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

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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

    Trimble SysQue

    Score7 out of 10
    N/ATrimble SysQue is a software design software which enables designers and contractors to design in Autodesk Revit with real-world, manufacturing-specific MEP content that is ready for fabrication.N/A
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    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 FabricationTrimble SysQue
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and Trimble SysQue
    Feature
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Trimble SysQue
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Standard reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data exportability10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and Trimble SysQue
    Feature
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Trimble SysQue
    9.4
    3 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Plan distribution & viewing8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing9.01 Ratings9.02 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 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    As-built drawings10.01 Ratings9.73 Ratings
    Submittal design and management8.01 Ratings10.01 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 Trimble SysQue
    Feature
    Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Trimble SysQue
    9.3
    3 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Takeoff tools10.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Job costing10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Cost databases10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Cost calculator10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    Autodesk FabricationTrimble SysQue
    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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    Trimble
    For drawing plumbing where you are usually not needing any kind of taps it does really well. Once you become familiar with it, you can draw underground really quickly. Their water closet carrier families are great! Being able to draw a restroom skid with such a high level of detail is a definite plus. Also, being able to create point files easily since their hangers, floor drains, and cleanouts have the points embedded in them. For a small BIM department I think Trimble SysQue is a good option. They manage the database and you can send a request in for more content if it is needed. For larger BIM departments or people that are doing cloud spooling with Stratus or MSuite it becomes more problematic especially on the mechanical side with needing to use taps and the functionality of them being less than stellar. Larger BIM departments are usually able to have a person manage their database internally and that helps keep the content parameters consistent. Most MEP Fabrication content that I have used does very well with taps and the piping is able to be run quickly and does not need to be processed.
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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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    Trimble
    • It allows Contractors to use Revit with Spooling functions.
    • The database of millions of native Revit Families.
    • Excellent support from Trimble.
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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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    Trimble
    • The ability to erase points that have been written to a TFL file would be a great addition.
    • Fitting to fitting placement can act up from time to time.
    • I think that the spooling can continue to improve.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
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    Trimble
    Benchmark Fabrication MEP
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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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    Trimble
    • It has allowed us to produce high level detailed models
    • It gives us the ability to produce point files that aid in a speedier layout process for the field.
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