In this 60-minute instructional demo, we will examine how to use Inventor software and Configurator 360 software to create parametric assembly models where the components cannot be predicted in advance, hence the inability of iLogic plus suppression to solve the problem. We will show how to start with a base model for context, how to annotate accessory components so they can be added dynamically but only in legal configurations, how to use Configurator 360 software as a delivery mechanism, and finally (yes, a bit unrelated) how Configurator 360 software can export the full assembly to Revit software. Common areas of application include furniture systems, customized enclosures, industrial components with customized accessories, and many others.

This roundtable session introduces the attendees to the soft requirements for a successful implementation of BIM; that is, those requirements that are beyond the software and technology. Topics are introduced and then attendees analyze them using discussion and workshop activities.The topics covered are ones that have been successful for firms who have already integrated BIM, those that are in the process of implementing BIM and those that are still getting started. Attendees are exposed to the experiences of others, both the good and the bad.

This roundtable session is your opportunity to sit with other rendering experts from the industry and share your thoughts on the world of rendering. Discuss topics from inspiration and the 3D industry to rendering engine preferences and workflow processes. If you're passionate about rendering and 3D, this is the place for you.

Hansen Yuncken, Australia’s largest private general contractor, was the first in Australia to successfully complete an enterprise implementation of BIM 360 Field software, spanning over 100 projects in a single year. A more strategic and consistent approach has achieved greater returns and assurance through a streamlined system with integration to corporate systems achieving transparency and enterprise analytics. This session will cover best practices and skills learned from Hansen Yuncken’s approach to the implementation of BIM 360 Field software. It will cover techniques and the importance in the development of standardized project templates to support streamlined project establishment and organizational consistency. Learn some of the core concepts within the application that supports user efficiency in the field, along with training strategies to support all user levels. We will provide an introduction on the benefits and efficiencies achieved from enterprise system integration.

Autodesk Buzzsaw cloud-based software provides a flexible means for introducing the power of the cloud into any existing workflow. This class will cover a combination of best practices, useful utilities, learning and training strategies, and ideas to maximize adoption across various disciplines and skill levels. If you have an existing Autodesk Buzzsaw site or you’re interested in taking advantage of the benefits of Autodesk Buzzsaw and its companion programs, this class is for you.

Mobile computing has become more commonplace. In this class, we will take a look at how tablets, particularly the Apple iPad mobile device, can occupy a spot in your briefcase. In this class, we will discuss both Autodesk® apps, such as AutoCAD® WS, Autodesk® Buzzsaw®, and Autodesk® Inventor® Publisher, and other third-party apps, such as PDF readers, word processors, and sketching programs. We will also touch on some cloud-based storage solutions, like Egnyte® and Dropbox™, as well as web-based apps like Google Docs™. This class will cover the basics of the different models, as well as basic operations like mail, web browsing, and app management.

In this class, we'll discuss the Victaulic BIM Team migration to Revit software. We'll review lessons learned and how Victaulic capitalizes on the Revit model to track quoting through to installation. With 30 years of advanced material coordination and project delivery experience, see how applying a manufacturing approach to fabrication and material coordination can change how you manage fabrication. Learn how Victaulic developed new in-house technology to make this all possible with a true link from quote to design to fabrication. If you're thinking of switching to Revit software, don't miss this class.

When a progressive health-care client challenged an integrated project delivery team to look for opportunities to enhance collaboration and meet stringent deadlines on a new hospital project in California, the team started investigating several options to enhance coordination among the different teams' model files. After reviewing the available alternatives, and after careful consideration, the team finally selected Collaboration for Revit cloud service. Collaboration for Revit exceeded the expectations of the team members who were not only co-located at a trailer, but were also dispersed in several offices-including overseas. The team was able to work efficiently without restrictions on firewalls, which also enabled for unique workflows between the design and construction teams. In this class, we'll go over this success story while reviewing the key features of Collaboration for Revit, the selection process, setup, tips/tricks, and known limitations. Additionally, we'll look at how BIM 360 software and Collaboration for Revit were used to enhance change management.

Is your project team doing full BIM (Building Information Modeling)? Many project teams are well-versed in using BIM and want to harness the intrinsic power of BIM with the distinct purpose of improving architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) project delivery. Unfortunately, all too often the full potential is not realized when a few project stakeholders or team members have not yet adopted BIM. This generally causes the team as a whole to perform less than optimally, and hampers enhanced project delivery. Do you want to know the challenges of the project team when there is less than a full BIM approach? Together, let’s discover how project delivery is enhanced when everyone uses BIM. Do you want to know how you get the whole team on board? Join this roundtable to learn from other professionals, and brainstorm solutions for engaging late adopters to improve the AEC project delivery.

