Autodesk Home Page
Autodesk University
Watch AU 2025
5221 Results
Topics
Software Development
See all topics
Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
From Design to Digital Twin: Building Indoor GIS with CAD and BIM Data

CAD and BIM have long served as the foundational design and construction documentation —but their utility often ends at project handoff. What if it didn’t? Indoor GIS is a floor-aware system of record for visualizing, analyzing, and managing facilities and collection of buildings. This session will demonstrate how to extend the life of CAD and BIM data into an indoor GIS, and empower CAD, BIM and GIS practitioners to build a Digital Workplace for building operations. Learn about the role of CAD and BIM integrations with GIS to fuel these workflows. See how to import design data into ArcGIS Indoors to map assets and manage spaces, enable real-time navigation with ArcGIS IPS, and equip facilities’ staff with mobile tools for asset inspections and maintenance. Whether new to GIS or looking to modernize facility operations workflows, this session provides you with guidance and examples to convert CAD and BIM data into Digital Workplaces that support asset and space management.

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025
Twinning TISR: A “Hot” Take on Sustainable Environmental Restoration Using Digital Prototypings
Explore deploying a digitalized design and monitoring workflow for a thermal remediation system (TISR®). Using Autodesk Forma, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, and Autodesk Tandem software, the project establishes a seamless lifecycle workflow from early-stage planning and data harmonization to real-time monitoring and maintenance. Forma optimizes solar energy feasibility analysis and site planning, while Autodesk Construction Cloud ensures standardized data exchange across stakeholders. Revit enables detailed 3D parametric modeling. And Tandem integrates telemetry data to monitor system performance. You’ll learn how Digital Prototypings enhance operational performance, reduce the need for on-site visits, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and improve collaboration between stakeholders. Explore the transformative potential of Digital Prototyping platforms for advancing sustainable asset management, conserving resources, and increasing infrastructure resilience in environmental restoration.
2p
Instructional Demo / Las Vegas 2026
Top Firms Share How to Build Knowledge Infrastructure to Scale AI-Powered Digital Adoption

Hear from a panel of top firms including Jacobs, Tetra Tech, IDOM and HDR as they share best practices on building the human intelligence and knowledge infrastructure layer across the AI-enabled tech stack. Learn how to elevate human plus agentic AI workflows to close digital skills gaps to realize the ROI of improved performance, reduced rework and risk and a competitive edge to win more bids. Imagine the AI-powered digital adoption platform where information from trusted sources is instantly converted into consumable and actionable knowledge, personalized for every learner and delivered in the flow of work through mainstream applications connecting the field and office. GeT tangible data on knowledge gaps and skills matrices through organized learning content and skills challenges aligned with company workflows and project standards. Drive tech adoption at scale with AI-powered "just enough, just in time, and just for me" verified knowledge because the best training is training your way. GeT IT Your Way.

40p
Instructional Demo / Las Vegas 2026
Bridging the Knowledge Gap: An Open-Source RAG Approach to Reliable Revit Development
What if anyone could automate Revit software without writing a single line of code? This session introduces an open-source AI agent that turns natural language into executable Revit operations. Built on retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and Model Context Protocol (MCP), it retrieves knowledge from Revit API Docs, generates C# code, and executes it inside Revit in real time. Key highlights include the following: There are no hardcoded rules the large language model (LLM) reasons from real API signatures. There are no preset commands never-seen operations are reasoned and created on the fly. Successful operations solidify into reusable templates non-developers replay them instantly. And there's a live Revit connection via TCP JSON-RPC with Roslyn dynamic compilation. No C# experience or plug-in background is needed. And there's no command library to maintain. Just describe what you want.
8p
52p
Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2026
Bridge the Gap: Syncing Autodesk Forma, Procore, and HCSS with ProjectReady WorkBridge
Are you tired of manually re-entering data between Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud), Procore, and HCSS? ProjectReady WorkBridge eliminates that burden. In this live product demo, Topcon Solutions and ProjectReady will walk through three real-world workflows: bidirectional sync between Autodesk Forma and Procore for submittals, RFIs, issues, and photos; project data transfers from Procore to Autodesk Forma; and the connecting of HCSS HeavyBid to BuildingConnected for a seamless preconstruction-to-construction handoff. See WorkBridge's scheduling engine, audit logs, and no-data-at-rest architecture in action and leave knowing how to connect your platforms and keep every team aligned.
