We utilize ACC for design (with Civil 3D, Plant 3D, and Revit) and with Desktop Connector 16.8 everything works better in ACC than it did on our network server. With the release of Sheet Set for Web the CAD programs are becoming even more useful. This is a product that Autodesk is continuing to invest in and it shows.
On the Build (construction) side of things having the design files in the same system allows for viewing of the Revit models as well as the PDFs during construction which has proven helpful to field staff. Being able to collaborate with the design team with issues, comments, and markups within ACC saves time when changes need to be made. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
ACC is a complex system to Administer and there are some things that can be done to improve this aspect.
Publishing (Revit)
We need scheduled publishing to publish all models regardless of updates, or have a Force publish option.
If a Structural Model that is linked into a Mechanical Model is updated the Structural model will be published but the Mechanical will not. This is because the Mech. model was not directly updated.
This causes a problem when viewing the Mechanical model online because it doesn’t show the updated (linked) Structural model.
Desktop Connector Improvements
With the release of DC 16.9 we now have the choice to install this at the root C:\ location, which is great, but it would be better if this was the default location and not just an option. Internally each company can force the installs to be consistent, but when working with other companies this can become a problem. I would like to see the default location be the root C:\ drive with the option to install to the (current default) C:\ Users folder
Really need a search bar for the Select Projects dialog when adding projects to DC. Admins have (or will have) hundreds or thousands of projects listed.
Being able to create a Favorite Projects List would be helpful as well.
Admin Improvements – Suggested improvements to GREATLY improve the Administration of ACC. These are listed according to importance/priority. I’m happy to discuss these in detail if it would be helpful.
Member settings should be managed at the Account Admin level and pushed down to projects.
Currently if a member’s role or company is changed, it then needs to be changed on every project they’re a member of. This means everything needs to be setup perfect the first time as any changes require extensive overhead to correct throughout the ACC system.
This level of change should be pushed down to the project level automatically, across all projects
Until this is implemented, Account Administrators should be the only people capable of changing members settings within a project, and right now Project Admins can do this.
Needs to be a more definitive line between Site Admins and Project Admins.
Project Admins should not be allowed to change a member account setting within a project (Role, Company, Access Level), or this should be a setting that can be enabled/disabled.
Project Admins should be able to:
Add members to projects
Configure/Change Project Feature Settings
Manage Folders and Permissions
Manage Project Properties
Account Permissions for Project Admins (Add companies and Creating Projects and Templates) should be off by default.
Delete (Archived) Projects!!
I understand an aspect of the problem, if projects are accidentally deleted, then Autodesk must recover them. I don’t want that either, but we can at least implement a multi-step deletion process to ensure a project can’t be deleted accidentally. Some ideas on a multi-step deletion process:
Active Project needs to be set to Archive
Checkbox to Enable Project Deletion or Require all project members be removed from project before it can be deleted.
Delete Project.
The problem with not being able to delete projects is that there are projects that are legitimately archived after completion and garbage projects in archive. I’ve taken to renaming the garbage project to Delete-### in sequence to it’s clear which of the archived projects are legit versus garbage.
Some Custom Fields in the Project Properties would be nice
I have a Power BI dashboard setup and was using the Business Unit section of BIM 360 projects to which Region of the company the project was in. Bringing Business unit back would be great but having a couple of custom fields would be better.
Add the ability to see which projects a member is assigned to within the ACC Admin Portal. Currently this is only available in the BIM 360 Admin Portal and only shows BIM 360 projects.
Export the Revit Version of the Project with the Data Extraction tools.
This is clearly tracked somewhere in the system, and it would be very helpful to be able to track for both Active and Archived projects.
As we try to cycle through our annual software rollouts knowing which version each project is will make migration planning much easier.
Also having this data for Archived projects will allow better planning if they come back to life and need to be upgraded.
Build Items/Issues
Forms
Forms Library
We can keep Form Templates in the library but cannot define any form settings within the library. This is a problem, we should have the option to fully configure form specific permissions within the Library (Edit, Review, View, Modify, Contributor, etc.).
This will simplify post creation, project configuratioin. Currently every form must be configured within every project once it's been created.
We can keep Form Templates in Project Templates which allows us to configure some of the settings, but not all of them. This also poses another problem where Form Templates need to be maintained in multiple Project Templates which means editing/maintaining Form Templates in multiple locations, AND still have to do additional configuration at the project level once the project has been created. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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What i like the most about Autodesk Construction Cloud is the fact that you can work in group while everyone sees your changes. Also, i really like that you can open different types of documents like word, AutoCAD, Excel, photos, rvt, etc. With that, i don't need to open a hundred apps on my desk so that i can view different types of documents. And, you can view all the layers that the document has one by one, i think that's very helpful and has save me a lot of time at work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The only thing that i don't like about Autodesk Construction Cloud is that some documents that you create, get locked and you have to unlock many times, i don't like that Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I use Autodesk Construction Cloud regularly and find it pretty seamless and easy to integrate into our workflow. The more frequent you use it, the more useful it becomes.
Having models in the cloud is less resource intensive and by that token faster and more efficient.
