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Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro

Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro
Formerly Bim 360

Overview

What is Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro?

Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro (formerly BIM360) is a construction software for project managers, site managers, and Building Information Modelling (BIM) managers. It is designed to connect the office and site components of construction, providing cloud-based access to plans and models.

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Recent Reviews

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Users have found Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro to be an invaluable tool for various use cases in the construction industry. One key use …
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Bim360 coordination

9 out of 10
January 07, 2020
Incentivized
I use Bim360 as a user on projects. The general contractors/architects provide the drawings for us to use on the PC in the office and …
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Bim360 Review

2 out of 10
July 03, 2019
Incentivized
Bim360 is being used primarily as the cloud storage location and method of collaboration for all of our Autodesk Revit models. It is also …
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BIM360 Review

6 out of 10
January 17, 2019
Incentivized
We are currently using it for active design projects within one of our offices. The main issue BIM360 is addressing for us is the ability …
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Bim360 for Beginners

7 out of 10
October 27, 2017
Incentivized
This program is being used in a few different aspects of the company. Areas where we used BIM360 was first on the web platform where we …
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Popular Features

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  • Plan markups & sharing (11)
    8.5
    85%
  • Issue tracking & punchlists (10)
    8.0
    80%
  • Plan distribution & viewing (11)
    8.0
    80%
  • Photo documentation (10)
    8.0
    80%
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Pricing

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Autodesk Bim 360

$480.00

Cloud
per user/per year

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Demos

Autodesk BIM 360 Glue - iPad Demo

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Autodesk BIM 360 Glue - Clash Detection Demo

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Autodesk BIM 360 Field - iPad Demo

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Features

Reporting & Analytics

Users can report on and analyze usage, performance, ROI, and/or other metrics of success.

8.4
Avg 8.1

Construction Project & Field Management

Features related to collaboration between construction management and project execution (e.g. the office and the job site, general contractors and subcontractors)

8.4
Avg 7.4

Estimating

A set of tools and applications that allow contractors to forecast, track, monitor, and adjust the cost of building a structure. Cost estimates are used by project owners to determine the scope and feasibility of a project, and also for budget allocation. Contractors also use cost estimates when deciding whether or not to bid on a project and for bid creation.

8
Avg 8.2
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Product Details

What is Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro?

Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro (formerly BIM 360) is a construction software for project managers, site managers, and Building Information Modelling (BIM) managers. It is designed to connect the office and site components of construction, providing cloud-based access to plans and models, which the vendor says can contribute to faster construction project delivery, reduced risk, and saved money.

Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro Video

BIM 360 Overview

Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro (formerly BIM360) is a construction software for project managers, site managers, and Building Information Modelling (BIM) managers. It is designed to connect the office and site components of construction, providing cloud-based access to plans and models.

Reviewers rate RFI tools and Collaboration & approvals highest, with a score of 9.

The most common users of Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

(58)

Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Users have found Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro to be an invaluable tool for various use cases in the construction industry. One key use case is its role in facilitating collaboration and coordination among project teams. With BIM Collaborate Pro, subcontractors can easily share BIM models and drawings with stakeholders, enabling efficient collaboration and preventing clashes before on-site execution. This has proven to be particularly helpful in resolving conflicts and ensuring that there are no clashes in the field, ultimately improving project outcomes.

Another significant use case of BIM Collaborate Pro is its contribution to quality control during construction progress. By providing a digital solution for managing inspections, observations, and issue management, the software streamlines quality control systems and reduces paperwork. This enhances efficiency by allowing quick accessibility to large data storage, reducing the number of punch list items that need to be addressed at the end of a project. Additionally, BIM Collaborate Pro's document management feature serves as a centralized location for subcontractors to access relevant contract documents, reference materials, and BIM information. This improves organization and accessibility, leading to smoother project workflows.

Furthermore, BIM Collaborate Pro has been praised for its positive impact on safety management on construction sites. The software facilitates collaboration among subcontractors by addressing safety requirements and root causes, ensuring a safer working environment. Its ability to store data such as checklists and safety documentation digitally allows for quick accessibility and reduces the risk of missing critical safety information.

Lastly, BIM Collaborate Pro plays a crucial role in client communication and understanding through visual representations of information. The software's capability to share visual models and drawings with clients enhances communication and helps clients grasp complex concepts more easily.