33p
Hands-on Lab / Las Vegas 2026
Learn How to Use Autodesk Forma Building Design by Recreating a Modernist Classic Design
This hands-on lab will teach a repeatable early-stage design workflow using Autodesk Forma Building Design through a controlled case study of a famous, modernist, residential icon. Using a shared reference model reduces project complexity and allows participants to focus on workflow, not design invention. Participants move from site context and massing to environmental analysis and iteration then to facade and plan design options evaluated on daylight and solar performance, orientation, and layout design. The workflow supports continuity into Revit software, reducing rework and improving coordination.
7p
19p
Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2026
Connected Design: Real-World Collaboration Workflows Across Autodesk Forma and Revit
The way architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) teams work across tools has long been fragmented: models reimported manually, analyses running outside the authoring environment, and design intent lost at every handoff. Forma Connected Clients is here to change that. Two of the product managers behind Forma Connected Clients will share insights into the strategy and walk you through a real workflow connecting Autodesk Forma Site Design, Forma Building Design, Forma Board, and Revit software. Hear from customers on what's already shifting. See Autodesk Forma analyses spanning across design applications, keeping multiple models aligned without reimport, and collaborative live design review with Forma Board all in one connected process.
42p
Instructional Demo / Las Vegas 2026
Beyond Automation: AI Collaboration with Autodesk Assistant
This session will demonstrate how the recently introduced Autodesk Fusion AI Assistant enhances product development. AI Assistant accelerates early-stage design exploration, development, and fabrication by translating text into CAD, automating workflows, and accelerating implementation. Case studies of consumer products will illustrate how AI Assistant improves efficiency, when traditional methods are more effective, and how to best combine both. The session will cover prompt engineering techniques that improve output quality. By adopting these workflows, teams can reduce repetitive tasks, improve iteration speed, and focus human expertise on higher-value design decisions, ultimately achieving faster, more informed results.
20p
Panel / Las Vegas 2026
Beyond Design: The Evolving Role of Architects and Engineers in the Age of AI
Hear directly from technology leaders at some of the most innovative architectural/engineering firms (HKS Architects, PBK Architects, TYLin Group) as they share how AI is reshaping practice at scale. This panel will explore how global architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) organizations are integrating AI into design, engineering, and delivery workflows moving from pilots to enterprise adoption. Panelists will share real-world use cases, lessons learned, and the organizational changes required to successfully scale innovation. The discussion will also examine how the role of architects and engineers are evolving and the skills that will be critical for success in an AI-driven future. You'll gain practical insights into how leading firms are using AI and power of technology to drive efficiency, improve decision making, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing industry.
4p
4p
Instructional Demo / Las Vegas 2026
Did We Build What We Designed? Using AI and Autodesk Forma to Prevent Material Risk and Rework Failures.
Construction projects do not fail because of design. They fail when what gets built does not match specifications. Rework costs about 9% of US project budgets more than $30 billion annually driven mainly by design errors, omissions, and specification mismatches, worsened by poor data and fragmented communication. Wrong or unverified materials cause rework, delays, disputes, margin loss, and safety risks. This session will show how to intervene earlier by closing the loop between design intent and construction reality using AI and Autodesk Forma. You will see real-time material verification, automatic issue detection, and proactive risk management, with insights from a customer co-presenter.
3p
16p
Panel / Las Vegas 2026
Industrialized Construction Summit | Industrialized Construction: What Will It Take to Reach the Tipping Point?
Industrialized construction is widely discussed but unevenly implemented. This panel will bring together perspectives from research, technology, academia, and industry to examine what it will take to scale prefabrication, productization, and design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA). Drawing on new global research with Dodge Construction Network across five markets, the session will explore why fewer than half of organizations report scaled use despite strong intent. Panelists will test these findings against real-world experience, focusing on procurement, early design decisions, supply chain integration, and workforce capability to identify what must change to reach industry-wide adoption.
10p
Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2026
Harnessing AI for AECO: Live Workflows Connecting Design, Engineering, and Fabrication
Artificial intelligence is reshaping AECO, but most solutions remain disconnected from engineering and fabrication workflows where technical decisions are made. Through live demonstrations, this session will show AI embedded within production environments, leveraging engineering standards, deterministic calculation engines, fabrication rules, and BIM data. Explore AI-assisted model management, load generation, detailing, and cross-platform workflows enabled through AI skills and APIs/MCPs, delivering reliable, auditable results while keeping engineers and fabricators in control.
2p
44p
Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2026
Find Answers, Not Artifacts: One Search Across All Your Project Systems
Your firm already holds the answer to almost every question your teams ask. It's buried in specs, RFIs, submittals, drawings, and contracts across hundreds of projects. The problem was never a lack of data. It was getting an answer without digging for the artifact. This session shows what changes when AI is grounded in your real project data. We start simple, asking a question of one folder. Then we go historical: what did we spec for the curtain wall on our last three hospital projects? Then live across your active systems. The part that separates this from every generic AI demo: you watch permissions respected in real time. Change who's asking, and the answers change with them.
