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Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Stop Taking Photos on Site! Integrate Mobile 3D Capture and 3D Gaussian Splatting in Civil Infrastructure Management Instead

Have you ever taken a photo of something critical during a site visit only to forget where it was or find it lacking context when reviewing it later? The increasing accessibility of advanced reality capture devices—such as photogrammetry and SLAM LiDAR technology—offers an unprecedented opportunity for AECO professionals to accurately capture detailed and extensive site details. Integrating these technologies into your workflows can dramatically enhance documentation at various construction stages, improve coordination among stakeholders, and provide timely and transparent as-built information. This case study will demonstrate how to effectively use these advanced technologies (SLAM point clouds and 3D gaussian splatting) to enrich civil Infrastructure Management with Autodesk tools like Civil 3D, ReCap, InfraWorks, Revit, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

27p

64p

Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2023

Driving Efficiency for Infrastructure: Unlocking Cost and CO2 Reductions

In today's world, the need for efficient infrastructure management has become increasingly crucial. As we navigate the challenges of cost optimization and environmental sustainability, it is imperative to unlock significant reductions in both financial expenditures and CO2 emissions. This presentation aims to shed light on how digital transformation is a key component for unlocking the potential in road and railway projects. Throughout the presentation, we will showcase a real-world case study and success story of organizations that have effectively unlocked 20% cost reductions and 20% CO2 emissions reductions in an infrastructure project. The examples will provide practical insights and actionable takeaways for you to implement in your own contexts. Ultimately, this presentation aims to inspire and empower organizations to embrace sustainable practices, make informed decisions, and create a positive impact on both the bottom line and the environment.

Panel / Las Vegas 2023

Smart Infrastructure for a Better Future: The Digital Thread in Action

This panel, consisting of thought leaders from the AEC industry will explore the impact of using the digital thread for infrastructure management. We will discuss how this approach can streamline project execution, reduce time and cost waste, and provide a single source of truth for stakeholders. The panel will also cover the cost implications of not adopting a model-driven approach and the benefits of maximizing data throughout the asset lifecycle, from planning to operations. By adopting a model-based approach and maximizing the digital thread, infrastructure stakeholders can prepare for a sustainable, data-driven future that will be the catalyst for the digital twin.

Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2013

Using AutoCAD Plant 3D for Compliance Assurance

For many within the oil and gas sector, being able to track and store asset data is paramount in calculating and verifying the maximum operating pressures (MOP) of pipeline infrastructure. This class defines how AutoCAD Plant 3D software can be used to build a facility model to house specific asset data and then use that data to calculate MOP information for a given segment of the facility piping or for the facility as a whole. This data set can then be used for regulatory audits and compliance assurance. Once a site model has been completed, it can then be used for future design changes and infrastructure management.

Theater Talk / 2024

Bringing Business and IT Together

Theater Talk / 2021

Resilience and Innovation for Water Infrastructure

In a time of aging infrastructure, water scarcity, and flooding due to extreme storm events, the need for new technologies to manage and deliver clean and safe water sustainably has never been greater. David Totman reveals the ways Innovyze provides solutions to these critical challenges.

Hands-on Lab / Nashville 2025

Using Subassembly Composer and Corridor Transitions to Create a More Efficient Model

In more complicated designs users can see efficiency gains in using customized subassemblies that do the work of multiple assembly regions. In this lab users will experience using Subassembly Composer to create a subassembly that uses a Decision function to facilitate multiple end conditions along a design with a single assembly or region. Then, using that custom subassembly in Civil 3D, we will use the Corridor Transition tools to adjust the design with a high level of control.

57p

57p

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

How the Florida Department of Transportation Uses Civil 3D for Quantifying Design Projects

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) workflows require everything placed or drawn to have magical Xdata attached which contains pay item number(s) and compute methods (formulas). This session will demonstrate the applications within our FDOT Civil 3D 2026 State Kit that facilitate how to seamlessly design and run automated summary reports to obtain an accurate accounting of our State infrastructure projects. The applications we will demonstrate will include Entity Manager, FDOT Signs, Pavement Marking tool, Place Block Group, and FDOT Takeoff Manager.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Design Review Workflows for AutoCAD and Civil 3D Users

As projects grow more complex with globally distributed teams and multiple locations, adopting tools that simplify collaboration and boost daily efficiency is essential. In this session, we’ll walk you through the cloud-based collaboration capabilities we're investing in to help you communicate and coordinate more effectively with both internal and external stakeholders—driving faster design outcomes.

