products.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
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Autodesk FabricationFollowUp CRM
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
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Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
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Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
10.0
1 Ratings
22% above category average
Followup CRM
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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 Product A and Product B
Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
8.8
1 Ratings
17% above category average
Followup CRM
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Ratings
Plan distribution & viewing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Photo documentation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Jobsite reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Document sharing7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
As-built drawings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Submittal design and management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Checklists9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Specifications10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Change orders9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
10.0
1 Ratings
20% above category average
Followup CRM
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Ratings
Takeoff tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Job costing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost databases10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost calculator10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
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Followup CRM
9.1
12 Ratings
17% above category average
Customer data management / contact management00 Ratings10.012 Ratings
Workflow management00 Ratings10.010 Ratings
Territory management00 Ratings6.18 Ratings
Opportunity management00 Ratings10.010 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
Contract management00 Ratings10.010 Ratings
Quote & order management00 Ratings8.96 Ratings
Interaction tracking00 Ratings10.09 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management00 Ratings7.27 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Product A and Product B
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Followup CRM
10.0
8 Ratings
29% above category average
Case management00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
Call center management00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
Help desk management00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
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Followup CRM
10.0
8 Ratings
28% above category average
Lead management00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
Email marketing00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
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Ratings
Followup CRM
9.5
10 Ratings
22% above category average
Task management00 Ratings10.010 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management00 Ratings8.43 Ratings
Reporting00 Ratings10.09 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
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Ratings
Followup CRM
9.7
11 Ratings
24% above category average
Forecasting00 Ratings9.06 Ratings
Pipeline visualization00 Ratings10.09 Ratings
Customizable reports00 Ratings10.09 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
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Followup CRM
9.8
7 Ratings
26% above category average
Custom fields00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
Custom objects00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Scripting environment00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
API for custom integration00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
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Ratings
Followup CRM
10.0
10 Ratings
18% above category average
Single sign-on capability00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
Social CRM
Comparison of Social CRM features of Product A and Product B
Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
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Followup CRM
10.0
3 Ratings
32% above category average
Social data00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Social engagement00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
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Ratings
Followup CRM
7.7
3 Ratings
7% above category average
Marketing automation00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Compensation management00 Ratings5.52 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
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Ratings
Followup CRM
10.0
4 Ratings
28% above category average
Mobile access00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(12 ratings)
User Testimonials
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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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FollowUp Power
One of the best things about FollowUp Power is that we can mark things for follow-up several months down the line, which we frequently have a need for since many of our clients are seasonal. For example, we'll get started working with them while they're here in Florida for the winter, then they'll head back north in the spring and not want to hear from us again until they return in the fall. With FollowUp Power, we can then mark them for follow up in the future rather than to have to somehow remember to contact them in the future.
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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.
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FollowUp Power
  • We love the dashboard feature. This is where we spend the majority of our time. The dashboard helps us avoid missing bid dates and deadlines.
  • The system is very intuitive and a new user will be up to speed within one hour after they start using the system. There is only one place to enter all data. This allows for ease of use and minimizes data entry mistakes.
  • Every task is date stamped to insure proper work flow and holds the team accountable to each other.
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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.
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FollowUp Power
  • It really needs to have the capability of listing numerous phone #s with a note beside each one ("his cell#", "her work#", "do not call before 9a.m.", etc.).
  • It really needs to have the capability of listing numerous e-mail addresses ("hers", "his", "her email address at work", etc.).
  • It would be nice to have a separate general information box where we could put comments in that would show every time we bring up the account (such as "her nickname is Bobbi", "their dogs name is Fido, "their son is currently stationed in France", "husband is going through chemotherapy", etc.), which would help us to remember personal details that are important to our clients.
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Alternatives Considered
Autodesk
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FollowUp Power
My company had already implemented FollowUp Power CRM for Construction before I arrived. I have used other CRM programs in the past, and FollowUp Power is much more user friendly, and I have already seen a direct increase in my lead to customer conversion ratio as well as increased sales
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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
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FollowUp Power
  • I have seen a lot better tracking on my jobs when it comes to scheduling and staying on top of my jobs.
  • The dashboard is part of my daily routine it tells me exactly what I need to follow up on weather it is calling the customer or checking on the customer.
  • Payments or what the current status of the job is.
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