Traditional BIM workflows demand technical expertise, often excluding those without specialized training. This session will introduce a new approach that integrates large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, into architectural design to simplify BIM generation. By using natural-language commands, users can generate architectural models in tools like Revit software without relying on sliders, scripts, or detailed software knowledge. We’ll demonstrate a working prototype that translates everyday instructions—such as, “create a two-story apartment with eight rooms”—into editable BIM elements. This talk will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can bridge the gap between language and design, opening BIM access to architects, developers, and even nonexperts. Join us to rethink the future of modeling—from clicking to conversing.

Manual energy‑code compliance—extracting lighting counts, circuit data, and building areas to feed COMCheck—can be tedious, error‑prone, and hard to maintain. In this session, you’ll see how easy it is to spin up Dynamo graphs (with Python nodes) that 1) Extract building area, active fixture details, and lighting circuits directly from your Revit model; 2) Export everything to Microsoft Excel or generate a COMCheck CXL package in seconds; and 3) Run COMCheck nearly automatically, then visualize results or loop back to your BIM environment. Beyond the “how‑to,” you’ll learn how a few hours of Dynamo prototyping can spark ideas for fully fledged Revit add‑ins—demonstrating why rapid prototyping is the fastest path from concept to deployable tool.

In this hands-on lab, you will hear a real-life story of an architect and an engineer collaborating on specific building design. Together, we will walk through the major steps of the structural analysis workflow, and discover the features fostering the most effective use of tools for analytical modeling in Revit. For some steps, we will use customized Dynamo scripts to demonstrate the power of this visual programming tool that enhances the out-of-the-box Revit features with extra capabilities. You’ll learn how to send the analytical model to analysis software, where we will perform some calculations and design checks to experience the modifications of elements. We’ll close the loop by demonstrating the tools for effective version control and changes monitoring to update our Revit model with analysis outcomes and transition the changes from analytical to physical model. This is a full end-to-end workflow flavored with a dose of humor, which we all like and need.

In early design stages, assumptions become liabilities. They can result in late design changes, costly rework, and coordination issues, often due to low-quality models early on. The Informed Design API closes the gap between BIM and manufacturing, bringing manufacturing detail from Inventor to Revit through parametric models. We’ll explore how Informed Design empowers mechanical designers and Inventor users to contribute to collaborative, model-driven design remotely, reducing downstream changes and saving significant time through design Automation, Integration, & Customization and configurability. In this session, you will learn how to build parametric models, and incorporate rules, regulations, and limits into your Inventor models. We’ll discuss how to make your Informed Design models fully BIM-compliant, using best practices for naming conventions, metadata, and interoperable design intelligence. We’ll cover how Informed Design reduces risk, encourages better decision making, and brings manufacturing to the front of the design cycle.

This session will delve into the transformative journey of African manufacturing, focusing on resilience, innovation, and sustainability. We will explore how Autodesk's digital tools, including BIM workflows with Revit, have empowered African manufacturers to overcome challenges, innovate their processes, and thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Additionally, we will highlight the critical role of sustainable practices in ensuring long-term success for manufacturing in Africa.

Sit down with the Inventor product team and discuss your most pressing issues, concerns, and questions about Inventor. A number of Inventor team members will be available to answer your questions. What are the best practices for maximizing your Inventor usage? How are Inventor projects prioritized and chosen for each release? Where is Inventor going in the near future? Model States, building information modeling (BIM) workflows, Drawings, Sheet Metal, Autodesk Fusion vs. Inventor—all your favorite topics are open for discussion.

Join our transformative session on integrating manufacturing into building information modeling (BIM) workflows for prefabricated buildings. Through the case study —the Charlotte Main Library —we'll showcase how our BIM and parametric design expertise revolutionizes construction. Explore our use of Autodesk tools such as Revit, Dynamo, Inventor, AutoCAD, and Navisworks software for seamless integration. Discover how we overcome challenges, ensuring precision and efficiency. Learn from our experiences—highlighting enhanced integration between Inventor, iLogic workflows, and Revit-BIM—meeting project needs efficiently. Gain insights into streamlining project coordination and achieving superior outcomes. Experience tangible benefits, including efficiency gains and improved timelines. Elevate your understanding of integrating manufacturing into BIM workflows at AU.

