Effective adoption of applications like Build software is based on a well-executed deployment strategy. This is the differentiator when business investment, outcomes, and ROI are at stake. We’ll explore the implementation journey of Build at ISEC, a specialty finish contractor. We’ll focus on strategy that included a transition plan from a legacy solution, leadership buy-in, trials, functionality review with stakeholders, development of new workflows, configuration, communication strategy, training, and post-deployment support. Alongside Autodesk delivery services, ISEC established a scope of work, budget, and timeline for deployment. We established a team of subject matter experts (37) from across office locations (20) representing more than 700 employees. Come and learn about ISEC’s connected workflows that integrated additional departments in a common data environment optimizing the project lifecycle.

Are you concerned that you spend too much time on routine tasks and not enough on decision making? This session will provide a strategic overview of how we automate 20% of routine construction tasks by connecting Construction Cloud to our project database. We’ve built a platform to manage issues from design through inspection, streamline daily operations, and enable expert decision making via BI dashboards powered by granular data from Construction Cloud. Platform use cases include data aggregation via Bridge on Construction Cloud, model check dashboards with the Data Exchange and Validation Tool APIs, and circulation approval dashboards in projects. The Construction Cloud Meetings tool also embeds meetings into our workflows to manage follow-ups more efficiently. Over 100 projects already benefit from linking Construction Cloud with HR and construction data, and we aim to further scale this by automating 50% of routine site tasks using AI, while also integrating training and evaluation systems into the same platform.

The path to enterprise adoption of Construction Cloud (ACC) looks different for every contractor—but the lessons learned are universal. In this session, leaders from Power Design (U.S.) and Skanska Sweden share how they have scaled their use of ACC across projects and disciplines.

Through real-world stories, they’ll highlight:

• The inflection points that drove deeper investment in ACC
• How workflows evolved to improve collaboration across design, , and field teams
• Key change management strategies—training, adoption, and building champions
• The obstacles encountered along the way, and how they were overcome
• The measurable impacts on productivity, risk management, and project outcomes

 

Whether you’re just beginning your ACC journey or looking to expand usage, this session provides actionable insights from two of the industry’s most innovative contractors.

Despite the proven benefits of using industrial construction (IC), it still only accounts for a small share of the U.S. construction market. This session will briefly review the benefits of IC and how it may be critical to tackling some of the most entrenched challenges in the construction industry today, including skilled worker shortages and safety concerns. We'll examine how the wider use of IC will impact the existing workforce—both negatively through displacement of workers, and positively through job creation, different working conditions, and younger and more diverse populations being drawn into the industry. We'll also look at what is needed to prepare the workforce to benefit from this transition, including training in needed skills. Steve Jones, Senior Director of Industry Insights Research at Dodge Data & Analytics (Dodge) will present findings from a recent study commissioned by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and conducted by Dodge and WSU.

When it comes to construction management, safety is our number one priority. This is because people are our most important asset. The time and energy we invest in keeping people safe will always pay dividends. With Autodesk Construction Cloud, we can document safety required by OSHA and generate issue tracking for following up. Autodesk AI technology will also allow for data tracking and trend analysis. Attendees should leave this class understanding how we can make an impact with tracking via forms and issue. The ability of Autodesk AI technology to track safety and make predictions over time should get you excited about the future and what Autodesk can bring to the industry moving forward.

Do you want stronger cost control, simpler processes, and real-time insight into cost-related risks? Join this hands-on lab to discover how the Autodesk Build Cost Management tool can enhance profitability through effective cost management. In this session, you'll witness how effortlessly you can configure the system to meet your requirements using its inherent flexibility. We'll dive into topics including pay apps, optimizing change order management, and maximizing workflows within Autodesk Build—such as seamlessly transitioning field issues to change orders, and integrating cost and time for advanced forecasting. Discover how Autodesk Build enables more-accurate forecasting, reducing project risks and ensuring greater success.

In this technical session, we'll go through the entire corridor workflow using the new corridor interface. Here we'll look at creating a corridor with multiple baselines (alignments and feature lines). We'll also add corridor transitions to the model and review best practices. We'll also incorporate several custom subassemblies into the model. This will be an in-depth look at ways these new tools can improve our corridor model.

This session will provide hands-on instruction in the use of the Grading Optimization extension in Civil 3D software. We'll explore the product features and put the software to use on a commercial/retail development project. The instruction will use many of the included grading objects (i.e., building pads, curbs, drain lines, ponds, and more) to quickly develop a proposed surface, and import the results back to Civil 3D.

Heathrow Airport is the fourth-busiest airport in the world, serving more than 80 million passengers annually. To improve every journey for our passengers, we need to constantly maintain and produce new assets and related digital asset information. Heathrow's goal is to create a digital ecosystem to harness the value of the data throughout the lifecycle of our assets and become a data-driven organization. We will share how to achieve digital change in a large functioning airport by harmonizing the challenges, technology, people, and processes to attain the expected outcomes and benefits. We'll show how digital transformation and our digitalization approach is minimizing rework, making delivery of our designs safer and faster. Our digital road map will reveal how to use a common data environment (CDE) supported by advanced technology, standards, and a solid training framework. Discover how we create a digital community where we can test new ideas in a real-world setting and help change to be embraced.

