The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is heading toward Industry 4.0, and blockchain is one of the emerging technologies that could increase transparency and accountability to enhance industry productivity, quality, and profitability. Blockchain empowers firms to digitize transaction workflows, and enables the execution of business processes across multiple organizations where trust may be lacking. As technology, blockchain is relevant for the AEC industry if it can solve challenges in a more efficient, better way than other technologies. Therefore, this class will share insights about: Why blockchain? What are the wished effects in the AEC industry? Who could own and maintain the blockchain network? What are the main challenges for adopting blockchain? Furthermore, we’ll explore several case studies where blockchain can bring value to the construction industry. So, more transparency, trust, higher quality, and productivity could be achieved in the AEC network.

Autodesk PLM 360 is not just for manufacturers; it is also effective in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) space. Autodesk has created an AEC-specific solution to support AEC processes. In this class, you will learn how you can use Autodesk PLM 360 to manage projects in a heterogeneous environment, sharing workflows and data across disciplines. We will discuss the advantages that using the cloud brings to AEC firms. Come to this class and learn about the capabilities of Autodesk PLM 360 and hear about successful implementations.

AEC Data Model software is a next-generation cloud solution that delivers granular data access to the right users at the right time via AEC Data Model GraphQL APIs. AEC Data Model is extensible, flexible, connected, and shareable—all without the need of writing custom application-specific plug-ins to achieve a variety of cloud-based automations and workflows. Join us for this session to learn about AEC Data Model and its capabilities.

Explore the industry trends and macro-economic conditions shaping the future of AEC technology. Learn from product and strategy leaders what Autodesk is doing to support AEC excellence and innovation, while evolving the portfolio of software your design and construction teams trust to get the job done. From desktop to cloud, from product to platform, and from CAD and BIM and into the era of AI: go in-depth in this session to see how Autodesk is transforming design, construction, and project delivery tools to better support the people, teams, and technologies that allow you to transform your businesses, and give shape to our world.

This is an introduction to hackathons and how we can use them successfully to drive innovation and team performance in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) environment. We will talk about the origins of hackathons, how they have been driving innovation in the tech industry, and why companies of all types have been embracing this process. We will talk briefly about the growing trend of holding hackathons in the AEC industry and how NBBJ specifically has adapted this process to drive innovation within the Design Computation Group. This includes a brief demonstration of past outcomes as well as a discussion of how hackathon projects can take on lives of their own long after the event has concluded. We will also discuss marketing opportunities, as well as and the cultural benefits of hackathons that have intangible positive effects on the organization.

The kids are all grown up! The gamer generation has entered the workforce and they are not afraid to push technology to the limits for fast, high-quality results. In this class, you will see how the Autodesk Media and Entertainment collection can take AEC storytelling, visualization and simulation to the next level. Additionally, we will explore game engine workflows to create immersive experiences that help projects get to a finished state faster. Join us!

Much of the early work around generative design at Autodesk was focused on manufactured products. Increasingly, though, it is being applied to design problems in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC). Autodesk Research—mainly through its New York-based architectural studio, The Living—is exploring how one can use generative design to solve a variety of problems in the AEC space. Recent examples include Project Discover, where survey data from Autodesk's Toronto-based employees was used to help choose the layout for our new office in the MaRS Discovery District. Generative design was also used in the design of the Autodesk University 2017 exhibit hall. During this session we'll take a look at the tools available from Autodesk to apply generative design in the AEC industry. And we'll show how to get started with generative design by driving Dynamo with Refinery, Autodesk's new optimization engine.

Unity has partnered with Autodesk to provide a clean workflow for enabling 3D models from Autodesk products to be delivered in real time 3D applications.  This session will cover Unity Reflect which enables designers, architects, and engineers in the AEC industry to automatically prepare, transfer, and sync BIM and CAD metadata from Autodesk Revit and Navisworks, making it easier to create interactive, immersive experiences in real-time.

The AEC industries hardware needs are changing, and this session aims to share some quick insights on what you need to look for to create tomorrows office of the future. Your Design and CAD workflows have always depended on a powerful CPU, but tomorrows challenges of larger projects and rapid deadlines have meant you are now more reliant than ever on great hardware. To meet these challenges AMD is ensuring you have the CPU designed for the software you love. In this session, AMD shares it’s vision for the future, but also offers tips and tricks on changes you can make today to rapidly speed up your existing workflow. The challenges of tomorrows AEC and rendering needs resulted in AMD delivering some of the world’s fastest CPUs. This year’s arrival of 2nd Generation AMD Epyc “Rome” and 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper has brought an unprecedented new level of cost-effective, high performance CPU compute power to the data center and your desktop. The capability of these platforms is challenging the notion that GPU compute is necessary to effectively reach new levels of interactivity and productivity. In this session, learn how this dramatic increase in CPU power accelerates high quality rendering, simulation and other applications; how high core count CPUs offer the ultimate in multi-tasking capability; and how future applications can use both CPU and GPU together to offer even greater performance gains. This session is aimed at all levels of knowledge, and no pre-requisites on hardware experience is needed to get the most from this in depth class.

