SAN RAFAEL, Calif.,
Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced it has
integrated BuildingConnected bid management solutions with PlanGrid
technology, enabling the seamless transfer of data from
preconstruction to the building process. The integration allows
construction project managers to automatically push design and
preconstruction files from BuildingConnected to PlanGrid, saving
time, reducing errors and further enhancing the cost savings
associated with using both platforms. With this integration,
project managers can also easily connect field workers with project
planning and estimation workflows used throughout the building
process.
Integrating BuildingConnected with PlanGrid solves a major
problem for project managers, who typically use the same designs,
plans, estimates and other documentation during preconstruction as
in the construction phase. Historically, managers have needed to
manually transfer these files and documents into field
collaboration software, a time-consuming and repetitive process
that can result in missing files or data errors – and ultimately,
miscommunications and project delays.
Now, project managers can create PlanGrid projects directly in
BuildingConnected. With a simple "push to PlanGrid" button, all
project files in BuildingConnected are automatically sent to
PlanGrid where they can be accessed immediately from mobile devices
in the field. By transferring design and preconstruction files into
PlanGrid, managers can sidestep manual project creation and ensure
that accurate and holistic data is available to field teams.
"Successful project execution starts the moment we win a deal.
Our team immediately goes into overdrive to make sure we maximize
efficiency throughout the entire build process, connecting
workflows and seamlessly transferring complex data from the design
and planning phase into the hands of workers on the jobsite,"
said Mike Mehrwin, VDC manager, CRB. "By taking advantage of
the BuildingConnected and PlanGrid integration, we'll be able to
close the gap between the preconstruction and building process and
enable deeper collaboration between our office and field
teams."
"The construction industry has struggled with transferring
information from one project to another, and across the different
phases of a building project. It's easy to feel insecure about the
logistics of kicking off a job when the right tools to facilitate
workflows don't exist," said Dustin
DeVan, vice president, preconstruction products at Autodesk.
"By reducing errors and the need for rework, this integration will
help to mitigate overall project risk and help to ensure more
predictable outcomes. Project managers can now feel more confident
as they transition from precon to site construction."
Autodesk positions construction teams for success with
product integrations
The BuildingConnected integration with PlanGrid follows quickly
on the heels of other integrations between the construction
solutions Autodesk has acquired in the last 12 months, such as:
- BIM 360Ⓡ Ops and PlanGrid – Now available, the
integration allows owners using BIM 360 Ops to easily manage work
order tickets created in PlanGrid for more efficient building
maintenance.
- PlanGrid and RevitⓇ – Users now have access to Revit
BIM data, in either 2D or 3D, directly within PlanGrid on their
mobile devices.
- BIM 360 and Assemble – Specifications and other project
documents stored in BIM 360 are now available for viewing in
Assemble models; Issue creation is now available in Assemble, and
tracked and managed via BIM 360 issue management workflows.
- Assemble and NavisworksⓇ – New publishing
capabilities allow project teams to access an increasing number of
file types to bring coordinated models from Navisworks to
Assemble.
"By connecting our portfolio of construction solutions, we're
empowering customers to realize meaningful workflows across the
entire project lifecycle, whether it's delivering design files from
the office to the field or referencing an accurate as-built during
building operations," said Jim
Lynch, vice president and general manager, Autodesk
Construction Solutions. "Autodesk is reimagining the construction
business for the digital age, and we look forward to the positive
impact this integration will have for our customers."
About Autodesk
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make things. If you've ever driven a high-performance car, admired
a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film,
chances are you've experienced what millions of Autodesk customers
are doing with our software. Autodesk gives you the power to make
anything. For more information visit autodesk.com or follow
@autodesk.
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