Miron Construction has been using BIM 360 software and the Autodesk Forma platform for several years now, and has gained valuable experience on how best to set up the building information modeling (BIM) coordination process using all the features of Autodesk Forma, Navisworks, and Revit software. We will lay out how using cloud-based workshared models that are bridged to and from multiple sites, Forma Design Collaboration licensing, and controlled scheduled publishing can bring efficiencies to your BIM coordination workflow. We'll also demonstrate the benefits of operating in a high-trust environment where subcontractors and architects work side by side on each other's sites.

Why continue to struggle with outdated design tools when a more efficient approach is within reach? Embracing fabrication tools—like Fabrication Parts in Revit software—P&ID Modeler for Revit allows engineers to focus on engineering rather than spending excessive time on modeling. By starting with fabrication, designers can model faster and seamlessly transfer design intent Mechanical systems that actually work! This “backward” process significantly enhances efficiency, enabling engineers to dedicate more time to engineering rather than laborious modeling. The approach also accelerates the design-to-construction workflow and proactively resolves MEP coordination challenges—even before trade partners are onboarded. As its adoption grows, this strategy is proving to be a game-changer for speeding up the engineering design process and optimizing project delivery.

Design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA) principles play an integral part in the development of prefabrication and modular building construction projects. In this class, we'll discuss specific lessons learned in applying DfMA to building construction for designers, construction managers, and trade partners. Using examples from recent projects, we'll explore the processes and tools used to make DfMA successful. We'll highlight the best practices and strategies for implementing DfMA to projects all along the spectrum of prefabrication, from single trade assemblies to full structural volumetric modules, and how we're pushing the boundaries in utilizing Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Forma in the design of industrialized construction projects. By the end of the presentation, you will have a deeper understanding of the DfMA rules and rails for building construction and how to apply them to your own projects.

The airports construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from historically paper-based projects to fully integrated, cloud-based modeling and coordination. Vanderlande, a leader in future-proof logistics process automation for airports, is at the forefront of this change reshaping the future of airports! This case study of the Los Angeles (LAX) Tom Bradley International Terminal explores Vanderlande's transition to fully cloud-based projects showcasing our adoption journey with Autodesk Forma for project coordination and BIM management in this large-scale, multi-phase, brownfield design-build project. We will show how we are delivering this project with our AutoCAD/Navisworks based workflow, while transforming the way we, and our industry works by increasing coordination issue creation efficiency by up to 75%, reducing clash report generation by up to 90%, and increasing coordination efficiency by up to 50% using Autodesk Forma.

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.

The process of managing factory design layout data and fostering collaboration between the design team and external reviewers using Vault software and Autodesk Forma to handle clashes in Navisworks software is an integrated procedure. The design team can use AutoCAD software or Inventor software to develop the factory design layout, which is then stored in Vault. Vault acts as a secure, centralized storehouse for design data, enabling the team to access the latest information, reducing potential mistakes and rework. It also tracks version history and documents updates, offering clear accountability. Once the design is finalized, it can be disseminated to external reviewers through Autodesk Forma. Autodesk Forma serves as a shared data environment, allowing teams to collaborate and exchange design data in real time. It also supports model coordination, document management, and design review, augmenting collaboration between the design team and external reviewers.

Schueco—the German aluminum facade industry giant—is an Autodesk technology and product specific reseller. In this session, Schueco will show—along with customer examples—how the firm is using Autodesk technology in tandem with its own developments to give its franchise-like partners know how and access to Schueco technology. From AutoCAD to Inventor to Autodesk Forma, from desktop to the cloud: design, make, and collaboration.

This class is all about actually getting the (promised) benefits of building information modeling (BIM) by connecting and integrating MEP engineering and Revit BIM data and workflows. We'll build on our 2022 session, and provide more insights into the actual benefits our colleagues have experienced and how we take on this challenge, as well give the specific technical details that make these integrations work. We'll share the lessons we've learned about how to take on the challenge of developing connected workflows, who you should include in the process, and how you can make it work. We'll cover the whole spectrum, from idea to testing to global rollout, also highlighting the benefits that our colleagues have shared with us. We'll also focus on the technical side of the implementation, to make sure you get some useful tips when creating the tools to facilitate connected workflows. You'll gain an understanding of how this connected and integrated way of working can positively benefit your business outcome.

Explore the MEP Plant Room Configurator, a transformative tool we developed that's reshaping the ways that our MEP engineers design. This web-based application provides a centralized platform for engineers to automatically design and configure their plant rooms without leaving their browser. The tool harnesses the power of the Autodesk Platform Services Design Automation API and its integration with Autodesk Forma to automate the modeling process, generating 3D layouts for Revit software or intelligent models from any computer. This session will showcase the capabilities of the Configurator and its significant impact on building services design, facilitating improved design outcomes, earlier embodied carbon assessment, and seamless integration with building information modeling (BIM) workflows.

This session will dive into an effective workflow using AutoCAD Plant 3D software tailored for the plant industry. From project preparation to integrated management through Autodesk Forma, we'll explore a series of processes, including managing specifications and libraries with Inventor software, and we'll culminate in the creation of final piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) drawings. This approach ensures efficient project management and heightened quality, leading to successful project outcomes and streamlined data integration management.

