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Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
From Design to Digital Twin: Building Indoor GIS with CAD and BIM Data

CAD and BIM have long served as the foundational design and construction documentation —but their utility often ends at project handoff. What if it didn’t? Indoor GIS is a floor-aware system of record for visualizing, analyzing, and managing facilities and collection of buildings. This session will demonstrate how to extend the life of CAD and BIM data into an indoor GIS, and empower CAD, BIM and GIS practitioners to build a Digital Workplace for building operations. Learn about the role of CAD and BIM integrations with GIS to fuel these workflows. See how to import design data into ArcGIS Indoors to map assets and manage spaces, enable real-time navigation with ArcGIS IPS, and equip facilities’ staff with mobile tools for asset inspections and maintenance. Whether new to GIS or looking to modernize facility operations workflows, this session provides you with guidance and examples to convert CAD and BIM data into Digital Workplaces that support asset and space management.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
The Symphony of Factory Assets: Bridging and Connecting Data, Teams, Tools, and Ideas with Factory Assets
In this session, participants will explore the comprehensive capabilities and benefits of Factory Design Utilities software with data seamlessly integrated and shared across other Autodesk products (such as Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Navisworks software). The session is designed to provide a thorough understanding of how these tools can revolutionize the factory layout design process, enhance efficiency, and drive business success. Through Automation, Integration, & Customization, we’ve achieved 90% efficiency in project handover with a 50% time savings on coordination.
28p
Industry Talk / Nashville 2025
Cloud Control: Integrating Point Scans into Packaging Line Design
Point cloud scanning is no longer just a validation tool—it’s a core part of how we design, install, and document automated manufacturing systems. In this session, we’ll walk through how our team uses the Leica BLK360 scanner to capture real-world context at every stage of a project. From scanning existing facilities for layout integration to scanning at FATs, construction sites, or even completed lines for record set drawings, 3D scanning has become key to identifying conflicts early, creating mesh-based equipment models, and aligning installations with design intent. Learn how portable scanning and tools like ReCap software and Cintoo help streamline communication, reduce risk, and improve accuracy across disciplines.
Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
Greenheck's Journey to Vault Professional from SAP PLM
In 2021, Greenheck embarked on a journey to replace SAP PLM corporately for all 200 designers. The multi-year project involved standing up Vault servers with replication, building an interface from Vault to SAP using coolOrange, and migrating hundreds of thousands of CAD files from SAP PLM to Vault. Vault and SAP are now in sync as engineering data flows seamlessly between the two systems.
Industry Talk / Nashville 2025
Laying the Groundwork for the Future: HP SitePrint and the New Era of AEC Productivity

In today's fast-paced construction landscape, precision and productivity are more crucial than ever. In this session, HP will share its vision for the in AEC, highlighting how HP Construction Services is bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds—from design to layout to on-site execution. Learn how HP SitePrint, has evolved, delivering unmatched speed, accuracy, and consistency on construction sites. Today, SitePrint goes even further, now offering floor deviation marking capabilities. This advancement allows teams to mark both layout and deviation points in a single, real-time process, helping crews identify out-of-tolerance areas early and streamline coordination across trades. Discover how HP is helping Construction Professionals build with confidence by rethinking layout and enabling smarter, connected construction workflows that improve productivity and reduce rework.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
Is Your Onboarding Drifting or Driving Results?

Is your onboarding process accelerating performance—or slowing your team down? In the AEC industry, where cost, time, and talent shortages stall Management, effective onboarding is no longer optional. With 61% of leaders struggling to find technically skilled employees, the need for structured, continuous learning is urgent. This session shares how JMT tackled capability gaps and project ramp-up delays by implementing a standardized onboarding program using Pinnacle Series. Discover how they built a scalable, trackable learning program that equips new hires to contribute faster, with less downtime. Learn how personalized training, workflow alignment, and access to best practices helped JMT boost retention, satisfaction, and billable hours. If you're ready to transform onboarding into a strategic advantage, this session will show you how to drive results from day one.

16p
44p
Industry Talk / Nashville 2025
The Future of CAD Management: How AI Is Transforming AutoCAD and Civil 3D
CAD managers are facing a major shift. As artificial intelligence (AI) and Automation, Integration, & Customization tools become more accessible, the traditional role of CAD oversight is evolving into a leadership position focused on efficiency, strategy, and Management. In this session, we’ll explore how AI technologies—including ChatGPT for conversational assistance and script guidance, Autodesk Platform Services for seamless integration, and Dynamo for low-code Automation, Integration, & Customization—are reshaping CAD workflows in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software. You’ll learn how to automate tedious tasks, improve quality control, and better support project teams—all without needing to become a programmer. If you're ready to stop reacting and start leading, this session will show you the tools and mindset needed for the future of CAD management.
43p
Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
From Design to Digital Prototyping: Building Indoor GIS with CAD and BIM Data

