Renovation projects are on the rise, with digital methods like reality capture, model-based collaboration, and Digital Workplaces proving essential. AFRY Switzerland's “AFRY Bellinzona regional hub” is a prime example. Located in a historic Swiss town of Bellinzona, the 2,000 m² space was transformed from an unused commercial site into flexible, modern offices. Autodesk tools were used throughout: Recap for reality capture, Revit for model authoring, ACC for clash detection and coordination, AR visualisation, site reporting, and a Digital Workplace prototype with Tandem. was a top priority—repurposing the existing space helped meet initial goals, with recycled materials and 90% reused furniture from previous offices.

Step into the future of with Clash Review 4.0, where automation and immersive technologies transform clash detection and issue tracking. Discover how to use the Construction Cloud module to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration. We'll explore seamless integration with Navisworks Manage and the Coordination Issues Add-In, bridging cloud and desktop environments. Drawing from real-world project examples, we'll share lessons learned in managing complex geometries, multidiscipline collaboration, and large model sets. Learn to handle high-clash volumes and customize issue filters to prioritize critical tasks. Experience the advanced workflow integrating Autodesk Workshop XR for virtual reality (VR) clash reviews. We'll also explore augmented reality (AR) technologies to minimize pitfalls on the jobsite. Leave equipped with strategies to boost clarity, accountability, and coordination speed across teams.

The Terminal 2 Baggage Programme (T2BP) at Heathrow aims to replace the aging T2 baggage system linked to Terminal 1. The new solution will be implemented in five phases across 21 construction projects, grouped by physical and operational attributes. A major challenge was managing design risks through different organizations and suppliers that interface at key areas in a live operational environment. The manual Excel processes used to record design risks led to difficulties in maintaining a single source of truth, causing duplication and errors. The goal was to find a streamlined, digital solution to standardize processes and enable monitoring and reporting through dashboards. After researching data environments, Construction Cloud was chosen for its suitability to manage design risk information, requiring customization through trial and feedback. The solution also provided integration with augmented reality (AR) for live inspections.

Project presentations in AutoCAD or Revit software are essential for the technical development of construction. However, what truly captivates the end client is the visual experience. Today, simple renders or videos are no longer enough. The real difference is telling a story through the project or allowing the client to explore the environment interactively, visiting and engaging with the space through virtual reality or immersive applications. This transforms the presentation into a memorable and engaging experience.

Discover how VR and AR create a practical, end‑to‑end BIM workflow from design to construction. See how Autodesk Forma can be integrated with Autodesk Workshop XR to enable immersive design reviews and collaborative decision making in VR. Then discover real-life integration with GAMMA AR to validate installation, reduce errors, and connect design intent directly to construction for a seamless, circular, virtual design and construction (VDC) workflow.

This session demonstrates how implementing Autodesk XR has delivered direct business value through faster issue detection and improved collaboration. By bringing project teams into a shared XR environment, design errors and conflicts are identified earlier, reducing rework, cost, and decision lead times. We will outline the workflow from Autodesk Construction Cloud (Forma) to XR ready VR models and show how XR is used in live new build projects to support joint reviews, stakeholder alignment, and informed decision making. The session also highlights future plans to further enhance value through GAMMA AR for extending the experience to construction site.

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.

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.

Twinmotion has emerged as a powerful tool for architects and designers seeking to rapidly visualize and implement their Revit designs. This class intends to equip Revit users with the skills and techniques needed to use Twinmotion for fast visualization and implementation of architectural projects. From seamless integration to real-time rendering, attendees will learn how to enhance their design presentations and workflows with Twinmotion's intuitive features.

Have you ever been tasked with creating a 3D model of real-life buildings? Did you find the experience long and frustrating due to the difficulty of taking proper photos using a handheld camera? Technology has advanced to the point that we can use high-quality and relatively inexpensive drones to create 3D models of real-life buildings. These models can then serve as a source to create a low-poly counterpart, including textures. See how to use this time- and money-saving workflow through the use of drone photogrammetry, ReCap Photo software, and 3ds Max software.

With the dramatic shift in the diverse use cases of real-time visualization, traditional 3D CAD, high-performance computing, and generative AI across industries, a one-size-fits-all approach is no longer viable. Balancing increasing IT demands, tighter deadlines, and budget constraints necessitates investing in the right technology for the right users at the right time. AI is emerging as the defining technology of our era, and determining where to start can be challenging. In this session, discover how to best equip your organization for success with insights into using Lenovo solutions to maximize your Autodesk experience—from initial steps to hybrid working, generative AI, and larger global deployments—helping you reduce costs and enhance workforce agility.

