Explore deploying a digitalized design and monitoring workflow for a thermal remediation system (TISR®). Using Autodesk Forma, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, and Autodesk Tandem software, the project establishes a seamless lifecycle workflow from early-stage planning and data harmonization to real-time monitoring and maintenance. Forma optimizes solar energy feasibility analysis and site planning, while Autodesk Construction Cloud ensures standardized data exchange across stakeholders. Revit enables detailed 3D parametric modeling. And Tandem integrates telemetry data to monitor system performance. You’ll learn how Digital Prototypings enhance operational performance, reduce the need for on-site visits, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and improve collaboration between stakeholders. Explore the transformative potential of Digital Prototyping platforms for advancing sustainable asset management, conserving resources, and increasing infrastructure resilience in environmental restoration.

The session will cover a detailed case study of the projects and give insights into the Lean BIM principle enabling Lean Construction by establishing the perfect BIM ecosystem across the industry across different stakeholders. 6 Lean principles in BIM and their relation to existing Lean Construction approach: 1) Visualization & understanding the end goal of the project 2) Rapid generation of design alternatives 3) Automated generation of drawings & documents 4) Maintenance of information and design model integrity 5) Reuse of model data for predictive analysis 6) Collaboration in design and construction with these BIM principles will go hand-in-hand with Lean Construction principles.

Digital models are the key to unlocking improved sustainability and lower costs in product design. This session will explore groundbreaking techniques for using 3ds Max and Maya software to create realistic 3D assets that designers can trust and rely on, eliminating the need for physical samples. Discover how physically based rendering (PBR) extensions generate assets with an accurate and tactile appearance. Learn how to render PBR assets consistently across various contexts for seamless collaboration. See how to maximize reusability by creating asset variations for other departments once the design is complete. Based on real-life examples from major retailers, this session demonstrates the compelling advantages of digital design: significantly reducing waste, eliminating delays, and cutting costs throughout the design process. Revolutionize your product design workflow with 3D assets that replace the real thing.

This session will focus on exploring the 4D scheduling collaboration process, from source models in Revit and Civil 3D software, to creating data-driven animations in SYNCHRO 4D and photorealistic experiences inside Unreal Engine. By bringing model and schedule together, week after week, our team has refined the models and schedule. Together, we reviewed the schedule, asked meaningful questions of it, and corrected any errors we found along the way. This class will use the case study of the Ontario Line Technical Advisory megaproject (CA $10.9 billion) and share the novel workflows that were adopted for establishing a seamless, dynamic, cloud-based connection and 3D coordination across multiple design platforms. We will demonstrate how these teams worked together to define innovative workflows for enriching transportation design models with the time dimension to perform constructability review and construction planning in interactive and immersive 4D models.

WME, part of Egis Group, will share the experience of being lead design consultant (LDC) and site supervisor on the UAE Pavilion in Dubai Expo—a building inspired by the country's national bird, the falcon. Learn how the intelligent model was implemented and managed on the project, from concept design to construction. Being LDC starts with the right mindset and the right attitude to drive a project forward during all stages of design, while being fully accountable for the design process. This is a perfect case study of building information modeling (BIM) deployment, from concept design to construction and management of all consultants—including architecture, structure, MEP, interior design, landscape, and so on—for integrated design delivery using cloud collaboration. WME maximized BIM for design innovation on complex structure design with enhanced coordination and key design influences using VR technology. Learn how we achieved a sustainable design and construction savings with a digital engineering approach using Autodesk products.

Creating visualizations can be challenging, but it can become easier with a step-by-step system that artists can follow. This system can act as a guide, providing a checklist of points that need to be included in the image to make it fabulous. In collaboration with the team, we've developed an eight-step system to share with you. It includes the following steps: composition, camera setup, lighting, color balance, materials, assets, storytelling, and postproduction. Combining these points leads to excellent results. Each is important, and the lack of one can lead to failure. The key is to find a balance between them, which comes with practice. Come and learn the concept behind this system and how to apply it in architectural visualization.

