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Customer Story: Uniting Stakeholders, Saving Time Using BIM in Sustainable Construction

25 September 2023AEC, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM, ConstructionCarol Dunn

Sustainability efforts are requiring a shift in social, business and economic paradigms. BIM has emerged as a key process in…

Expert High-Trust and Low-Trust Collaboration Using BIM Collaborate Pro

19 September 2023Autodesk Construction Cloud, Collaboration, DesignCarol Dunn

how to expertly handle the two types of collaboration environments you will encounter in your projects when using BIM Collaborate…

How Interoperability of 6 Construction Products Can Improve Digital Skills

28 August 2023Autodesk Construction Cloud, Autodesk Software, Construction, Digital TransformationCarol Dunn

some companies need to improve the digital skills of their staff. The easiest way to do that is with software…

Two Amazing Cloud-Based Tools to Make Project Management Easier

22 August 2023AEC, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Build, Construction, Project ManagementCarol Dunn

The products on the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) platform like BIM Collaborate and Build enable you to use management tools…

Cheat Sheet: Plant 3D Project Permissions in Autodesk Docs

4 August 2023Autodesk Construction Cloud, Industrial and Plant, plant 3dOwen Whitehouse

The Plant 3D team – David Wolfe, Kaleb Flowers and Owen Whitehouse – recently hunkered down to develop a procedure…

Two Tricks for Straightforward Cost Management

17 July 2023AEC, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Digital TransformationCarol Dunn

Construction platforms like Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) can help you improve your workflows, keep your teams aligned and transform cost…

8 Ways to Streamline Your Construction Projects

7 June 2023AEC, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Collaboration, ConstructionCarol Dunn

Streamlining your construction projects is increasingly important as pressure builds on you and your peers in the industry to accomplish…

How PowerPack for Revit Helped Create Emblematic Structure for Bucharest

2 May 2023Architecture and Engineering, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM, BIM 360, Construction, PowerPack, RevitCarol Dunn

In addition to BIM 360 and the extra functionality provided by PowerPack for Revit, the project team used Autodesk Revit…

How and Why to Achieve Connected Construction

12 April 2023autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM workflow, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital TransformationCarol Dunn

The interaction among construction teams needs to be efficient – and that efficiency can be achieved by connecting them.

Why You Should Integrate Your Project Data

30 March 2023Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEPCarol Dunn

Integrating information so everyone can exchange and use the same data has really been the ideal scenario in construction.

6 Features in Autodesk Build You Shouldn’t Be Without

28 March 2023autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM, Connected Construction, ConstructionCarol Dunn

If you’re in the construction industry, following are 6 features in Autodesk Build - on the Autodesk Construction Cloud platform…

The Hardest Jobs to Fill in Construction

9 March 2023Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, Fabrication, MEPCarol Dunn

Demand for construction work remains high, the work is out there, but the number of qualified workers isn’t meeting the…

What You Need for Quality Results on a Construction Project

7 March 2023autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital TransformationCarol Dunn

Obtaining quality results on a construction project involves making use of standards, technology and lessons learned,

How to Bring Buildings to Completion Faster

15 February 2023Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Civil 3D, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, plant 3d, RevitCarol Dunn

connecting data from the full project range – design to operations - can shorten the design cycle and bring buildings…

Mitigating Uncertainty in Infrastructure Projects

7 February 2023Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, RevitCarol Dunn

use of design-build processes using BIM with Revit could provide one way to deal with the uncertainties around infrastructure construction.

How to Look Smarter by Leveraging Your Data

22 December 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Computational Design, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, RevitCarol Dunn

A business owner/manager can now make smart decisions about business operations by leveraging insights and data intelligence.

7 Ways Contractors Can Avoid Construction Claims

22 November 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital TransformationCarol Dunn

Construction companies need to move toward digitalization; teams need to keep up with the latest technology to avoid construction claims.

4 Tech Solutions to Improve Your Construction Document Management

16 November 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital TransformationCarol Dunn

Replacing old ways with digital systems provides a new, more organized way to handle construction documentation.

11 Ways to Better BIM Workflows Using a Unified Platform

28 October 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM, Connected Construction, Construction, RevitCarol Dunn

Unified Platform is a common data environment that can maximize collaboration, provide data-driven insights and help build better projects

How to Overcome the Cost of Building Unique

27 October 2022Architecture and Engineering, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, FabricationCarol Dunn

if you consider the manufacturing industry, you’ll find examples for how to overcome the cost of building unique

4 Ways Connected BIM Is Important to AEC

19 October 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, RevitCarol Dunn

Connected BIM integrates siloed AEC BIM data with other sources for improved collaboration, accessibility, control, and digitization.

