Autodesk Assemble

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Cloud-based BIM data conditioning and model-based estimating platform for GCs and specialty contractors. Publishes Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and IFC models to a cloud environment where estimators perform quantity takeoffs and track design changes across model versions without requiring a CAD license. Acquired by Autodesk in July 2018.

Made by Autodesk, public (ADSK, $43.8B)

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2.4 /5 composite score

Strong model-based quantity takeoff with Visual Variance design-change tracking, but quote-only pricing (~$7,500/year), no APS API (model publishing via CAD add-ins only), and RF1+RF2 flags make this an enterprise-only buy with no agent-automation path.

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Rubric Scorecard

How we grade →

Criterion	Score	Evidence
Value for the price	2/5	Subscription Source →
Agent Friendliness	1/5	--
Ease of adoption	2/5	--
Portability & lock-in	3/5	4 file formats
Interoperability	4/5	7 integrations

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Evidence

File formats

Format	Direction	Support
RVT	import	full
DWG	import	full
IFC	import	full
NWD	import	partial

Integrations

Revit AutoCAD Civil 3D Navisworks Autodesk BuildingConnected Oracle Primavera P6 Microsoft Power BI

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Pricing

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