Navisworks 2014 software onwards gained an enhanced capability to utilize point cloud data via the use of the ReCap software engine. The aim of this class is to demonstrate how you can use this enhanced capability on infrastructure projects with point clouds upward of 2.5 billion points. As infrastructure engineers we often have to work around existing constraints of buildings, footbridges, flyovers, railway arches, bridges, and a wide range of other structures, all of which need clearances from our carriageway envelopes. We will look at how you can use these large point clouds to not only demonstrate these interactions to our clients and stakeholders, but also to utilize the model to check lateral and headroom clearances and visually inspect visibility issues.

The DirectContext3D API exposes an interface to Revit plug-ins that lets graphics supplied by the external applications coexist with standard content in Revit software. Because external graphics can have diverse uses, external applications that utilize DirectContext3D can have a redefining effect on typical workflows in Revit. For example, a display of external content can be viewed as an alternative to linking or importing. In Revit 2018, this API capability enables the direct display of Navisworks content in Revit as a part of the Coordination Model feature. This class will provide the necessary foundation for Revit API developers to begin using DirectContext3D to display external graphical objects directly in Revit views. We will provide several examples, including Coordination Model.

This presentation will explore using a combination of LiDAR (light detection and ranging)-derived existing models and proposed Building Information Modeling (BIM) modeling. Topics to be covered include an introduction to 3D laser scanning, using ReCap software to exploit LiDAR data to obtain as-built or existing conditions, bringing the point clouds into InfraWorks software and 3ds Max software for preliminary and conceptual design, generation of BIM design for AutoCAD Civil 3D software, and blending LiDAR data with proposed design in AutoCAD Civil 3D software. We will demonstrate how to avoid potential construction issues by combining these technologies to virtually construct the project. We will also discuss integrating industry innovations, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and automatic machine grading (AMG).

In this class, we will be introducing reality capture standards developed by the US Institute of Building Documentation, related to the execution and delivery of reality capture data throughout the construction process. Technologies will include 3D laser scanning, 360 photography, videography, drones, and more. We will review request for proposals, requests for qualifications, and contract documents for ensuring that the owner, general contractor, and/or service provider are on the same page when performing reality capture. We will review how to use the level of accuracy (LOA) specification for standardized Revit modeling of “ideal” models against “realistic” physical point clouds. We will also review the imagery specification to ensure that 360 photography, videography, and construction photographs captured from cameras or drones are interoperable with other systems. Finally, we will share our analysis of the current and future reality capture tech landscape.

RK Mechanical is the Denver region’s largest single source for mechanical contracting. In this class I will show how we have successfully implemented and benefited from automation in our CAD / Building Information Modeling (BIM) department to make use of the vast amounts of data we have to give our company an advantage. If you work in MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) fabrication, you know that you have to deal with extreme amounts of component data, and that data needs to be translated between a number of departments in the flow of a project. I'll be showing a number of automation projects that I've worked on that have given us a free flow of data to various departments—such as purchasing, the shop for production planning, and to the field. I'll also discuss our philosophy on technology and automation. Join us to get some insights into how our company functions and to get some fresh ideas to take back with you. This presentation is not only for mechanical contractors. Anybody with digital model data can benefit from this information. This session features Fabrication CADmep.

This presentation will review and demonstrate the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) software-development effort to implement AutoCAD Civil 3D software for state and consultant designers. We will examine a sampling of custom tools and applications created by FDOT on the Custom Ribbon to increase productivity and plans consistency using AutoCAD Civil 3D software. We will cover the following sample of FDOT applications: FDOT Takeoff Manager—an application that enables users to create automated Quantity reports in Microsoft Excel; FDOT Entity Manager—which enables the user to draw graphical entities with pay item data for Quantity Takeoff (QTO) preattached, or place the pay item data on entities after they are drawn; FDOT Signs—which enables the user to design sign assemblies and place them into the drawing with pay items attached; and Create File—an application that enables users to create files based on discipline and sync with the proper Templates. The newly created files are then saved to the project folder hierarchy. This session features AutoCAD Civil 3D. AIA Approved

From the very beginning of Revit Structure software it was possible to export the analytical system of a structure into several analysis and design software packages. This workflow is highly accepted nowadays. This class will demonstrate how easy it is today to benefit from design results by automatically generating reinforcement layouts for many parts of the building. Even if reinforcement objects are created manually, it is possible to check the reinforcement against required values from design results. Despite various examples of how to use a 3D reinforcement model for fabrication, it is still necessary to produce 2D drawings from the model. We will demonstrate how you can achieve this quickly and easily using third-party software.

