Building Sessions

Intelligent Design with Revit 2013 for MEP Engineers

presented by Jay Ayala
In this session, learn how to think outside the box.  Or as Jay likes to say: "BIM" outside the box.  Jay will cover a variety of workflows using...
In this session, learn how to think outside the box.  Or as Jay likes to say: "BIM" outside the box.  Jay will cover a variety of workflows using intelligent model based design.  For instance, learn how to use Mechanical Schedules to better meet your airflow design criteria.  Learn how to leverage Color Fills for electrical illumination designs.  Learn how to react quicker to architectural design changes. You will also learn how to leverage the Architectural Model for Fire/Smoke planning.

New Autodesk Offering Ideal For Small Architecture Firms

presented by Angela Chan
Watch as Autodesk unveils a new design and documentation tool that is ideal for small firms.
Watch as Autodesk unveils a new design and documentation tool that is ideal for small firms.

Streamline your Structural Analysis and Design Workflow

presented by Brian E. Johnson
How can structural drafters and engineers work more efficiently with BIM? The purpose of this session is to show how design professionals can improve their...
How can structural drafters and engineers work more efficiently with BIM? The purpose of this session is to show how design professionals can improve their productivity using Autodesk Building Design Suite Ultimate and Autodesk BIM 360. We show how to use Autodesk BIM 360 as well as various Revit Extensions to perform analysis of structures directly within Revit and how to leverage the model for detailed structural analysis and design optimization with Robot Structural Analysis Professional software.

Telling Your Design Story with the Presentation Tools in Building Design Suite

presented by Amy Fietkau
Do you have the tools you need to conduct quality meetings with clients and team members?  Part One of this presentation will show not only how...
Do you have the tools you need to conduct quality meetings with clients and team members?  Part One of this presentation will show not only how the Autodesk Building Design Suite can create and document buildings, but also how building design professionals can share content with clients and customers. We will also teach you which products to use to showcase your design story.

The Value of BIM for Healthcare Design & Construction

presented by Joy Stark
The healthcare construction industry is a leader in adopting cutting edge practices in project delivery, collaborative process and BIM. Design and construction...
The healthcare construction industry is a leader in adopting cutting edge practices in project delivery, collaborative process and BIM. Design and construction leaders across all industries will gain insights to help their firms transition to a BIM execution environment capable of supporting increased efficiency, improved lifecycle performance through collaboration and model-based design and construction.  Responding to stringent policy changes and market forces, the Healthcare industry is shifting to new models of care and new business models requiring innovative facilities and processes.

Understanding the Presentation Tools in Building Design Suite

presented by Eddie Perlberg and Amy Fietkau
Understand the tools in Building Design Suite for presenting to clients and team members. Part Two of this presentation will explain which tools in the...
Understand the tools in Building Design Suite for presenting to clients and team members. Part Two of this presentation will explain which tools in the suite work best in various situations, and we will clarify the different applications of Autodesk® Showcase®, in-product rendering, Autodesk® 3ds Max®, and Autodesk® Navisworks®.

Value of BIM throughout the Building Life Cycle

presented by Rich Mitrenga
Learn how extending BIM into the ongoing operations and maintenance of buildings helps to dramatically reduce time, effort, and costs in facilities, space,...
Learn how extending BIM into the ongoing operations and maintenance of buildings helps to dramatically reduce time, effort, and costs in facilities, space, and maintenance management. This session will cover how Autodesk and its partners support various owner and industry BIM deliverable standards through both technology and processes, and will provide examples of how AEC firms and owners have benefited from extending the value of BIM beyond design and construction into building operations and maintenance.