13p
Instructional Demo / Las Vegas 2026
From Bid to Build: Unified Cost Management with Autodesk Forma and the Tech Ecosystem
Cost management doesn't happen in one phase it spans preconstruction, risk, contracting, and field execution. In this hands-on lab, experience how Cost Management in Autodesk Forma Build directly integrates with BuildingConnected Pro, TradeTapp, DocuSign, and Rhumbix to break down silos, accelerate workflows, and increase transparency for stronger cost control. You'll explore how teams can reduce risk, accelerate buyout, and streamline contract execution through integrated workflows. You'll also explore how field data flows back into cost management, delivering real-time visibility and enabling more-informed decisions. Walk away with practical, repeatable skills you can apply immediately to implement cost workflows across your projects.
8p
Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2026
Beyond Digital Twins: How AI and Engineering Models Are Transforming the Built World
For years, digital twins have been presented as the ultimate goal of digital transformation. But today the conversation has evolved. The real value lies in creating a digital representation of an asset and enabling it to analyze, predict, and support better decisions via artificial intelligence. This session will explore how engineering models, BIM, reality capture, operational data, and AI combine to create intelligent digital ecosystems. We'll examine the evolution from traditional to AI-enabled digital twins. We'll discuss the role of foundation and domain-specific engineering models. And we'll explore how organizations can leverage existing digital assets to unlock new operational insights and automation. This session will provide a practical road map for those seeking to transform engineering and construction data into actionable intelligence. You'll leave with a clear understanding of how AI complements digital twins and how technologies can drive measurable business value throughout the asset lifecycle. 
7p
29p
Instructional Demo / Las Vegas 2026
AI-Powered Visual Storytelling for AEC Projects
Autodesk Flow Studio software is a generative solution in the Autodesk Media & Entertainment Collection. This software helps artists produce layout, create content, and drive home visuals across film, television, and games. This solution can also be used in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) space to help standup Revit content and aid with visuals to maximize customer impact.
9p
Hands-on Lab / Las Vegas 2026
Shaping Low-Carbon Buildings from the Start: A Hands-On Lab with Autodesk Forma, Revit, and Insight
Today's architects are integrating sustainability analysis early to reduce environmental impact and meet carbon targets. Yet early design has traditionally relied on intuition due to limited data. This hands-on lab will introduce an outcome-based workflow that brings actionable carbon insights into early-stage design. You'll use Autodesk Forma, Revit, and Insight to move from conceptual massing with real-time operational and embodied carbon feedback to detailed analysis, including Energy Use Intensity (EUI) and carbon trade-offs across design options. Through dashboards, metrics, benchmarks, and simulation factors, you'll learn to optimize carbon performance and enable cross-disciplinary, data-driven design decisions.
11p
25p
Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2026
From Budget to Final Fee: Cost Forecasting Without the Guesswork
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.
65p
Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2026
Sabesp Digital Transformation: Largest Water CAPEX in the Southern Hemisphere Powered by Autodesk Portfolio
Come to this session to hear how Sabesp powers a $15 billion+ CAPEX program, universalizing water and sewer systems for 28 million people across 375 municipalities with more than 1,100 work fronts. Over five years, custom Civil 3D/Revit/AutoCAD Plant 3D libraries and Autodesk Forma Data Management (engineering CDE) enable full intelligent modeling of water intake, transport, treatment, reservoirs, distribution, sewage collection, pumping stations, and effluent treatment plants (ETPs) replacing 2D workflows. Forma Data Management and Autodesk Forma Build orchestrate CAPEX, from planning to commissioning. Autodesk Forma Design Collaboration streamlines model coordination. Water solutions including InfoDrainage, InfoWorks WS Pro, and SCM6 handle hydraulic modeling and rehab planning. ArcGIS supports CAPEX spatialization and BIM publishing. Pioneering AI via Autodesk Platform Services automates Sabesp standards compliance checking.
17p
Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2026
Mastering Autodesk Fabrication: Advanced ITM Content Management Tips and Strategies
Managing Fabrication ITM content effectively is critical to keeping projects on track and teams working efficiently. This session will cover advanced strategies for connector naming and connectivity, helping you build smarter, more consistent content from the ground up. We'll explore tips and tricks using a hybrid workflow using MEP Content Editor in the cloud alongside local products like Fabrication CADmep, Fabrication ESTmep, and Fabrication CAMduct to build and manage content with precision. You'll also learn how to execute mass content changes while modeling jobs are in progress, minimizing disruption and avoiding costly errors. Walk away with strategies you can implement immediately.
28p
28p
1 - 20 of 5221 results