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MEP Toolsets Boost Productivity for HVAC Expert

MEP Toolsets Boost Productivity for HVAC Expert

Customer challenge

Peter undertakes projects which range in sizes, from smaller projects of lesser inputs, to the larger projects of multi-story buildings. According to Peter, when it comes to designs and drawings, the greatest challenges are in the time frames given by clients, whereby the larger projects require much more time and can take several months or more to complete based on their complexity and the large number of drawings. Accuracy becomes an issue when working within a rushed and intensive timeline.

Project goals

The primary project goal identified with Peter from PJ & DE Doak was to Improve Automation of HVAC System Workflows with the Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) Collection.

Solution

With the use of the Collection, Peter was able to build and work efficiently with larger projects whilst ensuring accuracy. Large building projects would have HVAC ducts of different sizes attached to each other. For these projects, he fully utilized the duct transition capabilities within the AutoCAD MEP and Revit software; where complex ductworks of different sizes can more straightforwardly interconnect. In reminiscence of a time where he remembered working on a multi storey carpark project.

Business outcome

Through the utilization of both AutoCAD MEP and Revit from the Autodesk AEC Collection, Peter has been able to increase his productivity and improve his workflow compared to working manually. “Manufacturing can be difficult, especially making detailed drawings of air-conditioning ducts. The problem nowadays is ceilings are made higher, so there is less space to work with. Using the AutoDesk software makes the whole process a lot quicker and more accurate, not to mention a lot neater too.”

Conclusion

“There simply is no alternative out there to the Autodesk AEC Collection that is suitable to our needs for HVAC and Mechanical Drafting.” “The product really speaks for itself and the customer service provided by the team at ASt has been really great and supportive.”

Project summary

    Duration & delivery

  • 90
  • 2021-02-12

    Autodesk solutions

  • AutoCAD
  • AutoCAD MEP
  • Revit

    Services provided

  • Technical Support
  • Product Activation & Onboarding
  • Product Training
  • System & Software Maintenance

    Customer industry

  • MEP Engineering
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