4p

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

Harnessing Hardware Efficiency: Optimizing Your Configuration and Software Design for Peak Performance

This presentation is centered on optimizing the performance of your desktop or laptop workstation for your design workflows. The concepts covered are relevant to AEC, industrial machinery, Revit, Inventor, and even AutoCAD—though some tweaks may be necessary based on the specific software, and I will give those. Given that many of us depend on AutoCAD for sharing designs and generating printouts, mastering these setup strategies can significantly save time, especially when handling large datasets/drawings. By thoughtfully configuring your system and software, we will consider how it interacts with other applications so you can improve overall performance across all your design tools.

44p

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

Reimagine Infrastructure Planning: Unlock Efficiency with Outcome-Based Generative Design

Early-stage infrastructure planning involves tight timelines and complex trade-offs—yet making the right decisions early is critical to a project’s success. In this session, Infraspace Founder & CEO Andreas Kjølseth shows how outcome-based generative design can accelerate decision-making and improve results by enhancing familiar Autodesk workflows. Kristoffer Bugge from Norconsult will share how one of the Nordics’ largest consultancies is applying Infraspace in real projects to boost productivity and deliver greater value to clients—using automated 3D model generation, instant analytics, and AI-powered optimization. Join us to learn how generative design can help planners and engineers explore better options, faster—while integrating smoothly with Autodesk tools like Civil 3D, Navisworks, and Forma.

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

Smarter Drainage Design for a Resilient Future (Without Drowning in Data)

Resilient infrastructure demands smarter design—especially as flood risks rise and environmental targets tighten. In this industry talk, we’ll explore how evolving regulatory and environmental challenges in the United Kingdom have shaped the way we approach surface water management on major infrastructure programs. In the past—while working with large, complex sites and multiple data-rich models—we’ve faced limitations in relation to integration, scale, and design flexibility. By transitioning to new approaches and tools such as InfoDrainage software, we’ve unlocked new efficiencies in design workflows, enabled spatial coordination, and better supported the delivery of sustainable, resilient systems. With case studies from recent UK projects, we’ll also touch on the integration of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and green infrastructure to meet climate goals and protect the environment. You’ll gain practical strategies for implementing more-intelligent, future-ready drainage designs—and you’ll get a few fresh perspectives along the way!

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Learn How to Unlock Insights from 3D Ground Data in Civil 3D with GeoDin Ground for Informed Infrastructure Design Choices

Ground data is key to constructing safe, cost-effective, sustainable infrastructure. As an Autodesk strategic partner, Fugro developed GeoDin Ground app for Civil 3D software to transform infrastructure design by providing designers and civil engineers with contextual and comprehensive ground data through an integration with GeoDin, a leading geotechnical data management, analysis, and reporting software. The GeoDin Ground app allows designers to see into the ground. How does this work exactly? We’ll show and teach you all the major insights in this session. We’ll import geotechnical data directly into Civil 3D, visualize boreholes, and create surfaces and volumes with GeoDin Ground. Finally, we’ll analyze geotechnical data between surfaces and create volume reports. And we’ll demonstrate the benefits of visualizing and analyzing infrastructure in combination with ground layers. You’ll leave the session with a bigger picture of the impact of GeoDin Ground and a practical understanding of the app.

25p

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Unlocking the Value of Autodesk Construction Cloud, Autodesk Tandem, and GIS for Infrastructure

Join us for an engaging session designed specifically for the infrastructure sector. Discover how Autodesk Construction Cloud can improve project management, foster collaboration, and streamline data environments for infrastructure projects, including Power BI, Autodesk Tandem, Autodesk Construction Cloud maps, and Esri. Learn to visualize maps and geographic information system (GIS) data using Power BI and Esri environments to provide actionable insights.

