For years, Saudi Binladin Group (SBG)- a construction industry leader in Saudi Arabia where most government contracts are 2D-drawing based- did an in-depth study of the loss of time and the aborted works, ending with the determination that Building Information Modeling (BIM) represents both an enhanced technology and a process change. In this class, SBG will share how it builds its own formula of conversion from a self-execution engineering 2D firm to a construction engineering management BIM model firm. SBG innovation setup changed in year 2012. It is imperative that efficiency in project delivery is maximized and the commitment is to safe and sustainable construction. Traditional methods have been replaced by more efficient, transparent processes and technologies that require different project planning and different data exchange platforms. SBG has chosen Autodesk BIM solutions release 2013/2017 as the foundation of building a dedicated BIM platform for SBG megaprojects and developing a BIM Execution Plan (BIM charter).

This class will examine a case study on how Truescan3D combined the use of drones, laser scanning, and InfraWorks software to assist in gaining community support for a one-mile trail project, the Mill Creek Trail in Cincinnati, Ohio. With the local community lacking the funding for the full project survey and engineering drawings needed, Truescan3D performed a combination of drone imagery and laser scanning on the proposed project site. This process provided the design team with a detailed map of the site in a fraction of the time required when using traditional methods. This information was given to the civil engineer to create a trail design. Once the preliminary design was complete, Truescan3D used InfraWorks to develop a model and fly-through to gain design support. The presentation team will discuss the process of field reality capture, creation of the design model using InfraWorks, and how the community benefitted from the use of technology on this project.

The traditional railroad industry is lagging behind the building industry in terms of innovative technology. One reason could be that there's a lack of good Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools. This presentation will take you on a journey through the design process in large railroad projects to show what we're doing and how we're pushing things further with the help of InfraWorks software and Unreal Engine. We will cover collaboration and live feed, involving the information flow and efficient collaboration between hundreds of people per project. We'll also cover concurrent engineering and model utilization to the full extent with virtual reality (VR) enabled by Unreal Engine. This is project delivery reinvented. What if we turned things upside down and delivered a game instead of a model? We'll remove the "gimmick" factor from VR and focus on real value. Join our session and you will be blown away.

In this panel discussion, we’ll describe a future of construction that no author can assuredly predict. In our earnest effort, we’ll examine the current state of the industry; observe the trajectories of technical, methodological, and cultural changes over the last several years; and attempt to describe the fruitful environments for innovations that will shape Construction 4.0. We’ll address the market, technology, opportunity, impacts, culture, and emotions, with a global perspective, and relate them to trends in other industries. We’ll present a strategic pathway for leaders of Project Delivery Networks to inspire and guide their stakeholders to achieve success through integration of technology, market savvy, cultural identity, and principled purpose. Along the path, the culture experiences “small wins” that sustain the commitment to long-term transformation to analytical excellence, growth, new services, and an inviting and innovative environment.

In order to meet construction demand, the industry needs more people devoted to technology. How do you become the person in your company who challenges processes, researches new tools, and pushes innovation? Perspectives provided by an industry association, a trade contractor, and a union training center are working together to address this issue.

BIM (Building Information Modeling) for infrastructure has rapidly emerged to transform the way transportation and civil infrastructure agencies, organizations, consultants, and contractors plan, design, and construct their projects, and maintain, operate, and manage their assets. BIM and CAD are effective tools for project delivery and they’re even more valuable when integrated with geographic information system (GIS) to provide asset management. This class will provide value-based deployment strategies, best practices, challenges, and case studies of successful BIM-CAD-GIS projects.

