Imagine walking a design site before it’s ever built, with grading, buildings, and utilities unfolding around you in full context. Immersive Digital Workplaces make that possible, turning project models into shared experiences that improve communication and bring teams into alignment before construction begins. In this fast-paced, high-level session, three voices from civil design, immersive technology, and construction will share insights from the field. Rather than a technical deep dive, this session offers a big-picture look at how immersive Digital Workplaces are bridging disciplines, reducing errors, and clarifying complex data throughout the project lifecycle. When stakeholders can visualize a design in its environment, they are empowered to make faster, more confident decisions. Join us to explore how immersive workflows support better outcomes from concept through construction.

With more than 13 years of experience in building information modeling (BIM) and using Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) standards, the São Paulo Metro Company (Metrô de São Paulo) is a pioneer in the adoption of new technologies to enhance project efficiency and sustainability. As the metro continues to expand and modernize, the company is currently reviewing its BIM standards to ensure they align with the latest industry best practices. This lecture will explore São Paulo Metro Company's journey with IFC standards and how the company is using Civil 3D software to optimize project workflows and improve project outcomes. The lecture will provide insights into the company's experience with IFC implementation, highlighting the challenges and successes encountered along the way.

As the world grapples with the realities of climate change and rapid population growth, our traditional methods for managing stormwater have shown their limitations. The conventional focus on site-specific solutions, while essential, does not fully account for the complex, interconnected nature of urban water systems. This session will introduce a comprehensive, city-wide approach to stormwater modeling as a more adaptive and effective solution to these contemporary challenges.

In partnership with Esri and Nearmap, Kimley-Horn is using high-resolution aerial imagery and deep-learning tools to transform workflows, gain unprecedented location insights, and make project delivery easier, faster, and more efficient. Attendees will learn how to address common firm challenges, improve design accuracy, and reduce rework using pretrained machine-learning models and up-to-date site intelligence. We'll discuss a wide variety of workflows and use cases, including how to automate image feature identification and extraction and seamlessly integrate those features into project drawings using the Autodesk Connector/ArcGIS for AutoCAD plug-ins.

Come see how Civil 3D software and InfoDrainage integrate to design and optimize your drainage design on any site. We will start off with a story of how Kimley-Horn, the Civil 3D team, and the InfoDrainage team worked together to solve some of the most-complex challenges we all face during design. For instance, we will show you the vast improvements we've made, including new Civil 3D objects, interoperability with Civil 3D, clash detection, and the enormous improvements with flexible reporting. In this session, we'll explore how InfoDrainage transforms drainage design workflows and optimizes stormwater management. Attendees will learn to integrate InfoDrainage into project workflows, enhancing collaboration and streamlining processes. Our expertise will guide participants in using InfoDrainage for time-saving Civil 3D interoperability, cost reduction via design logic switching, improved outcomes with clash detection, and compliance assurance through design auditing and reporting.

It can be a challenge to manage project files across a large team. Knowing what to put in each drawing can be tricky, especially when considering newer users who can become overwhelmed by complex drawings. In this class, we'll address these issues and solve them with an innovate file structure. We'll show the concept of "incremental" design files that allow many project members to work on simple drawings simultaneously. This isn't your normal divide-and-conquer method. We'll show how this enables new team members to learn on simpler and less intimidating files, preventing delay to the larger design. So, if you still put large amounts of data in a single drawing—such as all the corridors, grading, and finished grade—or all pipe networks in a single file, this class is for you. We'll show innovative ways to use data shortcuts and xrefs that can help a multiperson team work more efficiently. Join us to learn tried and true techniques for everyday Civil 3D projects.

When managed correctly, geotechnical data holds present and future value. However, the interoperability and transferability of geotechnical data are not always straightforward, particularly when software solutions fail to offer data residency control and comparable structure. This leads to loads of unnecessary work for geotechnical engineers. Did you know that the average cost overrun for geotechnical projects is 28%? GeoDin geodata management solution is here to solve those headaches for geotechnical engineers, saving them precious time and resources. Let's discuss our latest innovations: interoperability with Autodesk Civil 3D software, which allows for access to contextual geodata, ingested from diverse sources, structured and stored on your data storage of choice, and funneled efficiently into your favorite design environment. We'll address major trends in geotechnical databases, as well as some practical insights into how this works.

