Item: AutoCAD
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with AutoCAD

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use AutoCAD for the design and layout of HVAC and plumbing systems in construction projects such as hospitals. The software allows us to produce accurate, standards-compliant plans and to coordinate effectively with other trades. It meets the needs of modeling techniques, documentation and error reduction during the execution phase.

Nous utilisons AutoCAD pour la conception et la mise en plan de systèmes CVC et plomberie dans le cadre de projets de construction tel que les hopiteaux . Le logiciel permet de produire des plans précis, conformes aux normes, et de coordonner efficacement avec les autres corps d'État. Il répond aux besoins de technique de modélisation, de documentation et de réduction des erreurs en phase d'exécution.

Pros and Cons

Pros

architectural drawing
HVAC design
electrical design
déssin architectural
concéption CVC
concéption électrique

Cons

add electrical MEP plugins
improved XREF functionality with large files
rajout des plugin MEP
amélioration de la foncionnalité XREF evec les fichiers volumineaux

Return on Investment

average savings of 18 to 30% on execution costs
reduced on-site rework by almost 28%
reducing back and forth and optimizing our response times
économie moyenne de 18 à 30 % sur les coûts d'exécution
diminué les retouches sur chantier de près de 28 %
réduisant les allers-retours et optimisant nos délais de réponse

Usability

because it's the best

parceque c'est le meilleur

Key Insights

Do you think AutoCAD delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with AutoCAD's feature set?

Yes

Did AutoCAD live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of AutoCAD go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy AutoCAD again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Revit, AUTOFLUID, ScreenScape

Likelihood to Recommend

AutoCAD is particularly well-suited for creating detailed 2D plans in HVAC and plumbing, particularly during the preliminary design phase. It facilitates communication with other disciplines thanks to its DWG file compatibility. Its flexibility and accuracy are highly appreciated for surveys or quick modifications. However, it is less suited for advanced 3D modeling or complex BIM projects, where Revit is more relevant. Furthermore, managing changes in real time can become tedious on large projects without a coordination tool.

AutoCAD est particulièrement bien adapté pour la création de plans 2D détaillés en CVC et plomberie, notamment lors de la phase de conception préliminaire. Il facilite les échanges avec les autres disciplines grâce à la compatibilité des fichiers DWG. Lors des relevés ou modifications rapides, sa souplesse et sa précision sont très appréciées. En revanche, il est moins adapté pour la modélisation 3D avancée ou les projets BIM complexes, où Revit est plus pertinent. De plus, la gestion des changements en temps réel peut devenir fastidieuse sur de gros projets sans outil de coordination.

This review was originally written in French and has been translated into English using a third-party translation tool. While we strive for accuracy, some nuances or meanings may not be perfectly captured.

AutoCAD Feature Ratings

architectural study
HVAC study
plumbing study
acoustic study
étude architectural
étude CVC
étude de plomberie
étude acoustique

Innovative Uses

hospital study
étude des hopiteaux

Likelihood to Renew

because is the best

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