This class will be a deep dive into the future of building: automation, communication, and whether "robots" will change everything. Come for an informed, useful, and realistic overview of how architects, engineers, and builders use automation today, and how they may use it tomorrow. Learn better ways to think about automation, how to apply it within your work, and how you both can use and will be likely disrupted by it in the near future. See many real-world examples of automation in use today-both on the design side via Building Information Modeling (BIM) and on the physical side via robotics. Gain a better understanding of how to empower yourself through automation, and how to avoid wasting lots of time on dead ends-or worse, getting replaced altogether.

Do you know where your components are during the construction phase of your project? Will your components be delivered late to the site, posing a risk of late delivery? What do you do if a component has an issue when delivered to the site? Excitech have been working with MACE Group (main contractor) to develop a workflow so the building materials can be tracked during the fabrication, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commission process. Using Revit design elements, a workflow has been established that firstly goes through BIM 360 Glue software so the coordination and layout of the element can be verified during the preconstruction process. Then the information is linked into BIM 360 Field software where the manufacturing elements can be tracked from procurement through to commissioning. The data can finally round-trip through to the Navisworks platform for a visual representation of the component status.

Do you have to transfer large-scale data sets into BIM 360 Docs software? Do you have challenges with bandwidth, high network costs, long transfer times, and security concerns? We will give you instruction on the use of Amazon AWS Snowball and Amazon S3 storage service to move large-scale data sets into BIM 360 Docs in a simple, fast, more secure and cost-optimized way. We will share better practices for adoption in your situation, and give you a better understanding of the benefits, complexity, risks, and obstacles you could meet. We will share experiences, results, and lessons learned from a 2.3 terabyte transfer and migration project.

Intelligent models are now tangible to every member of the project team, and this has extensive ramifications. Now that project managers, superintendents, virtual design and construction (VDC) engineers, and forepersons are all operating with a BIM (Building Information Modeling) medium, construction can truly move into the information age. By embracing the principles of the last planner system, utilizing the interfaces of VDC, and employing the power of artificial intelligence, Grit Virtual is re-engineering not only how project teams interact with each other, but also how projects are delivered. Co-founder and CEO Chris Callen will introduce the Grit Virtual methodology, explore learned lessons from pilot projects, and share the Grit team's vision for what comes next.

Follow a user's journey through the customization of their experience within BIM 360 Insight and Project Home software. This will be followed by a technical walk-through, led by a software engineer, in how to integrate third-party data and cards into our dashboard system.

Are you ready to move to next-generation BIM 360? Learn how to set up quality/safety workflows using next-gen BIM 360 Field management. Take advantage of the latest Daily Logs updates to capture critical project information. Discover best practices for setting up inspection checklists, tracking issues, and managing reports.

Who says trades and subcontractors are technologically averse? On the contrary, the usage of technology is relatively common among many subcontractors and proven to deliver high value to a project. Capitalizing on the BIM 360 platform with other technology such as field data collection and labor productivity tools increases information flow to facilitate better collaboration and transparency on the project. When subcontractors utilize construction technology, there is a decrease in RFIs, waste, schedule, and final construction costs. This presentation will take a deep dive into the subcontractor-based workflow of several MEP contractors including GCATS, Dynalectric, and Pacific Rim Mechanical. We’ll explore how a subcontractor’s use of BIM 360 Docs software and eSUB has improved collaboration between the field and the office and provided a single source of truth into field productivity for transparency and communication between specialty trades, general contractors, and other key stakeholders in the design-build process.

Customer Keynote-architecture, engineering, and construction industry: Hear from one of our pioneering customers in the field of building and construction regarding the use of the Forge platform to enhance Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions in order to deliver superior experiences with projects. Customer Keynote-design and manufacturing industry: Learn how the Forge platform is helping this Autodesk design and manufacturing customer on the journey of digital transformation, creating innovative ways to engage customers from initial sale through delivery. Forge technology preview: Learn about the latest technology in the Forge platform and get a glimpse into the future as our Forge Developer Team members provide an exclusive sneak peek into their road map. Executive Fireside Chat: Gain valuable insight as our Autodesk executives discuss visions for future technology and industry trends with thought leaders, product experts, and Forge customers.