Most extended reality (XR) applications rely on handheld controllers or hand-tracking technology to interact with virtual content. Interactions such as "pointing," "selecting," or "touching" objects in virtual reality (VR) are typical use cases. Sometimes these input methods can be cumbersome for inexperienced VR users to work with, leading to frustration, extended training/setup time, or missed opportunities. Learn how the VRED API—along with its integrated web server and Varjo Marker tracking—can be used to enable intuitive methods of input by using your smartphone as the input device.

Explore how Autodesk Platform Services enables a new class of immersive design applications. This session will dive into the Autodesk Data Exchange API and the Geometry Utilities SDK, showing how to extract, transform, and stream architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) data into custom 3D experiences. Using a real-world example on Apple Vision Pro, we'll demonstrate how subsets of Revit models can be converted into lightweight, queryable geometry and rendered in spatial computing environments. You'll gain practical insights into data pipelines, geometry processing, and performance considerations for building production-ready immersive apps on top of Autodesk Platform Services.

SIMICO S.p.A delivered infrastructure to the 2026 Winter Olympics (Livigno, Cortina, Milano, Verona, Bormio) using a full Autodesk pipeline: Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud), Autodesk Forma Build, Autodesk Platform Services, Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Navisworks software. Autodesk Forma and Autodesk Build managed cost, schedule, and field workflows. Autodesk Platform Services connected everything bidirectionally. This Autodesk-Azure dual common data environment (CDE) enabled a complex environment where BIM authoring changes synced with Forma cost tracking, Build field logs, and compliance docs. These pipelines preserved data integrity from Autodesk tools to digital XR experiences (VR/AR/pixel streaming), making the twin accessible to all stakeholders. Tailored as such, this system delivered an organic ecosystem, reducing risk and accelerating decisions on complex public infrastructure in Italy.

This class would show how configurable, manufacturable content created through Informed Design can be reviewed at scale in Workshop XR, helping teams catch spatial clashes, access BIM data, and raise issues before construction. This would be especially suited to a Revit-to-review workflow for BIM/VDC teams because Workshop XR is built for collaborative model reviews, supports issue management, and connects directly to Autodesk Forma.

Step beyond screen-based coordination and see how immersive design reviews can drive faster decisions in the room. In this in-person session, you'll learn how Tetra Tech uses Autodesk Workshop XR, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and mixed headset/web participation to review BIM models at full scale, validate designs against existing conditions, and capture issues live. Through practical workflows and project examples, we'll show how to connect Revit, Navisworks, and segmented mesh data into repeatable XR review sessions that improve stakeholder alignment, reduce late-stage surprises, and support more efficient project delivery.

Discover how Rivian is transforming its automotive design process using extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence (AI) with VRED software from Autodesk. This session will delve into Rivian’s innovative approach to using XR for immersive, interactive design reviews. By using NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Workstation Edition GPUs, XR is enhancing collaboration, accelerating iteration, and ultimately driving superior vehicle design. We'll explore how Rivian is achieving unprecedented visual fidelity with VR SLI enabled by PCIe Gen 5 and democratizing XR across the design and business team by incorporating AI-driven interaction, including AI-powered voice activation. This all results in faster decision making and reduced physical prototyping.

 

At Maire, we’ve successfully integrated Autodesk Workshop XR software into our engineering processes. This integrated platform facilitates model reviews using Meta Quest virtual reality (VR) headsets. Model reviews are critical design phases where engineers meet virtually to discuss project status and coordinate efforts. The use of VR headsets has been particularly beneficial, as it allows designers to immerse themselves in the full-scale 3D model and evaluate design choices effectively. Additionally, the platform enables users to snap and create issues, which can be shared with the team to track and address identified problems. This innovative approach has significantly enhanced our project coordination and design evaluation processes. In the past, we used a VR solution stored on a workstation. Workshop XR is useful in our integrated environment in Autodesk Construction Cloud, where we store all our projects. Workshop XR is a part of our workflow in Autodesk Construction Cloud with the standard use of documents and design Automation, Integration, & Customization module.

From Airports, Mission Critical Infrastructure, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Higher Education, we as builders are faced with a multitude of data inputs and variables. Come explore a story about enabling seamless collaboration, building trust and connections, and how to remain adaptable and agile in the world of construction technology and implementing best practices through the use of near real time data integration for decision making. This session outlines examples of those best practices deployed by Hensel Phelps through People, Processes, Technology, and Partnerships while focusing on the implementation of the Autodesk ecosystem along with their industry partners from software and hardware too.