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• Advanced Analytics

Advanced analytics tools are available in both BC and BCP, offering valuable insights into project performance and the impact of changes. BC provides comprehensive analytics dashboards that allow users to track project progress and manage resource allocation effectively. These dashboards enable teams to generate detailed reports, helping them assess the effects of changes across various disciplines. Building on this foundation, BCP enhances the analytics experience with real-time data visualisation. This capability allows teams to identify trends and address issues as they emerge, ensuring timely interventions and more informed decision-making.

• Design Review and Coordination

Design review and coordination are crucial for aligning all stakeholders on project goals. BC features intuitive markup tools that enable users to annotate designs and track issues seamlessly. Design reviews can be conducted via a web browser, simplifying the feedback collection process and making it accessible to all team members. On the other hand, BCP takes design review to the next level by adding real-time capabilities. This enhancement allows multiple users to provide feedback simultaneously, significantly improving communication and efficiency throughout the review process.

• Real-time Co-authoring

A standout feature of BCP is its real-time co-authoring capability, which sets it apart from BC, which requires users to check out files for edits, potentially causing delays. On the other hand, BCP allows multiple users to work on the same model simultaneously. Changes made by one user are instantly visible to others, facilitating seamless collaboration and reducing the time required for design iterations. This real-time co-authoring capability enhances teamwork and accelerates project timelines.

• Collaboration for Specific Software

BCP offers specialised collaboration tools for various Autodesk software, making it highly suitable for complex projects. For instance, it includes cloud worksharing for Revit models, which facilitates seamless collaboration among architects and engineers. Additionally, it enhances collaboration on site designs and grading plans for civil engineering teams using Civil 3D. For industrial projects, it supports real-time collaboration on piping and instrumentation diagrams with Plant 3D. In contrast, BC lacks these specialised tools, making it less suitable for teams that rely heavily on these specific applications.

• Robust Access Controls

Both BC and BCP provide robust access controls to protect sensitive project data. BC allows administrators to set user permissions, controlling who can view, edit, and share project information. BCP builds on these access control features by adding the ability to manage permissions in real time. This ensures that data security is maintained during collaborative sessions, allowing teams to work confidently without compromising sensitive information.

• Sandboxed Coordination Spaces

Sandboxed coordination spaces are a feature available in both platforms, enabling teams to explore design options without affecting the main project. BC supports the creation of isolated environments for testing changes, which is particularly useful for evaluating different design scenarios. Enhancing this capability, BCP allows for real-time collaboration within sandboxed spaces. This feature enables teams to discuss and resolve issues while exploring various design alternatives, fostering innovation and improving overall project outcomes.

• Project Timeline Visualization

Effective project management requires clear visualisation of project timelines and milestones. BIM Collaborate includes tools such as Gantt charts and milestone tracking to help teams understand deadlines and dependencies. BIM Collaborate Pro offers these same visualisation tools but with the added benefit of real-time updates based on collaborative inputs. This ensures that all team members are aware of changes as they occur, promoting better coordination and timely adjustments to project schedules.

• Valuable Project Insights

Both platforms provide valuable insights into project performance, helping teams identify trends and make informed decisions. BIM Collaborate offers analytics tools that track common issues and assess project performance over time. In contrast, BIM Collaborate Pro provides enhanced insights with real-time data visualisation. This capability makes it easier to spot potential problems and opportunities for improvement, allowing teams to proactively address issues and optimise project outcomes.