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Description

Trimble® AutoBid® Mechanical stands out as the premier software tailored for commercial mechanical, piping, and plumbing contractors, owing to its remarkable accuracy and speed. The software streamlines the takeoff procedure through specification-driven methods that enhance efficiency. Users can tap into a comprehensive pre-built database featuring over 100,000 items and assemblies with just a simple click. The innovative autofitting generation acts as the cornerstone of rapid takeoff, with our patented technique being the quickest available. By subscribing, you gain access to Trimble's industry-leading AutoBid Mechanical and AutoBid SheetMetal estimating software, alongside integrated tools like OnScreen View for graphical takeoff, the Advanced Image Manager (AIM) tool, TRA-SER for material and labor pricing, submittal management, and collaborative capabilities via Trimble Connect. Additionally, subscribers receive an exclusive sneak peek of the Trimble Estimation MEP Pro web-based estimating software, which enhances the overall experience. The AutoBid Estimating Essentials subscription further simplifies access to Trimble's top-notch mechanical, piping, and sheet metal estimating solutions, ensuring you have all the resources needed for success at your fingertips. With these advanced features, contractors can significantly improve their bidding processes and project outcomes.

Description

PDS® is an all-encompassing and advanced computer-aided design and engineering tool. Focused on production efficiency, PDS ensures optimal design outcomes while minimizing the overall installed costs associated with projects. This application not only boosts value and mitigates risk but also maintains the integrity of data throughout the process. Since the mid-1980s, it has been the preferred choice among owner operators and engineering, procurement, and construction firms worldwide for various design initiatives. It features dynamic walkthroughs, enabling operations and maintenance teams to engage with the virtual plant before actual construction begins. Moreover, PDS offers a specification-driven design approach, performing both "hard" and "soft" interference checks, and it generates precise material take-offs. Additionally, it comes equipped with a wealth of customizable reference data that adheres to industry standards, further enhancing its utility in diverse engineering projects.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

CADMATIC Outfitting
FrameWorks Plus
Intergraph Smart P&ID
Motovate OnTheMove

Integrations

CADMATIC Outfitting
FrameWorks Plus
Intergraph Smart P&ID
Motovate OnTheMove

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Trimble

Founded

2013

Country

United States

Website

mep.trimble.com/en/products/trimble-autobid-mechanical

Vendor Details

Company Name

Hexagon PPM

Founded

2017

Country

United States

Website

hexagonppm.com/offerings/products/pds

Product Features

Plumbing Estimating

Change Orders
Commercial / Industrial
Cost Database
Data Import / Export
Fitting Management
For General Contractor
Overhead Costs Estimating
Prebuilt Assembly
Quotes / Proposals
Takeoff

Product Features

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility
Finite Element Analysis
Fluid Dynamics
Import / Export Files
Integrated 3D Modeling
Manufacturing Process Simulation
Mechanical Event Simulation
Multibody Dynamics
Thermal Analysis

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