At Autodesk, our commitment to our customers is unwavering: to give construction teams the tools they need to work smarter and faster. This month, we are thrilled to share 35+ product releases that will be rolling out across the Autodesk Construction Cloud platform to bring even more value to our users.
With updates across Autodesk Construction Cloud, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, and Autodesk Build, let's explore how these enhancements can supercharge your construction processes.
Dig in by product:
* Autodesk Construction Cloud Platform & BIM 360
** Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro
*** Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Build
**** Autodesk Build, Autodesk Docs
***** Autodesk Docs, Autodesk Build, Autodesk Takeoff
Admin (Account) | Turn Photos Tool On/Off
Account administrators can turn on/off the Photo tool in Autodesk Build in one or multiple projects within the account, helping to bring more control to what workflows appear for their teams.
Bridge | Bridge As-Builts Across Data Storage Regions
Project Admins can now Bridge as-builts across different data storage regions. This allows project teams to more efficiently collaborate and migrate data across Autodesk Construction Cloud regions.
Bridge | Quick Bridge Creation
Project Admins can now quickly establish a Bridged Project connection between their projects. This new workflow removes the need for sending and accepting email invitations, streamlining the process and saving time when the user is a Project Admin for both projects.
Files | Folder Permission Report
It is easier than ever to see who has permissions to which folders within Files. Admins can now export a folder permission report, with the option download either a report for one certain folder or all folders within the tool.
Files | Custom Attributes Mobile Enhancements
While on mobile, field teams can now choose to view the Files list in a table view, which displays all system and custom attributes in columns within the list.
Issues | Watchers on Project Templates
A 'watchers' option is now added to issue templates in the project template settings to automatically notify issue stakeholders of any updates and changes.
Issues | Model Deep Links
Open issues with the right model context. When Autodesk Construction Cloud project members click issue links in Issues list, Plugins, Public API, Data connector, email notifications, or reports, they will be taken to the correct product area to provide the full context of the issue in either Docs or Model Coordination.
Issues | Hide Closed Issues by Default on Mobile
Closed Issues will now be hidden by default on mobile devices, helping teams see their most relevant issues first.
Issues | Web UX Improvements
Project teams can reorder dropdown options via drag and drop, and custom fields will include a tooltip with a short description next to the title.
Library | Bulk Archive and Restore
Library now supports support the ability to bulk archive multiple items for a more simplified administrative experience.
Mobile App | Reorder Tools on Android
Field project teams can now arrange the tools in the Autodesk Construction Cloud Mobile App to match their workflows. The prioritized tools selected will appear directly in the bottom navigation bar for quicker access.
Reports | Insight Builder (GA)
Customers with Enterprise Business Agreements (EBAs) or Account Unlimited Agreements now have access to the new Insight Builder tool. Insight Builder enhances data visualization within Autodesk Construction Cloud by enabling users to create custom reports and dashboards. This feature helps standardize reporting to meet specific user needs and provides greater transparency into metrics across tools and products. Both reports and dashboards can be easily shared within or across teams, and include Cost, Schedule data, and KPI dashboards.
Reports | Column Control in Submittal Item Summary Report
Allows users to select and reorder the columns to include in Submittal Item Summary PDF report.
Transmittals | Add Recipients to Sent Transmittal
Recipients can now be added to an already sent transmittal, making it easier to keep new project members informed.
Viewing | Model Viewer Beta Enhancements
The new Model Viewer Beta is getting a number of updates, including:
Coordination | Object Table Quick Search**
Users can now benefit from quick search functionality in the Object Table, allowing them to locate model objects by entering assembly code values, element IDs, or any properties that have been added as columns in the object table. Search results dynamically update as users type, streamlining data validation and significantly reducing search time for complex projects.
Coordination | Object Table Display Units and Precision Settings**
Users can now personalize the display and export of unit-driven numerical values in the Object Table by utilizing the viewer's Display Units and Precision settings.
