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.

In this session, we'll cover connection design workflows for structural engineers from both the East and West coasts of the United States, as well as other geographical regions in the world. Using Robot Structural Analysis Professional software, Revit software, and IDEA StatiCa Connection, we'll show how information can flow seamlessly from one party to another with no data loss and no data replication using IDEA StatiCA Checkbot. Engineers will finally be able to share their information for connection purposes to create a more efficient workflow. We will show multiple customer success stories from every region.

Are you an electrical engineer or contractor looking to grow or accelerate your VDC practice with AI and aren't sure where to start? Join us as we show you how you can do just that using an AI-powered design tool from Augmenta to supercharge your Revit modeling workflow. In this interactive session, you will learn the ropes of using the Augmenta Construction Platform's automated electrical modeling capability to amplify your VDC capabilities and walk through the entire process of developing design solutions automatically A to Z. Utilizing the Revit model data, we'll develop and analyze multiple designs in parallel, opening up a world of opportunities for trade-off exploration and data-driven decision making upstream in the design process. We will cover what is needed to get started, and dive into the ways AI will transform your Revit Modeling process. We believe that design activities will shift from output focused to outcome oriented. Are you ready to join the movement?

In this presentation, we'll look at managing Autodesk Fabrication service and profiles to use the content flexibility that Revit provides. We will explore how to quickly set up a new profile with services designed to get the model started with minimal information. We will discuss what to include in the services, what should instead be added to the parts tab as needed, and how this expedites project startup and allows for quality control checking. We will go over what services should be included in a new profile and how that allows for "on the fly" changing of material and connection types in the model. We will explore a method of creating and tracking customized services and specifications within a profile. And we will discuss using "reload configuration" as a quality control check. All of this will lead to a faster, leaner, more productive workflow.

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.

This session will provide attendees with insight into the innovative cloud-based reporting solution MEPTrack. MEPTrack was designed to use complex data available for consumption in MEP fabrication solutions, and present it in an intuitive and user-friendly cloud environment—facilitating management of MEP systems and their associated components, and enabling granular tracking of workflow progress. Information can then be shared among trade partners, project managers, field operatives, and other stakeholders for full progress transparency.

In this talk, we will dive deeply into how ongoing technological strides are revolutionizing building services engineering and enabling new event-driven design workflows. We will explore innovative automation tools, including visual programming and SaaS platforms, that are not only enhancing the efficiency and precision of MEP designs, but are also promoting a more integrative and dynamic approach to engineering challenges by capturing engineering knowledge, as well as the data that drives it. This presentation will also emphasize the transformative potential of fileless data architecture through the power of federated GraphQL APIs, Neo4j graph databases, and Autodesk Forma software. These advanced technologies facilitate a seamless, real-time flow of information, adapting dynamically to changes and ensuring that every component within a project is consistently synchronized with a single source of design information.

Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of Revit families (RFAs) and Autodesk Fabrication ITM content. We will explore the pros and cons of each approach, and discuss why we believe it's time to look beyond these traditional methods. Instead, we will showcase a new type of Revit content that we've developed using the power of the Revit API. This new content has allowed us to create an innovative Hanger Placement tool for the Revit MEP construction industry. During this session, you'll learn about the benefits of this new approach to Revit content creation and how it can help you create custom parametric geometry that you can use in various ways. We will also demonstrate how our Hanger Placement tool works, and discuss its impact on your projects.

Curious about the road ahead for Autodesk's product and service offerings for structural engineers, detailers, and fabricators? Join Autodesk product and strategy managers for Revit software and the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection 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.

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) subcontractors are critical stakeholders in the AECMO built environment. We face a combination of cost pressures, skills and materials scarcity, and a journey toward digitalization. While the convergence of construction and manufacturing challenges us with new ways of working—including industrialized construction, building product componentization, and informed design—our building information modeling (BIM)-to-fabrication workflows must adapt. New Revit integrations and cloud-based fabrication workflows on a common data environment (CDE) for outcomes of connected construction and sustainability are critical. This panel of MEP contractors and experts will discuss insights of transformational BIM-to-fabrication-to-field workflows. The panel will show how streamlined workflows enable factory automation, data matrix tracking, and innovative remote machine operation using AR/VR technology. Learn how to make this your reality, not just a dream.

This presentation will focus on using the integration between Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, Power Automate, and Power BI software to effectively manage projects and family creation. Using Power Automate, project management tasks in Autodesk Construction Cloud are automated, reducing team members' workloads. Power BI is then used to analyze data collected from Autodesk Construction Cloud, providing real-time insights into project progress and performance for swift decision making. Additionally, in family creation, collaboration with domestic equipment manufacturers facilitates semiautomated creation of families with manufacturer specifications. Integration with Inventor software streamlines the creation of equipment parts like support steel, further enhancing the efficiency of the family creation process. Finally, the created families are managed in a database within Power BI, contributing to improved project productivity.

