We are weeks away from Autodesk University, and we couldn’t be more excited! Happening in Las Vegas September 15-17, AU 2026 is a must-attend for any AEC professional.
From inspiring and informative keynote sessions to networking opportunities you won’t find anywhere else, you’re bound to elevate your expertise and forge invaluable connections at AU 2026.
If you’re a subcontractor who wants to stay competitive (and let’s face it, who isn’t?), attending AU 2026 should be at the top of your list.
AU 2026 is packed with sessions and resources for navigating these challenges. You’ll learn how to use technology to improve quality and productivity while unlocking cost savings in your projects.
Take a look at our top session picks below.
In this session, we’ll explore how trade contractors can provide streamlined navigation to the applications and platforms used by field, project management, and safety teams, ensuring each team member can easily obtain and share the information needed to perform their roles. We’ll review the solution Cupertino Electric uses on our projects, and outline the core functionality required to replicate this approach, regardless of vendor or specific products.
When we, one of the larger MEP design-build contractors on the US West Coast, decided to replace PlanGrid, our mission was clear: We want to update our tool suite, and quickly standardize data quality across all projects. But a platform decision is more than just a tool swap. This session will walk you through the generalized strategic framework that we used to evaluate, select, and roll out Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud) as the enterprise backbone for both office and field teams. Learn how a three-stage rollout from exploration, a year-long pilot with rigorous standardization, and a fine-tuned enterprise deployment delivered measurable results: unified dashboards, and a data foundation that helps us to build custom solutions with Autodesk Platform Services.
In this session, we’ll walk through the process of building an electrical detailing and prefabrication Revit template that supports more than 50 detailers in multiple regions across the United States. Then we’ll examine what it takes to evolve it to the next level with EVOLVE Electrical.
For EFCO's team of 250 engineers, moving design data across AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit software meant constant rework, misaligned models, lost parameters, and no path to incremental updates. By adopting Data Exchange, EFCO built a consistent, update-aware pipeline that scales reliably across the firm’s full team. But the real power of this story extends beyond EFCO: Its workflow is a blueprint for any industry where manufacturing and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) teams must collaborate across domains. You’ll leave this session with practical techniques for modernizing multitool workflows and a model for enabling seamless cross-domain collaboration, from design to construction.
Procurement issues cause roughly 50% of project delays, and using inconsistent, manual processes for planning/tracking is a recipe for cost overruns and missed deadlines. DPR Construction manages more than 2,000 projects annually, so the stakes couldn’t be higher. Success demands disciplined best practices across process, tools, and metrics. In this session, we’ll present a proven, measurable procurement planning and tracking approach using tools like Autodesk Forma, ConstructivIQ, and more. DPR has already implemented this across hundreds of projects—moving from disconnected workflows to a scalable, connected system. Join us to learn how you can apply the same principles within your own organization to drive more-predictable and efficient outcomes.
Unlock cost forecasting by exploring the range of tools in Cost Management in Autodesk Forma Build. In this interactive lab, you’ll immerse yourself in a real-world project, learning to create accurate cash-flow forecasts, manage revenue projections, and link budgets and schedules in one seamless workflow. Guided step by step, you’ll apply the new 3-Point Fee Enhancement to compare plans, forecasts, and fee goals. You’ll walk away with practical skills to identify fee risks early and forecast contract value with confidence.
Join us for an insightful session on how The Walsh Group is transforming construction processes using Autodesk Forma and ReCap Pro reality capture. This session will explore the full journey from initial scanning to the final build phase, showcasing how advanced capture technologies improve accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration. Speakers will demonstrate real-world applications of reality capture within a connected platform, highlighting benefits like enhanced visualization, streamlined workflows, and reduced rework. You’ll gain practical information about integrating capture data into Forma to support better decision making and project delivery.
As a subcontractor, the best thing you can do to gear up for 2027 is to equip yourself and your team with the right knowledge, tools, and industry connections. Autodesk University has all of these and more.
Don’t miss your chance to attend one of construction’s most anticipated events. Register for AU 2026 today!
