Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has made significant strides in expanding its Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities at this year’s Autodesk University in Las Vegas. The company introduced a range of new tools and technologies aimed at enhancing the entire lifecycle of building and infrastructure projects, from conceptual design to construction.
Amar Hanspal, Senior Vice President of Information Modeling and Platform Products at Autodesk, emphasized that the company is pushing BIM further into both early-stage design and on-site construction. “We are helping professionals move beyond 2D and 3D representation by designing in context, optimizing performance, and predicting outcomes more accurately,†he said. With an expanded portfolio of desktop, cloud, and mobile solutions, Autodesk continues to drive productivity across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries.
Among the key updates were major enhancements to **Autodesk Dynamo** and **Autodesk FormIt**. Dynamo, a visual programming environment for BIM, now integrates with **DesignScript**, offering a more intuitive and powerful tool for parametric modeling. Meanwhile, **FormIt** now features a web-based version, making it easier for architects and designers to collaborate and transition models directly into Revit. The iPad version also received updates, including energy analysis tools to help users assess building performance early in the design process.
Autodesk also announced the acquisition of **Graitec’s Advance Steel and Advance Concrete** product lines, boosting its structural detailing capabilities. Additionally, the company launched **Autodesk Structural Bridge Design**, a new tool developed from the acquisition of Bestech Systems. This software streamlines bridge design by integrating loading, analysis, and code checking in one platform.
Another notable acquisition was **Azalient Ltd.**, which brings traffic simulation and demand forecasting tools to Autodesk’s infrastructure portfolio. These technologies help transportation planners better predict how people move through roads, highways, and railways, improving the planning and design of future infrastructure.
Collaboration with **Topcon** was also highlighted, with a new BIM 360 app designed to improve field layout accuracy using robotic total stations and 3D positioning systems. This helps ensure data from the field can be fed back into the design model for quality assurance.
In recent months, Autodesk has also expanded its infrastructure offerings with tools like **InfraWorks 360 Pro**, **Roadway Design for InfraWorks 360 Pro**, and **Vehicle Tracking**. On the construction side, **BIM 360** has seen rapid adoption, with over 15,000 monthly active users and about 50 new users per day.
Gilbane Building Company, a top US contractor, recently invested heavily in BIM 360 Glue and BIM 360 Field, citing improved on-site workflow and quality control as key benefits.
Looking ahead, Autodesk remains committed to expanding its BIM ecosystem, ensuring it stays at the forefront of innovation in the AEC industry.
*These transactions are expected to have no impact on guidance issued on November 21, 2013.*
This press release contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially due to factors such as integration challenges, market growth, competition, and other external conditions. For more details, refer to Autodesk's SEC filings.
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