Explore deploying a digitalized design and monitoring workflow for a thermal remediation system (TISR®). Using Autodesk Forma, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, and Autodesk Tandem software, the project establishes a seamless lifecycle workflow from early-stage planning and data harmonization to real-time monitoring and maintenance. Forma optimizes solar energy feasibility analysis and site planning, while Autodesk Construction Cloud ensures standardized data exchange across stakeholders. Revit enables detailed 3D parametric modeling. And Tandem integrates telemetry data to monitor system performance. You’ll learn how Digital Prototypings enhance operational performance, reduce the need for on-site visits, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and improve collaboration between stakeholders. Explore the transformative potential of Digital Prototyping platforms for advancing sustainable asset management, conserving resources, and increasing infrastructure resilience in environmental restoration.

This session will detail how to use Revit software and building information modeling (BIM) for complete load calculation with the help of API development, from power outlets to lighting fixtures and up to the main switchboard. In an underground railway station project, a total load of approximately 4,000 amps has been successfully calculated for the electrical system design. We understand there are difficulties to simultaneously use BIM for electrical engineering, 3D modeling, and 2D drawings in a single model. This case study will demonstrate it can be successfully achieved with great efficiency. We'll explore: 1. How to make smart families that are efficient and easy to use for calculation and 3D and 2D representation. 2. How to connect the circuits and pass the load upstream for the whole system, including UPS and duty-standby situations. 3. How to calculate electrical load from other disciplines, such as HVAC and Comms. 4. How to calculate electrical load from other models, e.g., electrical load from tunnel models to station model.

Electrical analysis tools in Revit software allow engineers and designers to predict, calculate, and balance electrical loads in early design stages. By estimating anticipated electrical loads before the development of an architectural model, it's possible to more accurately rightsize electrical systems earlier in designs and create more-sustainable buildings. These powerful tools are still new and relatively unknown, so many designers and engineers are unaware of the early-stage design capabilities available. Learn how to use electrical analysis tools, including defining custom area-based load types, creating and modifying area-based loads and equipment loads, and calculating electrical loads in buildings in the earliest stages of design.

This session will discuss content, tools, and workflows developed to support the creation of a Revit model and documents from design phases through design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA). Implementing Revit software for design phases is in many ways much different than doing the same for downstream phases, which often is not an issue, since the teams are separate and working in different models, and maybe even in different software. The challenge of taking one Revit model from early design through manufacturing is unique. We've learned many lessons and had many opportunities to think outside the typical design approaches to Revit through using Assemblies and Assembly Views; creating various versions of detailed and accurate bills of materials; and developing content, tools, workflows, templates, and more to accommodate all phases of modeling and documentation. This session will share some of the most interesting challenges, and how they were overcome.

This session will explore how language learning models (LLMs) can be integrated with Autodesk Platform Services APIs for optimization of hyperparameters like structural design, reduction of material usage, and embodied carbon. We'll demonstrate this using Autodesk Platform Services to extract building information modeling (BIM) data from Revit models to train LLMs, generating intelligent-design suggestions. The optimized designs are later visualized in Autodesk Platform Services Autodesk Viewer, clearly identifying improvements. Using sample Revit models, we'll showcase how this approach has led to substantial reductions in material consumption and carbon emissions, such as a 25% reduction in steel usage and a 30% decrease in embodied carbon. Discover how using AI and Autodesk Platform Services can create more-sustainable, more-efficient, and more-innovative structural designs, driving the industry toward a greener future.

Explore the forefront of MEP modeling efficiency with AI-driven automation techniques. This session provides a deep dive into the use of Avant Leaps tools within Revit software for sophisticated MEP design and conflict resolution. Attendees will learn how to harness automated pattern-based modeling to standardize and expedite the creation of MEP systems. The workshop will cover strategic applications of AI to detect and resolve clashes early in the design process, significantly enhancing coordination and reducing rework. By integrating these AI-nurtured solutions, participants will achieve more-streamlined project execution and improved team collaboration.

