Artificial intelligence (AI) has made an impact in various industries, such as transportation and manufacturing, and it has improved productivity. With the growth of reality capture devices in the construction jobsites, and the lowering cost of hardware, the construction industry is finally ready to capitalize on artificial intelligence and machine vision. This class will demonstrate how the construction jobsite can capitalize on machine vision to track progress, detect deviations, and calculate the quantity of work completed. Deep-learning technology classifies point cloud data into geometric and semantic segments, creating intelligent models automatically. Comparing scans with 3D intelligent-model qualities can be tracked accurately. AI enables you to eliminate the ambiguity inherent to the pencil requisition process. Comparing exact quantities of materials in place to the total project quantities gives you an accurate percentage complete of work in place, enabling you to make data-driven decisions.

Come and learn about our research, learning, and hurdles when working with generative design and artificial intelligence as they apply to the automotive design process.

Building and infrastructure design and engineering fees have continued to constrict even as projects become more complex with stricter delivery requirements. Several design and engineering firms are in the process of remaking parts of their company to create a new way to deliver projects: Design Value-as-a-service. This panel of (4) executives from ENR Top 15 design firms will discuss how they are leveraging standard/repeatable workflows, big data, and human and artificial intelligence through process automations to create a new delivery paradigm that will revolutionize the engineering and design industry. A lot of discovery work is being done on internal processes, data authoring, data processing, automation, and market analysis to determine how this may drive high quality project throughput at scale. Come see the future of the industry as it begins.

Will Plato, VDC Manager at Hensel Phelps, and Christian Claus, CMO and Head of Partnerships at HoloBuilder, will introduce and discuss his innovative use of construction technologies and co-developing Reality Capture, Computer Vision, AI technologies, and cross product integrations. Hensel Phelps has partnered with HoloBuilder to further develop their 360° photo documentation platform and solve immediate needs on projects throughout the Southwest region and beyond. Will’s and Christian’s presentation will outline how Hensel Phelps has leveraged technology to secure ROI and gain a competitive advantage. New developments that have been co-developed will be presented for the first time.

Intelligent models are now tangible to every member of the project team, and this has extensive ramifications. Now that project managers, superintendents, virtual design and construction (VDC) engineers, and forepersons are all operating with a BIM (Building Information Modeling) medium, construction can truly move into the information age. By embracing the principles of the last planner system, utilizing the interfaces of VDC, and employing the power of artificial intelligence, Grit Virtual is re-engineering not only how project teams interact with each other, but also how projects are delivered. Co-founder and CEO Chris Callen will introduce the Grit Virtual methodology, explore learned lessons from pilot projects, and share the Grit team's vision for what comes next.

Data sources in construction are exploding. Mobile devices and apps like BIM 360 Field are capturing and storing thousands of photos on typical projects. Drones, scanners, wearables and other construction management apps are adding to the mountain of data collected as a by-product of their use. To bring structure to our interpretations of these growing data streams, machine learning solutions are being applied to sort, filter, and surface insights so that projects can find the information they're looking for and make better decisions. This class will look at some early practical examples such as photo and video recognition for management and sorting of construction images, and predictive analytics in terms of highlighting high risk quality and safety issues. We'll also consider where the industry is going, as disparate data sources and applications become more integrated.

Autodesk is bringing together human experts, machine learning, and self-help to answer your questions and get you back to work faster. In this session, you'll hear in depth about the new unified help feature that you’re starting to see on Autodesk.com pages. Hear what we're doing with artificial intelligence for more relevant answers and quicker connections to the right human experts. See behind the scenes of the new capabilities—and influence what’s to come.

"Artificial intelligence (AI) has made a huge impact on making things, bringing with it radical changes in the way things are designed, made, and used. This class will demonstrate how to leverage Amazon Web Services to build, simplify, and streamline intelligent applications for the construction and manufacturing industries. We will walk through machine learning model deployment that can result in 2x better performance on resource constrained platforms such as mobile, desktop and edge devices (IoT). You will walk away from this Forge class with an understanding of how you can use AWS AI/ML services to accelerate innovation and time to market, and to develop new business models."

As the relentless march of technology continues, it's becoming increasingly imperative to explore the boundless possibilities and potential of artificial intelligence (AI). In this thought-provoking session, we'll shed light on the exciting developments and chart our course ahead. We'll delve into the evolving landscape of AI, and examine the profound impact it has on industries and society as a whole. We'll embark on a captivating journey that explores the innovative advancements in machine learning, deep neural networks, and natural language processing, among others. And we'll highlight the real-world applications and transformative potential they offer. Renowned AI experts, industry pioneers, and forward-thinking professionals will share their insights, experiences, and strategies for harnessing the power of AI. The discussion will revolve around critical questions, such as: What's next?

In this session, we'll explain what machine learning (ML) is, what it's used for, and how it falls into the discipline of artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and computer science. We'll also provide an overview of how ChatGPT works, and what other kinds of ML applications and models you can use to solve problems using data from Autodesk Construction Cloud, building information modeling (BIM), or any of our Autodesk services and APIs. This session will benefit everyone who would like to enable their teams to quickly gain insight from historical data, speed up learning, and create a more agile collaboration environment.

It is time for landscape to step up its digital game and claim a bigger slice of the design spotlight alongside architects and engineers. This session will explore the direct leap from 2D to landscape information modeling (LIM), with a twist: envisioning AI's role in landscape. This session will explore how Henning Larsen architects transition from traditional 2D design to LIM with Revit tools and workflows, while pointing out both challenges and opportunities. Toward the end of the session, we'll explore how using AI can empower landscapers to optimize resource management, enhance water efficiency, and propel sustainable practices. Furthermore, we'll explore the potential of AI-driven LIM for critical sustainability metrics, such as energy consumption, carbon footprint, and ecological equilibrium. This session will advocate for landscape design's digital evolution, transitioning to LIM with AI possibility, as exemplified by the experiences of Henning Larsen architects.

For years, manufacturing has focused on the idea of a skills gap—the belief that we need more people trained to perform traditional tasks. But what if that assumption is limiting progress? What if the real challenge is a productivity gap—the growing difference between what skilled people are capable of and what current systems allow them to do? In this session, Al Whatmough, CEO of Toolpath, will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and Automation, Integration, & Customization can shift the role of humans on the shop floor. Instead of replacing people, the opportunity is to empower them, automate the mundane, elevate decision making, and redesign work around human strengths. This session will spark a lively discussion about the future of manufacturing work. What roles will evolve? What skills will truly matter? And how can we build tools, workflows, and cultures that help people do their best work? Join the conversation and help shape what comes next.

Join HP, NVIDIA and Theia Interactive for a session exploring the technology trends impacting the world of product and architectural design. Discover how artificial intelligence and bio-analytics are enhancing the design process – from concept to delivery – and learn about the HP Omnicept bio-analytics platform. This session will include a deep dive into the AI at the heart of HP Omnicept as well as how to choose the right computing platform for such applications.

Ben Cochran, Vice President of Engineering at Autodesk, joins the Digital Builder Podcast to discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence(AI) in AECO, unpack the impact Model Context Protocols (MCPs) have on AI agents, and identify how this could change your workflows.