This will be a discussion about the impact an owner representative and client advocate—who is also a virtual design and construction (VDC) manager—employed specifically for engagement, collaboration, and leadership can have on a project team. We will discuss and evaluate the implementation of Autodesk Forma and VDC processes for internal engineering in a large manufacturing company. We will explore outcomes for project performance. And we'll look at the real implications for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) teams when there is an active VDC manager acting on behalf of the client needs in context of traditional design and construction project workflows.

Effective Building Information Modeling (BIM) collaboration cloud environment is one of the key things that emerges as a time-saver in terms of communication and with respect to team members collaborating on model changes in the central cloud that the entire team is accessing. A360 BIM collaborative environment really helps to reduce direct communications and email chasing between clients and BIM service providers because models can be viewed directly in clouds without any software installations on the systems. Any type of updates, by team members or from clients, can be easily seen and replied to directly in the cloud at any time. This is a very good environment for holding client meetings to mark up and track live projects without using software, even when you are in mobile access. This guarantees that all team members—both on-site and at the desk—will have access to the correct files, project data, and designs. It’s a time-saver even when team members are using various Autodesk, Inc., stand-alone software during modeling, as changes are recorded in the A360 cloud environment. This session features A360. AIA Approved

Jump in for an exclusive behind-the-scenes of the Paris Basket Arena design & construction! This versatile venue can accommodate up to 9,000 spectators for concerts, various performances and basketball games, and is one of the very few new buildings build for Paris' games… This Class will showcase the successful integration of BIM for this challenging project on an immovable deadline, high technical complexity, with nothing but excellence as a goal for a seamless Paris' games experience. By harnessing the power of BIM technology , the project team achieved outstanding results in meeting client expectations, addressing environmental challenges, and enhancing productivity and safety. Explore with us how innovative technical tools and processes were developed with Revit API to set up a safe seamless and efficient construction site. The Paris Basket Arena stands as a remarkable testament to the power of BIM in realizing architectural excellence, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

Explore the impact of building information modeling (BIM) on the iconic Real Madrid stadium revamp. Discover how digital technology and BIM methodology have boosted Real Madrid's stadium design and construction works. Learn how data is transferred seamlessly from cloud to field, aided by cloud-tech real-time collaboration. The session will showcase doc management, coordination models, and on-site QA checks powered by Autodesk cloud services. More than 30 firms were aligned through ISO 19650 standards, coordinating efforts within the common data environment (CDE). Meanwhile, 11 construction teams ensured stakeholder needs were met and the megaproject optimized in a fast-track challenging delivery. Learn how the iconic stadium's 1950s legacy was preserved, conserving part of the structure while demolishing outdated sections while the stadium and its services were in use. Using BIM and design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA), a new steel structure enhances sustainability and efficiency, accurately manufactured to reduce material usage and resource wastage, particularly if dismantled someday.

This session will look at a process with an in-house tool developed among other things with Autodesk Platform Services technologies allowing users to inject a Revit /IFC model into Power BI in just minutes, in order to visualize and exploit the data for different use cases (engineering and site work team). In this session, we'll view and export Bill of Quantities, check the data (automatic coloration depending of the value of the data), link to another database as an SOA (schedule of accommodation) to compare with the model and track it, and link to the schedule of the project to do a "4D."

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.

Join some of the industry's leading infrastructure owners as we discuss their unique experiences, challenges, and lessons learned while developing and managing data to meet the 365/24/7 demands of an infrastructure owner and their overall journeys to a true and trustworthy digital twin. Data plays a critical role in ensuring accurate representation of an airport's physical conditions and operational (and financial) readiness. Inaccurate, outdated, and duplicated data can compromise the effectiveness of an owner's ability to support decision making and operational, maintenance, and financial planning. When trusted and readily available, quality data allows stakeholders to gain valuable insights into the operations, identify bottlenecks, optimize processes, and make informed decisions.

