Learn how to capitalize on Revit data in Fusion 360 software to optimize for Autodesk CFD.

The complexity of bid packages, which combine 3D models and 2D drawings, has estimators worldwide struggling to calculate accurate quantities. The added pressure of receiving updated bid packages has also caused estimators to work long hours and have sleepless nights. The result is either not winning the job or winning with little profit. This is where Autodesk Takeoff software—the cloud-based 2D and 3D QTO tool hosted on Autodesk Construction Cloud—is proving to be a game changer. This lab will focus on giving attendees a hands-on experience of the connected takeoff process using the industry-leading automated 3D takeoff capabilities combined with easy-to-use 2D takeoff tools. You'll learn the process of setting up 3D and 2D takeoff types, adding unit cost to takeoff types, performing accurate takeoffs, updating the bid package with the new set of drawings, comparing existing snapshots to active takeoff currently in progress, and then exporting the combined 3D and 2D takeoff inventory.

This session will explain the latest volcanic episodes in Iceland—a constant threat to nearby town and infrastructure in the Reykjanes Peninsula. In November 2023, the 4,000-person town of Grindavík was evacuated. Working in close cooperation with the Civil Protection of Iceland, Verkís designed and managed the construction of lava diversion barriers to protect the 225 MW geothermal power plants at Svartsengi, the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, and Grindavík. HEC-RAS was used to model lava flows using the latest topographical drone mapping of the surface and fresh lava. The barriers were designed and modeled in Civil 3D software, and Autodesk Construction Cloud was used to communicate design and stakeout data to multiple contractors. This study will show how the barrier design was optimized during the volcanic eruption by comparing theoretical models against actual lava flow behavior. Now 11 km of massive lava barriers have been built, which worked successfully against the lava flow and saved the town of Grindavík.

As new programs are developed and implemented across the construction and design worlds, it can be difficult to discern how specific tools are helpful. Convincing others to migrate from their tried-and-true methods can be even more difficult, even when the benefits are clear. In this session, we will unpack the advantages of executing horizontal design projects within Autodesk Construction Cloud. We will explore how Autodesk Construction Cloud facilitates optimal utilization of data acquired from the field, as well as generated in the office, thereby empowering teams to make superior design decisions. We'll be covering some of the novel ways we at VHB have made use of its tools for roadway design, its strengths when used from project start to finish, and some of the best arguments for making the switch to Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Autodesk Insight empowers architects and engineers to design more energy-efficient buildings with advanced simulation engines and building performance analysis data integrated in Revit.In this class we will explore visual and real time interface of Autodesk Insight and learn how to generate, organize, review and share insights.

As roadway construction technology advances, bridging design data to construction requirements becomes critical. Optimizing point codes in digital delivery modeling offers numerous benefits. We'll explore crafting subassemblies to unveil corridor point codes for feature line development and transitions. By employing these subassemblies, we'll demonstrate corridor visualization using point and link code styles for design analysis and surface creation. Additionally, we'll develop tailored code sets for diverse digital delivery needs like IFC, exporting attribute-rich data from corridor codes. Lastly, we'll optimize point code organization for feature lines extraction, aiding survey construction modeling and design verification.

One of the most difficult aspects of performing energy analysis on existing building projects is calibrating the simulated results from the energy model to the building's actual energy use. Accurate calibration depends on utility billing data or trended performance data from the Building Energy Management System (BEMS) being properly integrated into the energy model. To the novice, this process can easily double the modeling effort, killing a project’s budget. In the first part of this session, you will learn how to build a simplified energy model in Autodesk® Vasari Beta 1.0 software and calibrate the model to monthly utility data in Autodesk® Green Building Studio® web-based software. The second half of the class will cover how to calibrate the simulated results of the DOE2 energy model to the actual building’s energy performance as captured by a properly configured BEMS system. Both of these strategies will be covered in a case study on the Autodesk headquarters building in San Rafael, CA.

