10 AU 2024 Construction Classes to Watch on Replay 

Autodesk University 2024 was three full days filled with infectious energy and excitement. Keynotes, meetups, sessions, and networking kept everyone engaged, informed, and overall created our best AU yet. 

If you didn’t have a chance to attend, we’ve got you covered you can check out the daily recaps here:   

Even if you were unable to attend AU 2024 you can still check out many of the construction sessions and theater talks, via on-demand streaming which you can access here.  

10 Construction Sessions You Might Have Missed 

We’ve put together a collection of the top 10 most attended sessions you might have missed while in person and may want to access. Check out these on-demand sessions while they’re available. 

Autodesk Construction Cloud Data Exchange and Power BI in Action: Achieve Real-Time Synchronized Updates

Led by Syed Muthahharuddin Azher and Dharshan P R, this industry talk takes a deep dive into the integration of a live Revit model hosted on Autodesk Construction Cloud by using the Data Exchange feature. 

Empower teams with real-time synchronization of data, prioritize technical and engineering aspects, and understand quantity and design variations. Project Teams can extend the software's application to analyze aspects such as carbon footprint, cost, and other model-based analytics. Watch to unlock the potential of Data Exchange.

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Unleashing the Power of ACC Connect: Redefining Autodesk Construction Cloud Workflow Dynamics

Led by Boriss Čerkašins, this industry talk discusses the Copenhagen Metro's embarkation on the challenge of transitioning to Autodesk Construction Cloud for the design and construction of the new M5 Metro Line. This presentation aims to share the journey of harnessing Workato's capabilities to establish efficient workflows and automation.

These initiatives facilitated Autodesk Construction Cloud implementation and enhanced user satisfaction of the platform. With cooperation from Autodesk, we've managed to speed up the implementation of Autodesk Docs and Autodesk Build modules, decrease time spent on tedious self-repeating tasks, increase quality, and use the functionalities of other tools by integrating applications with Autodesk Construction Cloud to create a holistic CDE.

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AI and ML Are Not ChatGPT: A Brief Explanation of Levels of AI and ML and Their Use Cases

In this session, Piotr Kruczkowski explains what machine learning (ML) is, what it's used for, and how it falls into the discipline of artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and computer science.

He'll also provide an overview of how ChatGPT works, and what other kinds of ML applications and models you can use to solve problems using data from Autodesk Construction Cloud, building information modeling (BIM), or any of our Autodesk services and APIs. This session benefits everyone who would like to enable their teams to quickly gain insight from historical data, speed up learning, and create a more agile collaboration environment.

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Best Practices in Off-Site/Industrialized Construction: Current and Future State

Justin Schwaiger and John Fay survey current best-practices related to successful business models in offsite/industrialized construction and prefabrication including an innovative example from Ladacube, where we are seeing adoption, and digital tools that can support growth.

This session aslo synthesizes what we've learned to-date to highlight promising forward-looking practices and technologies which will enable additional growth of IC/offsite construction going forward.

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Using Autodesk Construction Cloud to Break Down Communication Silos

Jeff Thomas III presents how Autodesk Construction Cloud can revolutionize the way your design teams collaborate. This cloud-based platform goes beyond software limitations, fostering seamless teamwork anytime, anywhere.

Imagine a central hub for all project discussions, meeting minutes, and reports, keeping everyone informed and aligned with the project. Autodesk Construction Cloud streamlines workflows by automating tasks and managing documents efficiently. The result? Improved communication, boosted project efficiency, and a significant impact on your overall project delivery. In summary, this session will equip you with the knowledge to centralize communication for complete project transparency, enable real-time collaboration across disciplines, and streamline workflows for maximum project efficiency.

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Passing the Torch: Champions for Women Supporting Future Generations

Shir Rustici, Kimberley Hendrix, Shivani Soni, and Jayna Vroman present an inspiring discussion on the rise of female leaders in the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) industry.

The panel explores how technological advancements are reshaping career paths for women in traditionally male-dominated fields. Discover personal journeys and hear firsthand how they navigated their paths to leadership, the challenges they overcame, and the strategies they used to harness the power of digital transformation for success.

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How Clayco, Inc. Made the Switch to Autodesk Construction Cloud and Autodesk Build

Mark Da Gama Rose, Jacob Finley, and Christina Norbeck host a candid and in-depth discussion about how Clayco, Inc., transitioned to the Autodesk Construction Cloud software Autodesk Build from BIM 360 and PlanGrid.

This session covers in detail the specific areas of our Autodesk Build implementation, including how we redefined account admin standards on roles and companies, how projects were onboarded to the new platform, and how Clayco, Inc., took a measured approach to its rollout of Autodesk Build modules. We will provide extensive lessons learned from our adoption, and tips on how we track the effectiveness of our Build rollout.

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UAE Construction Giant Goes Green with ACC Build on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah

Derek Bourke leads a session on The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a nation known for its architectural marvels and ambitious projects and is facing a crucial turning point. Sustainability is becoming a top priority as the country strives to reduce its environmental impact and build a greener future.

Learn how a construction giant leads the charge by embracing Autodesk Construction Cloud as it's common data environment for document management, filed processes and quality control to achieve this goal.

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The Journey to Scale Model-Based Estimating

Chris Moore and Jason Seiler discuss challenges and conflicting priorities for scaling model-based estimating and the process Barton Malow Builders implemented to establish a more uniform practice and reliably deliver model-driven quantification for all our projects.

They mention how these methods need to fit with the overall estimating process, and the team adaptation that is needed. We will also cover how other innovations from Autodesk—such as Autodesk Takeoff and Autodesk Construction Cloud capabilities—can influence progress.

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Rosendin's Big Data Foundations Yield Big Construction Solutions

Led by Adam Roberts and Liang Gong, we embark on an exhilarating journey with Rosendin as we elucidate our dynamic approach to managing data from 1,000+ projects in Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Prepare to be dazzled as we automate data acquisition, extract actionable insights, slash errors, and save time. Dive into our groundbreaking collaboration with Autodesk, harnessing the power of Autodesk Construction Cloud Connect recipes to effortlessly pipe data into a centralized data repository. Experience innovative data engineering techniques, transforming raw data into dazzling visualizations.

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Grab More On-Demand Sessions 

From current events in the industry to best practices, there are never-ending possibilities for what you can learn with Autodesk University. If you missed AU 2024 this year or just want a refresher, don’t miss out on these on-demand sessions. 

Jenny Ragan

As Managing Editor - Content Marketing, Jenny oversees the execution of content strategies and implementation across the Digital Builder blog, podcast, and video channels. She has been working in the marketing side of the AEC industry for the past 15+ years and is the cornerstone of content marketing channel production, owning core editorial calendars and working with internal collaborators and external vendors and contractors to keep all deliverables moving forward.