Arcadis is a global architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) and infrastructure player with engineering teams working closely with visualization teams in Australia, Manila, Canada, and Romania. Since early 2019, Arcadis has provided traditional client-requested visualizations. As a leading AEC company and Autodesk Partner, Arcadis wanted to enhance its visualization capabilities through a new digital workflow integrating immersive worlds and mixed reality in its mobility business. The convergence of media and entertainment with the AEC industry through technology marks a transformative shift in both sectors. Traditionally distinct, these industries are increasingly finding common ground as they harness the power of advanced technologies to collaborate and innovate, and Autodesk is at the forefront of merging this technology to continue to deliver innovation to customers. This convergence continues to evolve and promise to redefine traditional boundaries and pave the way for innovation between these two industries.

Join us for an in-depth technical instruction session as we guide you through the entire process of a drainage design project, from preproject planning to detailed design. Harnessing the power of legacy architecture, engineering, and construction tools (InfraWorks and Civil 3D software) as well as the newer tools and InfoDrainage, we'll demonstrate seamless interoperability and connectivity to streamline your workflow. We'll focus on the catchment automation aspects of InfraWorks and Civil 3D. Then, we'll shift to how Civil 3D and InfoDrainage can be used to complete the drainage design even as these subcatchments change as the project progresses. You'll learn practical techniques and best practices for using this interoperability to its fullest potential. By connecting the design-and-make process from end to end, we're advancing practices in the field of drainage design. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your skills and revolutionize your approach to drainage projects with InfraWorks, Civil 3D, and InfoDrainage.

The infrastructure design industry has long struggled to minimize environmental impact. Traditional processes cause inefficiencies, hindering early-stage sustainability prioritization. ORIS and Sweco solved this by embedding ORIS's carbon assessment and emissions modeling capabilities into Autodesk Civil 3D software. ORIS's certified calculator streamlines processes, providing comprehensive impact assessments and quantifying embodied carbon emissions for road designs. The innovative plug-in connects drawings to local material sites in ORIS, empowering whole-lifecycle carbon assessments with visualized supply chains. It automates geolocated project generation linked to ORIS's database, identifies quantities per 3D object for bills of materials, and generates accurate carbon footprints based on required materials. Designers can make informed sustainable-sourcing decisions, reducing emissions while promoting local solutions and recycling. This integration solves long-standing sustainability challenges.

This case study will showcase a new and innovative tool that Arcadis and Autodesk Consulting have developed. The tool is a significant enhancement in the interoperability between 3ds Max and Civil 3D software, with new features that will substantially shift the gamification efficiency in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) and infrastructure sectors. The interoperability features boost faster integration, reduce manual tasks, and decrease task time by more than 50%, leading to more-streamlined communications, more-efficient processes, and an increase in productivity and delivery. The transformation includes the creation of a new AutoCAD command, the development of a new add-in utility for AutoCAD and 3ds Max 2024 software, and an advanced approach to transforming CAD 2D infrastructure and AEC designs into 3D animated scenes. This advanced and innovative approach will pique your interest and open new possibilities for your visualization work.

A single source of truth is critical for information exchanges in rail and urban large complex projects involving diverse disciplines—from highways, structures, and architecture to dry and wet utilities. It allows enhanced real-time coordination and supports sustainability through carbon tracking. This case study will discuss how SYSTRA adopted this approach for large-scale, industrial, city infrastructure projects spanning more than 45 square kilometers and housing 90,000 people. We'll showcase how this approach empowered global task teams from France, India, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai to transcend geographical barriers, enabling real-time coordination that drove the creation of complex designs. We'll also show how we used in-house tools like eLODY (Model Checker), PABLO (digital twin), and CARBON TRACKER (derived from Autodesk Platform Services) to streamline design delivery, ensuring adherence to ISO 19650 information management standard for superior project outcomes for all stakeholders.

The building information modeling (BIM) concept of design and delivery is maturing and ever-greater projects are being developed. This trend is especially noticeable in infrastructure projects, where collaboration, automation, and advantages of 3D design play a critical role. This session will introduce you to the SOFiSTiK Bridge + Infrastructure Modeler (SBIM), a well-established application for Revit that helps you create linear structures. We'll present various functionalities together with project examples from industry leaders. We'll also focus on the modeling of reinforcement and prestressing for concrete bridges. Parametric profile-based design is taken to the next level with enriched information for rebars and tendons. It gives you more flexibility and custom levels of parametrization. Everything is controlled and adjusted with user-friendly input. Rebar and tendon annotations, elevation schedules, and other model-based information can be extracted and shared with other stakeholders.