The Transportation Summit is a gathering of leading industry professionals in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations focused on best practices and technologies. This year’s Transportation Summit will feature AU Speakers and three consecutive Knowledge Sessions where attendees will hear from industry thought leaders and learn about technologies and best practices. Space is limited. Keynote: Ismaeel Barbur, Virgin Hyperloop One Design Automation: Knowledge Session 1: Wouter Bulens, BIM Manager, TUC Rail Jerome Chamfray, Chief Geo-Digital Engineer, Jacobs Thord Backe, Sr. Director, AEC Generative Design, Autodesk Digitizing Construction: Knowledge Session 2: Jamie Waller, Assistant Director of Construction, Region 3, TNDOT Eric E. Cylwik, Virtual Construction Engineer Senior, Sundt Mohammad Al Ktaishat, Digital Project Delivery lead, AECOM Operations and Maintenance: Knowledge Session 3: Takaya Nagai, Manager, Construction Division, East Japan Railway Company Nigel Stroud, Head of Information Management, Heathrow Airport Liam Gallagher, Director of Information Management, Jacobs

The engineering and construction industry is at the cusp of a new era. BIM 360 software and field construction technology tools are changing how companies design, plan, and build projects. Leaders must make sense of an evolving network of tools and equip themselves for transformation. This class will provide an overview of the techniques and trends shaping the industry and the value of construction data captured in the field. The class will explore challenges and best practices for contractors and project owners looking to understand labor productivity while it happens, and stay ahead of the technology curve.

This class, based on a Government Datacenter project, is about BIM application to inform and demonstrate construction stage planning, integration of modularised engineering, and inputs from assembly and operational specialists. The goal is to achieve improved project delivery and safety with operational efficiencies while improving collaborative working and integration of SMART technology energised through BIM with Revit. The future of Built Environments lies in the uptake of new and emerging technology, and we are behind compatible industries like automotive and aircraft manufacturing. BIM is a key part of the journey; a catalyst for driving new performance standards such as the UK 2025 vision.

In a fast-paced design-build environment, the ability to streamline and accelerate processes necessary for optimized project delivery is directly proportional to the ability to minimize information loss. Using real-life examples, we will demonstrate how complex projects and their demanding schedules be improved from the use of Autodesk Building Design Suite. The class will cover a Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow from the very beginning of the design and construction process. We will discuss how early decisions have a lasting impact on the building’s performance and lifecycle cost, explore the process of program development and client engagement using advanced visualization techniques, and finally, delve into the process of document production and coordination. This BIM-enabled workflow determines a team’s ability to collaborate and deliver a product that will exceed the client’s expectations.

In Australia, procuring and delivering infrastructure projects digitally is still in its infancy. We need to encourage our clients and not confuse-simplicity is the key. We've all heard the cliché "a picture tells a thousand words," but there's real value in using images to promote engineering content. Images help us learn, grab attention, explain tough concepts, and inspire. Master Information Delivery Plans (MIDP) and levels of detail (LOD), which are usually very detailed wordy descriptions, can be easily represented through diagrams-which can then be used as a basis for developing Task Information Delivery Plans (TIDP). I have used these diagrams successfully on projects with government clients, and can easily explain the required inputs, what will be delivered through the milestones of delivery, and the outputs at each stage of project delivery. This will also let you build content within Building Information Modeling (BIM)-enabled platforms for consistency in delivery.

You bring the construction knowledge. We bring the technology. Let's come together to build great solutions. This workshop will break down industry silos and bring stakeholders together across the project lifecycle. Together, we will address challenges in project delivery and tackle hurdles that keep us from maximizing project efficiencies and business margins. Teams will work together using design thinking methodology to rapidly explore, ideate, prioritize, and propose solutions. This will session will allow you to learn from industry experts already implementing excellence, network with your peers as you build solutions, and connect with Autodesk teams for ongoing research efforts.

"Learn how Facilities Management (FM) teams use models to maximize their efficiency by visualizing all the buildings and assets together with information from the facility management system. See how Autodesk Forge and BIM 360 Docs can be integrated with Maximo and visualized in a modern, easy to use, web-based viewer. Understand the possibilites presented by Forge and BIM 360 and how you can integrate different systems with your models. This class will be using a real case study from Sweden, a complex hospital that is using BIM360 and Forge today to maximize their efficiency. The hospital contains over 600 000 assets that are being maintained using Maximo, delivered with the COBie standard. The models and assets are all visualized using a modern Sweco designed viewer, integrated with Maximo."

