Throughout the last six years, Autodesk has been active in the construction technology space, having spent more than $1.5 billion in acquiring innovative solutions such as PlanGrid, BuildingConnected, and, most recently, Payapps. In parallel, we continue to be the leading strategic investor in construction technology startups, with investments such as Aurigo, Bridgit, and Eyrus. We're committed to playing a pivotal role in the identification of innovative solutions to address the challenges of today's construction industry. In this session, you'll hear directly from the Autodesk Construction Strategy Team on the latest state of the startup ecosystem in construction and how this continues to evolve. The team members will share why they believe that a connected technology stack is a non-negotiable for contractors looking to future-proof their businesses. In addition, you'll hear from several of our leading customers about their approaches to connecting both platforms and point solutions to drive their desired project outcomes.

Despite a reported 91% medium or high level of improvement in productivity, only 27% of general contractors have moved to automate their payment application process through technology. This indicates a growing need towards adopting software automation tools to replace manual processes. With this shift in mind, it is essential for GCs to understand what to look for in subcontractor management software. This session explores the critical features, their benefits, and the overall advantages of integrating technology into subcontractor management along with sharing how these solutions actually work in conjunction with your construction accounting system.

Alliances and frameworks are increasingly key procurement vehicles to facilitate large-scale delivery with multiple contractors supporting the delivery of a common goal. We'll discuss how our experience of alliance and framework contracts has been enhanced through using the Autodesk Build software and the integration possibilities enabled by the open API Autodesk Build Service. We'll demonstrate how Autodesk Docs software enables contractors to share information, capture collaborative lessons learned, and use standardized details—and the program, cost, and quality benefits that this creates for clients. In this talk, we'll discuss transparency between contractors as well as the trust and confidence that Autodesk and OpenSpace can provide to clients. With one eye on the future, we'll also explore the potential game-changing impact that Autodesk Informed Design software could have on contractor collaboration through safe sharing of intellectual property in design.

This session will showcase how BHI implemented the Matterport and Autodesk Construction Cloud integration in a master planning project for a hospital in partnership with African Mission Healthcare (AMH) to transform its traditional construction workflows with the goal of enhancing collaboration, productivity, project management, and sustainability throughout the lifecycle of development. From capturing detailed 3D scans with Matterport's digital-twin platform to streamlining documentation and issue tracking via Autodesk's robust construction project management solution, attendees will learn about the strategic advantages of this integration.

In today's fast-paced business environment, effective cost management is essential. However, managing cost controls becomes challenging when project teams grapple with rigid systems, duplicate data entry, and insufficient integrations. Join this session to learn how Clancy & Theys Construction overcame end-user frustration and strengthened cost control. You'll hear how the firm successfully adopted and deployed Cost Management within Autodesk Build software, seamlessly integrating top-tier software such as DocuSign, GCPay, and Viewpoint Vista for greater efficiency.

Join Ryan McMahon, general manager of Autodesk Informed Design to gain insights on how this platform tool enables Industrialized Construction. Roadmap and feature highlights as well as industry imact will be covered in this talk.

Virtual reality (VR) is often used as a tool to present a visualization of the final situation to a project team or the client. Within Dura Vermeer, however, VR is also used in another way: to hold virtual safety sessions. After all, in VR it is actually possible to "experience" an unsafe situation on the construction site. Based on the 4D model—which includes equipment, temporary situations, safety zones, and work zones—an export is made to VR. The foreperson and safety personnel use this VR model during a virtual safety session to investigate whether the project can be built safely. During this industry talk, we'll take you through Dura Vermeer's current processes for creating a VR model, and show you how we use VR to test whether we can construct a project safely. In addition, Dura Vermeer will be joined by a representative of Autodesk's XR team to discuss how Autodesk Workshop XR software is streamlining workflows and advancing this use case on active projects.

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 Construction Cloud 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 Construction Cloud Training Roadshow and on-demand video library with recurring in-person labs, webinars, and newsletters to ensure all employees are equipped for success.

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. Join us as we dive deep into Autodesk Platform Services APIs and Autodesk Construction Cloud 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.

Research findings emphasize the importance of diligent and frequent progress tracking when aiming to achieve project goals. In the context of construction, there is a clear correlation between meticulous progress tracking and project success. Once a construction project starts, the efficiency and speed of field execution serve as the primary indicators of the project's advancement. It is critical to understand how teams are progressing with daily tasks; this is where construction progress tracking tools become indispensable. By using tools like Assets, teams can visualize progress directly on models or drawings, enabling a quicker understanding of areas lagging behind or requiring more attention. Furthermore, connecting asset information directly to the models or drawings facilitates rapid access to specific asset information, enhancing overall project efficiency.

