Navisworks Manage is a comprehensive project review software that allows professionals to bring together design and construction data from various file formats into a single, federated 3D model. Unlike Navisworks Simulate, which focuses on visualization and quantification, Manage includes advanced clash detection and interference management tools. It allows users to:
Navisworks Manage includes robust 2D and 3D takeoff tools. Users can perform "model-based takeoff," automatically counting objects (e.g., "How many 6-inch butterfly valves are in this model?") or measuring linear lengths, areas, and volumes directly on the federated model. This data feeds into cost estimation, giving birth to 5D BIM (3D + Time + Cost). While not a full estimating suite, it provides accurate, model-driven quantities that can be exported to dedicated cost software. Navisworks Manage
Best Practices for an Effective Navisworks Coordination Workflow Navisworks Manage is a comprehensive project review software