Item: Autodesk AEC Collection
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

The Autodesk AEC Collection is a suite of applications that allow for computer modeling for all disciplines within my company. It allows for sophisticated 3d modeling of buildings and building systems, as well as site improvements such as grading, utilities, and layout/materials plans. It facilitates coordination between disciplines. We also use it to create construction documents.

Pros and Cons

Construction Documentation creation and management.
3D building modeling, including coordination across disciplines.
Management of sophisticated, large, and complex computer model files.

Revit is limited in its use for civil engineering and landscape architecture.
There are bugs due to the complex nature of the software.
Use of software requires the latest high-tech computers.

Most Important Features

Creation of Construction Documents
3D modeling of architectural systems
Management of large document sets

Return on Investment

Positive impact on collaboration between disciplines.
Products are the industry standard, which allows for collaboration with other firms.

Key Insights

Do you think Autodesk AEC Collection delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with Autodesk AEC Collection's feature set?

Yes

Did Autodesk AEC Collection live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Autodesk AEC Collection go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy Autodesk AEC Collection again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

These programs are great for technical drawing, however, their use for design exploration and conceptual design is limited. Users can create complex 3d models with detailed information attached to the model for a depth of information all in one model.

Industry Standard Programs for Good Reason

Overall Satisfaction with Autodesk AEC Collection