In this class you will learn how to capitalize on scan data collected from a scanner to help validate existing-conditions data and provide the basis for your design process. Incorporating scan technology and total station, see how the raw scan data is registered in ReCap software utilizing geolocation control points from the field. We will then evaluate the data and prep it to be passed up to InfraWorks 360 software for further analysis, such as placement of roads, bridges, and surfaces. After completing the analysis, see how you can extract actual design data from the InfraWorks software model to further the design process within AutoCAD Civil 3D software. Finally, see how designers and engineers can begin to capitalize on this data for surfaces, alignments, and site planning.

We have all probably seen the "Field to Finish" workflows over the past few years. But how do we work LiDAR (light detection and ranging) point clouds from ReCap software into the mix? Come see how we easily create all our features, survey figures, survey points, and topo surfaces directly from our scan data. From simple topo surveys to ALTA surveys and more, this class will help you use that massive amount of data with ease. We will use a bridge scan as the example and take this thing from "Field to Finish" in a whole new way. So if you want to spend less time in the field and more time doing desktop survey, this class is for you.

The United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) develops, manages, and protects western water resources for the United States. Built in an age of slide rules and drafting, the USBR's 492 dams and 53 power plants were each created from thousands of individual engineering drawings. These dams are critical infrastructure and will continue to serve the nation for centuries. Effective facility management requires new methods and technology. Using Autodesk software, and with assistance from Autodesk, the USBR set out to create unified intelligent models of Glen Canyon dam and power plant. The use of laser scanning, photogrammetry, CAD, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and SONAR enabled the creation of multidisciplinary, comprehensive 3D models. The data and models will be used for design, operations and maintenance, security, education, and visualization. This project serves as a prototype to develop expertise, best practices, guidelines, and procedures with applicability for many industries. This session will discuss the objectives, procedures, and project status.

Laser scanning has become a very prevalent topic in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry over the last several years. While the software and hardware has dramatically improved over the years, offsetting or justifying the costs can be a challenge. Rather the project is driven by schedule or cost constraints. What have been the challenges involved in overcoming these hurdles and recouping the benefits that scanning has to offer? This class will take a transparent look at the purchase and use of Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC's, first laser scanner. We will explore the additional challenges as well as the metrics used to prove value. This class is geared toward those considering the purchase of, or who have just recently purchased, their first scanner or who want to learn more about the technology.

This class will discuss the workflow of using Autodesk software like ReCap Pro software, Revit software, and Navisworks software in a project where 6 commercial buildings with 340,000 square feet of floor space were renovated for a Silicon Valley tech giant in Mountain View, California. The project involved reality capture and modeling from point clouds resulting from scans. This case study highlights some of the challenges the team faced when dealing with the aggressive 30-day timeline, and suggests the means to overcome them in the scan-to-BIM process. We’ll also talk about the efficient clash coordination process used to finalize the constructability of the project that included the as-built 3D models developed from the scan-to-BIM process used by each trade sub in developing new designs. The attendees will learn the best workflow and tips using Autodesk software in tandem to achieve the right accuracy, the desired time savings, and the achievement of the BIM coordination schedule in time to meet construction deadlines.

Annotation of shop drawings in Fabrication CADmep software can be a time-consuming process, and if it is not done properly, it can have devastating results. This class will cover these struggles in detail, along with looking at solutions in the Fabrication CADmep 2016 software release. We will describe the best practices for getting shop drawings produced with the correct annotation sizes per viewport, as well as tips for moving text in a single viewport and NOT the others. We will also touch on best practices when using CTEXT—creating the block and report to go along with it—to ensure proper scaling within viewports. Fabrication CADmep 2016 software also has a new command for text placement location using LISP routines. We will show examples of each of these advanced tips and tricks, and we will have discussion time at the end.