Contractors with subcontractor default insurance programs face ever increasing risk from varying sectors: COVID-19 recovery, recessionary concerns, and rising costs of supply and labor. Ensuring that projects are awarded to the right subcontractor is paramount to deterring potential defaults. The combination of BuildingConnected and TradeTapp has led to a 90% prequalification rate in advance of award. By working bid packages with operations, risk management can detect potential problems and mitigate in pre-award.

Whether you're a seasoned Autodesk user looking to streamline your workflow or a newcomer eager to harness the power of Desktop Connector, join us for an in-depth exploration of Desktop Connector and its role in revolutionizing data accessibility and workflow integration through the lens of PARIC Corp. This comprehensive course will dive into the intricacies of Desktop Connector, offering practical insights and hands-on experience to empower you with the skills needed to streamline your processes and maximize efficiency.

"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 Construction Cloud (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)!

Capturing progress data directly from the construction site is essential for streamlining the daily responsibilities of project superintendents. The availability of building information modeling (BIM)-based data in the Autodesk Build Assets tool, together with augmented reality (AR) progress reporting from sites through GAMMA AR, now provide an intuitive and reliable approach to progress tracking. Our case study will focus on the successful implementation of these technologies in a hospital project led by Batson-Cook Construction, a KAJIMA Company. We'll detail the strategies employed to effectively organize site teams for optimal data collection, the structuring of intelligent models to facilitate accurate progress tracking, and the automated processes we developed to maintain project schedules and timely payments. The presentation will conclude with a summary of best practices and essential insights gained from the experience.

Across the construction industry, with its project-oriented and multistakeholder nature, silos of disconnected, critical data sets stymie efforts for using technology that can drive optimal decision making and execution. As a result, many of today's sophisticated tools that address specific project phases, workflows, and stakeholder needs have been built to work in isolation. This reinforces the siloed data sets that prevent the industry from making big leaps in technology-driven value realization. Taking a practical, evolutionary approach to solving this is critical. And no, even generative AI cannot just magically solve this problem. As one of the largest general contractors in the country, DPR Construction has experienced firsthand the pain of siloed data sets. Through pilot projects and experimentation, several practical solutions have begun to surface, and sharing them may increase industry-wide scaling.

Explore how Stowe Australia—the country's largest privately owned electrical and communications contractor with 1,600 employees and an annual revenue of approximately $550 million—has revolutionized its operations by adopting Autodesk Construction Cloud. This session will explore the challenges faced when integrating a comprehensive digital solution into a business that has thrived since 1910. We'll discuss our multifaceted strategy to address these challenges, including conducting awareness sessions, holding discovery workshops, implementing tiered training programs, forming a steering committee, and establishing metrics to gauge adoption of Autodesk Construction Cloud. Learn about our decision to choose Autodesk Construction Cloud, the tangible improvements it has brought to our business, and our future goals for using this technology. This presentation will offer attendees a detailed road map of our implementation process, providing actionable insights for businesses aiming to enhance their digital infrastructures.

Step into the forefront of innovation with Autodesk's preconstruction portfolio that spans across quantity takeoff, estimating, bid management, and qualification. Engage directly with our product experts as they discuss recently released functionality across our Autodesk Construction Cloud preconstruction portfolio that helps you focus on winning business, reducing risk, making sustainable choices, and protecting your bottom line. But that's not all. Get an exclusive sneak peek into the upcoming features on the road map. Products covered will include Autodesk BuildingConnected Pro, Bid Board Pro, TradeTapp, Autodesk Takeoff, and ProEst software.

This session will involve Mercury Construction—European leader in construction, delivering projects for the world's leading corporations—and SSEN Transmission, owner and operator of the electricity transmission network in Northern Scotland. Working on either side of the client/contractor fence, Mercury will discuss its respective digital journey and how it embraced the power of Autodesk Cloud Services to deliver excellence and galvanize collective expertise across its teams. Working in different industries, with different targets, you'll learn how these two organizations developed similar tools and practices to overcome challenges. They will debate the strategies used to achieve success and what may work for one, but not the other. The panel will show the importance of engaging with people outside traditional digital and engineering roles to maximize the impact of digital transformation and ensure everyone is represented, showing that organizations from different industries, with a different outlook, find solutions for similar challenges.

Any construction team using project specifications knows that while specs are a critical resource, they can also be very frustrating to work with. From navigating their depth and complexity, it's a necessity to have quick access to information and an understanding of the document holistically as well as in detail. In this session, we'll guide you through the value of the Specifications tool in Autodesk Docs and Autodesk Build, and demonstrate how it can support your team in finding relevant data from project specifications for easier accessibility, navigation, and flexible search; fostering communication with increased visibility of data to make more-informed business decisions and reduce risk; and managing specification versions so the up-to-date information is available. We'll also show you how to integrate the tool into your current workflows as well as give insight on some of the exciting new features that will extend your ability to use spec information in your projects.