AutoCAD Civil 3D software gives us many great features out-of-the-box for our day-to-day hydraulics and hydrology (H&H) modeling needs, but it's not until you dig deeper that you find it can truly bring out the I in BIM for civil engineers. Stop limiting your H&H workflow inside of the AutoCAD® software environment to simple area takeoffs. Don't limit the pipe network functionality to what comes out-of-the-box. Learn to use Civil 3D pipe networks, parcels, and catchment objects to greatly improve H&H productivity and drainage map plan production. Empower your team with the tools needed for advanced H&H workflows in Civil 3D as the data is prepared for seamless exporting into the Hydraflow Storm Sewers Extension for Civil 3D or for Autodesk® Storm and Sanitary Analysis software. This class focuses on setting up your drawing templates and shared part catalogs for enhanced H&H modeling. We do discuss workflows, but this class focuses mainly on setting up the tools that are needed to perform the workflows.

The class will use the completely revised Geotechnical Module within AutoCAD Civil 3D software. The class is aimed at expert users who want to learn how through standard AutoCAD Civil 3D functionality they can mould and manipulate surfaces to model geology. In this hands-on lab you will learn how to model multiple geotechnical lenses and pockets of geology. The class will take you through the steps required using standard AutoCAD Civil 3D software to create feature lines that will be used as breaklines and boundaries to almost magically model the geology. You can use these methods over and over again to model a wide range of subsurface geology. You can ultimately use the model geology surfaces within Building Information Modeling (BIM) as is, or you can convert them into AutoCAD software solids and use them in a wide range of software.

Autodesk industry partners CSC and Design Data have combined their expertise to deliver a consistent Building Information Modeling (BIM) process for the entire design of steel structures. This process links CSC Fastrak, Autodesk Revit Structure, and Design Data SDS/2 Connect software. We will demonstrate how a full code-compliant design of the steel structure can be produced in Fastrak, which can be synchronized with both Revit Structure, for the creation of BIM documentation, and with SDS/2 Connect, for the full design and detailing of the steel connections. The fully designed Revit model can then be exported to SDS/2 Detailing software for the creation of the fabrication model. Integration between Fastrak, SDS/2 Connect and Revit Structure is a powerful solution for the steel industry. Bridging the information gap between design and fabrication shortens timelines, enhances project communication, and ultimately reduces project costs.

Revit project setup is often undervalued and overlooked. Starting the life of your project off on the right foot is the most important step. So, what are all the steps that we can take to maximize our model's potential? Let's discuss all the ways to increase productivity through effective Building Information Modeling (BIM) management.

Do you use AutoCAD software for your building design and documentation? Have you resisted the move to Revit®-based software because it's too different from AutoCAD? Do you have valuable data in DWG™ format that you don't want to lose? Do you think Building Information Modeling (BIM) is too complicated? Do you work exclusively in 2 dimensions, with no need for 3D? Is your time and budget tight? If you answered yes to any of these questions, join me, a dedicated AutoCAD evangelist, on my journey to BIM enlightenment.

Using highly accurate model data directly in the field reduces project risks and avoids errors and delays that can derail the entire construction schedule and budget. These challenges can be easily resolved by applying the latest best practices for integrated workflows. Attend this class to learn how to utilize the Autodesk Point Layout (APL) plug-in for Revit, Navisworks and AutoCAD for digital construction layout.  This course will show you how to add control points to align model data in the office and in the field, add points to Revit families and other components, as well as sort, filter and edit points.  You will learn how to prepare data for the field inside of Revit so that data flows seamlessly to the field software that controls the Leica iCON robot.  You will also learn how to as-built points and seamlessly bring them back into CAD or BIM to assess deviations identified in the field.

Designers, BIM managers, facility managers, project managers, subcontractors, and marketing engineers are frequently asked to share data, but are not sure about the process. Typically this task should also be done by the beginning CAD user or BIM user who is looking to move ahead to become an advanced user. Come to this roundtable for a discussion on best practices for sharing information.

This class covers The Ohio State University's transition from floor plans based on AutoCAD® software to building models based on Revit®-based software. During the past 2 years, we have created Revit models that cover 11 million square feet; our goal is to develop models for 35 million square feet by May 2016. In this class, we describe the initial project work to design standards and processes to ensure the long-term value of the models. We also discuss the evolution of the standards and processes during the project's maturation. We further describe how Ohio State has handled the challenges of managing a large portfolio of models by improving processes and using technology solutions to drive efficiencies into model building and maintenance. Attendees receive an overview of the BIM Toolbox that Ohio State uses in its efforts to drive adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for existing buildings and in its development of BIM for design and construction.

This class will provide a case study of a project that contains many different disciplines, with civil being the main driver. We will go through the different challenges of integrating civil design using various workflows and software packages such as AutoCAD software, the 3D modeling app, Navisworks project review software, Revit Server, and Siteworks for Revit software. We will discuss the pros and cons of different file formats, and we will also learn some technical tips to help achieve certain outcomes for this example project. We will demonstrate the advantages and limitations of using the Siteworks for Revit software add-on, which will help inform you in the future when you deliver similar projects.

Much of the building industry still requires and relies upon CAD-based and sheet-centric project information delivery. The National Building Information Modeling Standard-United States (NBIMS-US) doesn't define graphical standards, so the United States National CAD Standard (NCS) is an indispensable reference standard for the foreseeable future. Several changes have occurred in the NCS and NBIMS for versions releasing in late 2014. NCS V6 has added a new Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation Section, and there are ongoing efforts to further develop new content. This round table gives attendees an overview of the new section and the opportunity to participate in further development. Attendees will identify common business challenges that the National Standards can alleviate and they will develop a list of effective practices to help make project delivery consistent throughout the building industry. We will make content from this session available to attendees, and it will become a basis for revision ballots to the National Standards.

