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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Planview Daptiv

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/APlanview Daptiv is a cloud-based project portfolio management (PPM) solution that is now owned by Planview since the January 2021 acquisition of Changepoint). Planview Daptiv PPM covers diverse needs like Portfolio Management, Project Management, Resource Management and Office Management functionalities to larger business enterprises across diverse industries, and therefore offers a wide range of features achieving this, such as a resource load charts (e.g. Gantt charts), an easy to use DeskDocs…N/A
    Pricing
    Autodesk FabricationPlanview Daptiv
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    Pricing Offerings
    Autodesk FabricationPlanview Daptiv
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Autodesk FabricationPlanview Daptiv
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and Planview Daptiv
    Feature
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Planview Daptiv
    -
    Ratings
    Standard reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data exportability10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and Planview Daptiv
    Feature
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Planview Daptiv
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    Plan distribution & viewing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Photo documentation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Jobsite reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document sharing7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    As-built drawings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Submittal design and management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Checklists9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Specifications10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change orders9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and Planview Daptiv
    Feature
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Planview Daptiv
    -
    Ratings
    Takeoff tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job costing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost databases10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost calculator10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Autodesk FabricationPlanview Daptiv
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.7
    (18 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (14 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (3 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Autodesk FabricationPlanview Daptiv
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Planview
    I would recommend Daptiv for anyone who is look for a collaborative tool that is easy to use and provides excellent results for project management and resource allocation. The tool offers many various capabilities and is not isolated for use with one or two workgroups. Its versatility allows many workgroups across many different organizations to use it. In my previous role, I used Daptiv in both a Project Management and Account Services Information Technology role. In my current workplace, I would like to leverage Daptiv for Product Launch and tracking as well as change request visibility in the Release Management Organization of a pharmaceutical company. Both roles and companies are vastly different however Daptiv would serve a great purpose in both situations although my needs are different.
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    Pros
    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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    Planview
    • Resource allocation, when fully integrated provides a in depth view of what everyone is working on, as well as their availability.
    • Portfolio reporting provides a good view of where all projects are at in their lifecycle.
    • Time tracking is simple to use.
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    Cons
    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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    Planview
    • In my opinion, APIs / integrations are sometimes coming to their limit
    • In my experience, no general archive available - therefore data sets cannot be frozen
    • Data roll-up for different hierarchy levels (program / project / sub-project) is very limited, in my opinion.
    • In my opinion, when having showing a large number projects navigation on project tab is not very handy
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Planview
    As previously mentioned, we were not able to get the product to solve our particular problem. After time spent implementing a custom solution, it was the decision of the executive team to discontinue the agreement. The costs of training the team didn't outweigh the cost of hiring an employee to do the translation of schedules to web view.
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    Usability
    Autodesk
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    Planview
    The main thing that I have to apologize for is the UI. Does the job but just not the flexible responsive experience that most users are used to.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Planview
    In the 3 years I have worked with Daptiv I think it is been down once. The ONLY partial outages I have ever had have been with report automation.
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    Support Rating
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Planview
    Good support team! Developed relationships and were very pleasant to talk to. Daptiv went above and beyond on ensuring the customers were satisfied
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    Implementation Rating
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Planview
    I recommend using daptiv resources on your implementation to help with setup and training.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Planview
    AdaptiveWork might not necessarily have robust Analytical abilities that Daptiv IBM Cognos BI tool have, but from the introduction I have seen of the product it has impressive capabilities. It is still work in progress and still learning about AdaptiveWork and looking forward to implementing and supporting it in the near future.
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    Scalability
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Planview
    We are quickly able to add more users as needed.
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Planview
    • I am in the process of establishing a hard dollar ROI received from Daptiv. However, there have been many soft dollar benefits we have achieved. Soft benefits include IT teams that are more aligned to business objectives, "one version of the truth" for where work is being performed and resources consumed, and more accurate estimation of project requests.
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    ScreenShots

    Planview Daptiv Screenshots

    Screenshot of Solve your resource planning challenges with 360 degree constraint-based resource management.Screenshot of Embedded Analytics empower you with better decisions through actionable insightsScreenshot of Manage, monitor, and deliver all work across teams and portfolios.Screenshot of Collaborate to assess, prioritize, and plan initiatives.Screenshot of Assess impacts, relationships, and risks across multiple portfolios.