There is a rapidly emerging market for net-zero and positive energy design and construction in the home building industry. Learn how to use Revit software and Insight 360 software along with external research sources to create trustworthy energy and solar simulations or net-zero design. Including real-world case studies and software demonstrations, this class will teach you how to utilize your simulation results in conjunction with cost-benefit analysis in determining the most economical path to zero energy, balancing energy-reduction measures with energy production. You will learn architectural methods of integrating photovoltaic (PV) panels into home design, as well as successful methods of marketing and financing net-zero and positive energy homes. You will see demonstrations and examples of Revit software techniques for design and visualization of integrated solar. This class will empower you with the knowledge and confidence to design, build, and sell net-zero and positive energy homes to an emerging market. This session features Revit, Collaboration for Revit, and Revit Architecture. AIA Approved

This round-table discussion covers the business of being an independent business owner. Discover from the experiences of others that there's more to a successful business than just being good at what you do. We will discuss topics relating to the type of business you should form, as well as to marketing and advertising, financing, and paying yourself. Many freelance designers are very skilled engineers and artists; this course takes an approach that keeps that in mind. You will learn about community resources and online tools that make managing your business easier so you can focus on your clients.

This roundtable discussion focuses on topics around freelancing and running your own small business. Discover from the experience of others that there's more than just being good at what you do. This discussion covers the business of being an independent business owner. We address topics relating to what type of business you should form, marketing and advertising, financing, and paying yourself. Many freelance designers are very skilled engineers and artists. This session takes an approach that keeps that in mind. Learn about community resources and online tools that make managing your business easier so you can focus on your clients.

In the last five years Iloura has grown from a single facility employing 30 artists to two facilities that peak at 240 artists.  Over the course of this journey our use of Shotgun has evolved and changed from a basic production management tool to something that is integral to our tech and production pipes and something that provides integrated facility management systems across HR, Operations, Recruiting, Sales, VFX Producing and Finance.  This presentation details the evolution of our use of Shotgun and how Shotgun has been integral to Iloura’s success at all stages of our growth path

So you want to be independent? Freelancing and running your own small business can be fun and rewarding. However, there's more to it than just being good at what you do. This course is an introduction to the business of being an independent business owner. We will cover topics relating to the type of business you should form, as well as to marketing and advertising, financing, and paying yourself. Many freelance designers are very skilled engineers and artists; this course takes an approach that keeps that in mind. You will learn about community resources and online tools that make managing your business easier so you can focus on your clients.

At Miller-Davis Company, we set out to solve a frustrating and all-too-common challenge: the disconnect between project management and accounting systems. With Autodesk Construction Cloud as our operational hub and Sage 300 as our financial backbone, we needed a way to unify data without burdening our teams with double-entry or constant reconciliation. In partnership with Autodesk and powered by Agave’s integration platform, we built a seamless connection that brings cost data into real-time alignment—bridging field and finance with minimal disruption. This session will walk you through our integration journey, including the strategy, implementation lessons, and how we’re planning to use connected data to drive clarity, accountability, and smarter decision making across our projects.

This class will explore how owners manage data structure and ensure seamless data flow between lifecycle models, Autodesk Tandem software, and various CMMS systems. We’ll dive into the workflows, tools, and quality control methods that help maintain data relevance, accuracy, and visibility throughout a building’s lifecycle. As buildings undergo constant change—sometimes with portions occupied while other areas are under construction—how can owners prevent data from falling through the cracks? How do they preserve reliable sources of truth across systems? And how do they understand when to retire the assets no longer in use. We’ll be sharing the lessons learned and best approaches. We’ll also examine what structured data means to an owner in terms of value for facility operations, finance, occupant experience, and achieving Sustainable Design goals. Finally, we’ll discuss strategies for bringing the not-so-rich / accurate models across the finish line to add to the expanding portfolio of great Digital Prototypings.

This roundtable session provides an overview and demonstration of the complete Autodesk® solution that was implemented at Grant Public Utility District (PUD). The PUD generates, transmits, and distributes electric power and fiber connectivity for Grant County, Washington. In this class, you learn how Autodesk products and services have been put to work to implement a complete end-to-end utility solution. Learn how the Grant PUD uses AutoCAD® Utility Design software, AutoCAD® Map 3D mapping software, and Autodesk® Infrastructure Map Server software integrated with Autodesk Global Services consulting offerings for fiber management and field computing. The solution includes construction design, mapping, maintenance and field operations, and integration with in-house systems such as its customer information system and finance system. The class provides detailed examples and discussion of each major component of the system and a live demonstration of AutoCAD Utility Design and Map 3D data integration as well as the Map 3D fiber solution and the mobile mapping application.

When it comes to achieving better project outcomes, automation is the key—whether you’re making buildings, products, or media. Automation is changing how we work, what we work with, and what we’re capable of making—for the better. Join Autodesk President and CEO Andrew Anagnost to hear about real and relevant projects from across industries featuring visionary teams embracing the opportunities of automation. Better outcomes start here. Joining Andrew onstage will be these AU Speakers: Asa Kalama: Star Wars™: Galaxy's Edge is a place where you can live your own Star Wars adventure on a truly massive scale. Join Executive Creative Director, Asa Kalama, for a keynote presentation at the AU general session, to hear how Walt Disney Imagineering creatively executed precision technical work to unlock the power of play. Elizabeth Hausler: By 2030, more than 1/3 of the world will live in substandard housing. Join Elizabeth Hausler, founder and CEO of social enterprise Build Change, as she talks about how culturally appropriate design, rigorous engineering, access to financing, policy change, and the power of technology can provide resilient and safe housing for everyone. Watch the AU General Session in Hall D or catch it in the Theater or Venetian Ballroom EF.

