Autodesk 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
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Trimble 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.
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Trimble SysQue
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Trimble SysQue
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup Fee
No setup fee
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Features
Autodesk Fabrication
Trimble 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 reports
10.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Custom reports
10.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Data exportability
10.01 Ratings
10.01 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 & viewing
8.01 Ratings
9.01 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing
9.01 Ratings
9.02 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists
8.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Photo documentation
9.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Jobsite reports
10.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Document sharing
7.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals
8.01 Ratings
9.52 Ratings
As-built drawings
10.01 Ratings
9.73 Ratings
Submittal design and management
8.01 Ratings
10.01 Ratings
Checklists
9.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Specifications
10.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Change orders
9.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep, and CAMduct and 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.
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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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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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A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
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.
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info