Autodesk Construction Cloud

Review for Autodesk Construction Cloud

Pros:

Collaboration: Autodesk Construction Cloud applications provide a collaborative platform for all project stakeholders, including owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and sub-contractors, to work together in real-time, which can help improve project efficiency, reduce errors, and minimize delays.Mobile Access: The applications are designed to work on mobile devices, which allows for easy access to project information from anywhere, anytime.Scalability: Autodesk Construction Cloud applications can scale to fit any size of project, from small to large, making it a versatile solution for construction management needs.Real-Time Data: The applications provide real-time data, analytics, and reporting, which can help project managers make informed decisions and stay on top of project performance.Integration: Autodesk Construction Cloud applications integrate with other software platforms, such as BIM 360, PlanGrid, and Assemble, making it easy to streamline workflows and share information across different software platforms.Advanced Features: The applications offer advanced features, such as 3D modeling and simulation, virtual reality, and augmented reality, which can help improve project visualization, communication, and collaboration.Customer Support: Autodesk Construction Cloud provides excellent customer support, with online resources, email, and phone support available to users.

Cons:

Pricing: Autodesk Construction Cloud applications can be more expensive than some of their competitors, which may make them less accessible to smaller construction firms or those on a tighter budget.Learning Curve: While Autodesk Construction Cloud applications offer many features and capabilities, some users may find the platform to have a steep learning curve, especially if they are not familiar with other Autodesk products.Limited Compatibility: Autodesk Construction Cloud applications may not be compatible with all software platforms, which could create challenges for some users who need to integrate with other tools or workflows.Internet Reliance: Autodesk Construction Cloud applications are reliant on a stable internet connection, which means that users may experience disruptions in service or delays in accessing project information if their internet connection is unstable or goes down.Limited Support for Certain Project Types: While Autodesk Construction Cloud applications are well-suited for many types of construction projects, some users may find that the software is less effective for certain types of projects or industries.Limited Customer Support for Some Plans: Autodesk Construction Cloud applications offer different plans, with different levels of customer support, and some users may find that the level of support they receive is insufficient for their needs.

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Comments: Overall it was okay. The implementation team (3rd party vendor who sold the bundle to us) could have been better, but the product itself was overall good.

Pros:

The fact that all of the modules within Build, Cost Management, and Insight tie into each other makes it very easy to create Issues connected to RFIs to Plans, etc.

Cons:

Sometimes it can be a little clunky with how some items work on a desktop version, but not on a mobile version. In Meetings, for example, one can assign due dates and people to complete the action items on the desktop version, but you cannot assign people in the mobile version.

Alternatives Considered: Procore

Reasons for Choosing Autodesk Construction Cloud: We needed something more robust as we grew from smaller remodeling projects to large ground-up construction projects.

Switched From: GiddyUp

Reasons for Switching to Autodesk Construction Cloud: Less expensive and could do everything ProCore did.

Don't waste your time

Pros:

cheap to get into need to fill the space for minimum number of characters

Cons:

lack of functionality OCR is not upto par can't search text within reports

Alternatives Considered: Fieldwire

Reasons for Switching to Autodesk Construction Cloud: One of our major clients subscribed to Plangrid and we wanted to be on the same system. Over a year later they still haven't used it on any of the projects, and I doubt they ever will. Plangrid is one of the cheapest software to get into, however, once you start adding users and pages/sheets the cost becomes on par or higher than other services while the functionality is very much lacking. so the overall value is very low compared to Procore. Even the one thing they are supposed to be good - drawing management, it is far from ideal. OCR doesn't recognize a lot of the links, in some cases entire PDFs are not workable in Plangrid. Support says it has to do with how the PDF was created, but since we don't create the drawings we have no control of it and therefore have no way of using them in Plangrid. Other services like Procore have no issue reading the same files, so that tells me the problem is with Plangrid not the file. Another issue with the drawings tool is the inability to separate the drawings by areas. Tech support suggested that we create separate projects for each separate area, which defeats the entire purpose of this service.

ACC is the way to go for collaborative work

Pros:

EASE OF ACCESS, TEAMWORK, COLLABORATIVE WORK

Cons:

Problems related to local cache files, problems with Desktop Connector

Pretty cool new features

Comments: loving the brand new capabilities delivered , universal, Autodesk production Cloud is a powerful and complete construction management software that gives a huge variety of features to assist manipulate projects, track budgets, and maintain groups organized. but, it is able to be a bit puzzling to analyze and can be high-priced for a few customers

Pros:

The Account Administration Portal I like most. The library tools included in the Account Administration portal make it easy to access projects, members, templates, and the library. You can sort them all alphabetically or in ascending or descending order to get straight to what you're looking for. Plus, with the Library Tools section of the Account Administration portal, you can create custom forms from scratch or import a PDF file so you don't have to recreate everything from scratch.

Cons:

There are a few little usability quirks in the software that could use improvement. For example, it's confusing to have to hunt for the search bar every time you need to type an inquiry, and why the screen moves once you've looked at it and price should have been

Alternatives Considered: Procore

Reasons for Switching to Autodesk Construction Cloud: much more user-friendly than the other software. variety of features helps to manage projects as well as tracking budgets.