Work with this if fabrication needs close to real-time output.
October 12, 2021

Work with this if fabrication needs close to real-time output.

Ashish Mathur | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • ESTmep
  • CADmep
  • CAMduct

Overall Satisfaction with Autodesk Fabrication (ESTmep+)

Our organisation is using this software for modelling, shop drawing, coordination and other processes which are required to implement BIM (Building information modelling).
We are using this software across the whole organisation level for different construction projects.
We are solving complex problems regarding the construction like material, time, process and labour costing. We are making the process of building easy and efficient.


Pros

  • It uses the database for the modelling of HVAC, Plumbing and electrical services. Using the database makes the model most accurate to the real time implementation as compared to other contemporary softwares.
  • It treats every fabrication element separate. Hence modifying or updating the element does not hamper the other model elements.
  • AutoDesk fabrication is much more flexible to implement different manual routings which is not that much flexible in other softwares.
  • Maintaining the whole number lengths of ducts is very easy in this software. Where others struggle to do this easily.

Cons

  • This software needs the central file system so that multiple people can work on a single file at the same time.
  • This software needs high end graphics which make it tuff to work in 3D space. If this problem can be solved then the efficiency of completing the job will improve drastically.
  • In this softwares we have to prepare separate sheet on every file because we have to use separate file for separate work. This hampers in maintaining the same standards of the submission interface of the sheets.
  • We become able to provide more accurate data to our clients.
  • Working with this software has arouse the interest of the clients towards the fabrication through this platform
  • We have got more spool jobs since we have started doing the fabrication by this software

Do you think Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct's feature set?

Yes

Did Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct again?

Yes

1. This software best suits in the fabrication projects, because it generates the most accurate data for the fabrication of the model as compared to other softwares.
2. Due to its high end output the working on this software is a bit hard then other softwares because there is manual command for every step.
3. This softwares suits best when we need to do the routing adjustments completely manual because it does not show any errors just like other softwares.


Autodesk Fabrication Feature Ratings

8.8
Plan distribution & viewing
8
Plan markups & sharing
9
Document sharing
7
Issue tracking & punchlists
8
Photo documentation
9
Jobsite reports
10
RFI tools
Not Rated
Collaboration & approvals
8
As-built drawings
10
Mobile app
Not Rated
Submittal design and management
8
Checklists
9
Meeting Minutes
Not Rated
Specifications
10
Change orders
9
10.0
Takeoff tools
10
Job costing
10
Cost databases
10
Cost calculator
10
Bid creation
Not Rated
Not Rated
Employee demographic data
Not Rated
Employment history
Not Rated
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
Not Rated
Organization and location management
Not Rated
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
Not Rated
Not Rated
Pay calculation
Not Rated
Support for external payroll vendors
Not Rated
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
Not Rated
Benefit plan administration
Not Rated
Direct deposit files
Not Rated
Reimbursement management
Not Rated
Not Rated
Tracking of all physical assets
Not Rated
10.0
Dashboards
Not Rated
Standard reports
10
Custom reports
10
Data exportability
10

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