Trimble Connect
The cloud-based common data environment (CDE) and collaboration platform for construction.
Overview
Trimble Connect is a cloud-based collaboration platform and common data environment (CDE) designed for the AEC industry. It allows project stakeholders to share, review, coordinate, and comment on data-rich building models, drawings, and other project documents in real-time. It is designed to be an open platform, connecting data from various software solutions across the project lifecycle.
✨ Key Features
- Cloud-based Document Management
- 3D Model Viewing and Federation
- Clash Detection
- Version Control
- Task Management (To-dos)
- Supports over 45 file types including IFC, DWG, and point clouds
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open collaboration approach, supporting a wide range of file formats
- Strong integration with Trimble's hardware (scanners, total stations) and software ecosystem
- Generous free tier for small teams and projects
Unique Value: An open and connected platform that brings together design and construction data from any source into a single, accessible environment.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Federating models from different authoring tools for clash detection
- Sharing and viewing project files across distributed teams
- Linking field layout data to the model
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- As a full-suite project financial management tool.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike platforms that are tightly coupled to a single vendor's ecosystem, Trimble Connect is designed for interoperability, making it a better fit for projects with diverse software stacks.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: 1 project, 5 members, 10 GB storage
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