Learn how top-ranked architecture firm Lake|Flato adopted Insight building performance analysis software to more fully embrace early energy modeling across the firm. It helps that the firm’s culture favors sustainable design—it’s won more national AIA COTE awards than any other firm in the United States. But the firm still required an implementation strategy. This session will cover the messaging, training, support, and results—which include the firm’s use of Insight on all projects to report pEUI (predicted energy use intensity) for its most recent AIA 2030 Commitment report. Staff training covered why Insight produces accurate results. Additionally, we featured staff and project successes that occurred when we used Insight to model a project and, based on those results, develop strategies to reduce energy use. You will also learn about a paper we developed, with an MEP consultant, using Insight to show various wall insulation thicknesses in multiple climate zones. Finally, as a beta tester for the next-generation version of Insight, you’ll discover what's new.

Reducing energy use and carbon emissions from buildings is essential for solving the global climate crisis. Although the earth's atmosphere just exceeded the critical threshold of 400 ppm of carbon in the atmosphere, many of today's architects and engineers are not equipped to tackle this problem with sound building science and useful energy analysis. This is true for both graduating students and practicing professionals. In response to this need, the Autodesk education team, sustainability team, and product teams are working together to deliver a suite of educational programs. Hear from the people creating these programs and the people using them, and learn how they can help you, your classroom, and your firm.

This session will be dedicated entirely to productivity techniques that will help improve your daily operations when working with Civil 3D software. These tips include automating regular tasks, using standard functions in new ways, exploring underutilized features, and even exploiting a handful of undocumented commands. We'll present the information using a real-world problem-solving context, rather than simply going feature by feature, so you can fully appreciate the "why" in addition to the "how." Come join us for this 90-minute session as we show you numerous ways to help you get the most from your Civil 3D investment.

Owners may specify what they want in their deliverables, including data assets, but they may not always be aware of what that entails. In this session, we’ll go over how to chart a course to provide useful digital and data deliverables to the owner, starting from project inception. This includes assets such as federated intelligent models, COBie data, energy analysis reports, clash reports, and more. The method will start from the end and work backward to the beginning, providing a definition of each deliverable, its relevance, and the setup of a schedule for delivery. So, if you want to advocate for your team join this session!

For Owners, Contractors and Facilities teams the commissioning and handover process can be stressful, expensive, and long. Handover process typically starts towards the end of the project completion with construction teams scrambling to gather information from various data silos. This industry talk will explore how Autodesk Construction Cloud is building a Lifecycle approach to Handover starting from Design phase to Operations. The session will showcase examples core foundational products that Autodesk Construction Cloud is building that lay the foundation for a more holistic and comprehensive Handover package.

Digital twins of process plants are digital replicas of the physical plant that contain information of the plant structure and of the dynamics of how the processes and devices operate. In simulation-based digital twins (SBDTs), first-principles simulation models are used to obtain dynamics of the targeted plant. These applications can be used to derive nonmeasured information of the simulated system, to obtain high-fidelity predictions, or to perform system-wide optimization for improving plant performance. This class will present an extension to the work showcased at Autodesk University 2018. In this class, we’ll present a Forge-based SBDT that uses a Model Broker, a novel solution for automatic simulation model generation. Model Broker utilizes the DEXPI information format available from AutoCAD Plant 3D software to generate the underlying simulation model of the SBDT. In the example implementation used in this class, the generated model is connected to the plant using OPC UA.

Discover how technology is rapidly becoming an important force in preserving of our architectural heritage. Historic buildings don't fit the mold of typical building information modeling (BIM) strategies applied to new builds, and this talk with present practical examples of how this approach can be documented and achieved. But preservation isn't just about documentation—it's about adaptation. We will showcase how we can capture the intricate details in BIM and use them as powerful tools to communicate the blending of heritage structures with contemporary spaces. This talk will focus on the development of project-specific BIM strategies for heritage buildings, and dive into detail of the team skills, technology, and data required to deliver.