3p

50p

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Fully Integrated Production Workflow for Feature Films Through Autodesk

This case study will provide a complete overview of the motion picture workflow process, using various Autodesk tools to facilitate the creation production from submitted script to final delivery of a motion picture film. Using Twisted Pictures recent feature Trust (2025), we will examine the process of guiding the film from preproduction through production and post production and to the final delivery of all materials to the distributor Paramount Pictures. The emphasis of this study is to consolidate all these aspects into one multitiered data management universe using various Autodesk tool sets, all fully integrated and managed by a streamlined team of department heads.

8p

Hands-on Lab / San Diego 2024

An Introduction to Subassembly Composer

Subassembly Composer for Civil 3D software is an amazingly powerful tool for anyone who uses corridors in Civil 3D. There are so many situations where the built-in subassemblies just won't get you what you need. In this class you'll get a chance to build your own subassemblies and see them in action in Civil 3D. We'll start off with a simple shape, and then continue on to something more complex with targets and logical decisions.

50p

45p

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Democratizing Machine-Learning Catchment Modeling: From Simulation to Surrogates

Explore how you can use artificial intelligence (AI) to extend the reach and accessibility of catchment-specific machine learning (ML) in InfoWorks ICM software without sacrificing hydraulic fidelity. This session will introduce the concept of training surrogate ML models on local InfoWorks ICM simulations to predict flows at key locations across a catchment. You’ll learn how Autodesk is generating and deploying these surrogates to quickly forecast system performance without computationally expensive simulations. The approach offers a new way to support rapid scenario testing, stakeholder engagement, and real-time operational insight without hurting a hydraulic equation. The session will present a practical framework for integrating AI in a way that empowers more users and accelerates insights.

15p

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

From Field Data to Smart Decisions: Real-Time Insights with Autodesk Build and Insight Builder in Civil Infrastructure Projects

In complex civil infrastructure projects—such as highways, bridges, and utilities—the ability to turn field data into actionable insights is essential for performance, safety, and cost control. This session will show how MRS Logística used Autodesk Build software and Insight Builder to convert raw field inputs into real-time analytics, enabling smarter and faster decisions across project lifecycles. By structuring data from Issues, RFIs, Checklists, and Forms, MRS created dynamic dashboards that track physical progress, monitor compliance, and surface predictive alerts before risks escalate. These insights connected field operations with executive decision making, providing transparency over construction quality, schedule health, and contract performance. You’ll learn how to structure data flows from the field, configure Insight Builder rules, and deploy scalable dashboards that support real-time monitoring, predictive insights, and strategic oversight in civil infrastructure delivery.

14p

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Generative Design Made Easy: Practical Generative Design Workflows for Civil 3D Users

Generative design isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a powerful tool that can reshape how we approach projects in Civil 3D. Yet many users are unsure where to begin to implement generative design into their daily workflows. This class will explore how you can implement generative design into various Civil 3D workflows to create smarter, clash-free models, streamline tasks, and unlock better project outcomes. This session will demonstrate various real-world examples of where generative design can be applied, including route optimization & asset placement. You’ll learn how to prepare Dynamo graphs for use in generative design before creating generative design studies, evaluating outcomes and generating geometry in Civil 3D – all with practical real-world examples. Whether you’re looking to reduce risk, lower costs, improve Sustainable Design or simply work smarter, this class will give you the confidence and tools to put generative design to work on your Civil 3D projects.

43p

56p

Instructional Demo / San Diego 2024

InfraWorks Sites in a Flash: Dynamic Near-Real-Time Models

In this session, we'll showcase how to use drawing standardization, Autodesk proprietary formats, and publicly available information to quickly create dynamic near-real-time models of our sites in InfraWorks software. This process can often take hours to carefully insert each bit of information and set a style to carry out and get the desired look. However, by using drawing standards and InfraWorks rule sets, we can generate a site model in a fraction of the time—making this ideal for discussion with stakeholders and the public.

19p

50p

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