What's New in Revit 2013 for MEP Engineers

presented by Jay Ayala
As adoption of Building Information Modeling in the AEC industry continues, let's take a moment to focus on BIM for mechanical, electrical and piping (MEP)...
As adoption of Building Information Modeling in the AEC industry continues, let's take a moment to focus on BIM for mechanical, electrical and piping (MEP) with Autodesk Revit and Autodesk BIM 360. Join Jay Ayala as he explores what’s new in Autodesk Revit 2013 and how Autodesk BIM 360 can help provide MEP engineers with access to the cloud for energy analysis and visualization benefits.

What's New in Revit 2013 for Structural Engineers

presented by Brian E. Johnson
In this session we will review some of the new functionality in Autodesk Revit 2013 for structural engineers as well as take a look at the next generation...
In this session we will review some of the new functionality in Autodesk Revit 2013 for structural engineers as well as take a look at the next generation of BIM with Autodesk BIM 360 that provides structural analysis capabilities in the cloud. We will look at enhancements of the analytical model, new rebar and welded wire mesh features as well as Parts and Assemblies and explore new cloud based workflows with Autodesk BIM 360.
General Design Sessions

AutoCAD LT: Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade

presented by Kate Morrical
Are you still using an older version of AutoCAD LT? If so, you're missing out on some great new features! AutoCAD LT is continually evolving to help you...
Are you still using an older version of AutoCAD LT? If so, you're missing out on some great new features! AutoCAD LT is continually evolving to help you capture your design concepts and create drawings that you can easily edit, repurpose, and share. In this webcast, we'll cover the "greatest hits" from the last few releases—from improved product interactions, through intelligent array objects, to connections to Autodesk 360 and the cloud—all of which add up to software built for effective design documentation.

The New AutoCAD Design Suite

presented by Kate Morrical
Have you ever wanted to supercharge your AutoCAD® design processes? The new AutoCAD Design Suite delivers the power of AutoCAD software, plus an integrated...
Have you ever wanted to supercharge your AutoCAD® design processes? The new AutoCAD Design Suite delivers the power of AutoCAD software, plus an integrated set of tools to help you effectively re-use old paper-based drawings, create and sketch conceptual designs, and showcase your designs with impact. In this session, we'll demonstrate the powerful capabilities offered by AutoCAD Design Suite and discuss the benefits experienced by other companies just like yours.
Construction Sessions

Value of BIM throughout the Building Life Cycle

presented by Rich Mitrenga
Learn how extending BIM into the ongoing operations and maintenance of buildings helps to dramatically reduce time, effort, and costs in facilities, space,...
Learn how extending BIM into the ongoing operations and maintenance of buildings helps to dramatically reduce time, effort, and costs in facilities, space, and maintenance management. This session will cover how Autodesk and its partners support various owner and industry BIM deliverable standards through both technology and processes, and will provide examples of how AEC firms and owners have benefited from extending the value of BIM beyond design and construction into building operations and maintenance.

Building Fabrication and the Autodesk Fabrication Products

presented by Sam Robins
An overview of how the Autodesk Fabrication 2013 software serves the MEP contractor market. This session will discuss building fabrication and how the...
An overview of how the Autodesk Fabrication 2013 software serves the MEP contractor market. This session will discuss building fabrication and how the newly released  products help extend BIM from design to installation of building services systems.

Prove it! A Success Story from the Real World

presented by Anthony Governanti
An Autodesk customer success story will be showing that the "proof is in the pudding" with a detailed case study on the successes and challenges construction...
An Autodesk customer success story will be showing that the "proof is in the pudding" with a detailed case study on the successes and challenges construction firms just like yours can expect when adopting a BIM-based process with the Autodesk Construction Solution.

Taking it to the Field: Field Management using BIM

presented by Anthony Governanti
Autodesk's recent acquisition of Vela Systems will be highlighted and the concepts of Field Management discussed. Attendees will understand how the Autodesk...
Autodesk's recent acquisition of Vela Systems will be highlighted and the concepts of Field Management discussed. Attendees will understand how the Autodesk Construction Solution offers a revolutionary change with mobility and cloud computing that bring key data and workflows to the point of construction. Empower field personnel to leverage 2D and BIM construction documentation, as well as implement and execute field management programs for quality, safety, commissioning and handover using Vela Systems.

