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ADVANTAGE vs. Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ADVANTAGE

    Score2.1 out of 10
    N/AADVANTAGE is a construction and estimation software offering from HomeTech Information Systems.N/A

    Autodesk Fabrication

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AAutodesk Fabrication, based on the ESTmep+ construction and estimation software developed by Applied Software and acquired by Autodesk in 2018, allows users to Create MEP models, generate estimates, and drive fabrication. The Autodesk Fabrication line includes Fabrication ESTmep, as well as Fabrication CADmep, and Fabrication CAMduct.

    $1,140

    per year

    Pricing
    ADVANTAGEAutodesk Fabrication
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ADVANTAGEAutodesk Fabrication
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    ADVANTAGEAutodesk Fabrication
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ADVANTAGE and Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    Feature
    ADVANTAGE
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration2.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ADVANTAGE and Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    Feature
    ADVANTAGE
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of ADVANTAGE and Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    Feature
    ADVANTAGE
    2.3
    2 Ratings
    107% below category average
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Dashboards2.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports2.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Custom reports2.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Data exportability3.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of ADVANTAGE and Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    Feature
    ADVANTAGE
    5.8
    4 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Plan distribution & viewing9.02 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing8.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists2.03 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Photo documentation2.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Jobsite reports4.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Document sharing2.03 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    RFI tools9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals6.03 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    As-built drawings10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Mobile app10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Submittal design and management8.02 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Checklists4.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Specifications3.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Change orders4.03 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of ADVANTAGE and Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    Feature
    ADVANTAGE
    6.0
    3 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Takeoff tools7.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Job costing5.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Cost databases10.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Cost calculator5.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Bid creation3.03 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ADVANTAGEAutodesk Fabrication
    Likelihood to Recommend
    2.1
    (4 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ADVANTAGEAutodesk Fabrication
    Likelihood to Recommend
    HomeTech Publishing
    Any integrated agency (more than just a single-discipline agency) that's looking for a one-stop shop to manage all aspects of running the business would do well to consider Advantage as the single-source tool to do it all. Single-discipline agencies could probably find a less robust tool that's equally as effective for tracking and reporting.
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    Autodesk
    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.
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    Pros
    HomeTech Publishing
    • Media billing
    • PO Organization
    • Time Details on Billing
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    Autodesk
    • 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.
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    Cons
    HomeTech Publishing
    • Advantage is hugely cumbersome. There are hundreds of functions I will never use, and that I'm not sure anyone else in the organization uses.
    • The user interface could be better. Every time there's an update, there's a small but definitive learning curve.
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    Autodesk
    • 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.
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    Alternatives Considered
    HomeTech Publishing
    We have also used BidClips. I find that Advantage gave us more flexibility with custom estimates & report tracking.
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    Autodesk
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    Return on Investment
    HomeTech Publishing
    • It keeps job time organized by job so we can bill properly for work
    • It keeps POs organized by job so that we can track easier
    • Provides reporting that gives insight into employee time and where it's spent
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    Autodesk
    • 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
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