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Description

Introducing your all-in-one solution for sheet metal estimating software, now available through a comprehensive subscription service. Crafted with cutting-edge technology and built on extensive sheet metal industry knowledge, Trimble® AutoBid® SheetMetal stands out as the fastest and most precise estimating software tailored for sheet metal contractors. The specification-driven takeoff feature accelerates your workflow by using specifications to automatically define item attributes. It offers seamless compatibility with numerous third-party applications, streamlining both estimating and job costing tasks. With Excel-based bid reports, you can efficiently summarize and present data. Additionally, you have the flexibility to customize construction standards to align with your company's specific regulations. Your subscription encompasses Trimble’s premier AutoBid Mechanical and AutoBid SheetMetal estimating software, along with integrated OnScreen View graphical takeoff, the Advanced Image Manager (AIM) tool, TRA-SER material and labor pricing, submittal management, and Trimble Connect collaboration tools, ensuring you have everything you need for effective project management. This powerful suite of tools not only enhances productivity but also empowers you to deliver accurate estimates with confidence.

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

Integrations

CADMATIC Outfitting
FrameWorks Plus
Intergraph Smart P&ID

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-sheetmetal

Vendor Details

Company Name

Hexagon PPM

Founded

2017

Country

United States

Website

hexagonppm.com/offerings/products/pds

Product Features

HVAC Estimating

Billing & Invoicing
Commercial/Industrial
Cost Database
Data Import / Export
Equipment Maintenance
Financing Management
Labor Rates
Quotes/Proposals
Scheduling
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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