Turning a design-stage MEP BIM model into a fabrication-ready (LOD 400) model using Fabrication MEP parts is one of the most critical and complex phases in the project lifecycle. Once IFC files and construction drawings are handed off, the responsibility shifts to general contractors and subcontractors to ensure constructability, meet engineering standards, and align with fabrication requirements. This session will demonstrate how Autodesk Construction Cloud , AutoCAD or Revit with Fabrication MEP parts, curated MEP database sets, custom scripts and powerful add-ins enhance model refinement. You’ll discover how early modeling decisions reduce waste, improve rerouting, and accelerate field installation. By resolving fabrication needs in the model, teams reduce material use and empower crews with ready-to-build content. Whether you're a GC or MEP subcontractor working toward high-detail prefab, this session offers the tools to bridge design and construction empower by the cloud base tools.

This lab will introduce you to Revit Connections, and walk you through how to place, manage, and customize steel connections within your structural models. You don’t have to be a steel detailer or structural engineer to benefit from this lab. We aim to help any Revit user explore the power of modeling Revit connections. We’ll also show you how these connections help with modeling other structural elements in Revit. This lab will focus on steel connection modeling within Revit. We won’t cover Advanced Steel or Shop Drawing Creation.

Discover how leading MEP contractors are using fabrication metrics—powered by Autodesk tools and Stratus—to improve throughput, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement. This session will explore key shop KPIs—like labor use, equipment leveling, and station productivity—and show how to track and act on them using connected workflows, from order to delivery. Learn how to surface real-time data from Autodesk tools on the shop floor—like Autodesk Construction Cloud, Fabrication CAMduct software, and Stratus—to identify bottlenecks, improve predictability, and build a high-performance culture. Whether you’re starting your data journey or refining an existing system, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to scale your use of metrics and improve production output.

In this class, we’ll discuss the ecosystem of the Fabrication technologies in parallel with GTP Stratus. And we’ll show how these solutions seamlessly integrate for a powerful technology stack that allows for technical communication between multiple business segments without the need for translation or data mappings.

Why continue to struggle with outdated design tools when a more efficient approach is within reach? Embracing fabrication tools—like Fabrication Parts in Revit software—P&ID Modeler for Revit allows engineers to focus on engineering rather than spending excessive time on modeling. By starting with fabrication, designers can model faster and seamlessly transfer design intent Mechanical systems that actually work! This “backward” process significantly enhances efficiency, enabling engineers to dedicate more time to engineering rather than laborious modeling. The approach also accelerates the design-to-construction workflow and proactively resolves MEP coordination challenges—even before trade partners are onboarded. As its adoption grows, this strategy is proving to be a game-changer for speeding up the engineering design process and optimizing project delivery.

Designing and coordinating steel structures in Revit software comes with particular challenges, from modeling issues to managing steel profiles and connection libraries. Based on experiences from real-life technical support cases, we’ll cover issues related to: modeling steel structures and connections, identifying and handling SQL issues, customizing and managing steel libraries, and coordinating steel models with other disciplines. We’ll also cover best practices when working with steel structures and connections in Revit projects. By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with practical solutions, workflow optimizations, and a deeper understanding of Revit features for steel structure modeling. Whether you're a structural engineer, BIM manager, or technical support specialist, this session will help you navigate and solve issues in Revit steel structures.

This session will be an introduction to a sustainable workflow initiative that uses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce lead times from the design phase to construction by up to 60%. Building upon the success of A-SPEC (the existing automated restroom design cloud service) initially introduced during AU 2021, we proudly introduce "A-SPEC Plus,” our newest generation of design process that uses the latest AI algorithms. The inclusion of advanced AI in this upgrade allows for the creation of restroom layouts/plans that prioritize user comfort and spacious designs. In addition to the plan proposals created based on the new design logic, A-SPEC Plus significantly reduces lead time from design to construction with very little input by using the capabilities of Autodesk Construction Cloud and Autodesk Platform Services. Potential applications of this technology extend far beyond restroom design. It also offers a scalable automated design solution for various building spaces and interior designs.

Why struggle with your current outdated workflows to develop design documents? You can integrate fabrication level modeling into your current workflow and be more efficient—spending more time on engineering and less time on modeling! The current industry standard for engineering firms that use Revit software involves focusing on the out-of-the-box content. Firms struggle with the limitations around modeling advanced systems in Revit. If used correctly, Fabrication Parts for Revit can eliminate the amount of rework that is generated around using Revit design systems. Firms have adopted the approach to build better content and develop stronger templates. But still, modeling systems such as plumbing can be labor intensive. Modeling plumbing systems in AutoCAD Plant 3D software or AutoCAD MEP software can help better bridge the gap for those who struggle with plumbing in Revit.

In this session, we’ll explore Autodesk’s MEP Content Editor, a powerful tool designed to streamline the creation and customization of fabrication components within Revit and AutoCAD workflows. You’ll gain hands-on insights into modifying database-driven parts, adjusting specifications, and optimizing content for enhanced project coordination. We’ll cover best practices for maintaining data consistency, using parametric capabilities, and integrating manufacturer-specific components to ensure accuracy in fabrication modeling. Whether you're a BIM manager, detailer, or engineer, this session will equip you with the skills to efficiently manage and refine MEP fabrication content, improving workflow efficiency and project outcomes.

Curious about the road ahead for Autodesk's product and service offerings for structural engineers, detailers, and fabricators? Join Autodesk product and strategy managers for Revit software and the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection to learn about new features and functionality supporting the capabilities and workflows you need to drive more-efficient, more-sustainable, and more-collaborative building design and construction projects. Learn about the strategic insights and decisions driving development directions. and see early demonstrations of features and workflows yet to be released.

