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Industry Talk / Nashville 2025
Design, Build, Experience: Immersive Digital Workplaces (REPEAT)
Imagine walking a design site before it’s ever built, with grading, buildings, and utilities unfolding around you in full context. Immersive Digital Workplaces make that possible, turning project models into shared experiences that improve communication and bring teams into alignment before construction begins. In this fast-paced, high-level session, three voices from civil design, immersive technology, and construction will share insights from the field. Rather than a technical deep dive, this session offers a big-picture look at how immersive Digital Workplaces are bridging disciplines, reducing errors, and clarifying complex data throughout the project lifecycle. When stakeholders can visualize a design in its environment, they are empowered to make faster, more confident decisions. Join us to explore how immersive workflows support better outcomes from concept through construction.
23p
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.

Hands-on Lab / Nashville 2025
Autodesk Workshop XR 201: Mastering Collaborative Design Reviews in Virtual Reality
Step beyond the basics and learn how to lead effective, collaborative design reviews in virtual reality (VR) using Autodesk Workshop XR software. In this advanced hands-on lab, you’ll take on the role of session host—managing data sets, guiding stakeholders, and using real-time VR tools to drive better coordination outcomes. You’ll set up a Workshop, facilitate multi-user sessions, and practice in-headset techniques for managing perspective, assigning issues, and highlighting key design elements. Finally, you’ll see how VR issues connect back to Autodesk Forma, Revit, and Navisworks software for a full feedback loop. Leave ready to lead immersive reviews that streamline decisions and align your team.
Hands-on Lab / Nashville 2025
Autodesk Workshop XR 101: Getting Started with Virtual Reality for Immersive Design Reviews
Discover the transformative power of Autodesk Workshop XR software in this introductory hands-on lab designed to revolutionize your design review process. Experience how leading firms like Stantec, TMX Global, and Worley accelerate their projects using this immersive workspace. Equipped with Meta Quest VR headsets, you'll gain an understanding of how to walk through your Autodesk Forma models and use virtual tools to review details with precision—all within an immersive environment. This innovative approach quickly identifies spatial issues often missed on regular screens or with automated clash detection. It efficiently resolves problems, saving time and resources. By the end of the session, you'll understand how Workshop XR can sustainably guide projects from design to construction. We’ll provide everything you need, including laptops and Meta Quest headsets. Just bring your innovative spirit and readiness to explore new dimensions in design review with Autodesk Workshop XR.
Virtual 2021
Conditioned BIM Data Powers Connected Construction

BIM (Building Information Modeling) and virtual design and construction (VDC) managers serve pivotal roles in empowering stakeholders across multiple disciplines and teams to fully maximize the BIM data stored in the model. Design models often lack construction data needed for downstream use, but adding customized information to a conditioned and structured model can result in a model that can be utilized from design to construction to handover. Currently, siloed solutions force teams to maintain multiple sources of truth for project documents at different project phases, resulting in heightened confusion. In this session, we will cover how project teams can incorporate integrated workflows with Assemble software, and get the full benefit of a common data environment (CDE) used by other Autodesk construction solutions, facilitating collaboration between project members to avoid duplication and mistakes.

New Orleans 2022
Big Innovyze for Small Town in Brazil

The rupture of the dam in Ayrton Senna Park in Brazil impaired one of the few tourist attractions in a small town in the Brazilian countryside, generating significant social and environmental impact. Schettini Engenharia understood that for this atypical situation, it would be necessary to bring together some strategic partners to develop the entire building information modeling (BIM) solution with the help of geographic information system (GIS) solutions, starting the first smart-city project in the region. Using Autodesk and Innovyze solutions, the firm aimed to adopt sustainable practices in its proposal, mitigating part of the damage caused by the rupture of this dam, and bringing safety and better quality of life to this community. In this challenging dam case study, you’ll learn the workflow between the following tools: ReCap software, Civil 3D software, Revit software, Forma Data Management software, Navisworks software, Unity, InfoDrainage, and InfoWorks ICM.

