The Pro Advantage: 5 Ways to Bridge the Design-to-Construction Gap

Even in today’s ever-evolving digital ecosystem, the data conversation is often filled with disconnects between design and construction. It’s a divide that can lead to loss of files, rework, and extended schedules. In addition, solutions are often developed across different platforms, making sharing difficult and uncoordinated.
BIM Collaborate Pro’s purpose is to consolidate data of all types into a single platform. As a cloud-based collaboration platform, the solution is purpose-built to bring whole project teams together on the same centralized platform, with proper permissions and access.
Here are five ways BIM Collaborate Pro drives better project delivery:
Cloud Work Sharing
Cloud-based data and document sharing is foundational to BIM Collaborate Pro. It is built to help multiple team members work on the same model simultaneously, enabling real-time collaboration and coordination, and eliminating the need for VPNs or local file sharing, as the model is hosted in the Autodesk cloud.
Centralized Model Storage/Management
BIM Collaborate Pro acts as a single source of truth for all project information, including 2D/3D models, specifications, etc. It eliminates the need to manage and share large model files locally. It facilitates access to models from anywhere—as long as users have the appropriate permissions. It’s a great way to involve contractors and subcontractors earlier, minimizing errors and costly rework while ensuring data security.
Improved Workflow and Handoffs
Within the solution, there are a number of tools designed to streamline communication and manage models, including version tracking and compare tool and the milestone tracking feature. One of the most valuable features is the Issues tool that makes it easy to identify and assign issues. Project team members can resolve issues from the cloud directly in Revit or Navisworks.
Secure, Shared Files
When it comes to sharing design files in a secure way, the Bridge feature within BIM Collaborate Pro is unique. It opens a protected gateway between shared locations. The models are replicated and shared across the project team. It allows the general contractor or subcontractor, for instance, to create their own project, and bridge the design files to the rest of the project team. These types of tools reduce the risk of data loss or rework due to version control issues.
Scalability and Flexibility
As your project grows, so does the cloud-based environment. There are no local storage limitations. Furthermore, all data, from correspondence and specifications, to issues and images, are available from anywhere, anytime for collaboration.
BIM Collaborate Pro’s cloud work sharing and centralized model storage capabilities can improve collaboration, workflow, and project delivery. It truly can bridge the gap between design and construction teams by providing a unified, cloud-based platform for project collaboration and data management.
Contact our experts to learn how BIM Collaborate Pro can transform your project delivery.