Gone are the days of relying solely upon in-situ mock-ups to generate issues and drive decision-making. With the emergence of the virtual mock-up and virtual reality solutions, mock-ups can now be generated much earlier in the coordination process, thus saving you time and money by driving the conversation earlier in the design phase. The purpose of this class is to demonstrate how utilizing lean construction methods and various tools (Navisworks software, Revit software, AutoCAD software, and 3ds Max software) coupled with virtual reality tools can enable you to guide the design and owner groups into making meaningful and educated design changes early in the design phase. Through the review of multiple case studies we will demonstrate the cost-benefit analysis of each type of mock-up, as well as determine which types of information we can obtain from each.

Have you ever been responsible for converting Inventor models to Revit content or had a need to bring Revit models into Inventor? If so, this class is for you. We’ll cover interoperability between Inventor and Revit, as well as best practices for managing your data with Vault software and BIM 360 software.

Managing data can be a challenge. This is especially true for an architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) project environment, where different sites across the globe might need to collaborate on a daily basis. The Revit Server application can assist in streamlining the communication between Revit software designers. But how does this relate to our data management offering in the AEC space? In this session we will explain how to set up the Revit Server application and Vault Professional software across sites to manage AEC project information.

Connectors are the heart and soul of Autodesk Revit MEP. Without them, we could just use AutoCAD. Connectors allow data to be transferred intelligently from one family to another. When a section of duct is tagged, what properties display? Width and Height? Air Velocity? Air Volume? What is the source of this information? The source is the equipment to which the duct is connected. All of the data is translated through connectors so Revit can assist with calculating the load on any section of duct, or communicate that load to a supplying piece of equipment. Connectors shouldn't be so mystical, but somehow they seem to be the biggest mystery when creating valuable families for Autodesk Revit MEP. In Revit MEP a family could consist of nothing more than a solid cube, a few connectors and related shared parameters and be a valuable family. Another family for the exact same product could be beautifully modeled and contain appropriate parameters and still be useless to an MEP engineer.

This class is a case study on the integration of Revit by a small to mid-sized engineering firm working in building construction. The class will explore the implementation of Revit by delving into a few BIM projects. The study will show that Revit is not restricted to large projects; rather it is well suited to the “everyday” buildings, such as housing, schools, offices, and more. The focus is on experiences the firm had along the way from CAD to BIM such as detailing, coordination, and standardization. Those experiences are lessons that will increase any firm’s proficiency using Revit without sacrificing production. The class will also show the collaboration between architectural and engineering companies on multi-disciplinary Revit projects. In the end, we hope to show architects and engineers of any sized company for any sized project how to integrate Revit into project delivery and how new technologies such as Autodesk A360 will further increase the efficiency of the BIM.

This presentation will discuss a variety of asset information management solutions and offer insight into what it takes to effectively implement one on your project. With many options available, owners continue to look for the particular asset management system that suits their facilities' needs, some of which are now incorporating 3D as-built intelligent models into their interface. Regardless of the specific management system chosen by the owner, early planning and communication between the entire Project Team is key to establishing a workflow that will enable the massive amount of facility data to be collected and delivered in an efficient manner. The common goal is to have all of the information input and functioning in the owner’s asset information management system in time for the first day of building operations.

This class covers The Ohio State University's transition from floor plans based on AutoCAD® software to building models based on Revit®-based software. During the past 2 years, we have created Revit models that cover 11 million square feet; our goal is to develop models for 35 million square feet by May 2016. In this class, we describe the initial project work to design standards and processes to ensure the long-term value of the models. We also discuss the evolution of the standards and processes during the project's maturation. We further describe how Ohio State has handled the challenges of managing a large portfolio of models by improving processes and using technology solutions to drive efficiencies into model building and maintenance. Attendees receive an overview of the BIM Toolbox that Ohio State uses in its efforts to drive adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for existing buildings and in its development of BIM for design and construction.

Come to this class and discover the benefits of Advance Steel software, the Building Information Modeling (BIM) software product specifically designed for steel detailers and fabricators who require easy-to-use structural software for automating drawing creation, documentation, and fabrication.

This session will cover the story of how McCarthy collaborated across regions to develop and refine formwork models for long-span parking-structure projects using Cunningham Beam System.

If you want a plethora of power-user tips, then be sure to join Cadalyst columnist and Autodesk Technical Evangelist Lynn Allen as she takes you through a whirlwind of productivity techniques that are certain to improve your everyday drawing life. At a tip a minute, you'll be sure to discover some top secret AutoCAD features that will remove tedium and boost your ability to meet project deadlines. As usual-Lynn will be providing a whole new batch of tips (for those of you who have attended before!)

Construction is a relationship-based industry where deals are still closed with handshakes. But in this new competitive world, with limited labor and a growing demand for construction, owners and contractors need a faster way to make connections with the right talent for the right project. Static contact databases and outdated bid-management tools perpetuate disjointed business results, leaving contractors constantly defending their costs and schedules and aggregating potential risk before breaking ground. In this session, you’ll learn how BuildingConnected helps builders discover, invite, and choose the right talent for any type of project while managing their bidding processes from start to finish. You’ll also learn how emerging markets are benefiting from this crowdsourced technology to remain competitive with their clients.