True Collaboration: Document Management & Model Coordination with BIM Collaborate Pro

22 September 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Digital Transformation, RevitMatt Dillon

BIM Collaborate Pro includes Design Collaboration, Document Management and Model Coordination. This article is about the latter two services.

True Collaboration: Design Collaboration with BIM Collaborate Pro

19 September 2022Architecture and Engineering, AutoCAD, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Collaboration, Digital Transformation, RevitMatt Dillon

With BIM Collaborate Pro, the objective is collaboration, and it helps users achieve that with 3 services; this article focuses…

3 New Autodesk Construction Solution Initiatives to Reduce Risk

15 September 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, RevitCarol Dunn

Autodesk recently announced 3 partnership initiatives that can help construction companies address and better manage risk on their projects.

How Companies Use Cloud-Based Model Coordination to Reduce Rework

7 September 2022Architecture and Engineering, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, RevitCarol Dunn

Cloud-based solutions like the Unified Platform from Autodesk are an important component for construction model coordination to reduce rework.

Construction Sustainability Begins with Design

6 September 2022Architecture and Engineering, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital TransformationCarol Dunn

When it comes to building a sustainable future, the technology is already available to design and build structures in a…

3 Best Uses for IoT Sensors in Construction

5 September 2022Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital TransformationCarol Dunn

Connectivity of IoT devices with cloud-based applications, like Autodesk Construction Cloud, can help unite, analyze and manage jobsite data.

3 Ways Connected BIM is Making AEC More Sophisticated

1 September 2022Architecture and Engineering, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, RevitCarol Dunn

companies are discovering how powerful and capable the BIM process enables them to be – especially when they are connected…

4 Steps to a Better RFI Workflow

19 August 2022Architecture and Engineering, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Each RFI needs to be answered, and anything that could potentially result in a change order needs to be handled…

How to save 50% of your time producing quantity takeoffs

17 August 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEPCarol Dunn

How one company reduced the time spent on quantity takeoffs by 50% using Autodesk Takeoff in Autodesk Construction Cloud.

4 ways you could use machine learning on your construction projects

15 August 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Computational Design, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

In construction, machine learning has the potential to improve the lives of people involved during and after a project.

5 Steps for Creating a Digital Factory

9 August 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Digital Transformation, ManufacturingCarol Dunn

The digital factory accumulates data from the structure, systems, assets, and processes and provides insights for efficiency and productivity.

Ways to Make Your Project Data the Best Business Data

4 August 2022All, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital TransformationCarol Dunn

To ensure project data is the best data for business needs, standardize cost documentation, share information teams need, use project-level…

Progress Tracking with Autodesk Build

27 July 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, RevitCarol Dunn

Progress Tracking is an Autodesk product currently in beta form that will soon be included in Autodesk Build for every…

How a Construction Contract Can Make or Break You

25 July 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

It’s critical to get out ahead of managing risk on a job, starting with understanding, managing and properly handling contracts.

5 Best Features of Construction Management Software for Small Businesses

12 July 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital TransformationCarol Dunn

Five best features of construction management software for small businesses: cloud-based, flexible, integrated, mobile, and scalable.

Using Autodesk Build for Innovation and Adaptation

27 June 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, PlanGridCarol Dunn

Autodesk Build optimizes construction projects by combining the field collaboration tools of PlanGrid with project management capabilities.

Things About Automation to Consider in Your Digital Journey

14 June 2022AutoCAD, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Civil 3D, Computational Design, Construction, Digital Transformation, Fabrication, ManufacturingCarol Dunn

Every year the capabilities for automation expand and become more achievable in the average company’s digital journey.

How BIM Interoperability is Affecting AEC Companies

25 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, RevitCarol Dunn

BIM has moved forward with platforms like Autodesk Construction Cloud, enabling multiple disciplines and products to interact and share data.

How to Avoid Construction Delays

23 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital TransformationCarol Dunn

Avoid construction delays using Build on Autodesk Construction Cloud for planning, priorities, management, communication, and accountability.

Plant Innovation: Project Template Environment Selection

18 May 2022AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Industrial and Plant, plant 3d, UncategorizedKaleb Flowers

Applied Software has developed a workflow to help you choose the best location for your project and provide guidance on…

Autodesk Construction Cloud Grows with New Integrations

12 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Construction, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Autodesk Construction Cloud is growing and moving construction technology forward, bringing together tools and workflow automations.

Why More MEP Contractors Are Relying on BIM-Enabled Workflows

26 April 2022Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Large contractors with complex projects are the most sizable group using BIM. But the process will benefit any size company.