Join us for an in-depth session focused on the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) project. The ELT is a revolutionary ground-based telescope with a 39-metre primary mirror and will be the largest telescope in the world – the World's Biggest Eye on the Sky. This will revolutionize our understanding of the universe, and we are delighted that Gerd Jakob, Head of the Mechanical Engineering department, is sharing his valuable insights with us. We will focus on people, processes and data by understanding the roles and contributions of the diverse team involved in the ELT project. We will give you an overview of the (technical) processes and methods used in the ELT project, as well as the innovative solutions and technologies used to overcome project hurdles. In addition, we will discuss the role of data in the planning, construction and operation of the ELT. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions.

Handover can be challenging, causing frustration for owners and everyone on the project team. The reality is that executing handover is a very fragmented undertaking. What if we started with clear requirements from facilities that prevent data loss and improve the outcome for all? Imagine if all asset data were collected, organized, and prepared well before the facility's opening. Envision preventative maintenance already scheduled and maintenance records readily available on mobile devices even before operations commence. Despite the abundance of data our industry generates, owners often find themselves with either insufficient or overwhelming amounts. Of all data captured in engineering and construction, 95% goes to waste after handover! This session aims to address the genuine need for building operations. You will gain insights into essential questions to prioritize the data that facility teams truly require, rather than what we assume they should have.

Public services englobe many different areas of action that must offer efficient services for citizens without wasting money. Therefore, tasks that involve construction, and their maintenance, might need a special approach, as usually a lot of money is required. We will explain how we changed methods and even cultural patterns to keep buildings in a highly useful condition and reach low or better-planned costs. Our case study documents an existing building that was not built by any governmental institution; as a result, no technical documentation or registers of the construction were found. The challenge of our study is decoding the existing construction and its installations—and how it has been used and damaged over time—by using Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection tools. As the technical team searches for hidden details on the construction, to collect data on the building, we can improve our work strategy in a collaborative environment and have more-effective results for management decisions.

In the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, collaboration and iterative design processes generate vast amounts of data for each drawing, model, and workflow. With legacy workflows and file-based applications like Revit software, this critical data remains uncollected and underused, not fully using AI-powered predictions and informed decision making. This course will address the challenge IMEG Corp. encountered when using untapped data for decision making through the AEC Data Model API. We will explore how AEC Data Model enables cloud-based workflows that allow reading, writing, and extending model subsets without the need for desktop application plug-ins. Participants will learn techniques for identifying data resources, executing robust data extraction, and assessing data quality using GraphQL. And we'll go into detailed strategies for integrating data insights into daily workflows with tools like Power BI, enhancing AEC firms at the forefront of digital transformation.

Curious about the road ahead for Autodesk's product and service offerings for MEP engineers, detailers, and fabricators? Join Autodesk product and strategy managers for Revit software, the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection, and cloud collaboration to learn about new features and functionality supporting the capabilities and workflows you need to drive more-efficient, more-sustainable, and more-collaborative building design and construction projects. Learn about the strategic insights and decisions driving development directions, and see early demonstrations of features and workflows yet to be released. Peer into the future of the products you use every day and engage with Autodesk to help shape them to better meet your needs and the needs of your company, project teams, and clients.

Our presentation will unveil an innovative sustainable-housing solution, marking a shift in construction. Seamlessly blending building information modeling (BIM) methodology with artificial intelligence and factory robotics construction, powered by Autodesk's advanced tools, our approach redefines industry standards. From artificial site analysis to streamlined construction documents and intelligent models, every step enhances efficiency and sustainability. Using robotics for off-site construction not only accelerates the construction process, but it also ensures safety and reduces waste. Our proven business model, originating in Florida and expanding to Texas and Georgia, underscores its effectiveness and scalability. This success story speaks to the future of construction, attracting a new breed of digital-savvy field workers. Join us as we showcase the feasibility of affordable housing production in any economic climate, illustrating how innovation paves the way for a brighter, more sustainable future.

