Hear Monica Schnitger, Schnitger Corporation, respond to the question, “What excites you most about today’s AEC technologies, and where do you think we may be in five years?” Monica notes that the world is now at a strategic inflection point recognizing the need to address our global infrastructure and building challenges; and cloud technology helping smaller firms compete, reality computing and capture will help move us in a positive future direction.

Monica Schnitger's Perspective: What Excites Me About Today's AEC Technologies?

Earlier this year [2015] the US Supreme Court blocked an Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] regulation meant to limit emissions of mercury and other toxic pollutants from coal-fired power plants.  Many states challenged the EPA proposal citing extreme cost burdens it would have imposed.  In this podcast, Emma Stewart, head of sustainability solutions at Autodesk, discusses how this outcome could have all been avoided. 

Emma Stewart's Outlook: The Supreme Court’s decision to block EPA’s regulation of coal-fired plants

Hear Kal Houhou of Martinez + Johnson Architecture [a firm specializing in theater and performing arts  center design] discuss how cloud services are transforming and fostering a more collaborative BIM workflow to support a collaborative design process between geographically dispersed teams.  Kal notes the time and cost savings value of Collaboration for Revit, A360 and FormIt 360 as cloud-based solutions for design and communications.  Kal also discusses use of ReCap 360 for “as built” capture to quickly create 3D models. The interview ends with Kal offering advice to fellow AEC firms considering the adoption of a cloud-based, collaborative workflow model. 

Commentary: How the Cloud is Transforming BIM Workflows at Martinez + Johnson Architecture

Hear a phone conversation with Adam Spring -- a noted business development professional and expert in 3D reality capture workflows and markets - and Angela Simoes of Autodesk discussing the evolution of reality capture and computing, and its impact on the AEC industry.  The interview opens with how reality capture and computing is being incorporated today within a building design lifecycle, including what Adam sees as a shift from productivity computing to creative computing.  Angela then asks Adam now designers can get started with reality capture and computing.  Other topics Adam addresses include the "Visual Age of Information" with new tools and technologies to communicate with building project stakeholders [e.g. Autodesk ReCap with its fly-through capabilities].  The interview concludes with Adam commenting on the latest advancements in reality capture and computing, citing the work of the German firm Christofori Und Partner; Holograms from Zebra Imaging; and a Bay Area firm PhaseSpace augmented reality for mobile phones.

Commentary: Adam Spring on Evolution and Latest Trends in Reality Capture & Computing for AEC

In this podcast, Dave Simeone of Autodesk shares the mid-year updates for Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016.  Dave describes improvements related to the key initiative of enabling interoperability and co-existence between Autodesk civil engineering software and Bentley civil engineering solutions.  Other enhancements for subscribers of AutoCAD Civil 3D are highlighted as well.

AutoCAD Civil 3D Updates Enhance Interoperability between Autodesk + Bentley Solutions

Hear Phil Bernstein, Vice President for Strategic Industry Relations at Autodesk discuss the ideas he shared in his Line//Space//Shape commentary "Future of Construction: Your Next Building Won’t Be Built—It Will Be Manufactured".   Phil notes a key trend in AEC for more parts of buildings being pre-fabricated, with manufacturing practices coming into play more than ever before. A combination of factors impacting this trend: 1.emergence of digitally driven ways to "make things" [robotics, laser scanning, etc. - technologies that make it easier to close the gap between the real world and digital design]; 2, financial crisis of the "big recession" changed the makeup of the construction workforce reduced the workforce, with younger people not going into construction; 3, barriers to computer manufacturing costs have gone down, and a new generation of designers coming out of schools with experience in such things as 3D printing.  All factors driving pre-fabrication for buildings.

Phil Bernstein Commentary - Your Next Building Won’t Be Built—It Will Be Manufactured

In this podcast, hosted by Angela Simoes of Autodesk, hear Brian Young, Sustainable Infrastructure Product Manager for Autodesk discuss how green space is “good politics”.  The interview opens by defining what green spaces are, and then Brian focuses on a key benefit of how green spaces impact a community's water by absorbing this precious resource. Next, they touch on how cities around the world are now pushing for green infrastructure, followed by an examination of the “big question” today - how to measure the financial [quantitative] benefits to justify both green space and green infrastructure investments.  Brian explains that new tools such as AutoCASE are available to help assign dollar values to these projects.  Angela then asks Brian about responses by the public, e.g. in Philadelphia, to green infrastructure proposals.  The conversation ends on how water management is changing from a centralized to a more distributed, flexible approach as cities redevelop.  

Brian Young Commentary: Green Space is Good Politics

This part 1 of a phone conversation with Terry Bennett of Autodesk, Donna Huey with Atkins, and Marty Janowitz with Stantec.  All three will be featured in a panel discussion titled Building Resilient Infrastructure for Future Clients at the upcoming October American Council of Engineering Companies 2015 Fall conference, October 14 through 17 in Boston.  

This is part 1 of a 2-part podcast series that provides a sneak peek at what these experts will be sharing.

In Part 1 to follow, Terry asks Donna and Marty to define resilient infrastructure.  Then Terry asks each what is the first key element to building more resilient infrastructure. 