The New Autodesk Construction Solution That’s “Automagical”

20 April 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bridging the Gap, Construction, Digital TransformationCarol Dunn

Autodesk Bridge allows companies with multiple projects on Unified Platform/Autodesk Construction Cloud to share information between them.

How to conquer 5 common construction management challenges

14 April 2022Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Autodesk Construction Cloud products help conquer 5 common construction management challenges: schedule, budget, documents, connectedness, risk.

How GCs Can Cut Project Workflow Time by Nearly Half

7 April 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Construction, Digital Transformation, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Going digital with BIM 360 for Yas Bay Arena project workflows saved BAM 48% of the time that would have…

3 Ways Autodesk Construction Cloud Benefits MEP Contractors

24 March 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Autodesk Construction Cloud benefits MEP contractors in tracking workflows, accessing centralized plans in the cloud and connecting teams.

Syncing Everything Else in Plant 3D with 360 Sync

23 March 2022AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Industrial and Plant, plant 3d, UncategorizedKaleb Flowers

You can sync project files not handled by Autodesk Construction Cloud on an automatic schedule or manually using Applied Software…

TECH NEWS: Autodesk Build “For the Field” Folder

22 March 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, ConstructionMark Petrucci

Effective 22 March 2022, "For the Field" folder is no longer included in new projects; Project Files folder can now…

BIM-based Costing Using Autodesk Takeoff

17 March 2022Architecture and Engineering, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Using Autodesk Takeoff makes the best use of staff time in turning materials counts to estimates to determine the cost…

Why leading plumbing contractors leverage Autodesk Construction Cloud

8 March 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Plumbing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Once a plumbing or pipe-fitting contractor implements a cloud-based software platform, they improve their efficiency, productivity and profit.

How machine learning can analyze your job data, prevent risk

28 February 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Computational Design, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Construction IQ, in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), has built-in computing technology for predicting, decreasing and managing risk.

Keeping up with Autodesk Construction Cloud

16 February 2022All, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Civil 3D, Construction, PlanGrid, plant 3d, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Overview of the products in Autodesk Construction Cloud that connect data, workflows and teams and how they are continually improving.

Differences between Mobile and Cloud Computing for Construction

31 January 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

When choosing construction apps for your cloud projects, the best scenario can be combining mobile with the cloud for mobile cloud…

4 Top Benefits of Cloud-Based Construction Management

28 January 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Cloud-based construction management enables improvements to efficiency, unity, capacity, and security for construction companies.

Comparing BIM Collaborate and BIM Collaborate Pro

19 January 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Civil 3D, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, plant 3d, Plumbing, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Cloud-based BIM Collaborate and BIM Collaborate Pro help make AEC design, data and coordination workflows more efficient.

Single Document Management Solution for the MEP Industry

17 January 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Cleveland Electric chose cloud-based Autodesk Build for a single document management solution that is useable and adoptable company wide.

System Requirements for Autodesk Construction Cloud 2022 Platform

14 January 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Autodesk Construction Cloud hardware requirements, supported browsers and devices, operating systems, data centers, Revit Cloud Worksharing.

4 Ways Autodesk Construction Cloud Helps General Contractors

7 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Learn how general contractors use Autodesk Construction Cloud to align scope, budget and schedule, integrate teams, and prepare to build.

5 Ways Autodesk Construction Cloud Reduces Owner Risk

30 November 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Whether your goal is to meet contractual obligations, audit progress, reduce rework, be personally involved in a project, or provide…

How Autodesk Construction Cloud Benefits MEP Workflows

18 November 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, PlumbingCarol Dunn

The benefits of using Autodesk Construction Cloud for mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors.

Autodesk Construction Cloud: 4 Benefits to General Contractors

10 November 2021All, Autodesk Construction Cloud, ConstructionCarol Dunn

How general contractors can benefit from using Autodesk Construction Cloud to unite field and office teams on construction projects.

How BIM 360 Relates to Autodesk Unified Platform

8 September 2021All, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, ConstructionCarol Dunn

Essentially, the BIM 360 caterpillar has turned into the Autodesk Construction Cloud butterfly.

The Promise of Autodesk Construction Cloud

8 July 2021All, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, ConstructionCarol Dunn

The promise of ACC is that it solves the issue of losing touch with the 3D project model, which has…

Buckle up and get ready for Takeoff … Autodesk Takeoff

7 June 2021All, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Autodesk Software, RevitMark Petrucci

Autodesk Takeoff allows estimators to perform 2D and 3D quantify takeoffs utilizing the Autodesk Construction Cloud™ (ACC).

How to Unify your Software Solutions Using ACC Connect

13 August 2020All, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Autodesk SoftwareJackson Sensat

ACC Connect is the Autodesk answer to the integration issue across offices and jobsites.

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