Managing quality control data in building information modeling (BIM) can be challenging, particularly in large-scale projects with numerous stakeholders. In this presentation, we will explore how tools like Vcad from Blogic and Autodesk Tandem software can help overcome these challenges. Vcad provides real-time quality control data management and analysis, streamlining the process and facilitating collaboration between project stakeholders. Autodesk Tandem, on the other hand, allows project teams to easily manage and visualize BIM data throughout the project lifecycle, improving data management and coordination. Together, these tools provide a powerful solution for managing quality control data in BIM. In this session, you'll learn about the benefits of using these tools, including improved project outcomes, reduced costs, and increased efficiency. We'll provide examples of how Vcad and Autodesk Tandem have been used in large-scale construction projects, and we'll share best practices for implementing these tools

When challenged to manage building information modeling (BIM) on a project the size of a small city, routine project planning is not enough. This case study will show which current BIM management tools and methods work and which ones fail on a real project of 10 million square feet. Spoiler: There were many broken tools and many crashed computers. We'll show how a small but effective BIM and computational team can save hundreds of thousands of dollars through resource management, technological innovation, failure prevention, team upskilling, and cloud collaboration. We'll also touch on how managers can facilitate the use of computational workflows by being a bridge between users and tools. We want you to leave empowered to tackle BIM on projects of any size and any scale while also knowing how to evolve these methods for the future.

RHDHV's mission is to enhance society, and digitalization has become an integral part of this mission. The importance of building information modeling (BIM) data is therefore growing rapidly. However, ensuring consistency in a large and global organization is a challenge. This class will provide insight into how RHDHV envisions its staff working in a consistent manner and producing consistent BIM data. The session will cover the use of standards, guidelines, content, and tools to standardize workflows, as well as practices from the software development industry to streamline this. We'll discuss automation as a means of generating content in line with standards and reducing the need for extensive training. We'll explore collaboration in a cloud platform, along with cloud tools and dashboarding to validate consistent BIM data across the organization. You will gain insight into how RHDHV overcomes its BIM data consistency challenges, and how you can apply these strategies to your own organization.

In our current global market, time saved is money saved. This class will focus on how a robust Content Management System can save you time and increase quality assurance in the design process with efficient BIM assets while also being ISO 19650 compliant. Utilizing a cloud-based BIM Asset Management system like UNIFI has helped triple our library content and saved $1000's, so join this class as we uncover the secrets of how UNIFI can be used in all phases of design across multiple disciplines, from concept through to handover. This class will also illustrate that by using cloud-based platforms to connect teams, data, and workflows, collaboration workflows with other offices around the globe in a 24-hour work environment are increasingly more productive. You cannot afford to miss the opportunity of discovering how to make UNIFI work for you.

In this industry talk on visual collaboration and communication in design and manufacturing using VRED software, you will gain valuable insights that can enhance your product development process. The course will explore the importance of visual collaboration and communication, capitalizing on innovative technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and high-end rendering. You will learn how VRED integrates with these technologies to facilitate digital prototyping, remote collaboration, and streaming of design data. Additionally, the course will emphasize the advantages of cloud-based solutions for seamless access to project data and the use of high-end rendering capabilities. Real-world use-case examples will demonstrate the transformative impact these technologies have on communication, commitment, and sales.

In this session, we'll showcase how a web application, built on top of Autodesk Platform Services and our local database, can optimize the design process, improve CO2e footprint assessment, and enhance collaboration among clients and stakeholders. Using this web application enables clients to efficiently simulate design modifications, making well-informed decisions that effectively minimize both the cost and time associated with CO2e emissions. This ultimately leads to a more streamlined and sustainable design process. For a deeper dive into what we'll cover, please see: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZKyYvjcyFC8EzgOVGxoBgPp2xWKs_bfO/view

Unlock your potential with this engaging, instructor-led masterclass tailored for industry professionals eager to implement and operate cloud-based product data management (PDM) in just one day. This two-hour interactive session will guide you through the essentials of Upchain Cloud PDM, emphasizing its near-immediate time-to-value capabilities. From project creation to essential functions such as check-in/out, cloning, bill of materials (BOM) management, and straightforward engineering change and release, you'll gain invaluable insights and hands-on skills to transform your workflows. Join us for this immersive experience where you'll have the opportunity to set up your complimentary out-of-the-box (OOTB) tenant and test-drive the benefits of Upchain Cloud PDM. Beyond the tutorial, you'll meet our Autodesk Solutions Engineer team, fostering valuable industry connections. Don't miss this unique opportunity to elevate your productivity, enhance collaboration, and drive innovation in your company.

The "Canal do Sertão Alagoano" is an important initiative of the Brazilian government that aims to combat drought by providing access to water for various purposes, such as rural and urban human consumption, livestock watering, and irrigation. The successful implementation of this project can serve as a model for other regions facing similar challenges. In this session, you'll learn more about the implementation of the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) in a 27 km section of an open channel design. We'll highlight the collaboration between the design and construction teams and the clients through a common data environment (CDE). We'll discuss the complexity of 3D modeling for open channels in AutoCAD Civil 3D software, the use of Subassembly Composer to automate channel sections with multilayered earth fill, and the use of self-adjusting earth embankments to accommodate different soil materials. We'll also cover the use of Dynamo for minor automation and Navisworks software for design simulation.

