Autodesk Construction Cloud has been used primarily for collaboration and connectivity of Revit projects. While the Civil 3D-using industry still relies on other methods for storing project files, Autodesk Construction Cloud offers faster and more efficient working experiences by allowing you to download only the files you need and providing the latest files to collaborators. Autodesk Construction Cloud is beneficial for large-scale projects involving multiple firms, but even our small to mid-size land development projects at Kimley-Horn have found value in using Autodesk Construction Cloud. While it's now fully functional for Civil 3D, you may still be wondering: What's in it for me? Does it really help with collaboration? What's the risk in putting my files in Autodesk Construction Cloud? To address these questions, we invite you to join Jaime Castillo and Jeremy Rogers from Kimley-Horn, as they explain why they use Autodesk Construction Cloud on certain projects, and discuss the benefits and risks associated with it, as well as provide valuable insights to help you make an informed decision.

SwissDrones is a leading manufacturer and operator of long-range unmanned helicopter systems designed to replace manned helicopters for safe and cost-effective aerial intelligence gathering in surveillance, linear inspection, and search and rescue missions beyond visual line of sight. In this theater talk, we'll shine a light on how SwissDrones uses Autodesk Fusion software to bring commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to market for various exciting purposes: inspection and monitoring, search and rescue, and aerial surveillance. Flying drones instead of manned helicopters bear many benefits. For example, they are safe, even under dangerous conditions like bad weather, darkness, or flight over hostile or otherwise unsafe areas. These drones are also exceptionally sustainable, allowing CO2 emission reduction of up to 95% compared to manned helicopters, and are therefore a significant enabler for a greener future. Explore with us how a team uses Fusion software's collaborative capabilities for these exceptional machines.

ITC Limited has developed a diverse range of infrastructure across various asset classes. However, the company recognized the need to improve project management by making outcomes more predictable. To achieve this, ITC looked toward digitalization and a cultural shift by embracing new technologies. The goals included enhancing data accessibility, incorporating building information modeling (BIM), improving digital maturity, and reducing regimental processes. With the help of Autodesk Construction Cloud, establishing a common data environment (CDE) was straightforward, enabling traceable and accountable automated workflows essential for ISO 19650 compliance. This led to the project receiving the Kitemark certification, marking it as the first in India and fourth globally to achieve "Project Kitemark certification." This achievement underscores ITC's successful digital transformation, improving information management, document standardization, workflow automation, and information exchange ecosystems.

This session will look at how structural engineers can visualize, coordinate, and resolve constructability issues early in design by using Qnect for Revit software. We will show how Qnect for Revit helps young structural engineers develop holistic understandings of how a building is put together, enhancing their awareness of interdisciplinary coordination, constructability, erectability and 3D-modeling best practices. We will look at the broader benefits of integrating automated constructability checks within the building information modeling (BIM) workflow for all project stakeholders across the entire project lifecycle. Business leaders of engineering firms looking to attract and retain young, top, structural engineering talent will want to attend this presentation.

Everyone loves closeouts, right? Said no one ever. Finishing a project is tough—making sure everything's installed, punch lists are completed, permits are closed out, and everything's clean ... and don't forget the turnover package. In addition to closeout being one of the most difficult phases of a project, the way you finish a project is the last impression you leave with a client, further amplifying the pressure to succeed. This session will explore how Brinkman Construction implemented Autodesk Build software and Pype Closeout to help improve its closeout processes. This class will cover topics that focus on how Autodesk Construction Cloud tools streamlined Brinkman's process with fewer tools, saved time over traditional workflows, enabled turnover tasks to start sooner, increased visibility, and helped drive accountability.

Architects, engineers, and contractors invest a significant amount of time digitizing project information; but are the latest drawings, models, and data being accessed by those in the field with boots on the ground? This session will identify the technical and cultural barriers associated with access to information on-site, and explore quick, practical strategies that Hansen Yuncken employs to drive the adoption of Autodesk Construction Cloud by site teams. Workflows discussed will include fast onboarding, streamlining project access, harnessing the power of QR codes, and maximizing the use of Locations, Photos, Issues, and Assets to maintain a live single source of truth for all project data collected on-site. Attending this session will arm you with practical knowledge and simple ideas to immediately employ these strategies within your own business and projects.

