As construction projects grow in complexity, achieving precise coordination is more important than ever to minimize rework and keep teams aligned. This course will focus on using ReCap Pro software’s ability to generate high-resolution mesh files and use classification tools to drive detailed clash detection. Participants will explore how integrating segmented meshes into Navisworks software and Autodesk Forma enhances the accuracy of project coordination by aligning models with real-world conditions. Through this session, you’ll learn how to use classified mesh data to identify and resolve clashes with greater clarity, facilitating more-informed decision making across project teams.

The Terminal 2 Baggage Programme (T2BP) at Heathrow aims to replace the aging T2 baggage system linked to Terminal 1. The new solution will be implemented in five phases across 21 construction projects, grouped by physical and operational attributes. A major challenge was managing design risks through different organizations and suppliers that interface at key areas in a live operational environment. The manual Excel processes used to record design risks led to difficulties in maintaining a single source of truth, causing duplication and errors. The goal was to find a streamlined, digital solution to standardize processes and enable monitoring and reporting through dashboards. After researching data environments, Autodesk Forma was chosen for its suitability to manage design risk information, requiring customization through trial and feedback. The solution also provided integration with augmented reality (AR) for live inspections.

Meet with product experts from Autodesk to hear what functionality has recently been released for Forma Data Management and the Autodesk Forma platform, and what features are on the upcoming road map.

Project closeout is the most visible and memorable part of a project to ownership, but it is often relegated to the back burner by project teams (including trades) that have already moved on to a new project. Valuable partnerships can quickly sour when project turnover goes poorly. Learn the keys to building trust between a general contractor and a project owner, how the challenges facing each relate to that relationship, and how to overcome them to transform closeout into a source of value rather than a weak point in the project timeline.

When it comes to construction management, safety is our number one priority. This is because people are our most important asset. The time and energy we invest in keeping people safe will always pay dividends. With Autodesk Forma, we can document safety required by OSHA and generate issue tracking for following up. Autodesk AI technology will also allow for data tracking and trend analysis. Attendees should leave this class understanding how we can make an impact with tracking via forms and issue. The ability of Autodesk AI technology to track safety and make predictions over time should get you excited about the future and what Autodesk can bring to the industry moving forward.

Discover how leading companies are transforming automation with Datagrid.ai agents. Ever spent hours on a project only to redo it from scratch? Imagine an AI agent that redoes work flawlessly and automates it, saving you time and frustration. Learn how national contractors and renowned real estate companies unleashed AI agents on Autodesk Forma data to drastically reduce workloads and save hundreds of hours every week. In this talk, you'll uncover how to enable your data with AI agents that can harness knowledge and tools to automate tasks, uncover insights, and elevate productivity.

Join us to learn about our product strategy and all upcoming initiatives across our platform solutions for Admin and Standardization. In this session we will be gathering feedback around tools within Autodesk Forma like Project Admin, Account Admin, Bridge, Library, Templates as well as the new Data Transition Tool.​ This is a unique opportunity to influence the product roadmap and explore new ideas about the future of our products with our R&D teams. ​

Architects, engineers, and contractors invest a significant amount of time digitizing project information; but are the latest drawings, models, and data being accessed by those in the field with boots on the ground? This session will identify the technical and cultural barriers associated with access to information on-site, and explore quick, practical strategies that Hansen Yuncken employs to drive the adoption of Autodesk Forma by site teams. Workflows discussed will include fast onboarding, streamlining project access, harnessing the power of QR codes, and maximizing the use of Locations, Photos, Issues, and Assets to maintain a live single source of truth for all project data collected on-site. Attending this session will arm you with practical knowledge and simple ideas to immediately employ these strategies within your own business and projects.

This session will look at how Boustead Projects implements processes for monitoring and tracking prefabricated elements. It involves overseeing design approval before fabrication, as well as the real-time tracking of asset location and status with the use of QR codes. This real-time tracking facilitates the generation of accurate status reports for project stakeholders. For mechanical and electrical equipment required for testing and commissioning (T&C), each named asset is tagged with its T&C status, which is then documented in the intelligent model data. This data includes parameter values like equipment site label, site location, and system description, which are used for the respective unit on-site. Internally, Boustead Projects uses Assets to track the lidar scanning statuses based on rooms per level, keeping management informed about the progress of lidar scanning activities.

Are you finding it challenging to track project components from design to handover? Since 2020, total project input costs—from labor to materials and equipment—have increased by 41%, making the design, delivery, installation, and commissioning of critical components a focal point for successful project delivery. With the Assets tool in Autodesk Forma, there's a better way—better resource planning, better progress tracking, and a better return on your building information modeling (BIM) investment with project assets from design to handover, all in one place. Join this class for industry best practices and a preview of Autodesk's comprehensive asset-tracking technology that provides your office and on-site teams with reliable 3D tools to deliver quality projects and get a handle on project costs.

Join leaders from Edged Energy, Burns & McDonnell, and Gaylor Electric as they unveil innovative strategies for dismantling data silos and enhancing collaboration between owner-operators, general contractors, and trade partners in modular data center developments. This panel will explore the transformative impact of digital delivery, illustrating how unified technology platforms like Autodesk Forma can streamline communication and data management at a project and portfolio level. Gain insights into the synergistic potential of cross-disciplinary partnerships, and learn how these are critical for developing powerful digital delivery practices. The discussion featuring technology and innovation leads will highlight real-world applications of technology tools, challenges overcome, and the process of driving collaboration across teams throughout the infrastructure lifecycle.