As professionals navigate the delicate balance between skill erosion and enhancement, embrace the evolution of job roles and responsibilities, grapple with ethical considerations, foster collaboration and communication, and cultivate resilience and adaptability, it becomes evident that the integration of AI and human expertise is not a binary proposition, but rather a nuanced journey of exploration and adaptation. By engaging in ongoing dialogue, using technological advancements judiciously, and prioritizing the preservation of human-centered values and expertise, architecture, engineering, and construction professionals can chart a course toward a future where AI augments, rather than replaces, the ingenuity and creativity that define our industry's pursuit of innovation and excellence.

The Revit ecosystem provides powerful capabilities for structural engineering design which go far beyond the basics of drawing production and coordination. This case study will examine the journey of one structural engineering firm to push the limits of how a structural team uses Revit during daily design work. Gabbart and Woods Studio is a structural engineering firm based in Reno, Nevada, specializing in a variety of building types across all major structural materials. The purpose of this project was to pilot and evaluate a new Revit-centered approach for creating and managing structural engineering calculations and construction document production. This session will take you through the entire implementation process, including background and motivation for pursuing new approaches, the practical workflows and software tools that the team used, real-world design projects where new approaches were tested, and key lessons learned from the project.

We will present a case study that demonstrates how—by following the building information modeling (BIM) process and using the correct processes and tools—we have significantly impacted the HVDC (high-voltage direct current) planning, design, operations, construction, and operations and maintenance phases. Our presentation will address the challenges that the large energy sector industry faces, and provide concrete examples of how BIM has helped us, our partners, customers, and subcontractors overcome them. We'll present impressive statistics and metrics that quantify the remarkable benefits of BIM, such as reducing project costs and rework in construction time through BIM in our power sector projects. We will also show how, by rigidly following the BIM process, we managed to reduce our design errors by 98% from Project A to Project B.

There are numerous unique challenges involved in managing a large model environment, and there's a scarcity of documented workflows or solutions to tackle them. This presentation will discuss the issues encountered while managing the Revit models for MEP systems of a new 1.3 million-square-foot hospital, and the innovative solutions that were implemented. Using tools such as Ideate, Clarity, BIM Interoperability Checker, BIM 360 Model Coordination, and others, a powerful BIM 360 model environment was established that was capable of handling the vast amount of data and elements required to document the hospital. This presentation will not present a definitive solution, but rather a foundation for generating additional ideas and workflows for future large projects.

This session will provide an update on the development progress of Autodesk Fabrication Data Manager software. We will highlight both new features and improvements to features as previously demonstrated during AU 2023, and we'll provide insight into navigation around the UI.

DLR Group anticipates that more than 80% of its workforce will need upskilling in the next two years. Sound familiar? During this session, DLR Group will present its approach to learning and development, featuring a comprehensive skills matrix that aligns skill levels—both technical and other critical ones—with specific tasks and functions performed. DLR Group will illustrate its journey that began four years ago with new-hire skill assessments and evolved into a program that ensures all employees, regardless of their roles or departments, possess essential skills and customized career paths. Learn how DLR Group used Power BI, along with learning management tools such as Pinnacle Series and KnowledgeSmart by Eagle Point Software, to build a program that supports its key focus areas and future business needs. Leave with ways you can help your firm facilitate mentorship opportunities, identify potential software cost savings, improve talent recruitment, and impact overall employee satisfaction.

Informed Design for Revit software is a powerful tool that empowers designers to create high-quality, manufacturable designs with increased efficiency and accuracy. By using customizable building product templates, designers can seamlessly incorporate manufacturing-level detail into their Revit design files. The ability to tailor these templates to align with specific building requirements ensures compliance with manufacturers' specifications, reducing project risk and preventing errors. This class will provide an in-depth exploration of how to use Informed Design for Revit to maximize design certainty, minimize rework, and streamline project execution. By using Informed Design for Inventor software, building product manufacturers create and share customizable reusable products with constraints. Participants will learn how to explore, customize, and incorporate these manufacturable building product templates into their designs within Revit for enhanced accuracy.