Traditionally, 2D and 3D takeoffs happen in separate applications, and then the data is brought together manually. The result is a disjointed and cumbersome process that takes a lot of time and effort. By unifying 2D and 3D workflows on a centralized platform, estimating teams can reduce the risk of scope gaps and inaccurate takeoff, leading to profitability.
Autodesk Takeoff is changing the way estimators win more work by combining 2D and 3D takeoff capabilities in a single, online solution. The unified solution allows estimating teams to quickly quantify elements from both 2D and 3D models and manage them alongside subsequent documents in a centralized environment.
Autodesk’s quantification capabilities are integral to Autodesk’s new vision for construction: a connected experience where data easily flows through every stage of construction. With connected construction, the industry will become more collaborative, efficient, and profitable for all builders. As part of Autodesk Construction Cloud’s unified platform and common data environment, Autodesk Takeoff will be available alongside Autodesk Build for the field teams and Autodesk BIM Collaborate for BIM and VDC managers in early 2021.
Having a single source of truth fosters collaboration and allows teams to work confidently, knowing they’re working with the most up-to-date documents and information. Here are a few other reasons and benefits for having a single source of truth:
Keep Teams Connected in Real-Time
Align estimators with construction teams with cloud-based data management that ensure everyone is working from a single source of truth. Eliminate oversight by giving the entire team access to the most up-to-date information.
Save Time With Automation
Save time creating competitive bids by performing more accurate 2D takeoffs and generating automated quantities from 3D models. Ensure that the most detailed quantities are captured to ensure the best project scope.
Reduce Risks with Insights
Avoid rework by visualizing project scope in 3D, allowing estimators to better understand design intent and constructability issues. Leverage a single inventory of 2D and 3D quantities throughout the construction process.
Create winning bids with Autodesk Takeoff
The combination of 2D and 3D takeoffs will help eliminate any type of oversight and streamline the process of how we do our takeoffs by having data points collected in a single tool.
David Vrabel
Estimator Herrero Builders
Collaborate across your estimating team, projects, and business
Centralize document management
Organize, distribute, and share files on a cloud-based, single document management platform, ensuring all team members have access to the same information and latest document set.
Avoid repetitive processes
Perform linear, count, or area takeoff with multiple quantities output and use custom formulas to generate complex quantities. Easily move existing takeoff to newer versions of the drawings.
Connect your data
Aggregated 2D+3D quantities can be rolled up by classification, type, and material. Easily export quantities to Excel and connect to your estimating solutions.
Simplify user management
Safeguard your projects with robust user-based permissions. Ensure the right people have access to the right data and tools.
Takeoff with speed and accuracy
Get access to quantities from the model for tremendous time savings and improved project scope visualization.
Improve Collaboration
Autodesk Takeoff breaks down data silos, allowing multiple estimators to collaborate on the same project.
Professional and Detailed Reports
Generate customized, detailed, and visually appealing reports to improve the presentation of your bid.
Autodesk’s quantification tool will eliminate cumbersome workflows of sharing data between multiple solutions.
John Mack
Virtual Design Department Manager Dome Construction
For more information about combining 2D and 3D takeoff capabilities in a single, online solution, contact us at construction@microsolresources.com.
Autodesk launched Bridge, a new collaboration capability that empowers construction teams to share only relevant data with project stakeholders, regardless of whether they are on the same team or building projects within Autodesk Construction Cloud. Bridge gives teams control over their respective project data sets by enabling them to share select sheets, folders, and files with collaborators without having to share all project information. The new collaboration capabilities delivered by Bridge lessen the need for manual data transfer and management and provide confidence that everyone is working from the same information, minimizing rework and saving teams time and money that directly impacts their bottom lines.
“Communicating relevant information with each stakeholder in a timely manner can be a manual and time-consuming process that often leads to data loss and miscommunication, putting us at risk of rework, increased costs, and extended timelines,” said Luis Angel Garcia, BIM specialist, SSOE Group.
“On the other hand, sharing entire projects with team members can compromise privacy and requires tedious permission setting. Autodesk Construction Cloud’s Bridge gives us the flexibility to automatically share relevant information with stakeholders, while still maintaining control over our project data. Bridge radically simplifies our collaboration across teams and projects so we can deliver work on time and within budget.”
“Every construction project is different and our customers need flexibility to collaborate according to the needs of each project,” said Sameer Merchant, vice president of product development, Autodesk Construction Solutions. “Additionally, different stakeholders need to maintain agency of the data pertinent to their work on a project. Bridge introduces a transformational new collaboration capability that gives teams the autonomy and flexibility to manage their own data. Project stakeholders can maintain their own project instances and save on the time, cost, and confusion that often results from having to manage external collaborator permissions and manual ‘send and receive’ workflows.”
