Learn how BIM 360 cloud services can help improve collaboration and productivity for design teams and construction professionals, with higher client engagement, leading to improved project outcomes. This hands-on lab covers integration with Revit®-based software, demonstrating simplified collaboration and coordination between design teams; integration with Navisworks®-based software for construction activities such as quantification and 4D simulation; and taking BIM further than preconstruction into the field and beyond with BIM 360 mobile technology.

You bring the construction knowledge, Autodesk brings the technology! In this interactive workshop, you will work with stakeholders across the project lifecycle to address challenges in project delivery. In each 60-minute session, you will tackle a construction challenge on topics that touch diverse aspects of project delivery. Explore how the GC can build productive relationships with architects, conquer the supply chain, build without drawings, or make prefabrication methods prevalent. In this session, you will learn from industry experts already implementing excellence, network with your peers as you build solutions, and connect with Autodesk teams for ongoing research efforts.

Facilitators will include:

- Laurie Spitler, Autodesk

- Josh Bone, Construction Technology Specialist, DEWALT

- G. Andy Leek, CM-BIM, VDC Director, Paric Corporation

- DJ Phipps, Construction Technology Group Manager, XL Construction

- Nathan Wood, Chief Enabling Officer, SpectrumAEC

- Lana Gochenauer, VDC Manager, Lease Crutcher Lewis

- Zach Scheel, P.E., cofounder and CEO, Rhumbix

Combine logic, geometry, math, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Dynamo visual programming. We'll use Dynamo to drive a Revit document and interoperate with other applications, data sources, and modeling tools. If you already have some experience with Revit and are looking expand its capabilities with computation, this workshop is for you. Basic understanding of computer programming and scripting is helpful, but not required. This is a full-day class, including networking opportunities over breakfast, lunch, and drinks. This year we're also introducing a forum at the end of the day that will feature several speakers talking about practical applications of Dynamo to both instruct and inspire. Need a bigger challenge? You may be ready for our "Computational BIM Workshop-Advanced."

A real-life metro project design will be demonstrated through using Autodesk AEC Collection. Design Authoring, 3D Coordination, Existing Conditions Modelling, Creation of Design Documents and Engineering Analysis were the BIM uses of the project. Stations, tunnels, underground utilities and real environment of the project were modeled by using Revit, Infraworks and Civil 3D. Autodesk CFD, Revit, MagiCAD tools helped designers for engineering analysis and simulation studies. Active use of technologies such as reality capture, virtual reality played an important role in the design process.

In this session we will present how construction companies can capitalize on technology from Autodesk, Inc., to integrate data from disparate systems and provide value to clients. The basis for this session is formed by the story of construction giant J. E. Dunn Construction Group saving millions in cost avoidances by implementing a custom, cloud-based, Building Information Modeling (BIM) collaboration platform. Are you interested in engaging all team members with easy access to the right information? Is the lack of a single source of information for all project data (including BIM, schedule, cost, and so on) hindering your decision-making in the field? This session presents how Autodesk and J. E. Dunn partnered to create Dunn Dashboard, a groundbreaking collaboration platform to address these issues. J. E. Dunn will present the business cases and challenges faced in the industry today; then Autodesk will provide insights on how the company capitalized on powerful cloud technology to solve J. E. Dunn's challenges. We will also discuss effective practices and lessons learned.

We all hear it... Revit doesn't do beautiful drawings. We hear it enough to sometimes believe it but we know the reality. With a little extra care and some playful control of tools such as Filters and Depth Cueing, we can make a tired flat 2D drawing spring off the page. designtech and BPTW Partnership have worked closely on these workflows, tested over the past year on delivered projects. Together we will show attendees how to use every available tool for 2D graphic representation within Revit. At no point will we take information away from Revit, enabling the BIM process to remain robust while giving designers the ability to turn complex data into beautiful drawings.