Are you interested in using building information modeling (BIM) data through dashboards to drive projects forward? In this session, product managers from Data Exchange and Revit software will share how you can unleash your AEC data and connect to Power BI without the use of plug-ins or the need to export data from Revit and other tools. Learn to set up powerful dashboards enabling you to connect data from various models or projects so you can make data-driven decisions for your project and your business. We will invite a customer to share a success story using Power BI, so you have real-world examples of how BIM and dashboards can play together nicely. You'll also learn about the road maps and product strategies for both Data Exchange and Revit when it comes to granular data capabilities.

In the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, collaboration and iterative design processes generate vast amounts of data for each drawing, model, and workflow. With legacy workflows and file-based applications like Revit software, this critical data remains uncollected and underused, not fully using AI-powered predictions and informed decision making. This course will address the challenge IMEG Corp. encountered when using untapped data for decision making through the AEC Data Model API. We will explore how AEC Data Model enables cloud-based workflows that allow reading, writing, and extending model subsets without the need for desktop application plug-ins. Participants will learn techniques for identifying data resources, executing robust data extraction, and assessing data quality using GraphQL. And we'll go into detailed strategies for integrating data insights into daily workflows with tools like Power BI, enhancing AEC firms at the forefront of digital transformation.

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is transitioning from traditional desktop applications to a decentralized cloud model, where project data is stored in databases, not bulky files. Leading this shift, Autodesk offers a comprehensive suite of APIs and services, unlocking new ways to connect workflows with data. This class, aimed at intermediate-level users, dives into Dynamo software's connectors and the new AEC Data Model API, facilitating seamless integration of cloud-based functionalities. We start with an overview of the AEC Data Model nodes and GraphQL nodes, enabling navigation to Autodesk hubs, projects, and data sources. Attendees will learn how to connect Dynamo graphs with cloud data and efficiently unpack and filter data using a variety of nodes. The class will conclude with examples showcasing cross-trade workflows. Takeaways will include understanding the capabilities of Dynamo and Autodesk Platform Services, and inspiring new data-driven methods for future projects.

AEC is one of the most collaborative industries yet struggles to leverage technology to collaborate in real-time. In a cloud-first world, we'll discuss how it is changing. This talk will discuss the future of BIM (2.0) and how to leverage it today in conjunction with existing workflows from solutions like Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Construction Cloud. We will explore how real-time collaborative design leveraging emerging AI workflows could help the AEC industry leapfrog the inefficiencies we currently have to live with.

Today’s AEC space is flooded with new technology innovations. From virtual reality, to reality capture and project management software tools, it is clear that the software and hardware solutions are improving efficiency. In this session we will review how technology advancements and innovative products are driving modularity in the AEC space. We will showcase how manufacturers, engineers, and contractors are leveraging technology, and discuss the impact it is having on their bottom line. 

The Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection represents a powerful BIM package for building, civil infrastructure, and construction projects. In this session we will demonstrate how these tools work together to tackle several common workflows associated with land development projects. When it comes to design, collaboration and construction, the AEC Industry Collection represents the ultimate “secret weapon” you can deploy on all of your projects! During this session Powerpoint will be kept to a minimum so we can spend our time working live in the applications!

The AEC Data Model API enables access to data that is more detailed than anticipated, significantly enhancing possibilities for data verification and data management. In our session, we will present several case studies on data verification using the AEC Data Model APIwith Excel and Power BI, as well as data management using the AEC Data Model API and the Revit API. Additionally, data verification is also possible with the Data Exchange API,and we will briefly explain the differences between the Data Exchange API and the AEC Data Model API.

One Team leads the development of the Digital Building Logbook (DBL) in the context of Horizon Europe's BuildON project. Serving as a centralized repository, it aids the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry's journey toward climate neutrality and a more circular economy. The DBL captures diverse building data, from general details, administrative records, construction data, and energy performance metrics to operational information and smart building data—collected throughout the building's lifespan. This effort aims to streamline the organization of diverse data types and address challenges related to disconnected data. Using the AEC Data Model API, the DBL will enable efficient data queries and powerful search capabilities to extract rich data from models without the need of authoring tools, effectively mitigating disconnected data issues common in the AEC industry. The DBL enhances user experience by breaking down data for various user personas across the building's lifecycle.

This class will discuss and demonstrate applications (apps) for mobile devices. We will discuss up to 30 apps that can help the AEC professional become more efficient while on the go.

As the title suggests, what owners want (need) from BIM (Building Information Modeling) is worlds away from what architects, engineers, and contractors need to build an owner’s building. This session will discuss BIM-related challenges from the architecture, engineering, and construction professional’s and owner’s perspectives. Once an understanding of each party’s unique needs is established, a road map can be developed that will enable collaboration through design, construction, commissioning, and facilities management. A hopeful outcome of this session is to shed some light on the challenging task of understanding differences that will allow for a clear road map moving forward. The gap between the AEC side and the owner side needs to be closed to truly take BIM out of this world.