There are numerous unique challenges involved in managing a large model environment, and there's a scarcity of documented workflows or solutions to tackle them. This presentation will discuss the issues encountered while managing the Revit models for MEP systems of a new 1.3 million-square-foot hospital, and the innovative solutions that were implemented. Using tools such as Ideate, Clarity, BIM Interoperability Checker, BIM 360 Model Coordination, and others, a powerful BIM 360 model environment was established that was capable of handling the vast amount of data and elements required to document the hospital. This presentation will not present a definitive solution, but rather a foundation for generating additional ideas and workflows for future large projects.

Are you an electrical engineer or contractor looking to grow or accelerate your VDC practice with AI and aren't sure where to start? Join us as we show you how you can do just that using an AI-powered design tool from Augmenta to supercharge your Revit modeling workflow. In this interactive session, you will learn the ropes of using the Augmenta Construction Platform's automated electrical modeling capability to amplify your VDC capabilities and walk through the entire process of developing design solutions automatically A to Z. Utilizing the Revit model data, we'll develop and analyze multiple designs in parallel, opening up a world of opportunities for trade-off exploration and data-driven decision making upstream in the design process. We will cover what is needed to get started, and dive into the ways AI will transform your Revit Modeling process. We believe that design activities will shift from output focused to outcome oriented. Are you ready to join the movement?

Hatch, a global engineering consulting firm, excels in creating robust parametric models for infrastructure, mining, and energy projects. Our extensive experience has taught us what works and what doesn't. In this session, we'll guide you through Autodesk's new Informed Design tool for Inventor software, using our expertise to ensure your success. Whether you're an Inventor expert or just starting out, our approach to parametric modeling for Informed Design is accessible and effective. Join us as we explore the steps to create rich and efficient models, empowering you to optimize reusability, automate processes, manage quantities, and streamline BOMs. Let's unlock the potential of parametric models together!

The complexity and limited accessibility of MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) data have hindered its broader use. Traditionally confined to users proficient in specialized technology like Revit software, interactive dashboards are now a more intuitive way to consume and use this data. With Autodesk Power BI Data Connector, data from traditional authoring applications can seamlessly integrate into Power BI, providing a consolidated view of key metrics. This class will explore how to create Data Exchanges and use them to build interactive dashboards through practical examples such as the Electrical Systems Dashboard for reviewing calculations, material takeoff across multiple projects analysis using the AEC Data Model API, and a Space Dashboard for senior engineers to assess thermal loads and airflow. By the end of the session, participants will learn to create visually appealing reports and dashboards that offer a single-pane view of critical metrics, KPIs, and trends.

Join this session to hear about the steps your company can take—regardless of trade, software, or construction type—to facilitate flow of data and deliverables between modeling and fabrication in the shop.

In this talk, we will dive deeply into how ongoing technological strides are revolutionizing building services engineering and enabling new event-driven design workflows. We will explore innovative automation tools, including visual programming and SaaS platforms, that are not only enhancing the efficiency and precision of MEP designs, but are also promoting a more integrative and dynamic approach to engineering challenges by capturing engineering knowledge, as well as the data that drives it. This presentation will also emphasize the transformative potential of fileless data architecture through the power of federated GraphQL APIs, Neo4j graph databases, and Autodesk Forma software. These advanced technologies facilitate a seamless, real-time flow of information, adapting dynamically to changes and ensuring that every component within a project is consistently synchronized with a single source of design information.

Building owners face growing requirements as well as cost-saving opportunities to improve building operational efficiency and accelerate decarbonization efforts. However, most buildings lack accurate as-built documents, let alone a digital foundation like CAD and building information modeling (BIM) that enable the in-depth energy analysis necessary for optimized capital planning. Connected technology can help answer these questions: Which upgrades will reduce operational costs? What decarbonization road map has the best ROI? How can my retrofit attract and retain quality tenants? Join us as we demonstrate a proof of concept that uses rich building data digitalized in an Autodesk Tandem model of an existing building, and that unlocks energy analysis capabilities via EnergyPlus using the Setmetrics platform to inform improved operational performance and a clear road map to decarbonization. We'll discuss both the technical integration developed for this real-world customer-driven opportunity and the user workflows undertaken to deliver these outcomes.