We've added the capability to calculate flow in Fabrication in Revit 2024 software. But how did we do this? Revit has introduced a new way to calculate flow and pressure drop. In this session, we will show you how you can achieve real-world scenarios in Revit. Come and see how the new solver provides more opportunities to use flow within Revit (fabrication elements, parallel flow, bypass, and loops).

Discover the power of Autodesk Platform Services and artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize prefabrication processes. In this session, we'll explore core industry challenges, including time-consuming tasks, repetitive actions, errors, lack of standardization, and the sharing of information about increasingly complex models with people in the shop. Witness firsthand how Autodesk Platform Services—armed with reusable assemblies, customizable rules, and a machine-learning modeling assistant—propels you toward a new era of efficiency and consistency. Furthermore, experience captivating web-based viewers that foster dynamic collaboration, as you learn how to unleash fabrication models with enhanced visualization and precision. See how these elements form a seamless and transformative process for optimizing fabrication workflows. This talk will offer a fresh perspective on driving innovation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) fabrication industry, leading to improved project outcomes.

The MEP industry has experienced a swift adoption of various digital tools, resulting in a growing demand for data exchange between diverse software applications. However, the fragmented nature of the ecosystem often leads to inconsistencies and errors in data transfer, making it difficult to maintain a seamless MEP workflow. This course aims to explore how you can maximize Revit software's Data Exchange feature to overcome the challenge of data curation and sharing. We'll delve into various use cases, including exchanging grids and levels, identifying and selecting elements from specific data exchanges incorporated into your model, transferring central plant models from Inventor software to Revit, and working with room data by using Microsoft Power Automate. You'll learn how to create and share data exchanges and how to consume data exchanges that have been created and shared by users of both Autodesk and non-Autodesk software.

Do you need an expanded database of fabrication parts? In this session, we'll show you how to build a custom part from scratch in Fabrication CADmep software, and how to add it to your database to be used in your configuration within Revit Fabrication. This technical instruction will also give you an idea of a new workflow for furthering the Revit design-intent model to detail for fabrication intent. This workflow has the potential to improve project quality as well as save time and money.

This class will discuss the uses of Revit families, data, scheduling, and the Revit API to push Revit content to the prefabrication factory floor. We'll discuss what goes into the families, how we condition the families for prefabrication-specific content, and how we pull that content out with custom tools to send to the factory floor. We'll cover the main issues of communication between the design team and the prefabrication team, how we've solved these issues, what we output for the team, and how they use it to create the preconstruction packages.

In 2019, this course received the Top Hands-On Lab for the event—and the last few years have dramatically changed how we all work and learn. The good news is that Autodesk products continue to evolve, and it's time to revisit this technical instruction course to make sure you're getting the most with your Revit MEP tools. We'll begin with an overview of energy modeling improvements and how electrical and HVAC analytical tools improve this workflow. Next, we'll examine HVAC and electrical system tips and new features to improve your engineering modeling results. You'll learn ways to manage your MEP connectors for consistent system results, and we'll close with updates on creating your schematic designs efficiently in Revit. The handouts will also include a ton of relevant data and samples beyond the class. Make sure you sign up early for this course, as it fills up quickly every time—and come have a blast with us!

Structural connections play a crucial role in preserving the overall stability and strength of a building. We recognize the significance of integrating these connections effectively during the design phase in Revit software, and acknowledge the challenges that often arise. In this class, we'll delve deeper into the intricate aspects of incorporating structural connections, and we'll provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the connections panel within Revit and a proficient skill set for using it. You'll gain the expertise necessary to forge a solid bond with the connections panel, which will help you enhance the quality of your design models. We'll equip you with the knowledge and techniques required to seamlessly integrate connections into your designs, transforming you into a proficient champion in this essential aspect of the design process.

This case study class will focus on a Haskell-designed custom Revit tool that optimizes steel design workflows. You'll learn how the tool simplifies selection by checking whether suitable members are available in stock. We'll discuss the development process and implementation of the add-in, and we'll explore its benefits, including reduced material costs and improved project timelines. We'll present real-world case studies to demonstrate the effectiveness of the tool. The class is ideal for architects, engineers, construction managers, and building information modeling (BIM) specialists involved in steel design workflows.

This lab will introduce you to Revit Connections, and walk you through how to place, manage, and customize steel connections within your structural models. You don’t have to be a steel detailer or structural engineer to benefit from this lab. We aim to help any Revit user explore the power of modeling Revit connections. We’ll also show you how these connections help with modeling other structural elements in Revit. This lab will focus on steel connection modeling within Revit. We won’t cover Advanced Steel or Shop Drawing Creation.