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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    SAPPHIRE Structure

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AMiTek offers SAPPHIRE Structure, a structural modeling, editing, and estimation tool for builders.N/A

    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
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    SAPPHIRE StructureTrimble SysQue
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    Pricing Offerings
    SAPPHIRE StructureTrimble SysQue
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    SAPPHIRE StructureTrimble SysQue
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of SAPPHIRE Structure and Trimble SysQue
    Feature
    SAPPHIRE Structure
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Trimble SysQue
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Dashboards8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data exportability10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of SAPPHIRE Structure and Trimble SysQue
    Feature
    SAPPHIRE Structure
    9.6
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Trimble SysQue
    9.4
    3 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Plan distribution & viewing10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    As-built drawings10.01 Ratings9.73 Ratings
    Mobile app8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Specifications10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Submittal design and management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of SAPPHIRE Structure and Trimble SysQue
    Feature
    SAPPHIRE Structure
    9.5
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Trimble SysQue
    9.3
    3 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Takeoff tools10.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Job costing10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Cost databases9.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Cost calculator9.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    SAPPHIRE StructureTrimble SysQue
    Small Businesses
    CMiC Construction Platform
    Score7.5 out of 10
    CMiC Construction Platform
    Score7.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    SAPPHIRE StructureTrimble SysQue
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SAPPHIRE StructureTrimble SysQue
    Likelihood to Recommend
    MiTek Industries
    In our organisation, we are 10 designers working with sapphire. We are able to design multiple units of building without any problems. The learning curve is not small but when you start to master the software, it is incredible. The precision of this software is amazing. If needed, you can easily share your file with a coworker if you need helps...
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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
    MiTek Industries
    • Automatically generating different elements to save time.
    • Designing and calculating elements.
    • Providing a clear material listing.
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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
    MiTek Industries
    • Not friendly user
    • Maybe providing to many options to do one thing.
    • Big Learning curve if you want to to big buildings.
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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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    Alternatives Considered
    MiTek Industries
    SAPPHIRE is way more complete and precise than EzCad. You can't just draw a bunch of lines and make it works( even if in reality it doesn't work). Your work needs to make sense in order to design it. If you make mistakes the software will tell you and you will need to correct your mistakes.
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    Trimble
    Benchmark Fabrication MEP
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    Return on Investment
    MiTek Industries
    • Faster turn around time
    • More precise than ever
    • Great data exportation
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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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