Generative design is often seen as a new design methodology. However, the key principles of the process mirror the fundamentals of design. In this class, we'll present a case study of how generative design is being used at University College London (UCL) to reinforce the core design curriculum through industrially relevant technology. During this class, you'll gain an understanding of the generative design process, see how you can apply it in an educational setting, and evaluate its use through a real-world example. We'll explore how we can use generative design for multiobjective optimization, and how this can be turned into a hands-on graded assignment that forces students to consider real-world requirements. This will include evaluations of student submissions and analysis of how effective this assignment was at teaching the principles of design, as well as course materials for you to take away and use while running similar teaching exercises.

Building the world's fastest and most automated tunnel-boring machine can solve the key bottleneck for the transition to sustainable energy: laying thousands of miles of power cables. That's why 60 highly motivated students from Munich's major universities have teamed up to demonstrate that this is actually possible—by winning Elon Musk's Not-a-Boring Competition. Learn how we work in interdisciplinary subteams on a 22-ton machine with more than 10,000 components using Autodesk Fusion software—from end to end. Find out how we go through the entire product development cycle from design to manufacturing, and how we optimize all the different subsystems to achieve our goal.

Join us to unlock the power of AI in AutoCAD Toolsets, revolutionizing CAD by enhancing efficiency, precision, and innovation. Autodesk's AI empowers users to automate tasks, streamline workflows, and augment design intelligence. Features such as intelligent object recognition and predictive analytics accelerate the design process, reduce errors, and foster creative exploration. These tools not only automate dimensioning and optimize material usage but also can help preventing design issues, significantly speeding up the design cycle from concept to completion. AI-driven analysis tools evaluate performance, simulate real-world scenarios, and facilitate data-driven decisions for optimal outcomes. Enhanced interoperability with other Autodesk products and third-party applications promotes seamless collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, marking a transformative step for intelligent CAD design.

The Fusion data management experience has come a long way. We are the pioneers of cloud-based CAD/CAM, breaking new norms in the industry. Offering easy access to your data from anywhere, anytime, and on any machine. The past few years have shown the true benefit of cloud-based data. It's imperative to enable individuals and teams to collaborate in real-time, staying connected with their projects even when working remotely. Now, we're working on connecting your data together on a common data platform. We're expanding on our APIs, and making sure that relevant data is captured and retained through the entire design-to-make process. Join us as we explore data management improvements that have been recently released, as well as those currently being explored in research and development in the area of data management for Autodesk Fusion, ranging from the data management integration with the desktop client to the web client, from the base product to the Manage Extension.

AI-powered Drawing Automation software is here! If you're an Autodesk Fusion subscriber, you already have access to it. This class will show you how to get the most out of Drawing Automation. We'll share tips on best practices, including how to optimize your templates and presets for maximum efficiency. Meet the team behind Drawing Automation. This is a great opportunity to share your experiences and feature requests, and to learn about our upcoming Drawing Automation road map. The class will be more than just a guide; it'll be an interactive session to explore, learn, and influence the future of Drawing Automation. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a curious beginner, or simply a tech enthusiast, this class promises to be an enriching experience. Join us to explore, learn, and influence the future of Drawing Automation. Step into the future of design with us today!

Are you struggling to allocate enough time for drawings and technical calculations? Maximize your efficiency by harnessing the true power of Building Information (BI) in your projects. In this presentation, we unveil our journey towards achieving a seamless 'Digital Relay' in our complex hospital project. Main Points: 1. Leveraging Data Insights Across Disciplines: Using ACC the integration of all disciplines' BIM models, we not only solved issues faster but also reduced CO2 emissions by up to 30%. 2. Detecting and Solving Issues Instantly: Integrating Dynamo with Excel enabled us to identify available space over the ceiling among Architectural and Structural models instantly, facilitating the efficient creation of MEP models. 3. Reducing Downtime and Improving Work Quality: By automatically linking Revit data to technical calculation files, we slashed MEP calculation time by up to 40%, enhancing both efficiency and work quality.

Unleash your architectural designs' potential with Autodesk Fusion software. This course will explore the powerful features of Fusion , with a key focus on detailing work. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, learn how to create precise architectural components and optimize your workflow. This course is perfect for Fusion beginners or those looking to refine their skills. Join us to take your design process to the next level.

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.

Mechanical designers face challenges in a project's early stages. They need precise answers with limited information while navigating numerous changes. Revit software offers comprehensive tools for effective massing and systems analysis. This interactive lab will enhance Revit proficiency, focusing on agile workflows for shell and core geometry aligned with EnergyPlus requirements. Attendees will learn to create massing models using the Revit drafting tools, and incorporate details like curtain walls and windows. They'll explore the systems analysis UI, integrate EnergyPlus for insights, and navigate analytical energy model data. This course will teach mechanical designers and engineers how to use Revit effectively in schematic design phases. Attendees will learn to adapt to digital transformation, address stakeholder inquiries, and collaborate effectively. By the end of the course, participants will bridge the gap between early project uncertainty and efficient design strategies.

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.