Instructional Demo / Virtual 2021
Structural Design to Fabrication with AEC Collection—Part II
This class is the next level up from the “Structural Design to Fabrication: Revit and Advance Steel—Buddies for Life” class at Autodesk University 2020. Once you have designed, simulated, and generated the fabrication drawings, the next step is making them available to the field teams. On top of that, tracking the changes and ensuring the site teams have access to the latest documentation is one of the main challenges. This class will focus on the various office-to-field workflows you can use to share the latest and greatest structural BIM (Building Information Modeling) data and fabrication drawings with the extended teams in the field. You will learn about the Forma Data Management workflows that come in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection that you can use to share and compare different versions of structural BIM data and fabrication drawings for effective decision-making processes in the field. This class will also cover the process of creating and managing issues related to structural field workflows.
Instructional Demo / Virtual 2021
Revit for Rebar: Why BIM Is Better for Concrete
CAD has helped grow the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry far beyond manually produced paper drawings, empowering us to produce more complex, more accurate designs. Today, the AEC industry continues to face new challenges, including financial constraints that increase pressure to deliver projects more quickly and accurately. As a result, AEC firms are evolving their technology once again. In recent years, the move from CAD to Building Information Modeling (BIM) has accelerated as BIM workflows have proven to deliver many benefits over CAD. With the rise of BIM, many new capabilities for reinforced concrete design and rebar detailing have been introduced in BIM authoring tools. When using Revit for rebar design and detailing, every structural member can be modeled, documented, tracked, and controlled, and design changes can be coordinated easily and managed accurately. Don't wait to move to BIM—the right time is NOW.
Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2023
Validation of DfMA and Data Platform in Data Strategy Beyond BIM and Its Future
Daiwa House has achieved early adoption of building information modeling (BIM) in the design phase, adopted Forma Data Management as its standard common data environment (CDE), obtained ISO 19650 certification, and is currently pursuing a CDP strategy. Toward further growth and innovation beyond BIM, we've launched the "Data-Centric Project" with Autodesk this year, focusing on a data strategy. We've defined a DDP (DfMA data platform), prepared a KoP (kit of parts) using DfMA methodology, and verified its effectiveness in real projects to address social issues such as construction waste and decrease of skilled workers. As data strategy has become essential, along with the verification of the effectiveness of the DfMA methodology in actual projects, we'll present the overall concept of the data-centered project, and discuss how DfMA and data strategy are related to each other and to the realization of the digital construction industry.
4p
Instructional Demo / Las Vegas 2023
Practical Application of InfraWorks for Bridge Modelling and Design
In this class, you'll learn from a bridge engineer who successfully designed almost 40 bridges using the InfraWorks-centered bridge modeling workflow. You'll see an overview of the workflow and get advice on how to implement it efficiently for a real-world project. Following an overview of the workflow that includes road modeling in Civil 3D software, bridge setup in InfraWorks software, preparation of parametric bridge parts in Inventor software, and production of drawings via Revit software, this class will teach you how to prepare a virtual environment in InfraWorks for ease of workability and sharing of data sources via Forma Data Management. You'll learn how to exchange the road models between InfraWorks and Civil 3D, including modification of road assemblies for bridge modeling in InfraWorks. This class will demonstrate modeling of individual bridge parts, such as abutments in Inventor or Revit. You'll see the preparation of drawings in Revit and related fine-tuning of the bridge model in InfraWorks.
29p
33p
Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2023
Get Your Head in the Cloud: Latest Interoperability Updates for Revit, Autodesk Forma, Forma Data Management, and More
Exchanging project data between applications is a favorite problem in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC): Offices need to manage the risk involved in undersharing and oversharing. Collaborators need to understand if they're working on the same version of a project. And data formats must be compatible. While desktop software systems are the powerhouses driving design and engineering workflows, teams need to communicate beyond their desks, often through distributed cloud interfaces that change rapidly. The software development teams for Revit software, Autodesk Forma, and Forma Data Management have created multiple ways to address interoperability problems, and have had hundreds of hours of conversations with project clients and AEC professionals about what does and doesn't work. The most-promising methods include rapidly evolving cloud applications that change and improve constantly. This class will summarize these findings, identify the most-recent tools available to solve interoperability challenges, and look down the road to emerging methods for teams to share data.
Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2023
Autodesk Tools Customization Aids BIM Implementation in Sanitation Company
Brazil has undergone significant legislative changes in recent years and has the bold, yet necessary, goal to universalize water and sewage services by 2033. That challenge has driven building information modeling (BIM) implementation in sanitation companies, which encouraged the Brazilian company SANEAGO to use and customize Forma Data Management and the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection tools for its context. Similar to other sanitation concessionaires, SANEAGO currently deals with large project volume, developed by several different design companies, for the 226 municipalities it operates. This makes document management, standardization, collaboration, project analysis, and project design quite challenging. In this talk, we'll discuss the CAD-BIM transition, covering not only software usage, but also company diagnosis, policies, and project standards establishment, which involves changes in the design processes and in the organizational culture as a whole, in order to raise BIM maturity within the company and its entire ecosystem.
Hands-on Lab / San Diego 2024
Cloud Coordination Model with Changes Awareness in Revit
Unleash the power of Revit software's Coordination Model Changes! Say goodbye to the tedium of manually tracking overlapping elements across disciplines, and welcome a sleek, cloud-based solution. This innovative tool instantly identifies modifications, additions, or deletions right in your Revit canvas/views. Experience effortless change detection with intuitive highlighting, clear object hierarchies, and filters tailored to your interests. Embrace the future of project management where your focus remains where it should be—on your design, not on tracking changes.
