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Autodesk doubles down on the future of BIM with new data connections and AI capabilities
At Autodesk, we're fully aware of the ongoing digital transformation reshaping the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) sector. This transformation is steering us toward a smarter, more resilient method of constructing our homes, workplaces, and communities. However, we recognize the challenges ahead: the estimated $3.7 trillion required to meet infrastructure demands, the massive amounts of waste generated annually by construction and demolition, increasing project complexities, and shrinking budgets.
Thankfully, the AECO industry thrives on problem-solving. We believe that outcome-based building information modeling (BIM) holds the key to achieving goals like carbon neutrality or reducing waste throughout a project's lifecycle. The foundation of outcome-based BIM lies in data—granular, accessible, and open data that unites teams across the project timeline. Superior data not only helps meet tight deadlines but also provides AI-driven insights to boost productivity and enable more informed decision-making, thereby minimizing risks further down the road.
We’re teaming up with our clients to shape the future of BIM. In some respects, we've already embarked on the next chapter of the AECO industry. We’re thrilled to showcase our progress toward this vision at Autodesk University (AU) 2024.
Data-driven collaboration throughout the project lifecycle is a cornerstone of our efforts. We’re developing Autodesk Forma, the AECO industry cloud, to link project data—both within Autodesk and third-party solutions—to standardize BIM workflows across design, construction, and operational teams. The key to extracting value from this data is Autodesk Docs, our common data environment for the AECO sector. Autodesk Docs acts as the central hub, organizing and securing data across platforms like AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, Tandem, Civil 3D, and Autodesk Workshop XR. This ensures that the correct data reaches the right people at the right times throughout the project cycle.
Earlier this year, we introduced the AEC Data Model API—a crucial step toward enabling granular data for Autodesk Docs users. Now, we’ve achieved another milestone in outcome-based BIM: **Autodesk Forma is now integrated with Autodesk Docs**, our AECO data repository. Over time, this will introduce new workflows and opportunities that connect teams and project data, enhancing collaboration. For instance, our digital whiteboard and collaboration tool, the Forma Board, can now import visuals from Autodesk Docs files and unite stakeholders—architects, engineers, and contractors—around a live digital concept. All of this is powered by Autodesk Docs and centralized data.
This is just the beginning. In the future, Autodesk Forma’s connection to Autodesk Docs will deepen the integration between Forma and Revit, paving the way for a seamless link between Forma’s planning tools and Revit’s detailed design and documentation capabilities.
We’re also enhancing collaboration with the commercial release of **Autodesk Workshop XR**, an immersive design review workspace linked to Autodesk Docs. Workshop XR allows design teams and stakeholders to walk through their 3D models at human scale for an unparalleled design review experience. The extended reality environment offers a deeper understanding of the spatial experience within the built environment, helping teams identify and resolve design issues early, preventing costly rework, delays, and project waste.
Accelerating better outcomes with data and AI is central to advancing outcome-based BIM and streamlining customer workflows. At AU, we’ll highlight exciting developments from Autodesk AI that boost productivity, creativity, and sustainability. Take, for example, the **Embodied Carbon Analysis in Autodesk Forma**, now in beta. Measuring the carbon footprint of building materials early in the design phase has a significant impact on outcomes. This AI-powered feature allows designers to assess material choices from day one. It’s part of Autodesk’s Total Carbon Analysis for Architects in the AEC Collection, which evaluates carbon impacts from lighting, HVAC systems, architectural elements, and building materials.
Autodesk AI is also simplifying access to information buried in vast datasets. With the beta release of **Autodesk Assistant in Autodesk Construction Cloud**, users can effortlessly query their specification documents. Using natural language prompts, Autodesk Assistant can answer specific questions, compile item lists, or draft summaries for project communications. Over time, Autodesk Assistant will become more deeply embedded in daily workflows, helping teams save time and reduce risks.
Moreover, leveraging real-world data and context is vital for designing and creating better outcomes for the built environment. We’re continuing to invest in our strategic partnership with Esri and are excited to announce plans to **expand Esri’s data availability within Autodesk Forma**, providing architects with valuable contextual data earlier in the design process. Beyond accessing Esri’s terrain data, there are plans to integrate contextual geographic data from ArcGIS, including both Esri and consensually shared customer data on buildings, zoning, roads, property boundaries, imagery, and more. This expanded integration will assist architects and planners in using Autodesk Forma to design with location in mind and deliver projects that are more sustainable, resilient, and supportive of local communities.
Building the future requires investing in our core portfolio of products connected to Autodesk Docs—Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Autodesk Construction Cloud. These solutions are essential to driving business resilience and efficiency for our customers. For example, recent releases of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit have introduced over 500 features and enhancements, many based on customer feedback. Here are some updates to our core portfolio that boost our customers’ productivity and deliver superior project outcomes:
**AutoCAD 2025**: Now twice as fast at opening files compared to AutoCAD 2024, allowing users to spend less time waiting and more time designing. Additionally, we’ll soon launch a private beta of a new type of insight offering near real-time information to help users maximize their use of AutoCAD within their workflows.
**Civil 3D**: Enhancements in Autodesk Collaboration for Civil 3D now enable key infrastructure measurements, sectioning, and model integration. Updates to Sheet Set Manager for the Web bring its capabilities closer to those of the desktop version.
**Revit 2025**: Continues to address customer feedback with much-requested features like Sheet Collections and PDF upgrades for managing document sets, improved interoperability for more open BIM workflows, and performance, personalization, and insight upgrades that enhance productivity.
Furthermore, we recently introduced new capabilities for **Autodesk Construction Cloud**, including Sample Project Templates, Budget Snapshots, and a new BuildingConnected Pro integration with Cost Management in Autodesk Build. These features help teams focus on the critical information they need, cutting through unnecessary noise.
The core portfolio serves as the gateway to outcome-based BIM. We’re committed to partnering with our customers during this transformation by helping them succeed today while building toward the future and advancing Autodesk Forma as the AECO industry cloud.
These announcements from AU 2024 demonstrate how the future of BIM and the AECO industry is becoming a reality today. Take Baker Barrios Architects as an example—they’re using Autodesk Forma to develop an innovative digital workflow that consolidates several software products onto a single central platform and designs with an outcome-based approach.
Wayne Dunkelberger, Chief Design Officer at Baker Barrios Architects, describes Autodesk Forma as a “seismic shift†for the firm: “It’s like a time machine where you can see what the real world will feel like when the building is actually on-site.†He also highlights how Autodesk Forma’s versatility frees up designers to focus more on creative problem-solving for clients.
The success of clients like Baker Barrios Architects proves that reaching the future is challenging yet achievable. Data, AI, and Autodesk Forma are powerful tools in the hands of motivated, innovative problem solvers. Together, we’re crafting a future with less waste, fewer knowledge gaps, and smoother transitions from design to construction to operation.
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