Sharing CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) data with project team members who are outside of your organization has its challenges. If outside team members are using software packages that are different than yours, the challenges are multiplied. In this class, we will discuss methods and best practices that you can put in place to help make the data-sharing process go a bit smoother. We will also cover best practices for working on a project that uses integrated project delivery (IPD) and only Autodesk® Revit® software among multidiscipline team members, including taking full advantage of the live model for coordination. We will go from the initial project team kickoff meeting, through "in-progress" coordination meetings, and finally through project delivery.

IQL will show how there are different ways of working/interacting with the built environment and explain the integrated project delivery: client, project manager, and main contractor being 1 team with the same goal approach. We'll explain how we developed a strategy, managed the design, and delivered from concept design to project handover using different digital technologies at different stages. This class will demonstrate how we've created a strategy and EIR for a project that will run for the next 8 years and which will attract future tenants. We’ll show this from a project management point of view: management of the design stakeholders, management of design, BIM for master planning, quantification, the use of BIM for visualisation/VR, and BIM as a product to attract tenants. From a construction management view, we'll demonstrate trade design coordination, supply chain management/education, BIM on-site, 4D sequencing and construction optimisation, and BIM use for tenant engagement.

This presentation will explore how immersive technologies (XR) can help designers in different phases of the design process and enhance workflows. The XR revolution is happening in the design industry, but many design firms and individual designers may have not thought about how they can do conceptual design and present design ideas differently. The concept of immersive technology implies a great paradigm shift from a 2D design space to a 3D world where designers can empower their creativity. With an innovative and open-minded work culture, HOK embraces new design technology and aims to create a more effective workflow and powerful design solutions. The class will focus on how XR can help create a more powerful work environment and push the limit of design communication, and discuss the impact of XR on designers, clients, and users.

Manufacturing is undergoing a digital transformation as specialized point tools are being connected together and data can flow freely from the design process through production and back again. We'll explore some advanced concepts that this free flow and data will enable.

This lab will provide an explanation and demo of iterative daylighting analysis, and how to improve the performance of your building through understanding the analysis of solar insolation exposure. We will display an application of these methods and how they can be used during schematic and design phases by comparing multiple design iterations and providing an understanding of how to compare and convey these forms of analysis—a piece of the iterative building performance analysis process. You will walk away with your own before-and-after visual graphics of an improved design alteration, as well as an understanding of the impact of this topic on design decisions.

The collection and management of building data, including the requirements for rooms, equipment, and other needs, as it evolves from early design through construction documentation and as a basis for facility management, can be enhanced through advanced techniques in Revit-based software. This includes linking to an external data source, automating the creation of areas and rooms, creating room data sheets, and other graphic and non-graphic processes that complement BIM. This class covers basic database theory, the structure of objects and their relation to data management, and Revit techniques for implementing this general theory in actual projects. We also discuss third-party software and customizations, and how they are used to further advance these processes. The class goes beyond learning Revit commands and looks at the underlying information requirements of emerging integration in project delivery.

Project management for construction can be very challenging. It involves intensive coordination among teams and stakeholders throughout all project phases, from design review to project delivery. Efficient management of construction documents, such as drawings, designs, issues, RFIs, change orders, etc., is the key for project success. Research has shown that more than 50% of RFIs have a root cause in design issues and documentation error that could be solved by improving design review. In this session, we look at how a data driven approach can help project teams including VDC managers, project engineers, superintendents and project managers stay on top of critical high risk items and take action. We explore how technologies such as Construction IQ can leverage knowledge and past experience gained through mining tons of data and apply that to prioritize issues and RFIs, and group them into actionable categories for faster and more focused processing, with the ultimate goal of mitigating project risks and bettering project performance. Hear from AECOM and Danis Construction how they are connecting design to construction and their use of Construction IQ, and how it turns plain text into insights about project risk and makes the constructability review process and project management easier.