This session will focus on automation of BIM (Building Information Modeling) processes using data management systems and custom applications. The speaker will present the experience in optimizing and automating BIM workflow processes in infrastructure projects. He will share experience on smooth integration of Vault software in a current BIM workflow and existing systems. He will share the list of custom application and his experience of how Vault can have an important role in time-saving and quality improvement. The session will also include a discussion on how to incorporate all project parts in Vault, including customers and subcontractors.

In seismic regions, everyday structural engineers have to deal with rigorous and time-consuming rebar detailing to comply with code requirements for seismic design and local rebar detailing standards. Historically, this task was done in 2D detailing software like AutoCAD software, but today the industry is based on the BIM (Building Information Modeling) environment, and it's necessary to create rebar elements inside the Revit model. This class will show you how this approach was accomplished, continuing with a class presented at Autodesk University 2017-“BLD124825-Automatic Rebar Detailing of Wall-Based Buildings Using Dynamo and ETABS.” At that time, development was done in Dynamo, but to reach the desired productivity, the solution was migrated 100% to the Revit API. The goal of this class is to share the experience of the process, along with the stream of decisions related to geometry analysis and simplifications on rebar detailing with different local practice industry and seismic design standards.

Creating a fully attributed 3D model to satisfy the BIM requirements of a project has become a requirement for many projects due to the BIM Level 2 government mandate. Current BIM software is primarily focused on architectural applications and overlooks the specific requirements of complex and large-scale landscape architecture (LA) and master planning (MP) projects. The talk will outline how we developed a script for Civil 3D to add additional attributes to C3D and AutoCAD objects; Surfaces, Blocks and Solids, the challenges we faced, and how we approached them. The class will follow our workflow on a 200 ha site for a major event, where we used C3D to create a BIM model for LA, lighting, and signage elements, importing them into Navisworks for clash detection and collaboration with other disciplines, such as civil engineers and architects. We will also cover the fundamentals of what attribute data was required, the rationale behind the choices, and how we managed data drops.

Efficient collaboration is very important for the success of a building project. How could gaming and cloud technologies help to reach it? In this lecture we explain how to use Revizto in life cycle of a building, thereby avoiding misunderstandings. You will learn how to turn your architectural designs from Revit, AutoCAD and other software into navigable 3D environment in few minutes, how to share it with the team through the cloud and open it on any device including iPad. We'll show you how to collaborate effectively with your teammates and clients, using handy real-time tools such as markers and camera sharing. Revizto doesn't require serious set of skills to learn it.

Tired of manually uploading and downloading files? Not sure if what you're referencing is really the most current file? Is your project team's workflow being hindered by slow Internet connections? This class provides insight into how our company has used Vault Professional software together with Navisworks software and Autodesk® Buzzsaw® software to create an overall workflow that ensures the right file at the right time for the entire project team. Topics of discussion include setting up Vault to talk to Buzzsaw and Navisworks, Revit®-based software integration, and overall workflow benefits.

More owners are implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) into their facilities management (FM) strategies and project-delivery methodologies, but how are they able to ensure the success of these new workflows? Much like the objectives identified in our Autodesk University 2014 session (BO6648: Defining a Holistic Owner-Driven BIM Project Delivery Standard), The Ohio State University is exploring the "people" aspect of their BIM Project Delivery Standard (the external facing document for the architecture, engineering, and construction community) and the BIM Implementation Strategy developed for the university’s internal Project Team members. This session will explore the people, process, and technology initiatives of the 2 documents. We’ll also present the importance of educating the university’s staff on this new standard, as well as how to successfully implement the appropriate technologies and workflows, thus empowering the university to fully realize the opportunity to reduce the total cost of ownership of their buildings through the application of BIM.

Construction is still one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, with job sites being complex networks of people, equipment, and activity that are dangerous and ever changing. With continued pressured to drive more value to clients, how do project teams use technology to improve productivity while maintaining safe working conditions? Skanska sought to answer this question and has piloted the use of an Internet of Things (IoT)-based technology called real-time location systems (RTLS) to dynamically track people and assets in order to make our job sites smarter, safer, and more productive. This presentation will focus on how RTLS can enhance environmental awareness and real-time visibility of worker’s safety and productivity on active job sites, as well as into operations. Representatives of Skanska and Redpoint Positioning will explore RTLS in action on real projects, along with benefits, challenges, and lessons learned. They will also explore the role of CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools when deploying RTLS. This session features Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM 360 Field. AIA Approved

All tech managers, CAD or BIM or IT, need to have a baseline of character and skills that drive their progress forward. We will discuss 19 key character traits that a manager needs and 7 crucial skills that with propel you to success. Learn about how your approach and demeanor can energize others. Find practical skills that you need to hone so that your team is working at peak speed. Identify and build on your strengths.

It is important for BIM/VDC departments to stay connected to drawings, submittals, and other information in order to identify any gaps and ensure that all necessary elements are incorporated in a model. Often, subcontractors coordinate against each other to produce layout and fabrication drawings for installation, and elements such as bathroom partitions, supports, metal framing, kickers/bracing, and owner-provided equipment are not included within the model for full coordination. This course will explore how VDC/BIM managers and coordinators can utilize supplemental modeling in their coordination efforts.