Instructional Demo / San Diego 2024
Multidisciplinary Collaboration in Revit: Tracking Changes in Linked Cloud Coordination Models
Embrace the enhanced capabilities of Revit software's Coordination Model Changes option. This session, designed for engineers and architects, will offer a technical demonstration of a powerful feature in Revit that allows seamless tracking and viewing of modified elements. Say goodbye to manually tracking changes across disciplines and welcome this cloud-linked solution. Instantly identify modifications, additions, or deletions within your Revit views. Streamline your workflow with intuitive highlighting, clear object hierarchies, and handy filters. Focus on your design while the feature handles the change detection. Join us for an in-depth exploration of this innovative tool, shaping the future of project management in the technical sphere.
Instructional Demo / San Diego 2024
Civil 3D, InfoDrainage, and Forma Data Management: A Trifecta of Drainage Design Power
Don't just analyze your storm pipe networks; design them in one go with Civil 3D and InfoDrainage Ultimate software. Supercharge your workflow using Forma Data Management software to store rainfall data and other design resources. Exchange data between Civil 3D and InfoDrainage for green infrastructure efficiency. Save time by storing pipe exchange settings and collaborating in the cloud.
39p
Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
Effortless BIM Asset Management Using Content Catalog
Using a common data environment like Autodesk Content Catalog as the single source of truth for BIM asset management can significantly enhance efficiency and productivity, saving thousands of dollars and countless work hours. This case study builds on a previous session, where we explored the transformative effects of a robust content management system on design processes. In this session, we'll showcase examples that highlight how a central information repository can greatly boost efficiency and productivity. We'll delve into the setup and creation of collections for connecting teams across geographical boundaries, predefined search terms, and the sourcing and approval of BIM content for effortless distribution to end users. Join us, as we take you behind the scenes of our journey with Autodesk Content Catalog, illustrating the profound impact of keeping data at the heart of the process.
18p
62p
Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
Connecting the Dots: Enhancing Collaboration and Efficiency in Projects Using the AEC Data Model API
Are you struggling with multiple tools’ data silos in your construction projects? Do you find it challenging to foster collaboration among multidisciplinary teams? Are you looking for ways to optimize project performance and reduce risks? On average, construction project teams use between 5 to 15 different software systems, each operating in its own data silo. This fragmentation results in significant inefficiencies, extending project durations by up to 37% and contributing to more than $88 billion in annual rework costs. This session will provide answers by showcasing examples of how the AEC Data Model API has been successfully used to address these challenges. Whether you’re a business leader, virtual design and construction (VDC) manager, project manager, or technologist, you’ll gain valuable insights into the transformative power of the AEC Data Model API in driving collaboration, efficiency, and innovation in construction projects.
39p
Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
Evolving Digital Design-Build for the Next Generation
To address construction challenges, Kajima Corporation has implemented "Proactive Design," an innovative approach integrating detailed construction knowledge from the earliest design stages. This method fundamentally prevents issues related to quality, inconsistencies, cost overruns, and rework. For instance, after Phase 1, condensation issues arose only on the north façade, despite identical floor plans. In Phase 2, we used its integrated design-build capabilities to resolve this issue through early-stage simulations. A LOD 500 model is prepared at the commencement of construction, enabling BIM-based inspections 365 days earlier than standard, thereby mitigating postconstruction risks. During construction, Digital Prototypings ensure real-time consistency. Furthermore, Kajima promotes modularization at the design stage, involving engineers, subcontractors, and fabricators in a seamless integrated model. This approach aims to elevate industry standards and drive progress toward a sustainable future.
45p
Industry Talk / Nashville 2025
Innovating Rail Maintenance: Deutsche Bahn’s Use of Digital Prototypings with BIM and Asset Data for Smarter, Sustainable Decisions
Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) offers passenger and freight transport solutions, with a focus on Germany. DB Systel GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of DB and the driver of digitalization for all of the Group companies. Digital representation of assets is vital for instant status checks and effective decision making. Currently, BIM offers asset details during projects, yet maintenance data often resides in isolated silos, managed manually. DB’s current focus is breaking down data silos between BIM and maintenance systems using Autodesk Tandem software to enable artificial intelligence (AI)-driven insights in the future. This session will highlight how DB is piloting Autodesk Tandem software to bring together BIM and maintenance data—which are often disconnected. By connecting intelligent models with live maintenance data, DB accelerates knowledge transfer, improves efficiency, and paves the way for AI-driven predictive maintenance. Learn how Deutsche Bahn is using data and Digital Prototypings, and setting the stage for smarter and sustainable railways.
33p
Hands-on Lab / Nashville 2025
Informed Design Hands-On Lab: Experience the Informed Design Workflow for Architects and Building Product Manufacturers
Repurposing manufacturing content for BIM presents unique challenges. The Informed Design API represents a revolutionary new approach. Get hands-on experience with Informed Design in this lab-style class and test the workflow for yourself. We'll learn how Revit users can discover, configure, and place native Revit families (RFA) into Revit projects that originated in Inventor manufacturing software. We’ll learn how manufacturers of productized building components can publish designs with reduced detail for design in Revit. We’ll learn how to assess a Revit project for Informed Design components and automatically generate manufacturing outputs such as shop drawings and bills of materials (BOMs) for each variant. We'll learn how manufacturers can securely and with controlled permissions publish content to Informed Design via Forma Data Management software, and how revisions can be consumed in Revit. Join us to discover, consider, and learn!
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