PlantFCE

A fully integrated suite of tools for cost estimation

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Description

PlantFCE offers a unified suite of advanced tools for plant design, cost estimation, and workflow management. Utilizing AI, it enables users to annotate P&IDs, create and manage 3D plant models, automate routing for pipes and cables, and generate material takeoffs and cost summaries from both public and private data sources. The software also features real-time clash detection, audit trails, vendor requisition automation, and intelligent reporting, all accessible via desktop and browser-based applications.

With robust workflow automation capabilities, PlantFCE streamlines complex engineering processes from modeling and cost compilation to approval cycles and vendor management, ensuring consistency, compliance, and efficiency for engineering and construction teams.

Key Features

eAI: Enrich and annotate P&IDs with custom data properties for insights
Model Builder: Create and layout plant structures, equipment, and racks with real-time clash checks
Auto Router: Automate routing of pipes and cable trays without clashes
Smart MTO: Generate material takeoffs for multiple routing options
Cost AI: Aggregate costs using public and private data for accurate estimation
mD: Generate micro data sheets for vendor requisition with cost implications
Mails AI: Automate vendor communication when cost data is unavailable
Flows AI: Automate workflows, identify bottlenecks, and recommend solutions
Checks AI: Run real-time or scheduled consistency checks
Trails AI: Enable detailed, time-stamped audit trails
Smart Reports: Produce standard and custom reports for MTOs, costs, audits, and monitoring
Business AI: Integrate historical and economic data for decision-making

Use Cases

Plant and process design project cost estimation
P&ID annotation and data enrichment for insights
3D modeling of plants and industrial facilities
Automated pipe and cable routing with clash detection
Material takeoff and bill of materials generation
Vendor requisition and management
Automated project workflow and approval tracking
Audit trail creation for compliance and transparency
Project analytics and bottleneck identification

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create a model?

Navigate to the project URL or open the Model Builder app. The default model loads automatically with a perspective camera, ambient light, and workspace for building.

How do I save a model?

After creating a model, use the File > Save option. The model is saved as a JSON file, which can be shared and loaded using the File > Open option.

How do I add elements to the model?

Click the Add button in the app, create a group to link elements, and add a mesh to this group. Update the mesh’s properties and materials as needed.

How do I send vendor requisitions?

Vendor requisition requires a vendor list, micro datasheets, and a configured email server. Replies to requisition emails are auto-forwarded, and sending can be set to automatic or manual.

How does Auto Routing work?

After adding civil structures, equipment, and racks to the model, provide a list of pipes and trays with source, destination, and constraints. The algorithm routes these elements, offering multiple options and preventing clashes.