Using Bridge to share closed RFIs offers enhanced collaboration by enabling seamless sharing between different Autodesk Build accounts. This capability allows teams to efficiently manage and track Requests for Information (RFIs) even after they are closed, improving project transparency and communication. The closed RFIs can be shared across multiple projects within Autodesk Construction Cloud, streamlining workflows and ensuring all stakeholders remain informed. This can be done by using the Close and distribute function in the RFIs tool.
Bridge connects project data for internal and external teams
Bridge empowers project members with the flexibility they need to share relevant information with different teams and projects using Autodesk Construction Cloud, facilitating smoother collaboration to complete projects on time and within budget.
General Contractors have a simple solution to coordinate work between their trades and provide visibility to owners while ensuring owned project information is documented and saved in a centralized location. Whether they are working on a large project and want to split each component into its own sub-project or want to break out projects for trades to meet privacy mandates set by owners, general contractors can now use Bridge to share data with different teams and projects from one main, easy-to-manage instance.
Specialty trades can share necessary information such as project install progress with general contractors while maintaining their respective data within their own project instances. If they have multiple ongoing projects, trade teams can also aggregate their data into one main, easy-to-manage internal location for an aggregate view that strengthens analytics and future decision making.
Owners have clear visibility into project performance and construction documentation when they link data using Bridge. Information is not lost in manual “send and receive” workflows and the data needed to make timely project decisions becomes easier to find.
Designers can communicate the latest design documents with owners and contractors and keep a pulse on how design intent is being upheld during construction. Bridge enables designers to protect intellectual property and share only necessary sheets and files while also reducing time spent on manual “send and receive” workflows.
Share sheets and files.
With the right permissions, easily select any Sheets or Files to share with another project within the same account, or to a project within a different account.
Set up automations.
Ensure all teams have the most up-to-date versions by setting up and managing automated sheet sharing.
Create direct project linking.
Take information sharing to the next level by connecting stakeholders across accounts, providing contact details for collaborators, and making disconnecting and removing automation at the end of a project a one-click process.
Bridge is now available at no additional cost to customers using Autodesk Construction Cloud’s web applications — Build, Collaborate & Takeoff.
Managing modern construction projects can be complex, from balancing budgets and meeting tight deadlines to coordinating large teams. But with the help of cutting-edge technology, these challenges can be streamlined, making collaboration easier and more effective.
As part of the Bluebeam Live World Tour in New York, held on October 23, 2024, at MetLife Stadium, this session will feature New Jersey Transit and Microsol Resources, a Bluebeam Platinum Partner, as they discuss their successful implementation of Bluebeam across their organizations.
With extensive experience supporting clients like NJ Transit, Microsol Resources has provided tailored solutions to address unique project challenges, from document management to collaboration workflows. Learn how NJ Transit overcame obstacles, celebrated achievements, and gained valuable insights through their partnership with Microsol Resources. Discover how Bluebeam has been a key driver in their project success.
Presenting will be David Spergel, Bluebeam Certified Support Representative and Instructor at Microsol Resources, along with Melissa Spafford, Manager of Standards & Quality (Capital Programs) at NJ Transit, and Steven A. Magnotta Jr., Resident Engineer of Railroad Construction Oversight at NJ Transit. They’ll provide an in-depth look at how Bluebeam technology has revolutionized their document management, communication, and project delivery processes.
As a Bluebeam Platinum Partner, Microsol Resources is committed to offering unparalleled support and expertise, helping organizations like NJ Transit integrate Bluebeam technology to maximize their operational efficiency. This partnership has enabled NJ Transit to optimize collaboration within their teams and enhance coordination with external project partners.
Key Takeaways for Architects, Engineers, and Construction Professionals:
Real-time Collaboration: Discover the power of real-time collaboration using Bluebeam Cloud, enabling teams to work together seamlessly from different locations. Learn how documents, markups, and annotations are shared to keep project workflows moving efficiently.
Custom Profiles and Toolsets: Explore how Microsol Resources helped NJ Transit implement custom profiles and toolsets, improving workflows across departments and ensuring consistency throughout the project lifecycle.
Streamlined Workflows: Learn how Bluebeam integrates with other industry-leading tools, streamlining processes and increasing productivity. Discover how automation and cloud technology can help teams work more effectively.
Mobile Capabilities: Uncover the mobile features of Bluebeam Cloud, allowing project teams to access, review, and annotate documents on the go, ensuring that collaboration and communication continue uninterrupted, no matter where you are.
By collaborating with a Bluebeam Platinum Partner like Microsol Resources, NJ Transit has been able to harness the full power of Bluebeam to transform their construction management.
Whether you’re an architect, engineer, or construction professional, this session will provide insights on how Bluebeam can improve your collaboration with project partners, streamline document management, and drive overall project success.
Ready to elevate your project collaboration? Contact us at bluebeam@microsolresources.com to learn how Microsol Resources can help you implement Bluebeam solutions for your projects.
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