Correspondence | Advanced Permissions (Phase 2)***
Administrators have more control over project communications, with the ability to assign project members two different correspondence permission levels. Full visibility lets users view all public correspondence on the project. Manage lets users archive, edit correspondence settings such as types, and define permissions in the project.
Autodesk AI | Autodesk Assistant Language Expansion*****
The recently launched Autodesk Assistant in Autodesk Construction Cloud is now available in all languages supported by Autodesk Construction Cloud products, ensuring a seamless experience for users worldwide.
Assets | Filter Assets by Active Forms
Users can now filter Assets on Sheets, model files and the asset list by Active Forms. Easily find which assets have open inspections while looking at a Sheet, model file or from the asset list.
Assets | Additional Model Mapping Operators
Alongside "Is" and "Contains", several new model mapping operators are being released to allow customers to customize their model mapping rules.
Assets | Model Review Page Revamp
The Review screen on the model mapping page has been reworked to give a better visual indicator of what will happen to assets on a model update.
Correspondence | Advanced Permissions (Phase 2)***
Administrators have more control over project communications, with the ability to assign project members two different correspondence permission levels. Full visibility lets users view all public correspondence on the project. Manage lets users archive, edit correspondence settings such as types, and define permissions in the projects.
Cost Management | E-Signature Adapter Enhancements
The recently released E-Signature Adapter now offers direct integration with Dropbox Sign, along with several usability enhancements to streamline e-signature workflows. The new enhancements include automatic cancellation of previous e-signatures when users resend a request, and automatic updating of the Change Order Request (COR) status to 'Accepted' once all required parties have signed.
Cost Management | Supplier Change Order Creation Auto-Generates Internal Budget Transfer*
To better support workflows where Supplier Change Orders (SCOs) are funded by Internal Budget Transfers users now have the option to auto-generate the transfer directly from the Change Order creation process and creating a link between them.
Cost Management | Contract SOV/BOQ Enhancement*
This release is specific to downstream contracts and introduces a new settings toggle that allows users to directly assign the same budget line item to multiple Schedule of Values (SOV) items. Located in the Budget and Contract Allocation section in Settings, this feature will be particularly useful for teams that utilize Bill of Quantities layouts.
Cost Management | Enhanced Expense/Sub Item Viewing*
Cost Management now includes enhanced visibility of actual costs (based on permission level) in the Budget Overview with the addition of a new Expense and Expense subitems flyout. Additionally, a new permission level for Expenses has been introduced, offering greater flexibility and control over the visibility of actual costs.
Forms | Attachments (GA)
Add permission-restricted context like photos and PDFs to forms. With Attachments, only project members with permissions to view or edit the form can upload local attachments to questions or whole form and attached Photos do not automatically in Photos module.
RFIs | Additional Fields "Pending action from" and “Last updated on”
Two new fields make it easier to see the status of RFIs at a glance. Use the ‘Pending action from’ field to see who has outstanding tasks and the ‘Last updated on’ field to track when actions on an RFI were taken.
RFIs | Mobile Enhancements
Android and iOS users now have additional field viewing and filtering abilities on mobile. Filter the RFI list by External ID, Location, Closed on and Updated on.
RFIs | New Status Tracking Filters
Two new fields make it easier to see and understand the status of an RFI within the list view. The Updated on field lets you see and filter by when the last action on an RFI was taken. The Closed on field lets you see and filter by when an RFI was closed.
RFIs | Reference to Workplan
The RFI reference picker will support referencing to a workplan task from an RFI.
Schedule | Import Tasks from Excel
Workplan users can now import a task list from Excel, allowing plans stored in spreadsheets to be easily uploaded and used within a Plan.
Submittals | Pending Action From Column
It’s easier than ever to see who still needs to review a Submittal with the new ‘Pending action from” column in the Submittals list. Unlike the “ball in court” field, this column displays only project members who currently have open tasks to complete.
Workplan | Add References on Mobile
Schedule users on iOS and Android can now add references while on mobile.