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.

Times have changed, and the next generation of project owners has arrived. Modern owners demand more than just on-time and under-budget delivery; they seek innovative technology on their sites, like drones and advanced digital tools. These tech-savvy owners prefer a hands-on approach, requiring sophisticated delivery and handover methods. At Burns & McDonnell, we've embraced these challenges, leading to successful projects across various sectors. Our session will share insights from these experiences, and provide strategies to manage innovative demands effectively without compromising margins. Join us to enhance your confidence for your next modern project engagement.

As the architecture and structural industry evolves, building information modeling (BIM) emerges as a critical tool facilitating collaboration between architects and structural engineers. The symbiotic relationship influences workflows, as both disciplines rely on each other during phases. In this proposal, we'll outline strategies for successful implementation between structural and architectural in Revit workflow through work sets and collaborating.

The building industry accounts for 40% of annual global CO2 emissions. Decarbonization technologies require specialized analysis, precluding many architecture, engineering, and construction customers from using software to drive impact. Autodesk is working with industry specialists to integrate open-source platforms to democratize this complex analysis, make it accessible, and deploy it at scale. Learn how Revit Systems Analysis and Insight integrate new workflows to analyze "building-specific" strategies, such as PV, heat pumps, and battery storage—as well as evaluate energy consumption and carbon emissions, and accelerate decarbonization strategies. With Systems Analysis and Insight workflows, users can collaborate with project stakeholders to uncover strategies using data stored within Revit software. This facilitates design processes that make energy and carbon analysis integral components of an integrated building information modeling (BIM) workflow.

Throughout 15 years of collaboration, Windover Construction and Endicott College have embarked on more than 25 design-build projects, transforming the campus located on Boston's North Shore to accommodate growing student enrollment. This partnership has seen the construction of new classrooms, laboratories, and residence halls, as well as a student center, a main dining hall, and an auditorium. The trust Endicott placed in Windover empowered the firm to become a steward of the college's growth, interweaving the institution's history and vision into each project. This case study will explore the digital transformation journey from scan-to-building information modeling (BIM), digital handover, and the innovative use of digital twins and IoT to enable real-time data collection, enhancing facilities management, and paving the way for a smarter, more efficient campus. Join us for an insightful exploration featuring perspectives from Endicott College's facilities director, the virtual design and construction (VDC) team behind the digital-twin models, and an Autodesk expert.

Our presentation will unveil an innovative sustainable-housing solution, marking a shift in construction. Seamlessly blending building information modeling (BIM) methodology with artificial intelligence and factory robotics construction, powered by Autodesk's advanced tools, our approach redefines industry standards. From artificial site analysis to streamlined construction documents and intelligent models, every step enhances efficiency and sustainability. Using robotics for off-site construction not only accelerates the construction process, but it also ensures safety and reduces waste. Our proven business model, originating in Florida and expanding to Texas and Georgia, underscores its effectiveness and scalability. This success story speaks to the future of construction, attracting a new breed of digital-savvy field workers. Join us as we showcase the feasibility of affordable housing production in any economic climate, illustrating how innovation paves the way for a brighter, more sustainable future.

While BIM is firmly embedded in architectural and structural documentation workflows across Europe, structural engineering remains notably behind—particularly in mature markets like the United Kingdom and DACH region. Despite Europe’s €1+ trillion annual construction output, adoption of BIM-based structural analysis workflows is hindered by fragmented toolsets, niche technical demands, and resistance to change. This presents both a risk and a high-potential market opportunity. In this session, Stefan Maly—Autodesk ISV/PSR and strategic development partner in structural engineering—will examine the drivers behind this digital gap. And he’ll outline how Revit software can act as a key enabler in unlocking a more decentralized, scalable, and data-centered BIM future in the European construction software space.