Commentary: Part 1 Preview ACEC Panel "Building Resilient Infrastructure for Future Clients”

What you are about to hear is part 2 of a 2-part phone conversation with Terry Bennett of Autodesk, Donna Huey with Atkins, and Marty Janowitz with Stantec.  All three will be featured in a panel discussion titled Building Resilient Infrastructure for Future Clients at the upcoming October American Council of Engineering Companies 2015 Fall conference, October 14 through 17 in Boston.  

In Part 2 to follow Terry opens by asking Donna and Marty, relative to cloud, IoT, sensors, reality computing, BIM, and more -  Can these technologies help us refine even reset what the key demand from cities will and should be to impact the products we produce like resilient infrastructure? 

He then concludes the conversation by asking Donna and Marty, as a way to provide a sneak peek at what they will share during the panel discussion, what each feels is one key component ACEC attendees NEED need to hear, and why they should attend The "Building Resilient Infrastructure for Future Clients" session. 


Commentary: Part 2 Preview ACEC Panel "Building Resilient Infrastructure for Future Clients”

Hear Autodesk product marketing manager Sylvia Knauer discuss the news that A360 Collaboration for Revit, introduced in December of 2014 for N. American customers only, is going global starting January 7, 2016.  In the interview she first describes what A360 Collaboration for Revit does and its contribution to cloud-enhanced BIM workflows.  Then she discusses the move to worldwide availability. 

Autodesk A360 Collaboration for Revit Goes Global Jan. 7, 2016

Hear Terry Bennett, Senior Industry Strategist, Civil Infrastructure, Autodesk respond to the question: Terry, what are the key must address domestic and global challenges over the next five years, from now to 2020, facing the infrastructure industry? Terry notes that we are approaching the ability to have a full realization of the digital mirror of the physical world. In other words, we have technology now where the lines between what hardware and software are are blurring, regardless of a device. We know that, at the same time, the whole digital physical worlds are becoming deeply intertwined. And so much more!

Terry Bennett Discusses Key Challenges Facing Global Infrastructure Through 2020

Hear Phil Bernstein, VP Strategic Industry Relations, Autodesk, discuss the key "must address" domestic and global challenges from now through 2020 that the building design and construction industries.  In this podcast he addresses fundamental issues of process and productivity, business efficacy and the need to use precious resources as efficiently as possible.

Phil Bernstein Discusses "Must Address" Challenges for AEC Through 2020

Hear Phil Bernstein, VP Strategic Industry Relations, Autodesk, discuss the discusses role of the architect and designer in addressing climate change from now through 2020.  Following the signing of COP21, Phil notes the obligation to be very clear about a building's relationship, over the long term, to the environment. 

Phil Bernstein Discusses the role of architects and designer regarding climate change through 2020

In this in-depth phone interview, recorded December 2015 with Emma Stewart, Head of Sustainability Solutions, Autodesk, opens with her viewpoint on the key challenges facing the world of sustainability from now through 2020.  She then highlights the key global challenge of water, and how Autodesk technologies can help the world's infrastructure professionals address this critical issue.  The interview concludes with Emma focusing on the most significant trend she sees in the world of sustainability for 2016.

Emma Stewart Discusses Sustainability Challenges For AEC Through 2020

In this phone interview, recorded December 2015 with Dominic Thasarathar, Senior  Industry Program Manager, Construction and Natural Resources for Autodesk, he opens by outlining the key challenges facing the global construction industry today and through 2020 – including sustainability, shift of business to emerging nations, and the skills deficit.  The interview concludes with his take on how today’s advanced technologies are going to help construction companies increasingly compete in a globalized market, and how Autodesk is uniquely positioned to help.

Dominic Thasarathar Discusses Global Construction Industry Challenges Through 2020

In this phone interview, recorded December 2015 with David Crane, Vice President of Government Affairs and Senior Corporate Counsel for Autodesk, he first discusses the key challenges and issues facing the global AEC industry from now through 2020.  Next he addresses the need for the construction industry to embrace the latest technologies, and in the USA specifically, the need to nurture creativity, invest in education and develop the skilled workforce needed for future success.

David Crane Discusses Challenges For AEC And Related Industries Through 2020

A360 Collaboration for revit es un servicio de suscripción en la nube que trabaja sobre uno de nuestros software estrella, el Revit. Esta "suscripción" sirve para conectar los equipos de proyectos teniendo un acceso centralizado a la información BIM del proyecto a través de la nube de Autodesk. Esta herramienta permite el worksharing (o trabajo colaborativo) para equipos que no se encuentran en la misma oficina o que no están conectados en la misma red local. 

A360 Collaboration for Revit: Ahora disponible para todo el mundo y muy pronto en español

Interview with Terry Bennett, originally appearing on Institutional Real Estate and Real Assets Advisor.  Description: Building information modeling, or BIM, is sharply reducing the design time, construction costs and budget overruns on infrastructure projects — as well as construction projects in general. It also brings a higher degree of precision to design and construction. Future iterations of BIM will bring even more benefits to civil engineering and construction. For more on this topic we turn to Terry Bennett, the senior industry strategist for civil infrastructure at Autodesk.

Autodesk's Terry Bennett on BIM - Institutional Real Estate Interview

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