Having one place for all documents is really helpful.
No need to send/ receive pdf files, markups or even models.
Everything is in one place.
A single source of truth.
Customer support has been very helpful when I have needed it.
The projects that we have implemented ACC into run much smoother overall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
When another firm has set up the project it can be difficult to get started if permissions are not set up properly. Not being able to manipulate files in a folder assigned to you, or not being able to see the folder structure at all can keep you from getting up and running. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
As our demands grow for project efficiency and scope flexibility across over 10,000 projects, our Common Data Environment, BIM360 continues to expand with scalable tools and workflows. The base tools continue to be improved and the platform is fully customizable to meet individual stakeholder needs. BIM360 provides us with a singular source of truth environment from which live collaboration can effectively be managed and tracked. The ease of integration with other platforms like Matterport, Bluebeam Studio and Power BI to name a few is valuable to be up and running with little effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Not really a dislike but our biggest hurdle with BIM360 is the administrative tasks continue to be very manual. Having thousands of projects and thousands of members, we need to be able to manage members and projects across multiple projects more efficiently at once. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I’m extremely happy when uploading documents and files that there is a short to no wait time as well as we hen open out a new project. The bridging feature makes is very easy to make sure our team and other companies are on the same page, though i have had some issues with the feature it is currently one of the best things I’ve used on Autodesk. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
My main issue is the bridging feature, as much as I like it, I hope to soon see an updated feature that allows a folder and its subfolders to be shared across multiple projects. Also if a folder is bridged, the automation will react to subfolders as they get included and be bridged over as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Autodesk Construction Cloud is a game changer! I love being able to host projects/models on this platform. Distribution of documents is fantastic. It feels super interconnected to everything. Everything is integrated. It's just a really impressive product that feels like it bridges many things that used to feel completely disconnected. It's very simple to use. And we use it for everything now. It's easy to begin using. And it feels well supported. Weconstantly finding new ways to use it. It's just great! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I want to be able to add more people to our projects on ACC. I cannot transmit a document hosted on ACC to someone that does not have an Autodesk seat. Sometimes we have to get the documents to those people. And requiring them to purchase a seat so they can receive our transmittal seems like a little too much to ask. We sometimes end up using the transmittal tool as a tracker rather than how it was intended. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Seamless Collaboration – ACC connects teams, workflows, and data in one place, reducing silos between designers, contractors, and owners.
End-to-End Visibility – With tools like BIM 360, Build, and Takeoff, you get full project oversight from design to handover.
Centralized Document Management – No more version control issues! ACC ensures teams work with the latest drawings, RFIs, and submittals.
Data-Driven Insights – It provides analytics and dashboards that help predict risks, track progress, and make informed decisions.
Improved Quality & Safety – Standardized workflows, issue tracking, and real-time updates reduce rework and enhance site safety.
Integration with Other Tools – It works well with Revit, AutoCAD, and third-party apps, making it easy to fit into existing workflows.
Cloud-Based & Mobile Access – Teams can access project data from anywhere, improving real-time collaboration on-site and off-site. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
More customization on the card view, having possibility to even link URL/Custom Apps.
More APIs availability
More AI on photo training
More customization on the SHEETS to have auto sorting on different criteria
PROJECT SCHEDULER instead of having the import of the project file
Extra milestones to be synced with the timeline function in build Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like how Autodesk allows me to keep the submittal and RFI process in order and in one place. It not only helps me but the ones I am managing are allowed to see at what point of the game their response is in. They have been implementing AI and it is exciting to see how this will help day to day life! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
There are some days where the software seems to have a mind of its own. But the developers are always trying to fix these as soon as they happen. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
All my project data available any time anywhere. The integration directly into my CAD package makes it seamless to save and open files keeping them upto date complete with history versions as an automatic backup provides utility and a peace of mind.
The capacity to create project teams members, share and collaborate with different permission settings is a game changer compare to traditional local server based storage.
When opening Revit or AutoCAD the most recent files are right in front, easy to get to, making day to day usage a smooth process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
With the many features that ACC offers it is not and EDM, Electronic Document Manager, meaning cataloguing drawings with project, client and numbering details cannot connect directly to project files and the title blocks as far as I am aware, so it is not yet drawing management system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What I enjoy most about the ACC is the collaboration between teams and software for projects. Some other key componets are the ease in which we maintain the project team and the profiles around the project teams for access to models. The ACC is also an easy integration for project team members who are not as fluent on the computer because the ACC is more user friendly than other options on the market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
My dislikes about the ACC are the one folder setup option in the Design Collaborate module, We need to be able to swap folders as a project grows or as things change. I am also not a fan of the clash system in the ACC after getting used to Navisworks and Revizto. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Once you get used to this software it's very easy to use and very easy to compile all your data from your build. The SHEETS tab is literally a one stop shop fro all your drawing with an easy-to-use Search bar and filter options. Looking at your drawings is great with the Zoom capabilities. 10/10 would use this for all builds. We used this software just about every day to go over planning and follow up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The learning period. There is a lot that Autodesk can do and that is great, but it can be a little consuming to learn how to use evrything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
