If you’ve been a part of the MEP and Structural Fabricators Forum in the past, you know what a unique event it is—a place to learn how technology is changing the game for those who detail and fabricate MEP and structural systems. The knowledge and insight you can gain there is hard to find anywhere else. Plus, it brings a singular opportunity to connect with other contractors, subcontractors, designers, engineers, and fabricators from around the country and around the world. It’s a chance to learn how your industry is advancing from the people who are leading the charge. This year will be mor... READ MORE >

And look at that—another amazing Call for Proposals has drawn to a close. Once again, more than 2100 proposals came in from nearly 1200 community members in 49 countries, showing us what you’ve been working on, what you’ve been thinking about, what processes you’ve been improving, and how you’re getting the job done. Thanks to everyone who took the time to submit—it’s your insight and ideas that make AU such a vibrant event and such a strong learning community. We’ve said it before, but we’ll say it again, because it’s true: you are AU. What’s next? Glad you asked. It’s community voting, ope... READ MORE >

Have an idea for a class you’d like to lead at AU Las Vegas 2018, Forge DevCon, or Connect & Construct? It’s time to submit your proposal. Call for Proposals ends Monday, June 11. Whether it’s walking attendees through a hands-on lab, breaking down your workflow in an instructional demo, sharing your thoughts in an industry talk, or facilitating the expression of diverse perspectives in a panel or roundtable, AU Las Vegas is the place to share knowledge, learn about industry innovations, and build professional connections. Submitting your class proposal is the first step. READ MORE >

With the world population expected to increase from nearly 8 billion today to 10 billion by 2050, it’s easy to say that sustainability is important. But how do we actually make it happen? Watch these 15-minute presentations from AU 2017 for inspiration and insight into how designers, planners, and builders are finding new ways to do more, do it better, and do it with less. Using InfraWorks to Provide Shelter & Safety for Refugees Speaker: Jessica Chambers With millions of refugees in need of emergency resettlement every year, Jessica Chambers, a senior consultant at Microdesk, explains how... READ MORE >

The ways we design and build are changing. And there’s no better way to learn what’s possible than by looking to the projects that are leading the industry. The AEC Excellence Awards do just that. Specifically, the awards recognize achievement in design, engineering, and construction across 4 segments: Sustainability, Infrastructure, Building, and Construction.  An international panel of independent judges with industry expertise evaluates submissions based on criteria including project complexity, collaboration, innovative processes and workflows, and the use of emerging technologies. In... READ MORE >