Construction’s digital future is already here. To avoid falling behind, contractors must navigate new workflows and use new tools, despite a lack of clear standards on data and process. With huge advances in digital design management and an increased need for data access, being able to work effectively across 2D, 3D, and 5D for quantities, costs, and simulations is becoming mandatory. Construction information gathered during preconstruction is vital for minimizing cost overruns and delays when the project execution begins. The key to unlocking that information lies in the estimating process. Accurate and professional estimating makes or breaks projects. This is where the project is understood, risks identified, and decisions made for how it is to be constructed. Seamlessly linking this data across stakeholders and stages for optimized outcome is possible with the right tools. Join this session on how to take advantage of innovative tools to succeed in construction’s digital future—today!

Normal duct and pipe systems in Revit software can provide huge value on Building Information Modeling (BIM) projects; but did you know that it's possible to link duct and pipe systems together to automate calculations? This session will show you how to create integrated networks of duct and pipe systems in order to achieve this lofty ambition. We will cover everything you need to know about: the creation of families that automatically recalculate heating and cooling flow rates when duct flow rates change; the creation of systems that use these families to pass information dynamically between duct and pipe systems; and the employment of methods that use mechanical calculations to aid electrical and structural engineering analysis. As an added bonus, this session will also show you how to insert breaks into systems to help organize your Revit system browser into a manageable hierarchy. And if you don't believe it's possible to use these techniques on large projects, wait until you see the model we will use.

The study of human anatomy has traditionally been the domain of physicians, dentists, physiotherapists, nurses, paramedics, and other health professionals. What happens when you let building designers have a crack at replicating it? This class provides you with the opportunity to meet Project OVE, Arup's virtual human. OVE has a full structural skeleton and respiratory system. OVE sweats, gets hungry, and even has a heart. We are still working on the operating system but OVE has a huge brain that will act as the main control center when finished. However, OVE is also more than just an artificial replication of the human body. Creating an intelligent version of OVE required us to exploit the full potential of Revit®-based software as a state-of-the-art BIM (Body Information Modeling) tool.

As a first step, we established 10 project performance indicators and asked people across 54 projects to give us their input. The performance indicators measured the BIM implementation maturity for the projects at a quarterly basis. These performance indicators were developed keeping the ISO19650 -1 and 2 standards, and the digital construction targets of Royal BAM Group in mind. A survey based on the performance indicators was sent out to each project team. The recipients included a mix of people from different departments. We surveyed people in different roles such as project and design managers, project superintendents, estimators, planners, site personnel and more, about their understanding on the level of BIM implementation with respect to each of the performance indicators. By doing this we were able to measure both hard and soft data. The hard data included items such as different BIM applications which were being used on a project, the project’s exchange information requirements, etc. and the soft data included areas such as training and knowledge requirements, and other items that influence the human performance on site.

To maintain competitive advantage, more and more structural engineers are trying to find a way to capitalize on their Building Information Modeling (BIM) data for steel detailing and fabrication. This class will explore how Autodesk Advance Steel is proving to be the missing link that lets structural engineers capitalize on their Revit Structure design models for steel detailing and fabrication. You will also learn how to create automated steel connections on structural members imported from Revit software. You will then learn how to create the automated fabrication and erection drawings and NC files. This class will also show how the bidirectional sync between Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Advance Steel lets you bring any Revit changes into Advance Steel software or validate Advance Steel models in Revit software.

We will describe the nitty-gritty programming details to implement a cloud-based system to analyze, visualize, and report on universal component usage. The components can be Revit software families used in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or any other kind of assets in any other kind of system. The focus is on the cloud-based database used to manage the component occurrences, either in global or project-based coordinate systems. You can make searches based on both keywords and geographical location. Models are visualized using pure WebGL, Three.js, and the Autodesk View and Data API, providing support for online viewing and model navigation. You can use the web app in any browser and on any mobile device with no need to install any additional software whatsoever. This is an advanced class for experienced programmers.

This presentation will walk you through the workflow of utilizing Autodesk software from a perspective of the Plant industry. Witness the lifecycle from engineering through construction along with the key resource usage and efficiencies. Discuss lessons learned and key items utilized to make these tools successful additions to a Building Information Modeling (BIM) project lifecycle.

