The next generation of BIM 360, built on the Autodesk Forge platform, supports informed decision-making throughout the construction project life cycle by centralizing all project data in a single place.
Next-gen BIM 360 Autodesk previewed its next generation BIM 360 platform, a seamless cloud service connecting the entire construction project life cycle. Au- todesk also launched the Connect and Construct Exchange, a new BIM 360 integration partner program designed to bring third-party software applications and data into the BIM 360 construction workflow. The Connect and Construct Exchange launched with more than 50 inaugu- ral BIM 360 integrators. The next generation of BIM 360, built on the Autodesk Forge platform, supports informed decision-making throughout the construction proj- ect life cycle by centralizing all project data in a single place. Autodesk Forge is a connected developer cloud platform that enables customers and partners to create customized, scalable solutions for engineering, construction, and manufacturing challenges. BIM 360 connects project stakeholders and workflows at all stages of the building life cycle — from design to construction to operations, from the field to the office and back. BIM 360 removes the uncertainty that plagues construction projects of all sizes by pairing its project management tools and database with machine learning analytics and insights. The result is closer collaboration among project teams, greater transparency about changes, and improved data continuity that translates into increased profitability, according to Autodesk. “With the confusion of an ever-increasing number of construction apps
across the industry, the option to manage all project data in a single cloud platform results in more predictable building project outcomes,” Anagnost said. The new BIM 360 platform is a result of collaboration between Au- todesk and 500 construction professionals from 100 organizations who informed the company’s software development process. Autodesk BIM 360 solutions presently house almost 4 million models, and BIM 360 customers have logged approximately 200 million field observations. BIM 360 connects fragmented workflows across preconstruction, ex- ecution, fabrication, installation, and facility management. Autodesk said its new Connect and Construct Exchange adds value for each of these phases of construction with an inaugural group of more than 50 BIM 360 integration partners, of which more than 40 are now available on the exchange. The exchange’s goals are to showcase, catalogue, and generate awareness for all applications and integrations to the next- generation BIM 360 platform so customers and partners have a broad choice of solutions to enhance and extend their workflow to better meet their unique construction needs. 2017 AEC Excellence Awards winners Autodesk revealed the 2017 AEC Excellence Awards winners. The competition recognizes global projects that embrace connected BIM technologies and sustainable design in the AEC industry. This year’s
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