CAD and BIM have long served as the foundational design and construction documentation —but their utility often ends at project handoff. What if it didn’t? Indoor GIS is a floor-aware system of record for visualizing, analyzing, and managing facilities and collection of buildings. This session will demonstrate how to extend the life of CAD and BIM data into an indoor GIS, and empower CAD, BIM and GIS practitioners to build a Digital Prototyping for building operations. Learn about the role of CAD and BIM integrations with GIS to fuel these workflows. See how to import design data into ArcGIS Indoors to map assets and manage spaces, enable real-time navigation with ArcGIS IPS, and equip facilities’ staff with mobile tools for asset inspections and maintenance. Whether new to GIS or looking to modernize facility operations workflows, this session provides you with guidance and examples to convert CAD and BIM data into Digital Prototypings that support asset and space management.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
10 Ways to Work Smarter and Protect Intellectual Property in AutoCAD
Unlock the full potential of AutoCAD software while safeguarding your intellectual property (IP), with our session on 10 essential strategies. Learn advanced techniques for securing your design files, including secure authentication and access control, to protect against unauthorized access. Discover best practices for effectively managing file versions and backups, while staying up to date on security patches and ensuring data integrity. Explore collaborative tools and methods that streamline workflows and enhance team efficiency, all while maintaining IP protection. Discover the importance of legal protections such as patents and copyrights, and learn how to use AutoCAD software’s built-in features to secure your proprietary information. We’ll also discuss optimization tips for automating repetitive tasks and integrating with other software for seamless project execution.
16p
16p
Industry Talk / San Diego 2024
Automating Engineer-to-Order Operations: Viewrail's Journey with Inventor and iLogic
Discover how Viewrail, a leading stair and railing manufacturer, is harnessing the power of iLogic within Inventor software to redefine its engineer-to-order operations. Through a comprehensive demonstration, we'll illustrate the streamlined process of designing custom orders, enabling customer interaction through a dedicated portal, generating both customer and production facing prints, and seamlessly transferring manufacturing data to the shop floor. Gain invaluable insights into how Viewrail's strategic adoption of iLogic enhances efficiency and accelerates production timelines. Join us for an engaging conversation, and walk away inspired to revolutionize your own approach to engineer-to-order.
15p
30p
Industry Talk / San Diego 2024
Revolutionizing Prefabricated Buildings: Uniting Revit, Inventor, and BIM Integration
Join our transformative session on integrating manufacturing into building information modeling (BIM) workflows for prefabricated buildings. Through the case study —the Charlotte Main Library —we'll showcase how our BIM and parametric design expertise revolutionizes construction. Explore our use of Autodesk tools such as Revit, Dynamo, Inventor, AutoCAD, and Navisworks software for seamless integration. Discover how we overcome challenges, ensuring precision and efficiency. Learn from our experiences—highlighting enhanced integration between Inventor, iLogic workflows, and Revit-BIM—meeting project needs efficiently. Gain insights into streamlining project coordination and achieving superior outcomes. Experience tangible benefits, including efficiency gains and improved timelines. Elevate your understanding of integrating manufacturing into BIM workflows at AU.
74p
Industry Talk / San Diego 2024
BIM to Field with Automated Layout: What You Design Is What You Build
Learn how field teams can complete construction layout ten times faster with a higher degree of accuracy, while providing more depth of information used for building at a higher quality level directly from your AutoCAD or Revit models. Hear directly from a large general contractor about experiences delivering improved project quality with better collaboration from design to layout to construction, and get a live demonstration of the Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter system.
Industry Talk / San Diego 2024
Enhancing Lesson Plans and Strengthening Industry Partnerships: A Collaborative Workshop for CTE Teachers
This workshop for CTE (career and technical education) teachers and industry professionals will focus on fostering innovation, collaboration, and partnership within the CTE community. By enhancing lesson plans, building industry partnerships, and engaging post-secondary educators, we can better prepare our students for success in the ever-evolving workforce. Industry personnel are encouraged to attend to lend expertise in designing exciting hands-on activities and industry-specific lesson plans. Help us establish a network of STEM teachers and industry partners across the nation.
20p
53p
Industry Talk / San Diego 2024
Elevate Your Tech Stack and Your Tech Staff: How Knowledge Management Elevates Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation
In this session, we'll use an interactive design-thinking approach to tackle this problem: How do you elevate both your tech staff and your tech stack to drive productivity and profitability across a digitally transformed project lifecycle? We'll consider the "What If" scenarios: What if we flip and elevate our perspective? What if, in addition to considering information as knowledge, knowledge is considered information and this big data is compiled, managed, and analyzed as an IT tool? What if we consider knowledge management as a productivity enhancement tool that integrates with any existing learning technology and acts as a catalyst to elevate technology adoption? What if we adopt AI power to augment human input and get faster at developing custom workflow training to develop industry skills and solve real-world challenges? We will identify insights into team engagement and productivity with a direct relationship to competitiveness, project planning, profitability, and ROI.
