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Description

Enhance the accuracy of cost estimates for MEP building system projects during the detailing, fabrication, and installation phases by utilizing the Fabrication ESTmep™ software, which provides valuable insights into project expenses and aids in creating competitive bids. The interconnectedness of CADmep, ESTmep, and CAMduct facilitates adaptable workflows, allowing you to develop precise models for estimation purposes. You can easily import models for cost assessment and generate more competitive bids efficiently with the design line feature. Additionally, you can modify databases for rapid cost adjustments and present clients with various pricing alternatives for services. Visualizing job costs and conducting cost analysis through color coding enhances clarity. Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep serves as a comprehensive cost estimation tool that empowers mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractors to generate accurate cost projections throughout the entire project lifecycle. The software also offers a vast selection of manufacturer items and pattern templates, including 54 newly introduced imperial ranges, ensuring that users have access to an extensive resource for their project needs. With such capabilities, contractors can streamline their estimation processes and improve project profitability.

Description

Stratus is an innovative cloud-based platform designed to streamline construction workflows and fabrication management for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors, seamlessly integrating design, fabrication, shop production, and field operations into one cohesive system. By eliminating the need for disjointed paper and PDF processes, it enhances efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration among teams. The platform is compatible with leading industry CAD and BIM software, including Revit, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Fabrication tools, allowing contractors to transform digital models into fabricable work packages, create cut lists, generate bills of materials, and produce automated labels. Moreover, it facilitates direct data transfer to shop equipment without the necessity for manual translation, which significantly minimizes errors and rework, thereby increasing speed and precision on the shop floor. Stratus also centralizes essential functions such as project planning, custom work package creation, real-time tracking, and material management, providing teams with comprehensive visibility into productivity and progress. This integrated approach not only optimizes operations but also fosters a collaborative environment where teams can work more effectively towards their project goals.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AWS Secrets Manager Yes 
AutoCAD No 
Causeway Flow Yes 
ElectricalOm Yes 
Fabrication ESTmep No 
Revit No 
Revit MEP Yes 
Stratus Yes 

Integrations

AWS Secrets Manager No 
AutoCAD Yes 
Causeway Flow No 
ElectricalOm No 
Fabrication ESTmep Yes 
Revit Yes 
Revit MEP No 
Stratus No 

Pricing Details

$83 per month
Billed annually
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com/products/fabrication/overview

Vendor Details

Company Name

Stratus

Founded

2010

Country

United States

Website

www.stratus.build/stratus

Product Features

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration Yes 
Audit Trail Yes 
Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Calculators No 
Change Orders No 
Contract Management No 
Cost Database No 
Customer Management No 
Customizable Templates Yes 
Electrical Estimating Yes 
HVAC Estimating Yes 
Historical Database Yes 
Job Costing No 
Plumbing Estimating Yes 
Price Data / Price Books No 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Scheduling No 
Subcontractor Management No 
Takeoff No 
What-if Analysis Yes 

MEP

3D Design No 
3D Spooling No 
Costing and Reporting No 
Design Feedback No 
Documentation Tools No 
Drafting Automation No 
HVAC Design No 
MEP Fabrication No 
Project Communication No 
Service Validation / Clash Detection No 

Product Features

MEP

3D Design No 
3D Spooling No 
Costing and Reporting No 
Design Feedback No 
Documentation Tools No 
Drafting Automation No 
HVAC Design No 
MEP Fabrication No 
Project Communication No 
Service Validation / Clash Detection No 

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