This hands-on lab covers Autodesk® software workflows to quickly create 3D building models and perform conceptual energy analysis using existing building geometry, operational characteristics, and local weather data. Resulting energy reports can indicate which buildings perform poorly compared to modeled energy use; managers can then prioritize retrofits and renovations by evaluating various energy conservation measures. We examine use cases and workflows for each solution and use Autodesk® Green Building Studio® to explore potential energy savings and sustainable design alternatives. We also cover best practices, benefits, limitations, and workarounds of various modeling methods. We use examples of real projects, including a U.S Department of Defense project. Attendees get hands-on experience building 3D models of existing structures, running energy reports, and exploring design alternatives to save energy and water and reduce carbon emissions and operating costs in this hands-on lab.

Shaun Bryant (CADJedi), a LinkedIn Learning [in]structor, comes from a military family. His father served in the Royal Navy and taught him to keep all things shipshape! This includes his AutoCAD drawings. A crucial part of your daily drafting is managing your drawings to known standards, and ensuring that your blocks are on the correct layer, your text has the correct style or size, and your dimensions are using the appropriate dimension style. You must often face numerous (and sometimes onerous) issues with standards in your AutoCAD ?les, but taking the time to ?x these issues can be a massive timesaver in the long run. In this class, Shaun will take you through several AutoCAD techniques that speed up these processes and allow you to make your drawings open quicker with reduced ?le sizes and reduced risk of crashing—making you a much happier AutoCAD user!

Data federation, amalgamation, validation, and collaborations among multiple stakeholders are critical for successful whole-building performance analysis projects. Buildings AI—powered by Autodesk’s innovative AEC Data Model software—addresses these challenges by providing consistent and granular data representations essential for collaborative workflows. Using Autodesk Platform Services Design Automation, Integration, & Customization APIs, Buildings AI harnesses Revit System Analysis capabilities for building energy modeling and precise cooling load calculations—a whole-year energy analysis. This advanced browser-based SaaS solution allows HVAC designers to efficiently transition between projects in Revit, PDF, and AutoCAD Architecture drawings using agent-based AI workflows. Discover how Buildings AI can drive significant growth outcomes in the HVAC and energy modeling industries by delivering a rapid, user-friendly, and scalable tool designed explicitly for HVAC system optimization, regulatory compliance, and sustainable design outcomes.

In this session, we will unveil the future of building design and energy modeling with the next generation of Trane TRACE, integrated with Revit software. This session is designed for engineers, architects, and industry professionals who are eager to stay ahead of the curve with advanced tools that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration in building projects. Discover the latest advancements in Trane TRACE, the premier energy modeling software, designed to provide more-accurate and comprehensive analysis for HVAC system design and building performance. We’ll highlight features that include advanced simulation options, improved load calculation methods, and enhanced reporting tools. Get an exclusive preview of our product road map, highlighting upcoming features and enhancements that will further elevate your design and analysis capabilities. Learn about our commitment to continuous improvement and how we plan to incorporate user feedback into future updates.

Being an AutoCAD® Architecture or AutoCAD® MEP user is like being a younger sibling of a over-achieving brother or sister. However, we've got some tricks up our sleeves and AutoCAD has some tools and features that the Revit® world doesn't have yet. In this hands-on lab, we cover tips for creating and maximizing projects using AutoCAD Architecture, Revit, or plain AutoCAD for MEP design; key features for AutoCAD MEP users that aren't available in Revit MEP; using MEP models for energy analysis and other external applications; and creating custom content quickly for 3D projects. Join us for this information-filled class that helps you be competitive in the BIM world, featuring the longest-tenured MEP modeling product in the Autodesk lineup. And get your hands on some of my tools to help you get started.

Wouldn't you (just for fun) like to use an application that offers true parametric modeling capability, generative geometry, and whole building performance analysis and feels like a natural extension to Revit® software? Are you a designer who is under pressure to produce designs that can convince potential clients that you have clearly addressed the ever-increasing demand for energy-efficient buildings? Do you want to enhance the level of collaboration by enabling instantaneous feedback while presenting your ideas backed by analytical datasets to clients thousands of miles away? Autodesk® Vasari™ and Autodesk® FormIt™ software open the potential for a unique workflow that is rooted in the synergy between Autodesk cloud-based technology and rapid energy modeling.