Curious about the road ahead for Autodesk's product and service offerings for MEP engineers, detailers, and fabricators? Join Autodesk product and strategy managers for Revit software, the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection, and cloud collaboration to learn about new features and functionality supporting the capabilities and workflows you need to drive more-efficient, more-sustainable, and more-collaborative building design and construction projects. Learn about the strategic insights and decisions driving development directions, and see early demonstrations of features and workflows yet to be released. Peer into the future of the products you use every day and engage with Autodesk to help shape them to better meet your needs and the needs of your company, project teams, and clients.

Are you an electrical engineer or contractor looking to grow or accelerate your VDC practice with AI and aren't sure where to start? Join us as we show you how you can do just that using an AI-powered design tool from Augmenta to supercharge your Revit modeling workflow. In this interactive session, you will learn the ropes of using the Augmenta Construction Platform's automated electrical modeling capability to amplify your VDC capabilities and walk through the entire process of developing design solutions automatically A to Z. Utilizing the Revit model data, we'll develop and analyze multiple designs in parallel, opening up a world of opportunities for trade-off exploration and data-driven decision making upstream in the design process. We will cover what is needed to get started, and dive into the ways AI will transform your Revit Modeling process. We believe that design activities will shift from output focused to outcome oriented. Are you ready to join the movement?

In this session, we'll cover connection design workflows for structural engineers from both the East and West coasts of the United States, as well as other geographical regions in the world. Using Robot Structural Analysis Professional software, Revit software, and IDEA StatiCa Connection, we'll show how information can flow seamlessly from one party to another with no data loss and no data replication using IDEA StatiCA Checkbot. Engineers will finally be able to share their information for connection purposes to create a more efficient workflow. We will show multiple customer success stories from every region.

In this presentation, we'll look at managing Autodesk Fabrication service and profiles to use the content flexibility that Revit provides. We will explore how to quickly set up a new profile with services designed to get the model started with minimal information. We will discuss what to include in the services, what should instead be added to the parts tab as needed, and how this expedites project startup and allows for quality control checking. We will go over what services should be included in a new profile and how that allows for "on the fly" changing of material and connection types in the model. We will explore a method of creating and tracking customized services and specifications within a profile. And we will discuss using "reload configuration" as a quality control check. All of this will lead to a faster, leaner, more productive workflow.

This session will provide an update on the development progress of Autodesk Fabrication Data Manager software. We will highlight both new features and improvements to features as previously demonstrated during AU 2023, and we'll provide insight into navigation around the UI.

Explore the forefront of MEP modeling efficiency with AI-driven automation techniques. This session provides a deep dive into the use of Avant Leaps tools within Revit software for sophisticated MEP design and conflict resolution. Attendees will learn how to harness automated pattern-based modeling to standardize and expedite the creation of MEP systems. The workshop will cover strategic applications of AI to detect and resolve clashes early in the design process, significantly enhancing coordination and reducing rework. By integrating these AI-nurtured solutions, participants will achieve more-streamlined project execution and improved team collaboration.

This session will provide attendees with insight into the innovative cloud-based reporting solution MEPTrack. MEPTrack was designed to use complex data available for consumption in MEP fabrication solutions, and present it in an intuitive and user-friendly cloud environment—facilitating management of MEP systems and their associated components, and enabling granular tracking of workflow progress. Information can then be shared among trade partners, project managers, field operatives, and other stakeholders for full progress transparency.

In this talk, we will dive deeply into how ongoing technological strides are revolutionizing building services engineering and enabling new event-driven design workflows. We will explore innovative automation tools, including visual programming and SaaS platforms, that are not only enhancing the efficiency and precision of MEP designs, but are also promoting a more integrative and dynamic approach to engineering challenges by capturing engineering knowledge, as well as the data that drives it. This presentation will also emphasize the transformative potential of fileless data architecture through the power of federated GraphQL APIs, Neo4j graph databases, and Autodesk Forma software. These advanced technologies facilitate a seamless, real-time flow of information, adapting dynamically to changes and ensuring that every component within a project is consistently synchronized with a single source of design information.

In this class, you’ll learn how to set up and optimize Stratus for mechanical contractors, based on firsthand experience. We’ll cover the essential steps for setting up Stratus from scratch, automating repetitive tasks, and streamlining workflows to improve project efficiency. You’ll gain insights into managing data and generating reports for better decision making, as well as strategies for troubleshooting and resolving issues you may encounter during the setup process. Additionally, we’ll explore techniques to speed up the development process, helping you implement Stratus faster and more effectively on your projects. Whether you’re new to Stratus or looking to enhance your skills, this class will provide valuable lessons from someone who’s recently navigated the process firsthand.

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) subcontractors are critical stakeholders in the AECMO built environment. We face a combination of cost pressures, skills and materials scarcity, and a journey toward digitalization. While the convergence of construction and manufacturing challenges us with new ways of working—including industrialized construction, building product componentization, and informed design—our building information modeling (BIM)-to-fabrication workflows must adapt. New Revit integrations and cloud-based fabrication workflows on a common data environment (CDE) for outcomes of connected construction and sustainability are critical. This panel of MEP contractors and experts will discuss insights of transformational BIM-to-fabrication-to-field workflows. The panel will show how streamlined workflows enable factory automation, data matrix tracking, and innovative remote machine operation using AR/VR technology. Learn how to make this your reality, not just a dream.