This session will present the many changes we've made to our Vault and Inventor systems in order to accommodate the different requirements of a product-based design and manufacturing environment as opposed to a project-based one. Making this change has seen a reduction in the engineering support the manufacturing team requires, which in turn allows the engineering team to come up with new ideas for more products. Increased reuse of assemblies and reconfiguration of systems have led to new opportunities for sales while building on the established experience base. The ways in which we have moved to simplify procedures, reuse models, manage our data, and track OEM use are definitely scalable both up and down, therefore allowing everyone to take advantage of the changes we've made. This was a long process for us, and we'd like to share our experience and potentially help you prevent some of the headaches we encountered along the way.

This session will look at how structural engineers can visualize, coordinate, and resolve constructability issues early in design by using Qnect for Revit software. We will show how Qnect for Revit helps young structural engineers develop holistic understandings of how a building is put together, enhancing their awareness of interdisciplinary coordination, constructability, erectability and 3D-modeling best practices. We will look at the broader benefits of integrating automated constructability checks within the building information modeling (BIM) workflow for all project stakeholders across the entire project lifecycle. Business leaders of engineering firms looking to attract and retain young, top, structural engineering talent will want to attend this presentation.

In the fast-evolving landscape of industrial construction, the early integration of virtual design and construction (VDC) and engineering disciplines is not just beneficial—it's essential. This session explores how using VDC from the beginning phases can significantly reduce rework and redesign, streamline processes, and ensure project accuracy. We will discuss how this integrated approach is particularly critical for modular construction projects, where precision and planning are paramount. Through case studies and practical insights, attendees will learn strategies to effectively synchronize VDC and engineering to enhance project outcomes.

Learn how field teams can complete construction layout ten times faster with a higher degree of accuracy, while providing more depth of information used for building at a higher quality level directly from your AutoCAD or Revit models. Hear directly from a large general contractor about experiences delivering improved project quality with better collaboration from design to layout to construction, and get a live demonstration of the Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter system.

After four decades in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry and more than two decades with Revit software, it's time to open up and share the cool tips and tricks that can help you get the most from your MEP models. The topics for this technical demonstration will include reviewing advanced family customization tips for HVAC, piping, electrical, and process equipment that we've used in a variety of projects. Next, we'll cover template and project tips that'll help you get the best head start on your models for content, systems, and views. And we'll wrap up with project model management tips to make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible. Join us for a brain dump of our favorite ideas to get the most out of Revit MEP and have a blast learning it!

The next generation of Insight in Revit 2025 software is a powerful tool for predicting carbon usage in building designs from the earliest design stages. With this highly accessible tool, anyone can participate in the process of making critical decisions regarding the sustainable design of a building. By combining Revit model data with the open-source EnergyPlus engine, fast and accurate energy calculations become easy for all Revit users. Learn how Victus Engineering, a small MEP firm in St. Paul, Minnesota, used the next generation of Insight to design a sustainable library building. From the earliest schematic design stages, Victus engineers used Insight in combination with other Revit tools like Systems Analysis to select and rightsize equipment, design sustainable systems, and drive conversations with the architect regarding the overall direction of the design. Design more-sustainable buildings, reduce carbon usage, and meet stringent sustainability goals with this powerful tool.

Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of Revit families (RFAs) and Autodesk Fabrication ITM content. We will explore the pros and cons of each approach, and discuss why we believe it's time to look beyond these traditional methods. Instead, we will showcase a new type of Revit content that we've developed using the power of the Revit API. This new content has allowed us to create an innovative Hanger Placement tool for the Revit MEP construction industry. During this session, you'll learn about the benefits of this new approach to Revit content creation and how it can help you create custom parametric geometry that you can use in various ways. We will also demonstrate how our Hanger Placement tool works, and discuss its impact on your projects.