Australia, one of the driest continents, faces critical water challenges. The country now looks beyond its dams to desalination plants and recycled water treatment to address this. However, constructing desalination plants traditionally consumes high energy and impacts the environment. This session focuses on how John Holland, an Australian contractor, successfully streamlined its major water infrastructure projects valued at $2.5 billion by implementing a common data environment hosted on Autodesk Forma. The firm replaced traditional tasks performed using desktop products—such as clash detection, information management, and design reviews—resulting in significant cost and time savings and improved efficiency across the project lifecycle, benefiting all stakeholders. We will share how we drive sustainability results by using building information modeling (BIM) to optimize recycled materials and reduce carbon footprint, ensuring the potential for environmentally friendly practices within the water infrastructure sector.

Whether a construction project is simple or complex, it's important that everyone on the project has the same information to deliver work faster. SSOE Group is no stranger to this concept. Named a top architecture, engineering, and construction firm for more than a decade, SSOE Group specializes in delivering complicated, high-stakes projects and sustaining client support through long-term program management, having saved their clients $2 billion since 2009. Even after 75 years in the business, SSOE continuously develops new workflows to facilitate effective cross-team collaboration by using the Bridge collaboration tool in Autodesk Forma. This agility has contributed to 150 of SSOE's clients staying with the firm for more than 20 years. Join Luis Angel Garcia from SSOE Group and Matt Burness from Autodesk as they walk through the product basics of Bridge and share SSOE's best practices of implementing Bridge to standardize data sharing and ensure everyone on the project has the information they need during and after construction.

Egis will share its journey of managing large projects with diverse stakeholders—including clients—using Autodesk Forma for data management, privacy, and ownership. We do this by harnessing Autodesk Forma software's powerful features like document management, version control, collaboration tools, and cross-hub project linking with Autodesk Forma Bridge. This ensures stakeholders access the latest data, fostering transparency and efficiency, particularly for digital design reviews. Moreover, we integrate Autodesk Forma data analytics with Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft SharePoint for reporting project performance. This seamless integration empowers optimization opportunities, helps stakeholders make informed decisions, and elevates project management through a comprehensive building information modeling (BIM) dashboard, enhancing overall project success.

This session will look at the challenges of integrating Autodesk Forma Cost Management software into a customized SAP S/4HANA system. Nothing about the process is straightforward, which makes it interesting and challenging. But successful implementation can bring enormous value to the users and the organization. We've gone through painful iterations, navigated numerous issues, faced setbacks, and crashed the test system a few times. Finally, we have it—and now, we see more opportunities.

"You can have the hottest, most innovative solutions but if you don't have people interacting with it in the way it's intended, our investment in it is de-valued". No matter the industry, we must change and adapt to remain relevant and competitive. If only it was down to the technology! This session explores the transformation journey implementing Autodesk Forma (ACC) with intentional change management at Dura Vermeer by bridging technology and people. No magic dust here! This case study will present the journey and process undertook, the activities implemented and those that were not, to enable greater engagement and connectivity of teams while improving efficiency. With stories of lessons learned and future plans to improve, come for the highs and lows, and the practical perspective so you too can 'master' the challenges of change and increase engagement and efficiency while improving adoption of ACC (or any tech for that matter)!

Embark on an exhilarating journey with Rosendin, as we elucidate our dynamic approach to managing data from 1,000+ projects in Autodesk Forma. 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 Forma Connect recipes to effortlessly pipe data into a centralized data repository. Experience innovative data engineering techniques, transforming raw data into dazzling visualizations. Join us as we dive deep into Autodesk Platform Services APIs and Autodesk Forma Connect recipes, uncovering secrets to turbocharge data consolidation efforts with SQL wizardry. Brace yourself for an electrifying showcase of Power BI visualizations, revealing hidden gems within our data sets. Prepare to be astounded by the transformative impact of our extract, load, and transform processes, delivering efficiency gains of up to 60% compared to traditional methods.

To meet increasing demand, the construction industry needs to hire 501,000 workers this year alone—widening the experience gap. Fixing this problem requires a lot of training. How do you build a sustainable training regimen that people want to take, while considering differences in project requirements across the country? From building hands-on Autodesk Forma training labs to collaborating with Autodesk for on-demand virtual training, Barton Malow cracked the code on how to cater to diverse learning styles and generate engagement with both existing and new team members. This model program—serving 3,500 employees across 14 offices—also bolsters the partnership with Autodesk teams. Learn from Ashlyn Harris, virtual design and construction (VDC) project solutions manager, and Elizabeth Fox, VDC manager, on how they revolutionized training at Barton Malow by infusing their Autodesk Forma Training Roadshow and on-demand video library with recurring in-person labs, webinars, and newsletters to ensure all employees are equipped for success.

In this session, we'll demonstrate how Egnyte integrates with and complements Autodesk Forma to support your teams, projects, and business operations. We'll hear from two mutual customers as they share their integration use cases and the real-world value they've gained. As a special bonus for AU 2024, the Egnyte product team will be on hand to showcase next-generation integration enhancements. We look forward to seeing you there!

Imagine having to secure more contracts and provide superior service for all clients. Where would you begin? This was the task handed to the team at Jones Engineering Fire Protection, and it's been their focus for the past two years. They have initiated a bold digital strategy aimed at evolving their business, and they've identified five key areas that could be innovated through digital transformation. During this class, discover how Autodesk Forma has been a game changer in merging disparate workflows and data into a unified platform. Our expert presenter will recount the bumps hit along this road and the victories achieved, highlighting the gains in design team productivity and enhanced teamwork among engineers and on-site teams, and how they're influencing upstream workflows to general contractors. This results in a win-win-win situation: a win for Jones, a win for the general contractor, and a win for the client. Don't miss this opportunity to peek into a leading subcontractor's digital makeover and pick up insights to mirror in your business.