Autodesk Buzzsaw Autodesk Buzzsaw is an online project hosting service for building design and construction teams. Buzzsaw provides an integrated "project workspace", centralising the management of project drawings, documents and communications. The relevant services, content and software tools will help you to complete tasks faster and more efficiently.

Hackett Information Technology provides training, implementation and local support for your Autodesk Buzzsaw projects. In addition, when the time comes for printing hard copy, Hackett Reprographics provides the complete service.

For more detailed information on the features and benefits of Autodesk Buzzsaw, click here or contact Gerry Farrell, IT Manager, Information Technology.

Features & Benefits


Centralized Online Project Management

  • Manage multiple proiects online
  • Maintain a unified project directory
  • Grant tiered access permissions

Robust Team Collaboration

  • View & markup CAD drawings
  • View & markup MicroStation drawings and other file formats
  • Automatically track file versions
  • Email chanqe notifications
  • Maintain file-level threaded discussions

Easy to Install & Use

  • Automatic web-based installation & updates
  • MS Explorer TM-like interface
  • Direct URL addressing

Standards-based / Open System

  • Browser-based
  • Support for all file types
  • Integrated with AutoCAD
  • Xref support

Advanced Administration & Reporting

  • Statistics
  • Detailed Activity Logs
  • High Availability / Security Architecture
  • SSL - Secure Sockets Layer transactions
  • Fault tolerant EMC Tier 5 system w/automatic nightly backups
  • Highly secure cage environment

System Requirements

  • Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher
  • 56k modem minimum; high-speed internet connection (DSL) recommended