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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

    Procore

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AProcore is a project management software designed specifically for the construction industry. Procore is cloud-based and allows unlimited users per instance, so that construction team members and stakeholders can all access project information and documents.N/A
    Pricing
    Autodesk FabricationProcore
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Custom Bundle
    Custom Quote
    annually
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Autodesk FabricationProcore
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Procore charges an upfront annual fee by product and based upon Annual Construction Volume (ACV) - the aggregate dollar value of the construction work across the customer's projects. Procore contracts include access for unlimited users, customer support, unlimited data storage, and product enhancements, at no additional cost. Multi-year pools: Contract volume is set for the entire multi-year term and can be consumed at any time during that period to help smooth out variability in consumption. Volume opt-in: Up-front contractual pricing is put in place for additional volume that might need to be added mid-term, to increase predictability of costs. Renewal rate protection: Up-front setting of rates is locked now, so businesses can budget accordingly for future renewals and improve cost predictability in future years.
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    Autodesk FabricationProcore
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    Autodesk
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    97%
    Would buy again
    147 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    114 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    149 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    83 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    93 Answers
    Features
    Autodesk FabricationProcore
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and Procore
    Feature
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Procore
    8.0
    186 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Standard reports10.01 Ratings8.2178 Ratings
    Custom reports10.01 Ratings7.9173 Ratings
    Data exportability10.01 Ratings7.8166 Ratings
    Dashboards00 Ratings7.9173 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and Procore
    Feature
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Procore
    8.6
    749 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Plan distribution & viewing8.01 Ratings9.0719 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing9.01 Ratings8.7692 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists8.01 Ratings8.9672 Ratings
    Photo documentation9.01 Ratings8.7722 Ratings
    Jobsite reports10.01 Ratings8.5684 Ratings
    Document sharing7.01 Ratings8.8739 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals8.01 Ratings8.5679 Ratings
    As-built drawings10.01 Ratings8.3119 Ratings
    Submittal design and management8.01 Ratings8.5202 Ratings
    Checklists9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Specifications10.01 Ratings9.0199 Ratings
    Change orders9.01 Ratings8.4164 Ratings
    RFI tools00 Ratings8.9701 Ratings
    Mobile app00 Ratings8.0694 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes00 Ratings8.2190 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and Procore
    Feature
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Procore
    8.4
    107 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Takeoff tools10.01 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Job costing10.01 Ratings7.594 Ratings
    Cost databases10.01 Ratings8.14 Ratings
    Cost calculator10.01 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Bid creation00 Ratings7.6101 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and Procore
    Feature
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    8.1
    55 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.155 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and Procore
    Feature
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    8.3
    51 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings8.351 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Autodesk FabricationProcore
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.8
    (855 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (68 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (55 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (15 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.5
    (15 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.2
    (68 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (5 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (13 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (113 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (15 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (310 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (15 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (13 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (14 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Autodesk FabricationProcore
    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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    Procore Technologies
    It works great for project management and putting all job-specific documents in one place. We are able to share drawings, submittals, and forms with our customers and subcontractors in a safe and reliable platform. However, getting reporting data is somewhat lacking, so if your business needs advanced options, you might try and find a better product.
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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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    Procore Technologies
    • Does well Emailing me (If i am subscribed to a project) to let me know when revisions have been updated.
    • Easy to navigate
    • Great at Allowing me as a project Engineer to Upload my drawings to Procore. Not a lot of steps, and very easy to do.
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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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    Procore Technologies
    • Downloading drawing sets sometimes involves an extra step that holds up the process
    • The dashboard is simplistic to the point that I don't feel like I am getting enough information about a specific project from the get-go
    • Granting access to a project on Procore is not very straightforward as a consultant- restrictions sometimes cause hold-ups
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    We will undoubtedly renew Procore as it has proven itself to be a means to better track and improve upon our efficiency and communications between job sites and their project managers as well as all other departments. Procore has made an incredible impact on how we, as a company, do our job on all levels; it is one of our most powerful and effective resources.
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    Usability
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    90% of Procore is very intuitive and any user can pick it up and go. There are a few elements, more so on the Financials side that need some prior knowledge of systems in order to understand how and why it functions as it does. Once this is understood, it flows effortlessly
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    Reliability and Availability
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    If you are working in an area with little to no signal, Procore will still allow you to get in the system and use it fully and will then update once you are at a place with a strong enough signal. Whether it be with wifi or LTE cell phone reception.
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    Performance
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    For the most part Procore is very responsive. However there are times when it's a little slow but it's minimal.
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    Support Rating
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    General Support for Project Management and Financials is consistent. The ERP support is never consistent and I do end up at times in a black hole. I have to continually reach out to get the issue resolved or get an update. The ERP support needs more of Procore's attention
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    In-Person Training
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    Procore's Implementation Team does a great job of ensuring users are confident in using the system. They run through a process of training sessions based on the tools you have purchased, and lay ou ta plan to help the power users configure the tool to suit the company's needs. They provide useful resources for certifications, support and ongoing training as well.
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    Online Training
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    Procore's certification program and focused how-to training videos allowed for easy training that did not feel overwhelming. The way the certification programs were broken up into small parts made it seem much less daunting to complete. The training feels focused and does not overload users with too much information all at once.
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    Implementation Rating
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    Iron out your cost code list in your accounting software before you link with Procore. Once the link is established that list is more or less permanent. Review the permission matrix carefully. It controls so much. You want to ensure the information provided to your users adequate but you also want to protect your sensitive data. Procore Financials are organized in a total contract value style. Any markup or Profit will need to be sent somewhere on your budget. This may be significantly different than the Cost budgeting that many contractors do
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    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    Procore has a clearer user interface and a wider variety of tools than any program I've used. Procore also lives up to their name in terms of helpful and fast customer service. There is always a Procore rep. that is available to contact, making any problems just a mini hurdle.
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    Scalability
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    once in awhile Procore is down for a period of time, its frustrating when it happens but doesn't tend to last long.
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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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    Procore Technologies
    • The Procore service impacts on construction projects are effective and reliable on production acceleration.
    • The collaboration is stable and easy files access and uploading of engineering drawings and plans is excellent.
    • New project planning and project financial data management on Procore functions are excellent.
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