In this session, we'll explore the intricacies of drainage design workflows for transportation projects, including rail, roads, and highways. Using Autodesk's InfoDrainage and Civil 3D software, we'll present a streamlined workflow that facilitates the interaction and data exchange between both software solutions, with a special emphasis on drainage for transportation-related projects. One of the key learnings will be spotlighting the data exchange and results migration capabilities between civil design software (Civil 3D) and drainage design software (InfoDrainage), without the interjection of spreadsheets. Additionally, we'll highlight InfoDrainage software's machine learning (ML) deluge feature, with emphasis on its potential to expedite the concept and early planning process by rapidly identifying ponding locations on a site. Testing data showed the ML deluge outperforming traditional deluge by identifying ponding on a site in four seconds compared to more than nine minutes.

Join us for a dynamic and interactive AU 2024 panel discussion, where leading infrastructure experts in geospatial information systems (GIS) will converge to explore the transformative impact that GIS has on built-world projects. This session aims to foster a deep dialogue between our panel of seasoned professionals and the audience. Together, we will navigate the evolving landscape of infrastructure development, focusing on how GIS technologies drive efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in this critical sector. Expect a lively exchange of ideas, experiences, and insights as we collectively tackle the most-pressing topics and challenges facing infrastructure professionals today. Whether you're a project manager, engineer, planner, or GIS specialist, this panel will provide valuable perspectives on using geospatial intelligence for infrastructure excellence.

Discover how VHB, a leading engineering firm, has transformed stormwater management by utilizing InfoDrainage. Attendees will learn how VHB improved their efficiency by transitioning from multiple software solutions to InfoDrainage, a unified and integrated platform. This session will illustrate the pitfalls of designing drainage systems using isolated drainage design tools and spreadsheets, highlighting the associated data loss and their inability to handle complexities. Through a comprehensive case study, attendees will gain insights into how VHB leveraged InfoDrainage to enhance their drainage design workflows and advance sustainable drainage systems. The presentation will explore the technical features of InfoDrainage, highlighting its sophisticated simulation tools powered by the hydrodynamic formulation of the SWMM engine. These tools are designed for accurate representation of the interactions between various drainage objects to tackle the challenges associated with complex sites.

As we focus on digital transformation in finding ways to automate repetitive tasks, this class is perfect for Civil 3D and AutoCAD users who would like to experience and learn how to maximize their use of Dynamo for Civil 3D. In this hands-on lab, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to create basic Dynamo routines. We'll start with the fundamental nodes and then proceed with understanding how to reuse and manipulate the Dynamo scripts. You'll learn how you can further enhance your skills by using the Dynamo primer samples as a starting point. This session is for beginners and is intended to inspire people who want to innovate a new workflow.

The architecture, engineering, and construction industry has a long history of using 3D tools for design and planning. Such tools are built for handling large quantities of data, but tend to focus more on physical accuracy than visual fidelity. While new tools are emerging to visualize projects in high-quality 3D before they're built, they're typically solutions that can't easily be extended to work with all the new technologies driving innovation in the video game industry. In this session, we'll cover techniques we've developed for rendering large architectural and infrastructure environments in real time. We'll discuss the challenge of importing these models into the Unity gaming engine, as well as the opportunities it affords in terms of improving fidelity, adding interactivity, and building for multiple platforms, including virtual reality (VR). We'll also discuss practical applications for these techniques, such as multi-user review sessions, public feedback gathering, and interactive training building.

The majority of the world is no longer nomadic—we occupy space within a built environment. Rooms (the spaces we occupy) shape the way we design, manage, and optimize our non-nomadic world. The potential for rooms within a digital twin extends far beyond mere spatial boundaries. Digital twin rooms offer the potential to unlock new insights into the use, performance, and optimization within our buildings and beyond. In this presentation, we'll explore the significance of rooms as essential assets, and the importance of accurately representing rooms within the multidimensional world of a digital twin. To top it off, we'll examine how Autodesk Tandem software enables real-time monitoring and analysis of room use, occupancy patterns, and environmental conditions. By using this wealth of data, stakeholders can make informed decisions and plan for future needs based on reliable data related to overall space use, as well as enhance occupant experience and improve energy efficiency.

Join us on an enlightening journey as Khatib & Alami explore the boundless potential of integrating building information modeling (BIM) with geographic information system (GIS). The collaboration between Autodesk and Esri has streamlined the integration process, and delivered tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of global enterprises. Throughout this engaging session, participants will gain invaluable insights into optimizing workflows and the numerous use cases that open up once the floodgates of data interoperability are open. We'll equip you with the best strategies to use the combined power of BIM for buildings and infrastructures and GIS for districts and cities. Our focus on seamless integration of BIM and GIS data has yielded substantial benefits, facilitating effective communication and innovative applications for stakeholders throughout the spectrum of operations and asset management, and ensuring designs alignment with site conditions.