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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Navisworks

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AAutodesk's Navisworks is a 3D model and construction project review and coordination software allowing the user to combine design and construction data into a single model, and identify and resolve clash and interference problems before construction.

    $135

    per month

    Trimble SysQue

    Score7 out of 10
    N/ATrimble SysQue is a software design software which enables designers and contractors to design in Autodesk Revit with real-world, manufacturing-specific MEP content that is ready for fabrication.N/A
    Pricing
    NavisworksTrimble SysQue
    Editions & Modules
    Navisworks Simulate - Monthly
    $135
    per month per user
    Navisworks Manage - Monthly
    $335
    per month per user
    Navisworks Simulate - Yearly
    $1,080
    per year per user
    Navisworks Manage - Yearly
    $2,670
    per year per user
    Navisworks Simulate - 3 Year
    $3,240
    3 years per user
    Navisworks Manage - 3 Year
    $8,010
    3 year per user
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    NavisworksTrimble SysQue
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    NavisworksTrimble SysQue
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    Autodesk
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    17 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    15 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    16 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    12 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    14 Answers
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    Features
    NavisworksTrimble SysQue
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Navisworks and Trimble SysQue
    Feature
    Navisworks
    -
    Ratings
    Trimble SysQue
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Data exportability00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Navisworks and Trimble SysQue
    Feature
    Navisworks
    -
    Ratings
    Trimble SysQue
    9.4
    3 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    As-built drawings00 Ratings9.73 Ratings
    Submittal design and management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Navisworks and Trimble SysQue
    Feature
    Navisworks
    -
    Ratings
    Trimble SysQue
    9.3
    3 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Takeoff tools00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Job costing00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Cost databases00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Cost calculator00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    Score7.5 out of 10
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    Blender
    Score9 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Score7.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    NavisworksTrimble SysQue
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (16 ratings)
    7.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    7.4
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    NavisworksTrimble SysQue
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Autodesk
    Navisworks is a key tool if doing any 3D model coordination with other trades. It will allow you to view your model content with others to know for certain that your design is accurate and can be assembled. Navisworks also comes with a lot of additional tools to make this process easy.
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    Trimble
    For drawing plumbing where you are usually not needing any kind of taps it does really well. Once you become familiar with it, you can draw underground really quickly. Their water closet carrier families are great! Being able to draw a restroom skid with such a high level of detail is a definite plus. Also, being able to create point files easily since their hangers, floor drains, and cleanouts have the points embedded in them. For a small BIM department I think Trimble SysQue is a good option. They manage the database and you can send a request in for more content if it is needed. For larger BIM departments or people that are doing cloud spooling with Stratus or MSuite it becomes more problematic especially on the mechanical side with needing to use taps and the functionality of them being less than stellar. Larger BIM departments are usually able to have a person manage their database internally and that helps keep the content parameters consistent. Most MEP Fabrication content that I have used does very well with taps and the piping is able to be run quickly and does not need to be processed.
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    Pros
    Autodesk
    • Model Viewing, the navigation tools are really easy to use for walking through the model, especially if viewpoints are set up for key locations.
    • The take-offs work really well and can be very quick and easy if the model was built right.
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    Trimble
    • It allows Contractors to use Revit with Spooling functions.
    • The database of millions of native Revit Families.
    • Excellent support from Trimble.
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    Cons
    Autodesk
    • A link to BIM 360 Model Coordination is a serious shortcoming. It used to be easy to link to models loaded to BIM 360 Glue for more in depth clash detection.
    • I would have liked the ability to export a simulation created in Navisworks to 3DS Max for a more immersive animation with decent material mapping and better animation tools.
    • I would like to be able to view/create BIM 306 Docs/Field issues directly in Navisworks. In the current workflow we have to use other file formats to work within BIM 360. It would be more productive to be able to navigate the model through Navisworks and to create viewpoints and issues from within Navisworks.
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    Trimble
    • The ability to erase points that have been written to a TFL file would be a great addition.
    • Fitting to fitting placement can act up from time to time.
    • I think that the spooling can continue to improve.
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    Usability
    Autodesk
    Users are very happy with it and hear no complains from them
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    Trimble
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Autodesk
    Autodesk owns Navisworks, and it seems to have a pretty good support network. A lot of the troubleshooting or support information is provided through an online database, so you most likely would not be getting any personal attention with your issues. Since there are so many users for Navisworks, there is a lot of information on the web.
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    Trimble
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    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
    Navisworks is a master tool if we want to do any 3D model coordination with any trade of a building. It allows us to view our model content with all elements to visualize and understand for certain where our design stands in terms of accuracy and how all things can be assembled on site. Navisworks also comes with a lot of additional tools to make BIM process easy.
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    Trimble
    Benchmark Fabrication MEP
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    Return on Investment
    Autodesk
    • It helps in coordination on BIM projects. We have had major project coordination saving millions on jobs.
    • Helps us win more projects as we can coordinate them
    • Used to use the animation tools for site logistics. Now we use game engines.
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    Trimble
    • It has allowed us to produce high level detailed models
    • It gives us the ability to produce point files that aid in a speedier layout process for the field.
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