Autodesk AEC Collection is a must
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use Autodesk AEC Collection to design our BIM models, create bill of materials, for clash detection, cloud storage and collaboration, and dynamo scripting. It helps us accurately plan our construction projects and predict problems before they arise. We are also able to share the models with subcontractors to allow us to coordinate scheduling and avoid installation conflicts.
Pros
- Clash Detection
- Bill of material creation
- Phase planning and material requirements
Cons
- Dynamo scripting can be challenging if you are not proficient in python
- Maintaining correct versions of models
- Easier database editing via excel
Likelihood to Recommend
If you are a commercial contractor or subcontractor, Autodesk AEC Collection, along with other Autodesk software is a must. There is no other way to design estimate and plan large construction. For residential construction, It may not be as necessary but it could still be useful if your primary construction projects are new builds rather than renovations.