With more than 25 million downloads, customers around the world are using the AutoCAD mobile app to create DWG™ technology, measure objects, and gain general access to essential drawings, wherever the job takes them. Grab this opportunity and register to learn about the advantages of adding the AutoCAD mobile app to your tool belt to complete your day-to-day tasks more efficiently than ever before. In this class, we'll discuss how customers use AutoCAD mobile together with AutoCAD software and the AutoCAD web app to optimize workflows and maximize the experience. You'll learn how to complete workflows from the office to the field and back, and gain valuable tips to better ensure you're using AutoCAD mobile to its full potential. Additionally, we'll highlight what's new in AutoCAD mobile, and look at the exciting plans for next year.

Design-driven modeling is a common occurrence in the engineering world, but seldom is this process adopted or taken advantage of downstream in Revit software for producing detailed constructible models—which is surprising considering the age of Building Information Modeling (BIM). By simply transferring (or manually adding) intelligent Finite Element Meshing (FEM) results data from your chosen design software to your Revit software model (better: analytical model), you begin to open a world of new possibilities. For instance, you can automatically generate 3D reinforcement based on the actual “design and loads” information now held in the Revit software analytical model. In this class we will look at how next-generation BIM workflows will utilize the power of FEM data embedded in Revit software's analytical model, and, combined with powerful BIM designers, will introduce design-driven processes for creating 3D reinforcement.

In this presentation, Skanska USA Building and the University of Washington will describe results from a joint applied research study on collaborative preconstruction and planning workflows focused on model-based estimating. We'll present the workflows and toolsets for using design models in conceptual and detailed estimating for consistent use throughout the construction process. We'll also present on the value and benefits of using model-based estimation for collaboration between design and construction, and share best practices for setting up teams and processes for success. Additionally, we'll present proven practices from Skanska that include common workflow standards, and we'll show examples of how to use Revit software, Navisworks software, and Assemble to vet models for appropriateness of use, extract quantities from models, validate quantity and assembly assumptions, and then incorporate these into construction estimates.

After this class attendees will be able to exploit virtual reality in the realm of construction—particularly, the way and flow of utilizing Samsung Gear VR. Exploring virtual worlds through this device at the construction site or during meetings without other machines is a forte. This drove me to make a deep study of how to utilize it. There are 2 approaches to accomplish virtual reality by utilizing Gear VR during construction phases and facility management purposes. Two paths—Building Information Modeling (BIM) model and construction site picture based—can be technically considered. First, when you use Gear VR with your BIM model, you need to be familiar with software such as Revit software and 3ds Max software for visualizing and rendering. If you intend to navigate your BIM model in virtual worlds, you will also need game engines like Unity3D with Android Studio. Also, regarding exploring panorama pictures, equipment for panoramic photographs and editing tools that will help convert those photos to the 3D world will be required as well.

Learn how to integrate analytics software with Autodesk, Inc., products and tools to improve project visibility and communicate progress, issues, and accomplishments to project stakeholders and executives. This instructional demonstration will provide the attendee with the opportunity to learn about data integration and analytics modeling using industry-leading tools (like Tableau). This class will highlight proven approaches to designing and integrating analytics into a project and will demonstrate how stakeholders have the ability to view charts and trends, including the ability to drill down into project data to identify challenge areas and apply corrective actions to improve the likelihood of a successful project outcome.

This class will focus on how Clayco has implemented best practices around deploying BIM 360 software on its projects for issue tracking, quality assurance / quality control, model coordination, and asset tracking. Building depth and developing synergies with multiple stakeholders is essential for creating an environment that lets BIM 360 be a trusted and utilized platform in the design-build process. It is critical from the project’s start to have clearly defined expectations, as well as mapped support for all project users. Empowering "project champions" decentralizes administrative support, which bridges the gap between what the field needs and how best the office can support it. Creating user-specific training allows for greater insight into the workflows of various stakeholders, and increases the ability for more-accurate data capture. We’ll also discuss utilizing Forge integrations such as Smartvid.io and 360 Sync to streamline access to vital construction information.