What if your MEP model could think ahead—automatically organize itself and warn you of where problems are likely to happen? In this session, you’ll discover a smart, automated approach to MEP coordination using Dynamo and rule-based artificial intelligence (AI) logic. Simply enter the available floor-to-slab height, and the system allocates dedicated zones for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services. Once zones are defined, services are automatically repositioned into their assigned spaces. After this, the system intelligently flags potential clash zones where conflicts might still arise—even before you run clash detection. Based on real workflows used in one of Saudi Arabia’s largest commercial projects, this session will deliver a game-changing method to reduce rework, speed up coordination, and achieve next-level Automation, Integration, & Customization in Revit software.

When implementing new technology, an assured way to miss buy-in across your organization is to sign team members up and say, "Good luck!” Training is the obvious answer to this problem. However, designing, implementing, and executing a training program is a heavy lift, and justifying the commitment is paramount. To do so, it's vital to measure success through data: Locations and geos trained, project value in geographic area, and, of course, the number of individuals trained. The value of training doesn't end there. Our program instills our companywide vision of doing business. It deepens relationships with Autodesk, creating a partnership that tackles our big issues together. These relationships directly guide feature developments at Autodesk. At this session, learn from Ryan Riley, virtual design and construction (VDC) manager at Barton Malow Builders (BMB), on how he developed the ACC Roadshow Training Program at BMB across 16 offices, and 10 states, while tackling extremely local, specific problems.

The Navisworks integration with Autodesk Forma Model Coordination fosters collaboration among multiple stakeholders in a shared environment. It enables teams to allocate clashes to respective teams and flag them in authoring software for prompt resolution. Conventional clash detection workflows encounter challenges like nonstreamlined processes and prolonged procedures, as well as an absence of a shared collaborative environment, a need to sift through lengthy clash reports, inadequate documentation, and a lack of methods to assign clashes. Integrating Navisworks with Model Coordination offers a streamlined workflow and a closed-loop clash management system, and it provides comprehensive documentation and enhances coordination, productivity, and efficiency. In this lab, you'll learn to use the Model Coordination API in Navisworks for clash detection, and use the Issues add-in in Revit software for issue management and clash location, ensuring seamless coordination. Overcome your challenges and capitalize on the power of Autodesk tools.

As a virtual design and construction (VDC) manager for a general contractor (GC), one of the largest headaches is making sure your subcontractors get their models uploaded to your Autodesk Forma hub on time, and that they're named correctly and in the right format to make Model Coordination work seamlessly. What if it didn't have to be that way? If your subcontractors also happened to be working in Autodesk Forma, it doesn't have to be. What if they just published their own models internally and all the sharing happened automatically? This class will cover how to use the Bridge tool in Autodesk Forma to enable automatic sharing of models between Autodesk Forma hubs to streamline model coordination. Not only will we cover how to share models from the subcontractor's hub to the GC hub and then on into your coordination NWF, but we'll also show you how to share models from one subcontractor to another to enable direct coordination between subcontractor Revit models.

Late-stage design changes and coordination issues often derail project timelines and inflate costs in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. This session will introduce Autodesk Workshop XR software, a VR-based collaboration tool aligned with the Autodesk ecosystem that enables immersive, real-scale, intelligent-model reviews. When integrated with Autodesk Forma, it helps multidisciplinary teams detect constructability issues early, validate models against existing conditions, and communicate changes effectively. You will experience a live demonstration of a full BIM-to-XR workflow, connecting Revit and Navisworks models to Workshop XR for 1:1 scale validation and coordination. The session will also explore integrating segmented point cloud meshes into Workshop XR environments for as-built verification. You’ll gain insights into how Workshop XR workflows can reduce RFIs, enhance cross-disciplinary communication, and improve project efficiency—without the need for complex or costly hardware.