Taming the Wild BOM: Why You Need a PLM System to Corral Your Data
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As we explained in our previous blog post, all products within the Autodesk Construction Cloud sit on top of the fully integrated document management system Autodesk Docs. Autodesk Docs enables compliance with ISO 19650 standards for BIM projects, whilst allowing you to organize, share & distribute files on a single connected environment.
In this blog post, we take a look at why you should use Autodesk Docs in conjunction with Autodesk Takeoff when producing quantity takeoffs.
So why is Autodesk Docs important for Takeoff? Although you can upload your 2D plans & 3D models directly to Autodesk Takeoff and these files will link directly to Autodesk Docs, we recommend uploading your documents directly to Docs and here’s why:
Before any quantity surveyor or estimator conducts a takeoff, you have to ensure that the information you’re taking off from drawings and models has gone through things like a review process. If these documents are uploaded directly to Autodesk Takeoff, the information provided will have not been reviewed and approved by the relevant parties for the takeoff task ahead.
The beauty of looking at 3D models in Autodesk Docs is that the compare tool looks at the geometry as well as all other information. This is useful because if a wall hasn’t changed gemoetery wise but the fire rating has, the new materials it needs to be constructed from could impact the cost on takeoff.
If there’s been a physical change in an element like a door, it’s often not just a simple door change. For instance, Autodesk Docs allows you to see the new sizing of the door which could impact the costing of other things around the door such as plastering, architrave, skirting, carpentry etc.
If you don’t agree with something on the model or spot an error, you can raise an issue directly within Autodesk Docs, which can help prevent risk by getting complete closeout before takeoff. You can then check back for updates on the drawing so know when it’s approved.
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