With large-scale rail, tramway, and infrastructure projects spanning the globe, CAF Turnkey & Engineering (CAF T&E) needed a way to ensure seamless collaboration, accountability, and efficiency across its teams. The solution? A digital-first approach powered by Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
By adopting ACC, CAF T&E has streamlined workflows, reduced approval times, and ensured that teams — whether in the office or on-site — have access to the latest project data in real time.
As part of the CAF Group, CAF T&E is a leader in sustainable infrastructure, delivering end-to-end railway, tramway, e-Bus, and renewable energy projects. With a 700-strong team of specialists and internationally recognised certifications like ISO 19650, the company operates across Europe, Australia, and Latin America.
CAF T&E’s work involves designing, constructing, and maintaining transport systems that power cities. But as projects grew in complexity, so did the challenges of managing vast amounts of project data, approvals, and compliance requirements. That’s where ACC has made all the difference.
Before integrating Autodesk Construction Cloud, CAF T&E faced common challenges in large infrastructure projects:
“Our biggest challenge was keeping information up to date and accessible to all teams. Moving to Autodesk Construction Cloud has transformed the way we work — reducing errors, improving collaboration, and giving us a single source of truth,” explains Eva Hernan, Head of Digital Design and BIM Management Strategy.
With ACC’s cloud-based collaboration, teams now have real-time access to updated drawings, approvals, and issue tracking — eliminating paper-based inefficiencies and keeping projects on schedule.
CAF T&E’s teams report that design and approval workflows have become significantly faster since implementing ACC. Instead of relying on emails, shared folders, and disconnected tools, project stakeholders now work within a single platform.
By using the Issues tool, teams can pin queries directly onto project drawings, ensuring that the right person is alerted immediately. This has cut issue resolution times in half and reduced costly delays in construction and commissioning.
“The ability to track issues in real-time is a game-changer,” says Andoni Castillo, BIM Engineer. “Instead of chasing updates via email, everything is logged in ACC, and we have full visibility on who needs to take action.”
CAF T&E was already using Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and BIM Collaborate Pro, but the move to Autodesk Construction Cloud has created a fully integrated ecosystem.
“The advantage of ACC is that it connects all our Autodesk tools into one Common Data Environment (CDE),” explains Maria Albizuri, Senior BIM Engineer. “Instead of managing separate systems, everything is linked — making it easier for our teams to coordinate design, construction, and handover phases.”
This interconnectivity has helped CAF T&E align more closely with client requirements, particularly in countries where ISO 19650 BIM compliance is mandatory.
One of the biggest shifts has been the adoption of digital processes on-site, replacing traditional paper-based tracking. With ACC, project teams can:
“Now, everything is available on ACC, and we can see updates in real time” says Andoni.
Since adopting Autodesk Construction Cloud, CAF T&E has seen widespread adoption across engineering, project management, and site teams.
And the journey doesn’t stop here. With a long-term commitment to Autodesk, CAF T&E continues to explore new ways to optimise infrastructure projects, improve sustainability, and deliver world-class mobility solutions faster than ever.
Learn more today about what’s possible with Autodesk Construction Cloud.