Are you using Revit software for your structural steel design? In our hands-on lab, we will explore in depth the powerful capabilities of Revit software's structural steel workflows—including structural connections—to ensure precise design-intent modeling for estimations and coordination. This session will provide insights on configuring custom connections to clearly display design intent through geometry modeling for accurate results. We'll also provide guidance on setting up schedules for quantities of steel members and steel connection elements, and demonstrate how to make the most of visibility graphics, tags, and dimensions to create anchor plans.

Revit 2023 software has completely overhauled the analytical modeling workflow. Now the physical and analytical models have the freedom to act independently. The analytical model elements must be created separately from the physical structure; however, you can still "link" them together. This ultimately gives better control over the analytical model and what it is allowed to represent. These changes are drastic, but don't worry. We're here to help explain how it all works, and have you give it a try in this hands-on lab. You don't need to be a structural engineer or a Revit structural modeler, because we'll show you how you could use the Revit analytical elements to help in the creation of physical walls, physical beams, and many other fun creations. In this lab, we'll also show you how to create your own workflows using Dynamo to customize the automation of the creation of the analytical elements.

Technology is transforming every aspect of our lives. 79% of companies say their future growth depends on digital tools but 2 in 3 are struggling to find the skilled workers they need. All of this is placing considerable pressure on educators to adapt their education programs to meet these needs. In this panel session, a group of educators leading the charge will share how they are reimagining their education programs to meet the needs of the future workforce. From secondary schools to vocational training programs to higher education, this session will showcase best practices and success stories from those who are breaking boundaries and transforming design, engineering and manufacturing education with Fusion 360. This session is a must-attend for educators who want to learn how to prepare their students for the future of work along with an unmissable opportunity for industry attendees to see how the leading minds in education are rising to the challenge.

Do you design injection molded parts? How do you know if they are manufacturable? Are they cost effective to produce? Will they be high quality? Learn how Fusion 360's can help you answer these questions in this Hands-on-Lab.

This session will be an opportunity for Fusion 360 users to join members of the Configurations Team to provide feedback about the current experience as well as their hopes and dreams for the future of Configurations in Fusion 360. This will be a working session where we will discuss user experience, technical usage, as well as upcoming features and improvements. Bring your laptop to get hands-on!

In recent years, the move from CAD to Building Information Modeling (BIM) has accelerated as BIM workflows have proven to deliver many benefits over CAD. With the rise of BIM, many new capabilities for reinforced concrete design and rebar detailing have been introduced in BIM authoring tools. In this hands-on lab class, you'll learn how to make the most of the reinforcement modeling and detailing tools available in Revit. We'll explore practical examples, ranging from typical building structures to complex structural elements. You'll gain valuable insights into various rebar modeling techniques, including tips and tricks for free-form and shape-driven rebar, as well as area and path reinforcement. Additionally, you'll learn methods for effectively presenting rebar in construction drawings and extracting fabrication data using schedules and tags, leveraging the latest features of Revit 2024.

Enhance your project team's performance and profitability with tailored company and project-specific BIM workflow training. Learn how to leverage customized content for your entire team, from subcontractors to suppliers, elevating and standardizing the skills relevant to your projects. Find out how to seamlessly incorporate efficiency-boosting tools, like an intuitive course builder, AI-generated content, Autodesk plugin, executive reporting dashboards, skills gap assessments and custom learning paths to help attract and retain top talent, demonstrate skills competency, save more time and ultimately win more bids. Plus - see it all in action with engaging product demos and use cases! Join us, and discover how Global eTraining redefines BIM workflow training, enabling seamless knowledge transfer within teams and supply chains. 

In March of 2022, Lydig Construction embarked on a journey to revamp its technology infrastructure. The company had outgrown its previous project management platform, which was not only lacking in functionality but also becoming less cost-effective. That's when Lydig discovered Autodesk Construction Cloud, a platform that promised to meet the firm's needs and take its operations to the next level. Lydig partnered with Autodesk and evaluated the platform before deciding to make the bold move of transitioning its entire technology infrastructure to Autodesk Construction Cloud (Autodesk Docs, Autodesk Build, and Autodesk Cost). During this session, we will delve into the partnership between Lydig Construction and Autodesk. We'll explore their evaluation process, the decision-making journey, and the status of the firm's configuration and implementation. Join us in discovering how Lydig Construction embarked on this exciting and transformative journey to achieve greater efficiency and success.

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.

Copachisa is a general contractor of projects ranging from 100,000 sq. ft. to 1 million sq. ft. from schematic design to as-built documentation. In this session, we will share our experience moving forward working in a collaborative environment using Autodesk Construction Cloud. Before the pandemic, we usually worked with our information in a physical server. Due the necessity of working remotely, we decided to use BIM 360 software. The challenge was to move 40+ subcontractors and about 42 active projects very quickly (roughly two weeks). The most relevant part was first training the design teams, and then the whole organization. In a short time, we noticed the benefits of working in a web-based environment—for instance, extracting project data to conduct analytics—so we decided to expand our design workflows to precon and construction teams covering the entire project lifecycle. In 2023, we're redefining our internal processes, and by the beginning of 2024, the complete project cycle will be running in this environment.

Take a grand tour of the new Configurations capabilities in Autodesk Fusion 360 with members of the Configurations team. Learn how Configurations can help you save time in the design and manufacture of similar products by reusing shared logic and tracking differences in key parameters for individual components or full assemblies. Extend beyond design and consume Configurations in the Drawing, Render, Animation, Simulation, Generative Design, and Manufacture workspaces without leaving Fusion 360. We may also discuss what's coming next in the development of Configurations as a one-stop shop for design-to-make on the Fusion 360 platform.