The "Glue" that Keeps your Collaboration Together

presented by Anthony Governanti
An overview of Autodesk BIM 360 services for the construction industry. Learn how taking clash detection, coordination and project collaboration to the...
An overview of Autodesk BIM 360 services for the construction industry. Learn how taking clash detection, coordination and project collaboration to the cloud via the Autodesk BIM 360 Glue service is a game changer for your business.  Understand how the cloud-based services that Autodesk BIM 360 Glue offers construction firms can be leveraged to find greater efficiencies, reduce communication and collaboration time with project teams, and streamline clash detection and coordination across distributed teams.

What's new in the Autodesk Construction Solution in 2012

presented by Anthony Governanti
This session will demonstrate the new enhancements to the Autodesk Construction Solution for the 2013 release with a focus on key workflows for building...
This session will demonstrate the new enhancements to the Autodesk Construction Solution for the 2013 release with a focus on key workflows for building projects. New features and improvements to Buzzsaw, Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Navisworks will be showcased.

Infrastructure Sessions

Go with the Flow: Highway Drainage with Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite

presented by Josh Kehs
No road project is complete without a carefully designed drainage system. In this session, we’ll use the Infrastructure Design Suite to focus on drainage...
No road project is complete without a carefully designed drainage system. In this session, we’ll use the Infrastructure Design Suite to focus on drainage as it applies to road and highway projects, starting with watershed level drainage planning for potential highway corridors and moving into design and analysis of stormwater management. A BIM process allows for better coordination with other design elements on the project, including the surface improvements and underground utilities, reducing the likelihood of discovering clashes and problems in the field.

Navigating the Curves in Today's Transportation Industry

presented by David Fagerman
What are the challenges in the transportation industry today? In this session, see how Autodesk customers are using BIM for Infrastructure to tackle large...
What are the challenges in the transportation industry today? In this session, see how Autodesk customers are using BIM for Infrastructure to tackle large transportation projects and new delivery methods. We’ll also dig into how the transportation industry has evolved recently, what the future holds and how to prepare your firm for the next generation of infrastructure projects.

Planning for the Road Ahead

presented by Pete Southwood
This session will show how geospatial data is crucial to BIM workflows. We'll look at how transportation planners and consultants can use BIM for Infrastructure...
This session will show how geospatial data is crucial to BIM workflows. We'll look at how transportation planners and consultants can use BIM for Infrastructure for corridor planning in order to evaluate the impacts of design alternatives. Planning, GIS, and civil engineering professionals will see how they can effectively access, integrate, and analyze disparate data to better assess and present project impacts, even in three-dimensions. Additionally, we'll see how Autodesk 360 Infrastructure Modeler facilitates collaboration for conceptual design and feasibility evaluation.

Taking it to the Field: Field Management Using BIM for Infrastructure

presented by Anthony Governanti
Get more with BIM during the preconstruction and construction phases of Infrastructure Projects. Attendees will understand how the Autodesk Construction...
Get more with BIM during the preconstruction and construction phases of Infrastructure Projects. Attendees will understand how the Autodesk Construction Solution offers a revolutionary change with mobility and cloud computing. During preconstruction, simplify BIM coordination with cloud-based clash detection, collaboration, and reporting using Autodesk BIM 360 Glue. During construction, empower field personnel to leverage 2D and BIM construction documentation, as well as implement and execute field management programs for quality, safety, commissioning and handover using Autodesk’s recent acquisition, Vela Systems.

What's New in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013

presented by Jerry Bartels
It's a big year for Civil 3D! This session will show you what’s new and how you can take advantage of the new tools in your infrastructure design work....
It's a big year for Civil 3D! This session will show you what’s new and how you can take advantage of the new tools in your infrastructure design work. We’ll focus on some of the major additions, such as new survey tools, rail design and pressure pipe networks, but also dig into enhancements that make your daily modeling that much easier.