Navigating the imminent growth in the renewable energy market presents challenges around skills and project data quality. Autodesk tools enable customers to overcome these challenges by investing in upskilling and ensuring high-quality data for their projects. AutoCAD files are critical in this, providing the precision needed, especially with the shift toward 3D designs for energy yield modeling. Well-optimized and structured preconstruction stage designs in AutoCAD can make or break a potential project's funding and eventual construction, thus driving customer value. This panel will explore how Autodesk software can empower customers to unlock the renewable energy sector's potential, overcome bottlenecks, and mitigate risks. By addressing these challenges, users can contribute significantly to achieving the ambitious Net Zero emissions targets and combat climate change, driving positive outcomes for their businesses and the world.

The construction payments process creates unnecessary risk for construction owners and contractors. For years software teams have developed various products or feature sets to solve the issues arising from construction progress billing and payments globally. Through a rigorous process, Autodesk made the decision to expand its offering with the acquisition of Payapps, a global leader in construction payment management. Servicing the US and Canada, GCPay has exceeded industry expectations for over a decade. Specialized in contractor invoicing, lien and compliance management as well as payments, GCPay's evolution with Build will drive even more efficiency and risk mitigation to the industry. Servicing Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Ireland, Payapps has delivered best in class solutions to streamline progress claims, variation management, compliance and other country specific regulations to ensure projects always remain compliant. Together, Autodesk and Payapps look to further advance the financial aspects of construction. Join this session to gain insight into the future of GCPay and Payapps with Autodesk!

Despite a reported 91% medium or high level of improvement in productivity, only 27% of general contractors have moved to automate their payment application process through technology. This indicates a growing need towards adopting software automation tools to replace manual processes. With this shift in mind, it is essential for GCs to understand what to look for in subcontractor management software. This session explores the critical features, their benefits, and the overall advantages of integrating technology into subcontractor management along with sharing how these solutions actually work in conjunction with your construction accounting system.

Do your accounting and operations teams have to deal with the headache of duplicate data entry—or delays caused by using multiple systems to manage project finances? It doesn't need to be like that. What if your accounting team could continue using the software they need while your operations teams use another, with the data flowing continuously between them? Talk about saving you time and money! Join us as Jacobsen Construction, Morpheus Technology Group, and Autodesk come together to discuss the ins and outs of integrating an accounting/ERP system with a cost management system. You'll also get a glimpse into what the process looked like for Jacobsen with their Viewpoint Vista integration, the lessons they learned, and the benefits they're experiencing.

Every project carries both a financial cost and carbon footprint. The decisions made during the initial phases of a project hold the most-significant influence on these factors. New trends and compliance and legal requirements also make it necessary to assess climate impact at an early phase of a project. The traditional way of counting everything together at the end of the project is no longer enough. So how can you make good decisions before you have the full picture? How can you weigh the impact of different options before all the design work is complete? This is best done by thinking in a new way about sustainability, data, and how to engage the customer. Sweco's new tool—Carbon Cost Compass (C3)—helps projects to clarify these issues and provide a sound basis for the client to achieve a good result.

Two books will guide this roundtable discussion: Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio and The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande. The goal is to apply ideas that these books present and discuss how we use them in BIM (Building Information Modeling) for the efficient and effective execution of deliverables. The primary software focus will be Revit best practices. Principles is a master class in rational thinking. The main theme is that finding truth is the best way to make decisions, and that ego, emotion, and blind spots prevent you from discovering the truth. The Checklist Manifesto is a critical look at how we can use checklists to dramatically reduce errors and increase discipline in an organization. Gawande, also a surgeon, chronicles his ultimately successful attempt at introducing checklists to radically improve surgical outcomes globally through the World Health Organization and its application in other industries like construction, finance, and aviation.

Commercial buildings are on the verge of the biggest transformation in history. Internet of Things (IoT) is making connected buildings a reality, and adoption is on the rise across architecture, engineering, building technology, real estate, and construction industries. The use of IoT data for building modeling offers tremendous opportunity to optimize the design, construction, retrofit, and operations of buildings. But just having access to data doesn’t unlock actionable insights. Vladi Shunturov, founder and president of Lucid, will explain how we can harness the power of Building IoT for teams across any number of disciplines, from energy management to finance, operations, tenant communications, and more. He'll explain how to turn what were once reactive processes into proactive opportunities, and share proven best practices and use cases to arm attendees with information they need to turn disparate data from connected buildings into strategic assets. This session features Building Ops. AIA Approved

This lecture will give an overview and demonstration of the complete Infrastructure software platform Solution for electric utilities. The presentation will showcase the solution implemented at Grant Public Utility District. In this class you will learn how utilities capitalize on Infrastructure software applications seamlessly in many phases of the business, from engineering to design to operations and beyond. Industry models in AutoCAD Map 3D software, AutoCAD Utility Design software, and Infrastructure Map Server software have been put to work to implement a complete integrated solution capitalizing on Autodesk Global Services consulting offerings for fiber management and field computing. The solution includes construction design, mapping, maintenance and field operations, and integration with in-house systems such as engineering analysis, CIS, and finance. The presentation will provide detailed examples and discussion of each major component of the system and a live demonstration.