Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct vs. Trimble SysQue

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.

Incentivized

Trimble SysQue is a perfect fit for our organization, being a Design/Build contractor. We use it to design, coordinate, and create Pre-Fabricated assemblies. We perform a lot of IPD Projects and, coupled with BIM 360 Design, it makes us efficient.

Incentivized

• 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.

Incentivized

• Creates fabricatable parts inside of Revit
• Allows us to export hanger points for shooting with a robot on site
• Saves us time getting to coordination by allowing us to use engineers' model as a base.

Incentivized

• 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.

Incentivized

• The parameters for content is inconsistent from one fitting to another. As cloud spooling and automated cutters become more and more prevalent this becomes a problem to feed the right information to a fabrication shop or cutter and causes delays in production.
• Trimble SysQue draws with generic fittings/pipe and then converts it to the selected system. The processing time for those fittings can be quite long sometimes.
• Thread-o-lets do not work correctly a good portion of the time. When detailing a mechanical room this is a huge problem.

Incentivized

We actually use both. Trimble Sysque helps supplement content when you do not have it readily available. The water closet carrier families are very good and highly adjustable to be able to create very accurate restroom skids.

Incentivized

• 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

Incentivized

• Being able to fabricate has a HUGELY positive impact on ROI.
• Point files is a massive time saver for laying out hangers and ditches for underground.

Incentivized