Once upon a time, there was the world of BIM and the world of GIS. One was design data, the other was location data. One was for built space, the other for the relation of objects to the Earth’s surface. And integrating data between the 2 systems wasn’t easy. It took practice, and usually a few workarounds. Then, in 2017, Autodesk, a leader in BIM, and Esri, a leader in GIS, announced a new partnership. And ever since both companies have been working to create a seamless integration. As Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost said when the partnership was announced, “It will enable teams to connect the d... READ MORE >

What’s more important to you—learning about generative design or GIS integration with BIM? Are you focused on photorealistic rendering or Forge? Business management or 5-axis machining? Or something else altogether? Now is the time to tell us what you want to learn at AU Las Vegas this year. Community voting on session proposals is now open, but ends June 25. READ MORE >

AU London kicks off the 2019 International calendar on June 18 and 19. With more than 120 learning sessions planned for those in architecture, construction, manufacturing, and production, it’s a great opportunity to connect with the best in your industry, soak up knowledge and insight, and experience what it means to learn through community. READ MORE >

Design automation—the term means different things to different people, even within the worlds of architecture, engineering, and construction. For some, it’s a way to reduce costs and accelerate schedules. For others, it’s a way to build shapes that might otherwise be impossible. The truth is that design automation is both of these and more. It can mean a way to analyze the geometry of each floor of a building design to determine the optimal connections between columns and slabs. It can mean programming a CNC machine to execute commands created through generative design. It can mean allowing th... READ MORE >

And just like that—another AU Las Vegas Call for Proposals has officially closed. You answered the call with a remarkable turnout: we received over 2,400 proposals from over 1,100 community members in almost 50 countries. The industry focus was illuminating: 72% of this year’s proposals are from Architecture, Engineering & Construction; 19% from Design & Manufacturing; and 5% from Media & Entertainment, Software Development, and other industries. Our sincere thanks to everyone who submitted a proposal. We know that it takes time, energy, thought, and courage to put yourse... READ MORE >