Are you finding it challenging to track project components from design to handover? Since 2020, total project input costs—from labor to materials and equipment—have increased by 41%, making the design, delivery, installation, and commissioning of critical components a focal point for successful project delivery. With the Assets tool in Autodesk Construction Cloud, there's a better way—better resource planning, better progress tracking, and a better return on your building information modeling (BIM) investment with project assets from design to handover, all in one place. Join this class for industry best practices and a preview of Autodesk's comprehensive asset-tracking technology that provides your office and on-site teams with reliable 3D tools to deliver quality projects and get a handle on project costs.

Very large projects pose special risks and challenges. Studies show that 65% of projects that cost more than $1 billion fail to meet project objectives. This session will present a building information modeling (BIM) planning workflow for large projects adapted from the military process of operational mission planning. It will address the five critical analytical areas that military planners use to create integrated, coordinated, and comprehensive execution plans and common data environments (CDEs). Co-presented by a former military planner and a project manager, both with large-project experience, this session will show how analytical planning workflows successfully used by the military can reduce project risks and enhance project outcomes.

In today's environment of digital project delivery, many opportunities exist for enhancing current project delivery processes from design to construction. This sharing session will build upon last year's tech talk: "Bridging Innovative Opportunities for Digital Project Delivery." It will touch upon the innovative initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)—the Project Delivery Collaboration Center (PDCC)—which had a soft rollout in Spring 2024. The PDCC is meant to be a one-stop shop or hub for project managers. The initial rollout familiarized teams with the backbone of the solution, Autodesk Construction Cloud. As the PDCC continues to develop and evolve, integrations with department systems and other off-the-shelf solutions will be implemented. A few key integrations in development are with Asta Powerproject Vision, Bentley Systems' ProjectWise, Sitelink, and Voyager. Behind the scenes, the PDCC is not one solution; but to the end user, the intent is that it appears as one.

Do you have a requirement to deliver IFC 4.3 on your infrastructure project but you're not sure where to begin? Confused as to what's possible with IFC 4.3? Unsure how to map Civil 3D objects to IFC 4.3? Since the release of IFC 4.3 for infrastructure, many users are unsure of how to implement IFC into their daily workflows and project deliveries. This class will detail exactly how you can implement IFC 4.3 into linear infrastructure workflows to take full advantage of openBIM for infrastructure and the vastly improved IFC 4.3 schema. This session will demonstrate how to configure the IFC 4.3 Extension for Civil 3D software the right way to map a wide range of Civil 3D objects to IFC 4.3, enabling seamless export and import. We'll discover how to improve interoperability between Civil 3D and Revit software by using IFC 4.3, all while discovering top tips and real-world use cases for working with IFC 4.3 in Civil 3D.

Tired of the monotony of opening and digging through models to find a single piece of data? Avixi is using the AEC Data Model API to help a large U.S. tech company streamline data extraction from Revit models. Using the AEC Data Model API to extract data and send it to a database bypasses restrictions of hardware, custom plug-ins, and opening models. Discover the power of accessing data without opening a Revit file. Using Autodesk Construction Cloud and Revit 2024, we'll present our use case in this class and explore using the AEC Data Model API to extract Revit elements and their properties.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly affect our industry. How can we use AI to improve our programming skills and make us more efficient? In this session, we'll go over the creation of a program using LISP to copy files from one location to another. Once created, we will use AI to convert a portion of that code into a visual basic script (VBS) so that the user can continue to work while files copy in the background.

Any building information modeling (BIM) software can be considered a game engine: it has geometry, data, and interaction. As a BIM manager, you want to design workflows that are easy for your team to follow, and be ready for a variety of exceptions. That's not too different from a game master designing a game logic for the player to follow. What are the rules? What's the outcome? What's the interface that helps players/users navigate your logic? How can you keep players/users engaged? How can you achieve all of this within the capacity/limitation of Revit software? This session will showcase a few games built entirely within Revit, as well as some efforts that gamify the work in the professional production of Ennead Architects.