Construction teams need an experience that lets an asset, such as equipment, and its data flow seamlessly from design to handover and operations. This class will explore how to use BIM 360 software as a means for tracking key milestones in the asset lifespan—from design and fabrication, to delivery, installation, commissioning, and, ultimately, handover. This class will also explore workflows around building commissioning and creating repositories for asset-related documentation, including product information such as cut sheets and warranty documents—as well as links to checklists, RFIs, submittals, and other workflows related to the asset. See how to use the BIM 360 platform to provide integrations with various workflows throughout an asset's life.

This session will be a panel from Black people and minorities in AEC-related roles discussing the impacts of diversity and inclusion on the construction industry. The questions will be focused on how the impacts of AEC have affected the industry globally, and how we can address these issues of skills shortages by retaining and supporting diverse groups. This class is aimed to bring awareness, establish dialogue, and engage a community of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) people in AEC.

If you want a plethora of power user tips then be sure join Cadalyst Columnist and Autodesk Technical Evangelist Lynn Allen as she takes you through a whirlwind of productivity techniques that are certain to improve your everyday drawing life. At a tip a minute, you’ll be sure to discover some top secret AutoCAD features that will remove tedium and boost your ability to meet project deadlines.

Barton Malow, ranked by ENR in 2019 as one of the 50 largest U.S. contractors, is a general contractor and construction management firm that has been in continuous operation for almost a century. Safety is fundamental to Barton Malow’s mission. Testifying to that commitment, it proudly displays a logo that proclaims: “Build it Safe—No Exceptions.” With an impressive safety record superior to the industry average, Barton Malow continues to maintain an ongoing commitment to safety improvement. In this case-study-format class, you'll hear from Barton Malow's leadership about how they applied BIM 360 software as well as Autodesk partner Smartvid.io to implement a safety program, and how it was adapted for COVID-19. We will show specific examples of AI for computer vision (e.g., social distancing detection), BIM 360 dashboards, and more, including statistical benchmarks for COVID-19 responses across the country.

Are you curious how a 96-year-old company innovates? Today, the amount of new technology available can be overwhelming to organizations—from point solutions that solve one problem to platforms that require strategy around deployment. Barton Malow faced many of those challenges when overhauling software solutions. In this session, we will walk through the journey that Barton Malow took to modernize and transform business development through project operations. We'll lay out the techniques that the firm used to scale deployment of tools like BIM 360 software, BuildingConnected, and Assemble software. We will also cover how to cultivate a "super user" base to scale within an enterprise for success. In this class we’ll uncover best practices deployed to transform enterprise tools, including capitalizing on Microsoft Teams and learning management systems, and we’ll discuss metrics that are lighthouses informing Barton Malow how to scale Construction Cloud.

Chasing specific business applications to solve a unique challenge used to be the answer to one problem, except as the technology stack grows, so does the disjointedness. This problem introduces more data and workflow challenges to be solved. As the construction technology landscape continues to evolve, one solution will not be the answer to today’s complex file sharing and storage challenges. Join Newforma and Corgan Associates to learn how the construction technology space is progressing towards more unity and the benefits of working in a connected environment. Discover how Newforma’s integration with Autodesk BIM 360 further streamlines collaboration to provide increased flexibility to view, search, and manage project files to improve project delivery.

How much do you know about cloud workstations? Have you tried virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) for your remote BIM users? If you’re familiar with VDI or have tried it, you know the performance isn’t great for power users and the complexity of maintaining VDI is unsustainable for IT. With cloud workstations, all that has changed. A panel of technology visionaries includes AEC experts Andy Knauf, CIO of design/build firm Mead & Hunt and Israel Sumano, Senior Director of Infrastructure Services at MEP firm Southland Industries. Joining them is cloud computing expert Harry Labana, Chief Customer Officer for Workspot. They’ll share the collective wisdom they’ve accrued through deep, hands-on experience with virtualization technologies and how cloud workstations are transforming the AEC industry. Join us to learn more about how industry-leading AEC firms are using cloud workstations to deliver outstanding performance, strengthen IT security, and simplify joint venture projects.

Israel Sumano, Sr. Director of IT Infrastructure at Southland Industries, a billion-dollar MEP firm, combined forces with 5 AEC firms to create Penn First, a joint venture (JV) that is developing an innovative new hospital. Sumano will discuss how the JV partners broke new ground by using GPU cloud workstations in Microsoft Azure as the technology platform across all 5 partner firms. CAD and BIM experts access AutoCAD, Revit and many more applications from any device, anywhere and are able to collaborate with partners in real-time. This pioneering approach to collaborative design and construction is delivering outstanding results.

Technology is rapidly changing our world, specifically in the last year we’ve seen a significant increase in the use of virtual reality (VR) within the manufacturing and construction industries. VR is being adopted in manufacturing to train employees more thoroughly and efficiently, and it’s being used for training in construction in a number of areas including workplace safety, basic simulation, and extreme task simulation. Both of these industries are primed to implement VR at a massive scale, because they are extremely hands on in nature and can also be very dangerous without the proper training and experience. HTC VIVE, NVIDIA, and DELL will explore several use cases on increasing construction and manufacturing safety through VR, the benefits of VR for training and how the technology is changing the way the AEC industry works from design, to simulation, to implementation.