In this Hands-On Labs, we'll explore the workflows between InfoWorks ICM and AutoCAD Civil 3D. While this is not a superficial, unnecessary, or overly bad sequel, this Hands-on lab will explore real-time collaboration we challenge two teams to execute a whodunnit flood simulation to save the little town of Topper. InfoWorks ICM enables team collaboration and empowers engineers to reach beyond single-purpose tools tools to evaluate various options against a multitude of rainfall events within the context of the entire watershed. This Lab will provide users the opportunity to save the town of Topper - together by leveraging Civil 3D data, and InfoWorks ICMs integrated catchment modeling to evaluate the town for possible flood damages.

Learn how to reduce time and improve the quality of surface models in Civil 3D software using geographic information system (GIS) data. The Autodesk and Esri partnership has spurred advances in surface modeling that fuel collaboration between civil engineers and GIS professionals. Newly developed tools simplify the processing of triangular irregular network (TIN) surfaces originating from Civil 3D and formation of complementary terrain data sets within ArcGIS Pro. Surface model data propagated into ArcGIS web feature layers then establishes both a system of record and an avenue for two-way synchronization extending into Civil 3D. In this class, we'll walk through key steps of surface modeling workflows and show how the new tools facilitate ground assessments and visualization in multiple environments. Civil engineers and GIS professionals will come away from this class better equipped to jointly participate in design workflows for existing and proposed ground.

Join us on a digital-twin journey! Learn from The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History (Detroit) as we share our multiyear journey moving from blueprints to data orchestration. Discover how to align owners' agendas and adopt digital-twin workflows. Hear from key stakeholders, including executive leaders, sustainability officers, and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) collaborators, as we operationalize and find value in our digital replica of physical assets, processes, and systems. We'll discuss strategies for funding, budgeting, and timeline creation to revolutionize workflows. Experience our high-fidelity pilot using Autodesk Tandem, Revit software, Eptura's ticketing systems, and IoT sensors. Our diverse backgrounds in service design, UX research, architecture, business, and construction administration offer rich insights into our pilot results and future plans to create a holistic smart museum and FM for improved collaborations and operational efficiency.

Recent news of artificial intelligence (AI) advances have us all wondering how our professions will change. Committed to driving future-ready innovation, WSP Digital Solutions engaged with Autodesk Research to explore the potential of AI-assisted automated structural design after seeing a prototype at Autodesk University 2019. In this class, you'll see how we worked together to understand the technology's promise and how to use it effectively. We'll describe the possible benefits we identified, from more-meaningful, agile engagements with architects in early design phases through assistive technology that automates away tedious tasks and helps explore more options ("rapid optioneering"), to surfacing sustainability trade-offs when most impactful decisions can be made. We'll also address the fears around this digital transformation. Finally, we will share how our unique collaboration came to be, and how you too can engage with Autodesk to prepare for and shape the future of work and the world of tomorrow.

As more and more structural engineers connect to and embrace BIM workflows, analytical collaboration in BIM has been an important category of the industry demands which translates to users' requirements around desired analytical modeling productivity and model coordination practices. In this hands-on lab class, you will learn how to make the most of the structural analytical modeling tools available in Revit 2024 software. You will gain valuable insights into various structural analytical modeling techniques, including tips and tricks for modeling automation, as well as how to effectively apply structural loads to your analytical model. Additionally, you will practice bidirectional workflows between Revit and analysis software, with particular focus on tips and best practices for collaboration with Robot Structural Analysis Professional.

In this industry talk, we explore the intersection of digital evolution and the imperative of decarbonization in the AEC sector. Join Shivani Soni, Global Head of Impact & Innovation at Symetri; Jan Tore Bugge, Global Naviate Product Manager at Symetri; and Ron Locklin, Global Lead of Sustainability Platform at Autodesk. Symetri, a global Autodesk partner, plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable growth in AEC, with a strong footprint in America and Europe, prompting an exploration journey. Throughout this talk, we offer a comprehensive perspective on our sustainability approach, where innovation and action converge. Uncover the transformative potential of collaboration and gain insights into the strategic integration of cutting-edge technology via our ecosystem. Our mission is to illustrate how these elements collectively reshape our industry. This discussion delves into how innovation, proactive measures, and collaboration steer our industry towards lasting change. Join us on this transformative journey.