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.

AI-powered Drawing Automation software is here! If you're an Autodesk Fusion subscriber, you already have access to it. This class will show you how to get the most out of Drawing Automation. We'll share tips on best practices, including how to optimize your templates and presets for maximum efficiency. Meet the team behind Drawing Automation. This is a great opportunity to share your experiences and feature requests, and to learn about our upcoming Drawing Automation road map. The class will be more than just a guide; it'll be an interactive session to explore, learn, and influence the future of Drawing Automation. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a curious beginner, or simply a tech enthusiast, this class promises to be an enriching experience. Join us to explore, learn, and influence the future of Drawing Automation. Step into the future of design with us today!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aging infrastructure combined with limited funding and tightening regulations are causing great stress on water networks. Water assets are considered critical based on their likelihood and consequence of failure. The consequence of a critical pipe failure could lead to outages, severely disrupting daily activities and access to drinking water—in addition to the financial implications associated with property damage, road closures, and manufacturing disruptions. The path toward mitigating such risk starts with hydraulic modeling in conjunction with sound asset-management practices built into Info360 Asset software. In this session, we'll showcase InfoWorks WS Pro software's critical link analysis to automate criticality simulations, where areas of the network are isolated, and the corresponding level of service impacts are reported. Next, we'll make this data available in Info360 Asset to perform risk analysis, develop rehabilitation decision trees, and ultimately prioritize capital spending.

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.

Ever wondered how to couple sustainability and technical excellence for infrastructure design? We all know the answer: The earlier we start, the greater impact we can have. But how do we do so with little information? For this challenge, we're developing a new module—Carbon Baseline calculation—for our existing digital solution CARBONTRACKER (Autodesk Platform Services). The added value is clear: Very early in the project, have easy-to-use ratios for assets and inform all stakeholders of their project carbon impact, which leads to optioneering as design evolves. Finally, no other tool is needed for thorough simulations: CARBONTRACKER was developed for detailed design. In our session, you'll discover its use for transport projects within a lifecycle approach, optimization of design time and effort, and decision-making fostering. Sustainability should matter for all project phases. This new module pushes our cultural shift toward sustainability for all, since everybody is part of the sustainable solution!

On rail infrastructure projects, consultants provide tunnel ring models for entire alignment, created using a two-point adaptive family based on the track center point via Dynamo. But these models lack detailed tunnel features—segmentation and dimple holes. Coordination with stakeholders requires complete tunnel models with segmentation and dimple holes. We must develop this detailed model to accurately place services brackets along the tunnel. The ring comprises eight segments, including a key segment with a varying location. A family of these segments, with a rotation parameter set by the tunnel's center point, is essential. Our process involves deriving the tunnel's center from track center points using geometric translations. Dynamo makes placement points for adaptive components. The angle of rotation is recorded on the site for the key segment in XYZ, and we develop construction model using that data. This construction model aids subcontractor in accurate service modeling.

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.

This session will explore the tool for automatic generation of 3D rebar shop drawing utilizing Revit. The tool uses parametric modeling to create complicated rebar shop drawings twice as fast as conventional methods. When applied to a diaphragm wall of the subway project, the tool achieved a labor cost reduction of 150,000 USD. In addition, the speeding up of the shop drawing creation process enabled a more rational design with more detailed design cross-sections, and a 10% reduction in rebar material compared to the initial design. To improve the efficiency of the subsequent rebar processing process, trials are underway to link rebar information in Revit with rebar processing machines. In large-scale infrastructure projects, activities related to reinforcement (such as drawing, fabrication, and assembly) significantly impact the schedules and costs. This tool is expected to contribute to solving human resource issues and to sustainability by reducing material losses.

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.

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.

Bridge design and modeling pose unique challenges that demand innovative solutions. Join us for an insightful workshop where we'll explore how to model complex superstructures in Revit using scalable workflows powered by the Revit API. In the first part, attendees will learn about our bridge department's transition from complex Dynamo workflows to an internal add-in solution, making the modeling process more scalable and user friendly. The second part will feature a hands-on lab, allowing participants to explore the API workflows and create their own superstructures using the some of the tools and plug-ins we've developed.

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.

Discover the transformative power of cloud technologies in the water, building, and infrastructure sectors. To address complex challenges and advanced visualization needs, Arcadis has developed the Asset Generator. This innovative cloud-based tool automates the creation of Revit models, and facilitates master planning in a geographic information system (GIS) environment. Within four months of its release, it has led to 49% time saved on project planning and visualization activities. In this session, we'll explore how integrating Autodesk Platform Services and APIs, Esri's ArcGIS, and Microsoft Azure can improve project workflows and enhance building information modeling (BIM) practices. You'll gain insights into selecting and customizing digital tools to simplify and democratize technology access in industries that may be resistant to digital adoption. Join this class to uncover how embracing these technologies can empower teams, increase efficiency, enhance collaboration, and ultimately revolutionize project design and management.

Mechanical designers face challenges in a project's early stages. They need precise answers with limited information while navigating numerous changes. Revit software offers comprehensive tools for effective massing and systems analysis. This interactive lab will enhance Revit proficiency, focusing on agile workflows for shell and core geometry aligned with EnergyPlus requirements. Attendees will learn to create massing models using the Revit drafting tools, and incorporate details like curtain walls and windows. They'll explore the systems analysis UI, integrate EnergyPlus for insights, and navigate analytical energy model data. This course will teach mechanical designers and engineers how to use Revit effectively in schematic design phases. Attendees will learn to adapt to digital transformation, address stakeholder inquiries, and collaborate effectively. By the end of the course, participants will bridge the gap between early project uncertainty and efficient design strategies.

In this comprehensive session, Chuck Lounsberry, Jon Matalucci, and AJ Lightheart will share their extensive experiences with integrating extended reality (XR) into workflow processes. This session will highlight more than a decade of discoveries, achievements, and challenges, providing attendees with a road map of the landscape of XR application in various business settings.

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.