The class will cover the workflows and considerations needed when setting models up in Revit software for export to BIM 360 Glue software to enable these to be used in BIM 360 Field software and then Building Ops software with asset management and operations and maintenance in mind. The presentation will look at how certain data doesn’t flow across the platforms, and we’ll demonstrate alternative work-arounds you can undertake to overcome this. The presentation will look at how to set up your Revit project with the mindset that the models will be used on iPads in BIM 360 Field software, and then we’ll look at how the data will transfer across into the Building Ops application. We will also address which application the data is generated in and we’ll look at examples of who populates this information. We will explore the differences in the Building Ops model viewing appearance, and the considerations that you may want to make when setting up the model at the start of the project with BIM 360 Glue software, BIM 360 Field software, and Building Ops software in mind. This session features Building Ops, BIM 360 Field, and BIM 360 Glue. AIA Approved

Mortenson Construction has always had success in Navisworks project review software as a platform for 3D construction-phase coordination. Discover how we use BIM 360 Glue software for design-phase collaboration to reduce latency and improve communication. Iterative design coordination is often hindered by limitations in technology—design partners pass along their latest information on a specified date, but no one really has the most up-to-date data to work with. This results in inefficient meetings and longer-than-acceptable design schedules. BIM 360 Glue software enables the project team to have real-time design and construction data in a variety of devices and formats, effectively removing many technology barriers. Using real examples from various Mortenson projects, this presentation will show you how to effectively coordinate your design on an iterative basis using BIM 360 Glue software. See how Mortenson is utilizing its enterprise BIM 360 Glue Solution to drive adoption with project stakeholders.

As the definition of Building Information Modeling (BIM) evolves and becomes a better-known and established collaboration process in the building design and construction industry, owners increasingly require BIM services from construction managers, architects, and engineering firms. AE/C/CM firms are investing in BIM technologies to help them during bidding, preconstruction, construction, and post-construction. Attendees learn methods and best practices for managing BIM information flows from design phases to building maintenance through a series of scenario-based presentations and case studies. This class also discusses the power of integrating specification writing into the BIM workflow. Upon completion of the class, attendees will have a good understanding of how BIM data evolves from design to construction management stages and eventually to building operation and maintenance.

Revit software and Green Building Studio web-based energy analysis service provide us with in-depth and overwhelming data in relation to building performance. Currently, however, organizing the data and decision-making is mostly a user responsibility. For example, although Revit software's full analysis provides us with lighting and thermal analysis, the results are not synchronized. To be more exact, the lighting part of the full analysis uses lighting power density (LPD), which is only related to the area and disregards other features such as window properties (even window size) or orientation, and so on. Using the Dynamo visual programming language extension and cloud-rendering services (illuminance calculation is currently a render operation) provided by Autodesk, Inc., it is possible to gather and organize illuminance values for the internal space. From there it is easy to calculate the internal lighting load, and accordingly it is possible to achieve a fully concerted thermal and lighting analysis, which is crucial in decision-making (especially in the design phase).

With the new functionalities and plug-ins for Revit software—such as Lighting Analysis for Revit software, Green Building Studio web-based energy analysis service, the Tally app, and the Dynamo visual programming language extension—new potentials have emerged during the last year. These developments have not only led to much easier workflows, but also to a more holistic analysis of the building performance and urban comfort studies. In this lecture, these new potentials, workflows, and methods for visualizing simulations are shown based on various consultancy tasks and a research project that seeks to add knowledge to architects' design processes as supported with simulation tools. The research project also included a workshop where participants tested methods on unskilled architectural students. We will wrap this all up in the lecture and relate it to model detail levels, instead of the typical schematic design process related to design phases. In many cases, this does not reflect the actual design process. Design development is done in various detail levels at the same time, especially in the early design phases.

Autodesk industry partners with CSC and Design Data have combined their expertise to deliver the first smooth Building Information Modeling (BIM) process for the entire design of steel structures. This process links Fastrak™ from CSC, Revit Structure software, and SDS/2 Connect from Design Data software. This class demonstrates how a fully code-compliant design of the steel structure can be produced in Fastrak, which can be synchronized with Revit Structure to create BIM documentation and with SDS/2 Connect for the full design and detailing of the steel connections. The fully designed Revit model can then be exported to SDS/2 Detailing software to create the fabrication model. Integration between Fastrak, SDS/2 Connect, and Revit Structure is a powerful solution for the steel industry. Bridging the information gap between design and fabrication shortens timelines, enhances project communication, and ultimately reduces project costs.