In the fast-evolving landscape of industrial construction, the early integration of virtual design and construction (VDC) and engineering disciplines is not just beneficial—it's essential. This session explores how using VDC from the beginning phases can significantly reduce rework and redesign, streamline processes, and ensure project accuracy. We will discuss how this integrated approach is particularly critical for modular construction projects, where precision and planning are paramount. Through case studies and practical insights, attendees will learn strategies to effectively synchronize VDC and engineering to enhance project outcomes.

Join this session to hear about the steps your company can take—regardless of trade, software, or construction type—to facilitate flow of data and deliverables between modeling and fabrication in the shop.

In the face of climate change, designing infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather events and rising sea levels is paramount, and traditional approaches often lack the tools to evaluate an ever-growing array of parameters. On top of that, planning on a 20- or even 10-year horizon is getting increasingly difficult, and it might not make sense altogether, for exponential change escapes our ability to foresee it. Exit planning, enter improvisation. This lecture will explore the concept of organizational improvisation and LEGO® Serious Play (LSP) as a powerful tool for designing climate-resilient infrastructure. By providing real-life examples and constructing scenarios with the class, we'll focus on how agility, creativity, and collaboration can enhance an organization's ability to respond to evolving environmental challenges. Join us to learn how LSP enables stakeholders to explore complex problems, co-create solutions, and envision resilient futures.

Infrastructure development is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for a staggering 79% of global emissions. A substantial portion of these emissions stem from embodied carbon, which is found in the materials used in construction like concrete, steel, and glass. This session will explore the effects of embodied carbon in infrastructure and why minimizing embodied carbon is essential for meeting global sustainability targets. We will discuss how innovative technologies and tools can play a pivotal role in quantifying and reducing these emissions, and we'll present real-life applications where advanced technology has made measurable differences in cutting down the carbon footprint of large-scale infrastructure projects. Join us to learn how using the right tools can lead to more-responsible construction practice, helping pave the way toward a greener planet.

The Autodesk Research Residency Program is open to external groups in academia, the startup ecosystem, and industries focused on novel project work. The program provides Autodesk with industry insights and offers resident teams access to a global network of innovators, events, and the Autodesk Technology Centers. Resident teams often work alongside Autodesk researchers and peers, fostering a conducive environment for problem-solving, ideation, and development with rapidly advancing technology like artificial intelligence (AI). As leaders in AI research and a trusted partner to industry, Autodesk Research and the Autodesk Residency Program are natural fits for Design and Make teams developing high-impact industry solutions with AI. This session will provide multiple case studies of the AI work taking place within the Autodesk Research Residency Program. We will feature specific teams using AI, and highlight how their participation in the Residency Program is accelerating their work and use of AI.

The complexity and limited accessibility of MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) data have hindered its broader use. Traditionally confined to users proficient in specialized technology like Revit software, interactive dashboards are now a more intuitive way to consume and use this data. With Autodesk Power BI Data Connector, data from traditional authoring applications can seamlessly integrate into Power BI, providing a consolidated view of key metrics. This class will explore how to create Data Exchanges and use them to build interactive dashboards through practical examples such as the Electrical Systems Dashboard for reviewing calculations, material takeoff across multiple projects analysis using the AEC Data Model API, and a Space Dashboard for senior engineers to assess thermal loads and airflow. By the end of the session, participants will learn to create visually appealing reports and dashboards that offer a single-pane view of critical metrics, KPIs, and trends.

There is a global need to improve how we design and manage our water resources and facilities. The industry is learning new ways to meet their digital delivery goals by leveraging Autodesk tools to be the foundation for these types of projects. In this session, we will discuss project types (including dams, wastewater and water treatment and distribution facilities) and how to create a higher quality set of deliverables to create a true smart water network. We will also review how owners and clients can benefit for their projects and began to initiate new processes and workflows to take advantage of the content. Learn how to take your projects to new next level and improve outcomes with Revit and other Autodesk tools to meet your digital twin objectives.