10p
60p
Industry Talk / San Diego 2024
Workforce Development in AECO with Autodesk Learning Partner Programs
Human capital development is a critical component of success, both for Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) firms and the individuals they employ. In this session we will review Autodesk research related to talent development, discuss today's in-demand skills, and which skills will be needed in the future. We will provide an overview of our Autodesk Learning Partner Programs that support upskilling and share success stories from our Learning Partners related to the training challenges they face and opportunities they've uncovered when providing workforce development services. Please join us as we share key insights on how to remain competitive in an increasingly competitive industry.
58p
Industry Talk / San Diego 2024
The VINCI and Autodesk 10-Year Partnership: 30,000+ Hours Saved Annually
VINCI—a world leader in concessions, energy, and construction—has been using Autodesk software to help streamline its operations and drive its international expansion. With a platform approach, Revit customizations, and building information modeling (BIM) as a standard practice, VINCI has achieved significant time savings of more than 30,000 hours annually, and captured more business abroad. In Q4, VINCI renewed its fourth Enterprise Business Agreement (EBA) with Autodesk, expanding deployment of Autodesk Construction Cloud on major projects to further integrate data and workflows and ensure a seamless transition from design through construction. Together, the VINCI BIM team and the Autodesk Consulting team improved use of these tools by implementing and improving processes and creating customized plug-ins. The latter allow us to match all needs inside our company, which has lots of different disciplines and as many demands.
Panel / San Diego 2024
Empowering Construction Excellence: Transitioning from Field Role to VDC Role and Harnessing Technology
The panel discussion will provide insights into transitioning from field roles to virtual design and construction (VDC) roles in construction. Attendees will gain practical insights, explore technological advancements, and discover professional development opportunities in this evolving construction career landscape. The discussion will cover how to attract field engineers to VDC, understand the changing role dynamics, integrate VDC practices, and utilize technology for improved project outcomes. Through real-world experiences and actionable steps, the panel will propose a roadmap for navigating this transition, developing training strategies, and leading teams to achieve construction excellence.
24p
Hands-on Lab / San Diego 2024
The Markup Matrix: Unraveling Advanced Integration Techniques for CAD Mastery in Autodesk Construction Cloud
Explore a practical journey with Autodesk Construction Cloud through an immersive hands-on training session. This 90-minute interactive technical workshop will immerse you in the world of CAD drawings within Autodesk Construction Cloud. You'll master the "closed-loop" system, seamlessly adding and receiving markups through the cloud. Discover advanced integration techniques, including incorporating markups as traces into your AutoCAD drawings. From fundamental concepts to advanced features, this session equips you with critical skills to optimize your CAD workflow, enhance communication, and accelerate project success within the Autodesk Construction Cloud ecosystem.
38p
27p
Industry Talk / San Diego 2024
Let's Tackle Geotechnical Headaches (and Save 28% in Costs): Freedom of Residency and Interoperability with Civil 3D
When managed correctly, geotechnical data holds present and future value. However, the interoperability and transferability of geotechnical data are not always straightforward, particularly when software solutions fail to offer data residency control and comparable structure. This leads to loads of unnecessary work for geotechnical engineers. Did you know that the average cost overrun for geotechnical projects is 28%? GeoDin geodata management solution is here to solve those headaches for geotechnical engineers, saving them precious time and resources. Let's discuss our latest innovations: interoperability with Autodesk Civil 3D software, which allows for access to contextual geodata, ingested from diverse sources, structured and stored on your data storage of choice, and funneled efficiently into your favorite design environment. We'll address major trends in geotechnical databases, as well as some practical insights into how this works.
7p
39p
Hands-on Lab / San Diego 2024
Dynamo for Civil 3D: Hands-on for Beginners
As we focus on digital transformation in finding ways to automate repetitive tasks, this class is perfect for Civil 3D and AutoCAD users who would like to experience and learn how to maximize their use of Dynamo for Civil 3D. In this hands-on lab, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to create basic Dynamo routines. We'll start with the fundamental nodes and then proceed with understanding how to reuse and manipulate the Dynamo scripts. You'll learn how you can further enhance your skills by using the Dynamo primer samples as a starting point. This session is for beginners and is intended to inspire people who want to innovate a new workflow.
31p
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