Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro

Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro is cloud-based design collaboration and coordination software that connects AEC teams, helping you execute on design intent and deliver high-quality constructible models on a single platform.

For design teams, BIM Collaborate Pro, formerly known as BIM 360 Design, adds cloud collaboration capabilities for model co-authoring (includes Revit Cloud Worksharing, Collaboration for Civil 3D, and Collaboration for Plant 3D).

• Stay up to date with design progress
• Make smarter decisions with project insights
• Assess constructibility with automatic clash detection

Autodesk® BIM Collaborate and Autodesk® BIM Collaborate Pro connects architecture, engineering, and construction teams on a single platform for improved project outcomes.

Combine information in BIM Collaborate Pro and BIM Collaborate with GIS data so teams can explore, visualize, and collaborate on projects with geospatial context throughout the project lifecycle.

Workflows and use cases

Document management
Store, manage, and review all project documentation in a common data environment

Design collaboration
Share design packages, analyze changes on models, assign issues, and track project progress

Model coordination
Automatically detect clashes, group by type, and assess constructability in sandboxed folders

Revit + BIM Collaborate Pro
Workshare in Revit with anyone, anywhere. Sync changes in real-time, publish when ready

Civil 3D + BIM Collaborate Pro
Collaborate on Civil 3D files, data shortcuts, and Xrefs from multiple locations

AutoCAD Plant 3D + BIM Collaborate Pro
Manage permissions, view changes, and keep teams aligned

Effective February 9, 2021, BIM 360 Design™ software has been renamed and upgraded to BIM Collaborate Pro™. The software now offers new modules, including Model Coordination and Insights, and access to the new Autodesk Construction Cloud platform at no additional cost.

Continued support for BIM 360 Design

If you are a current BIM 360 Design subscriber, you automatically receive access to the app. The offering name change does not affect your ongoing work on BIM 360 projects. You may continue collaborating on both the BIM 360 and the unified Autodesk Construction Cloud platforms for new projects.

User interface

The user interface of Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro is clean and intuitive, giving teams a clear overview of projects, timelines, and recent activity. With simple navigation panels and consistent icons, users can easily access modules like Design Collaboration, Model Coordination, and Document Management.

It brings multiple disciplines into one workspace with tools for model viewing, version comparison, and issue tracking. This makes collaboration, clash detection, and design review straightforward, combining powerful features with an easy-to-use layout.

How to use

To use Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro, start by signing in to the web platform and opening your project from the main dashboard. From there, you can view active projects, recent updates, and quickly navigate to collaboration or coordination tools.

In the Design Collaboration module, you can organize and share design packages with your team, track updates, and review changes between versions. The Model Coordination tool lets you upload models, run clash detection, and resolve issues directly within the interface.

Finally, use the Document Management space to store, organize, and control access to project files. With built-in versioning, issue tracking, and approval workflows, teams can keep documents consistent and aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

FAQ

What is Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro?
Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro is a cloud-based software that streamlines design collaboration and management. It enables teams to:

• Organize and centralize project data.
• Enhance project visibility for timely delivery.
• Collaborate efficiently on complex projects.
• Co-author designs in Revit, Civil 3D, or Plant 3D.

What is BIM Collaborate Pro used for?
BIM Collaborate Pro is designed to unify architecture, engineering, and construction teams on a single platform. It simplifies collaboration, improves communication, speeds up project timelines, and reduces rework and RFIs.

Who uses BIM Collaborate Pro?
BIM Collaborate Pro is widely used by AEC professionals, including project managers, project architects, BIM leads, and digital practice managers, to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.

Pricing

• 3-Year Plan: $2,775 (Pay annually) - Save 34% compared to the monthly price
• 1-Year Plan: $925 (Pay annually) - Most popular option
• 1-Month Plan: $115

System Requirements

Autodesk Construction Cloud products (BIM Collaborate, Build, Docs, Takeoff) are web-based, so there are no specific hardware or OS requirements.

A stand-alone video card is recommended for using the Viewer, with RAM and CPU depending on project size.

The latest 64-bit versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge are recommended; Internet Explorer 11 is not supported.

Users can select a data storage region during account setup. Revit Cloud Worksharing requires three times the disk space of equivalent RVT files for cloud projects.

PROS

• Real-Time Collaboration
• Cloud-Based Accessibility
• Integrated Project Management
• Advanced Issue Tracking
• Enhanced Data Security

CONS

• High Subscription Costs
• Limited Offline Functionality
• Requires Stable Internet

Note: 30 days trial version.