Autodesk BIM 360

2D Drawing

Ability to create two dimensional views of the structure.

Document Management

Ability to store and retrieve project artifacts.

Design Visualization

Ability to view and manipulate 3D models, technical drawings, and then use in the design process.

Scheduling

Ability to schedule and track work sequences.

Collaboration

Ability for suppliers, architects, engineers, and contractors on a project to access and share project designs, status and other aspects of the project.

Analytics

Built-in real-time and historical reporting and analytics on SLAs, performance, and resource consumption, as well as predictive capabilities to plan & optimize.

Design Markups/Annotation

Ability to markup or annotate design models, specifications, and drawings.

MEP Fabrication Modeling and Detailing

Ability to incorporate mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) aspects into building design and construction.

3D Design Visualization

Ability to create three dimensional models of the structure.

Clash Detection

Ability to identify conflicts or clashes in structure design.

Ease of IT Administration

This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Quality of Features

Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Availability and Quality of Training

Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of Data Integration

Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of Customization

Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Breadth of Features

Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Business Value Created

Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Implementation

Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Usability and Intuitiveness

End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Vendor Support

The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.