Technology is moving at a fast pace these days-and with it comes technology disruptions. We'll look at what has happened in the past and what is happening today and see how your firm can come up with a strategy moving forward. Some items to start thinking about: How has your firm been dealing with these disruptions? What lessons has your firm learned? Where is your firm in the "bell curve" of adoption? Are you and your staff being proactive? Are you walking and talking "return on investment" on your processes? Asking these questions and more, we'll start looking at how to connect strategies together so your firm adopts and progresses with technology, staff, and workflows. After this presentation, you will take the first of many steps in what I call the Constant Cycle of Improvement.

With cloud transformation, Bonava has been able to support its rapid, geographically dispersed growth to become one of northern Europe’s leading residential developers. With operations in 8 countries and close to 2.000 employees and hundreds of ongoing projects, standardising and using cloud based collaborative solutions is a must. In this talk we will focus on the following areas: 1) the challenges we face as an industry and what we can learn from other industries; 2) how new technology and software solutions can help us drive better productivity and share some use cases around cost management of construction projects; 3) some of the benefits we have seen in using Revit Cloud sharing together with Sigma Estimates 5D software; 4) some lessons learned and how we get people to change.

Has computation become a core competency for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry? During this roundtable we’ll discuss how BIM (Building Information Modeling) and automation have caused an incredible transformation within our industry, and what we’re doing about it. We’ll discuss different techniques for upskilling junior staff and opening conversations with senior leadership.

How do you train your staff? How do you even know what to train? Do you test or retrain to ensure retention? Traditionally, training occurs in silos (based on discipline, function, or office location), often isn’t captured for future use (often through email or 1-on-1 conversation), and relies heavily on expert-level “gurus” as gatekeepers of knowledge. Design practice has evolved to keep pace with technology, mobile and geographically diverse employees, and the increasing speed of project schedules. To increase efficiency, organizations must pursue a culture of continual training, knowledge sharing, and skills assessment to break down the silos. This session will discuss ideas for Lifecycle User Training and methods to develop a knowledge-sharing culture that expects skills assessment. We will explore ideas on developing resources where corporate knowledge is retained, searchable, accessible, and inherently social.

Make more-confident purchasing and management decisions with the new admin feature in Autodesk Account—product usage reporting. By seeing your team’s usage data, you can more efficiently complete your daily tasks, like assigning your users to products they use most frequently. You can more easily help your team work productively by ensuring they’re all on the same product version, and you can strategize future business decisions to make more-influential investments by seeing a usage trend chart. Get a demo from the Autodesk expert and ask questions about how you can be more productive with usage data.

Only a few years ago, we saw the introduction of new technologies such as 3D parametric and intelligent bidirectional design tools. Now we are trying to retrofit them to serve our ability to design and deliver products in ways that are very complex. We've heard a lot about the trends and tools, but we have spent little time addressing the impact on the people in our organizations. We can teach skill sets, but shifting people's approach to design, collaboration, and build among themselves, their consultants, and clients through technology is now an urgent issue that may decide between the success and failure of our financial investments. In this roundtable session, we look at the key variables that keep our staff from embracing this new way of doing business. We provoke the legal, financial, cultural and technological aspects of our transformation, only to realize that we have years of processes to undo to make our new approach worth investing in.

The rapid pace of technological developments and the emergence of disruptive technologies such as cloud and mobile computing mean that the opportunities in capitalizing on such advancements have never been greater. However, successfully implementing technology in your business is not just about purchasing software and getting some training. The biggest benefits come to those who step back and reevaluate how they do business, as well as take a strategic approach to changing management. This class will look at the art of business process re-engineering and change management.

This session will provide multiple tips on ReCap indexing, editing, collaboration, and project management workflow from an experienced ReCap developer's point of view. You will learn how to make the best use of ReCap to improve work efficiency on reality captured projects. Also, the ReCap development team will be happy to answer questions about and provide insights into the ReCap features.

The introduction of cost-effective, high-quality 3D printers is giving designers and engineers the ability to print prototypes right in their offices when they need them. The implementation of 3D printing into a design environment is becoming a reality for more and more design professionals. This course will explore the process behind developing an in-house 3D printing capability and what the cost/benefits are of doing so. Additionally, with the 3D printer landscape in constant flux, what are the benefits and drawbacks of the different technologies for model production? What materials are out? We will look at choosing a printer that fits your budget and needs, and, once you settle on a printer, what it takes to maintain it. This course will look at real-world examples and enable an interactive discussion of how you can use 3D printing in your office.

So you want to be independent? Freelancing and running your own small business can be fun and rewarding. However, there's more to it than just being good at what you do. This course is an introduction to the business of being an independent business owner. We will cover topics relating to the type of business you should form, as well as to marketing and advertising, financing, and paying yourself. Many freelance designers are very skilled engineers and artists; this course takes an approach that keeps that in mind. You will learn about community resources and online tools that make managing your business easier so you can focus on your clients.