Reality capture is focused on digitizing the existing condition to gain a contextual understanding of the design constraints. In this class, we'll go beyond. We'll capture the physical condition to ensure designs are accurate and constructible by transferring our designs back into the physical world. First, we'll cover the digitization of the physical condition. We'll fully explore the laser-scanning process using the Leica BLK360 and ReCap Mobile software. Then, we'll learn how to use that data efficiently in Autodesk design environments such as AutoCAD Civil 3D software, Revit software, and Navisworks software. We'll collaborate our designs with the field using multiple digital approaches such as PDF, DXF, and BIM 360 Glue software. Finally, we'll transfer our digital designs back into the real world using the Leica iCon Robotic Total station, which we'll feed data from simple DXFs and outputs from Point Layout software, or we'll control it directly by BIM 360 Glue software.

Laser scanning has gone from a niche tool for scientific research to one of the most inventive new technologies of the past 5 years. Its application on the built environment has yet to be fully formed, with use cases including as-builting existing conditions, quantifying terrain and material, documenting status and progress on a job, and improving quality on just about every aspect of the construction schedule. This presentation aims to go a step beyond the "what is laser scanning" discussion and focus on applicable-use cases on a wide variety of jobs, ranging from the high thousands to the low billions, from commercial office towers to high-end residences, and from first walking out onto a job site during earthwork to closing out a data center. This presentation means to inspire builders and architects to embrace the technological hardware out there now along with the vast suite of Autodesk, Inc., software to use point clouds and laser scans efficiently, effectively, and creatively.

This class will cover an introduction of laser scanning, including time and cost of performing the scan; how to autoregister scans using ReCAP software; and the usage of the scan data for design assistant, construction quality control, and operation and maintenance. We will use educational, theme park, and airport projects as case studies to illustrate the benefits of using laser scanning.

There are so many new technologies out there in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Which ones should your structural firm know? Which ones should you adopt into your office workflow? Which ones should you share with your clients? Join us as we go through a sample structural workflow using the latest technologies to solve issues along the way. We will take you from conceptual design, through documentation, through collaboration, and finally through CA—while taking advantage of Dynamo software, adaptive components, and advanced Revit software structural modeling and analysis. We will also show you how to use some of the latest game engine technology for presentations, quality control, and immersive design collaboration. Hold on tight—this is going to be a fast ride through the workflow of the structural engineer of the future. This session features Revit Structure. AIA Approved

Released in April 2015, ReCap 360 software represents a massive leap forward in capability for power users. This session will detail all aspects of this major release, focusing on the highest-impact features, including Automatic Registration, Cylinder Snapping, and RealView. The presenter will walk you through common workflows for these tools, using real-world data. You will be able to use the tools yourself with direct guidance from the Presenting Team. Finally, bring your questions for ReCap software's senior engineering management.

Last year, our team undertook the task of capturing and generating the existing condition of a building in downtown Toronto, Canada. This project was a commercial building that included a parkade, mechanical spaces, office areas, and retail space. It required over 1,100 scans, or 7 trillion points of data, to capture all spaces needed for redesign and as-built modeling. This Revit project required LOD 200 modeling process for architecture, structure, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection. Using Revit software, ReCap software, and Collaboration for Revit cloud service we were able to move from raw scan data to a Revit model efficiently. Other challenges were management of large data sets and collaboration between team members in different geographical locations. We'll show you how we planned and executed this project, and let you know what lessons we learned.

Are you considering or have you already been awarded a large scanning project, but are unsure how to complete it within schedule? This class provides instruction for significantly improving the workflow for conducting large scanning projects. We discuss the firsthand experiences of a 2-person team that used ReCap Pro software to collect and register 1,800 color scans from a 250,000-square-foot NASA wind tunnel facility in just 14 days (one-quarter of the estimated time). We provide a full project walkthrough from planning to data delivery. Topics covered include motivations for the project, descriptions of tools used to complete the project, and an overview of the in-field workflows employed by the 2-person team. The lessons and insights provided during this class will save you time and money and prove invaluable for your next scanning project.