Overall, Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro proves to be a versatile tool that addresses various needs within the construction industry. Its features enable collaborative project coordination, problem detection, issue resolution, quality control improvement, enhanced safety management, streamlined document management, and effective client communication.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

(1-5 of 5)
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Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I used Bim360 as a user on a few projects. This helps us to share our BIM models and drawings to shareholders, review them, and get the thing in right without any clashes prior to carrying it out on-site. We use BIM360 extensively for our coordination work between our subcontractors. We had our modeling departments resolve conflicts between trades and then by building off the models that we access in the field using BIM360. Bim360 is well suited for hosting drawings and sharing normal-sized files with people. This software allows us to quickly find problems and resolve the issues.
  • The feature of Clash control to ensure that all systems are coordinated appropriately is the best one.
  • The Live updates between design teams keep them up to date for quicker design and free up personnel from having to do file transfers.
  • It can store construction data/documents, 3D BIM architectural models, structures & temporary works.
  • This software allows Revit models to be stored and collaborated on in the cloud.
  • This software does not integrate with all other software well.
  • Its not User friendly and you have to invest time to understand it well.
I used this software almost every day and recommend it to subcontractors all the time. It is best for the design professional and not for the construction professional. Collation of data at project completion was the major benefit of this software which was backed up by the ability to attach evidence at checklist creation. BIM 360 is a building information modeling product that offers to share data and project designs. There is not much that I dislike about this platform at this time but this software can sometimes be very slow when trying to synchronize and that could make you lose time in your design.
Construction Project & Field Management (15)
86%
8.6
Plan distribution & viewing
80%
8.0
Plan markups & sharing
90%
9.0
Document sharing
90%
9.0
Issue tracking & punchlists
90%
9.0
Photo documentation
80%
8.0
Jobsite reports
80%
8.0
RFI tools
90%
9.0
Collaboration & approvals
90%
9.0
As-built drawings
90%
9.0
Mobile app
70%
7.0
Submittal design and management
80%
8.0
Checklists
90%
9.0
Meeting Minutes
90%
9.0
Specifications
90%
9.0
Change orders
90%
9.0
Estimating (5)
80%
8.0
Takeoff tools
80%
8.0
Job costing
80%
8.0
Cost databases
80%
8.0
Cost calculator
80%
8.0
Bid creation
80%
8.0
Human Resource Management
N/A
N/A
Payroll Management
N/A
N/A
Asset Management
N/A
N/A
Reporting & Analytics (4)
82.5%
8.3
Dashboards
80%
8.0
Standard reports
90%
9.0
Custom reports
80%
8.0
Data exportability
80%
8.0
  • This software will help you to streamline costs and optimize your workflows between your project teams.
  • The document feature having all models and documents in one place is also helpful.
  • This software is very helpful to be able to view files remotely, even if the computer does not have the appropriate software installed.
This software streamlines BIM project workflows better than other software. It Saves time, reduces risk, and mitigates errors in construction projects. It will Help to improve quality & safety. The feature of clash detection is the best one and most useful. This software will improve onsite collaboration and communication. It increases your productivity.
July 03, 2019

