Move your project data into the Cloud with Autodesk Buzzsaw

Recently, I was asked to look into Autodesk's Buzzsaw for a client. It gave me a good opportunity to see what the software was all about.

Buzzsaw is an online project management tool that acts as a central repository for your project data, along with giving you tools to aid business processes such as approvals and requests for information.

All of the data is hosted on Autodesk's servers, making the service nice and easy to set up. There are two parts to Buzzsaw; the main client software runs only on Windows and gives users the full functionality of Buzzsaw. The client allows viewing of common file types such as .DWG within the viewer itself, along with uploading and downloading of files, commenting on files and completing the forms associated with business processes (like approval and requests for information). The client will also allow administrators to manage the project and assign the relevant permissions to users.

Documents stored on Buzzsaw can also be accessed using a web browser, although this functionality is limited to being able to upload or download documents with none of the access to comments or business process forms. This can be useful for sending documents to clients or collaborators - who you may not necessarily want to have access - through the main client software. You can send them a link across to this website and they will be able download the files you specify.

I thought Buzzsaw was a great tool to help geographically-dispersed workers collaborate on a project. The tools for drawing approval and other construction focused business processes really mirror the way that architects and contractors work.

If you're tired of the confusion and lack of version control that can be caused by exchanging documents over e-mail, but don't want the hassle of setting up something like sharepoint, then Buzzsaw could be for you.

Find out more by getting in touch with the team on 03332 409 204 or by emailing CAD@Jigsaw24.com.