What an exciting time for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry as the benefits of BIM (Building Information Modeling) will soon be experienced by engineers in the same way they’re enjoyed by architects. This course will look at Autodesk’s approach to “Collaboration for Infrastructure” by applying the same BIM process to civil engineering projects. The function of modeling in 3D is nothing new for civil engineering professionals; the difference is that we can now dynamically connect the data and workflows with other disciplines using BIM 360 software. In this class, we’ll explore how to access BIM 360 for Civil 3D software, whether utilizing the web-based interface or Autodesk Desktop Connector. We’ll also showcase the use of BIM 360 for design collaboration by translating a surface from Civil 3D into Revit software. Then you’ll take a look at how to take your markups to the next level within the BIM 360 environment and learn how to access and write Civil 3D data to BIM 360 directly from within the Civil 3D software.

For a facility manager and building owner, the information embedded in a Revit software / Building Information Modeling (BIM) model represents the most tangible connection to the collective knowledge gained by the Design Team, the constructor, and past operators of a facility. However, the technology, change, and confusion surrounding BIM in the facility management (FM) industry is making it very difficult for a facility manager to navigate. The panel—led by facilities and FM technology experts from IFMA's Information Technology Council—will lead the audience through the BIM value proposition for owners and provide tools for assessing if BIM is the correct tool for their specific operations. This will include a discussion about why BIM, at this point in time, may not be the correct solution. Separately, for those who are ready for BIM, we will discuss how to adequately specify the needs of an organization related to BIM. For some, this may include developing a roadmap toward BIM aspirations.

An important part of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process for concrete structures is the derivation of 2D shop drawings from the 3D reinforcement model. This model is more or less the same worldwide; shop drawings, however, may look very different. This class will show you how to use Revit Structure software together with SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Detailing to easily produce shop drawings and schedules out of Revit software models that contain rebars. Learn how to use individual content to meet requirements of different markets and company standards. A second part of the course will cover the creation and modification of the required families.

One of the biggest hurdles for architects, engineers, and construction professionals interested in capitalizing on the power of Dynamo visual programming language extension is learning to think like a programmer. In this class, we'll cover several basic programming concepts which, on the surface, may not seem to relate directly to Building Information Modeling (BIM)—but then we'll apply these techniques to Dynamo examples for Revit software workflows, such as placing various types of Revit software families, reading and changing parameters, and creating new project views and sheets. By the time we’ll be finished, you'll have a strong foundation for working more efficiently, accurately, and powerfully in your day-to-day Revit project work. This session features Dynamo Studio and Revit. AIA Approved

Mixed reality (MR) combines virtual and physical realities into one space and offers an exciting new design opportunity for architects. By projecting the Building Information Modeling (BIM) model directly over the physical site in MR, architects can communicate design ideas to the team and clients in an immersive and interactive way. This session will demonstrate MR case studies, using Microsoft HoloLens, applied for different phases of architectural projects. We'll share our exploration regarding the process of precision alignment of a BIM model with the physical project site. We'll then use MR for virtual mockup and review of design options. Finally, we'll examine the potential of MR tools for construction administration and envision on-site MR clash detection using Microsoft HoloLens.

Are you a glutton for the perfect CAD/BIM standard? Do you lust after other CAD/BIM managers who have the authority to get things done? Do project teams become greedy about their own standards, wrathfully rejecting the standardized and more efficient ways you proudly implement? You need not despair. This class will focus on ways to put yourself into the enviable position of having users who listen to you. Combining more than two decades of CAD, BIM, and IT support and management experience, plus years of working with numerous companies to help support their technical managers and staff, we will discuss the things nobody likes to talk about—the sins CAD and BIM managers commit while doing their jobs. What sins might you be guilty of, and what’s the path to righteousness? Join this session to learn some of the common pitfalls, missteps, and misconceptions that come with the job, and uncover why they happen, and learn how to avoid them.

Carolinas HealthCare System will review strategic implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) from project inception to facilities management. We’ll then explore the benefits of project processes, such as multiteam member collaboration, virtual coordination, and owner BIM standards that help minimize project risk. The owner team will also describe their use of BIM during facilities management, which includes space management, asset management, and virtual documentation. Carolinas HealthCare System will conclude with the BIM program lessons learned and return on investment of their BIM to FIM (forensic information modeling) implementation. This session features Revit and Collaboration for Revit. AIA Approved