Bim360 Review

Score 2 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Bim360 is being used primarily as the cloud storage location and method of collaboration for all of our Autodesk Revit models. It is also being used for project coordination and CA on select projects.
  • BIM 360 allows Revit models to be stored and collaborated on in the cloud.
  • Bim360 is extremely unintuitive and frequently confusing to end users.
  • There are multiple avenues of sharing and collaboration for models and information. The advantages/disadvantages of each and how to perform even the most basic of tasks requires extensive training and mentoring for even the most advanced of users.
  • There are many enormous limitations and constraints to BIM 360 that are not immediately obvious and even contrary to published marketing materials and even product naming.
  • Development cycles of the product are seemingly monthly, but incredibly minor. This makes the desperately-needed and glaringly obvious massive usability, capability, and performance improvements into deal-breakers and hair pulling events. Change cannot come fast enough.
  • There are no integrations into Microsoft's Azure AD SSO or other 3rd party SSOs available for SMBs. This makes the provided MFA a huge headache for all SMBs.
  • There are no integrations into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem for SharePoint/OneDrive or Outlook. This is desperately needed for most organizations using Bim360.
Bim360 is well suited for collaboration of Revit models with other organizations. It is not appropriate for much else in its current state, but the potential for greatness is there for many aspects of project management and CA.
Construction Project & Field Management (11)
27.27272727272727%
2.7
Plan distribution & viewing
50%
5.0
Plan markups & sharing
40%
4.0
Document sharing
10%
1.0
Issue tracking & punchlists
20%
2.0
Photo documentation
20%
2.0
Jobsite reports
20%
2.0
RFI tools
20%
2.0
Collaboration & approvals
50%
5.0
As-built drawings
20%
2.0
Mobile app
30%
3.0
Submittal design and management
20%
2.0
Estimating (5)
N/A
N/A
Takeoff tools
N/A
N/A
Job costing
N/A
N/A
Cost databases
N/A
N/A
Cost calculator
N/A
N/A
Bid creation
N/A
N/A
Human Resource Management
N/A
N/A
Payroll Management
N/A
N/A
Asset Management
N/A
N/A
Reporting & Analytics
N/A
N/A
  • It has had a positive impact in allowing us to collaborate on Revit models with other organizations.
  • It has had a negative impact through reliability issues and performance limitations over years of use.
  • It has had a negative impact through extensive testing over the years of use that determined that many advertised aspects of the product are horrifically lacking in robustness, performance, reliability, and usability.
Bim360 is an immature, oversold, and under-delivered product that is simply the only option available for collaboration when you are locked into the Autodesk Revit ecosystem. SharePoint Online, Dropbox Business, and other cloud file management and sharing solutions show you the potential of clouds when they are implemented and deployed correctly, and directly contrasts with the present state of the BIM 360 platform.
January 17, 2019

BIM360 Review

Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We are currently using it for active design projects within one of our offices. The main issue BIM360 is addressing for us is the ability to have live updates between files. The communicator feature gives us the ability to monitor who is in a file and what activity they are accomplishing. Some of the other features allow for non-Revit users to review and comment on documents during the design process as well.
  • Live updates between design teams. This keeps the team up to date for quicker design and frees up personnel from having to do file transfers.
  • The cloud-based platform gives your company a little bit of a break on computer requirements.
  • Allows multiple offices and/or cloud-based consultants to collaborate on a design as if they are one office or one company.
  • The ability to rebuild a model cannot be done. You have to rename the original file and then reload a new model.
  • When you roll back your file using history, it deletes all the history back to the rollback. It would be nice if all it did was bring the history file up to the current.
  • It would be nice for your files to automatically update to BIM360.
The best scenario BIM360 is suited for is when you have multiple consultants working on a project. Another good time is when you use a sub-consultant on a project and the sub-consultant needs live access to the files. A scenario where it is less appropriate is when the design team is in the company or when live updates are not necessary.
Construction Project & Field Management (11)
28.181818181818183%
2.8
Plan distribution & viewing
60%
6.0
Plan markups & sharing
70%
7.0
Document sharing
80%
8.0
Issue tracking & punchlists
N/A
N/A
Photo documentation
N/A
N/A
Jobsite reports
N/A
N/A
RFI tools
N/A
N/A
Collaboration & approvals
60%
6.0
As-built drawings
N/A
N/A
Mobile app
40%
4.0
Submittal design and management
N/A
N/A
Estimating (5)
N/A
N/A
Takeoff tools
N/A
N/A
Job costing
N/A
N/A
Cost databases
N/A
N/A
Cost calculator
N/A
N/A
Bid creation
N/A
N/A
Human Resource Management
N/A
N/A
Payroll Management
N/A
N/A
Asset Management
N/A
N/A
Reporting & Analytics
N/A
N/A
  • We are able to complete a design quicker.
  • The fact that your files are not on your servers. Anytime that the Autodesk servers go down you are down; it does not happen very often but when it does there is nothing you can do about it except wait.
  • Because of how BIM360 licensing is setup it does force you to manage the personnel on a project closer. This can at times be viewed as a negative but in the long run is positive because with better management comes better profit.
BIM360 serves us better for live collaboration than any other product. Because it is under the Autodesk umbrella it is compatible with Revit and AutoCAD MEP and Civil 3D. Unlike the other software where the data sharing is a static process. We went with BIM360 ultimately for the live data capabilities.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
COFICO is using Bim360 across whole organization. Vietnamese construction culture is unfamiliar with digital; we like an online/cloud data server because it is very helpful, but digital submittals are not allowed because Vietnam construction laws require paper submittals. Bim360 is an online solution for Construction Management. It includes Bim360 Doc, which is the cloud server that stores construction data and documents, giving project team members the ability to review design drawings, coordinate multi trades in 3D environment, and collaborate in real time.