What’s New in Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite 2013

presented by James Wedding
Autodesk Raster Design, Autodesk Infrastructure Modeler, Revit Structure and Autodesk Utility Design are now included in Infrastructure Design Suite. This...
Autodesk Raster Design, Autodesk Infrastructure Modeler, Revit Structure and Autodesk Utility Design are now included in Infrastructure Design Suite. This session will show you practical examples that will enhance your infrastructure project workflows. We’ll also demonstrate how Autodesk BIM 360 complements the Infrastructure Design Suite for collaboration and more.
Oil & Gas Sessions

Converting Existing Block-based P&ID's Using AutoCAD P&ID

presented by Roland "Buddy" Legnon
In this session, we will review the methods and features of the AutoCAD P&ID product, and demonstrate how to convert your existing block-based P&ID's...
In this session, we will review the methods and features of the AutoCAD P&ID product, and demonstrate how to convert your existing block-based P&ID's into intelligent P&ID's. Watch as unintelligent P&ID symbols and lines are transformed into smart symbols and pipelines with reportable functionality.

Easier Plant Design for Retrofits and Compliance

presented by Ian Matthew
In this session, we will look at how the Autodesk Plant Design Suite used in conjunction with Reality Capture can simplify the design issues for retrofits...
In this session, we will look at how the Autodesk Plant Design Suite used in conjunction with Reality Capture can simplify the design issues for retrofits in existing plants.  We'll also look at how the intelligent P&ID's created using AutoCAD P&ID can be used in conjunction with applications such as Environmental Intellect’s Ei Intelligence to ease compliance for Leakage Detection and Repair, Benzene Waste Operations and Green House Gas emission compliance.

Orthographics Made Easy with AutoCAD Plant 3D

presented by Roland "Buddy" Legnon
In this session, we'll look at how the orthographic tool interfaces with the multidiscipline models of the 3D plant environment, and review how equipment,...
In this session, we'll look at how the orthographic tool interfaces with the multidiscipline models of the 3D plant environment, and review how equipment, piping, steel, and supports are displayed and easily dimensioned in the paperspace ortho. Watch this session now to learn more about this easy-to-use, time-saving feature - a standard in AutoCAD Plant 3D.

The Advantages of 3D Plant Design for Oil & Gas Midstream Applications

presented by Ian Matthew
 In this session, we'll look at the challenges of using 3D to design Oil & Gas Midstream components.  Whether it is a compressor station,...
 In this session, we'll look at the challenges of using 3D to design Oil & Gas Midstream components.  Whether it is a compressor station, an oil or gas boosting station or a terminal, the Autodesk Plant Design Suite with its mixture of Piping, Structural and Mechanical Equipment design applications can make 3D design easy as well as improve productivity.

Utilities Sessions

Plan, Design and Manage Intelligent Utility Assets

presented by Teresa Elliott and Lynda Sharkey
Asset relocation, road-widening and beautification projects increase your workload.    Even if you try to minimize disruption, most projects...
Asset relocation, road-widening and beautification projects increase your workload.    Even if you try to minimize disruption, most projects involve several miles of network, multiple customers, and agency coordination.  Join Lynda Sharkey and Teresa Elliott as they discuss how model-based, rules-driven solutions, 3D modeling, and improved data acquisition and visualization can help to improve the efficiency and accuracy of workflows to deliver more intelligent engineering data to your stakeholders.   

What's New in Autodesk Solutions for Utilities

presented by Lynda Sharkey
In this session we will review some of the new features and functionality of new releases of AutoCAD Utility Design, Autodesk Map 3D  and Autodesk...
In this session we will review some of the new features and functionality of new releases of AutoCAD Utility Design, Autodesk Map 3D  and Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite in the context of the industry challenges presented in the "Plan, Design, and Manage Intelligent Utility Assets" session.