Bim360 Field is an online platform that changes construction culture, from paperwork to digital work. It gives project team members the ability to control construction safety and quality, to manage issues and design changes, to submit/RFI digitally on a computer, tablet, etc.
  • Storing construction data/documents, 3D BIM architectural models, structure, MEPF, and temp. works.
  • Users can review visual models, combine them together, markup issues, and respond/add notes to the model's authors.
  • We use Bim360 Field to hold safety works and QAQC works by establishing work checklists, which we use on tablets. For each item, we can select Check, Open, Approve and Close.
  • Can easily manage revisions/versions of data and documents.
  • Bim360 Field should be available on other tablets, not just the iPad
  • Bim360 Doc and Field should extend sharing permissions--of issues, images, information--to outside users (not just Bim360 users) via email
It's a good digital construction management tool and cloud-based construction data management solution.
Construction Project & Field Management (10)
86%
8.6
Plan distribution & viewing
80%
8.0
Plan markups & sharing
90%
9.0
Document sharing
80%
8.0
Issue tracking & punchlists
80%
8.0
Photo documentation
90%
9.0
Jobsite reports
100%
10.0
RFI tools
80%
8.0
Collaboration & approvals
80%
8.0
Mobile app
100%
10.0
Submittal design and management
80%
8.0
Estimating
N/A
N/A
Human Resource Management
N/A
N/A
Payroll Management
N/A
N/A
Asset Management
N/A
N/A
Reporting & Analytics
N/A
N/A
  • Transparency in field jobs
  • Resolve issues with opening, checking, approving and closing in real time, which saves time
  • Encourages collaboration between field and design teams
  • Allows users to deeply understand project designs and study construction solutions
We chose Bim360 because it has a dashboard interface and friendly UI to organize data and documents.
Hung Lam Vu Ngo | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
COFICO has been using Bim360 for most of their live projects. At the moment, we are running Bim360 Docs and Bim360 Field for 2 building projects, which is getting more and more benefits from one of the most useful CDE platforms. Bim360 is used by project team members. This helps us to share our BIM models and drawings to shareholders, review, and get the thing in right without any clashes prior to carry out on-site. Besides, with Bim360360 Field, we can improve our quality control system by changing to a digital solution with quick accessibility and huge data storage, which is great to reduce paperwork on a checklist, issue items, etc.

Safety on-site is managed better with Bim360 Field, particularly in collaborating all sub-contractors in site condition issues, safety requirement, safety root causes... From that recorded data every day, the company/project safety system will be definitely improved. Eventually, Bim360 could save us time and money, because it helps to improve the coordination and communication on the field, and it lets us see the issues and problems before they get more expensive for us to pay.
  • Well-integrated with BIM softwares from Autodesk, keeps the BIM workflow run well from design to construction on site
  • A lot of great features and functions as per each Bim360 software
  • Ability to customize for our own format on checklist, drawings, etc.
  • Need more link-able options between all softwares in Bim360
  • Need to improve performance with huge data models on mobile devices
  • Need the ability to share licenses between all softwares in Bim360
Good for
  • Viewing drawings and BIM models on the field across all shareholders
  • Systematic QA/QC and safety checklists
  • Auto-generating reports for better improvement
  • Reducing paperwork
It is not suitable for tender, though.
Construction Project & Field Management (11)
80%
8.0
Plan distribution & viewing
80%
8.0
Plan markups & sharing
90%
9.0
Document sharing
90%
9.0
Issue tracking & punchlists
80%
8.0
Photo documentation
70%
7.0
Jobsite reports
70%
7.0
RFI tools
80%
8.0
Collaboration & approvals
80%
8.0
As-built drawings
70%
7.0
Mobile app
80%
8.0
Submittal design and management
90%
9.0
Estimating
N/A
N/A
Human Resource Management
N/A
N/A
Payroll Management
N/A
N/A
Asset Management
N/A
N/A
Reporting & Analytics
N/A
N/A
  • We've consolidated the BIM process with a cloud CDE
  • Saves us time and money with communication among shareholders on the field
  • Has improved the BIM profile of the company, business development, and marketing
Bim360 is a CDE in the overall BIM softwares from Autodesk. If you are using Revit, Navisworks or Building design suite from Autodesk, it's highly recommended that Bim360 be the CDE of choice to get your project into BIM technology.
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