Are you going to AU this year? Want to hear and learn more about Tandem or catch up with the product team? Below is a list of classes that we recommend.
We’re excited to see everyone this year, so be sure to attend the classes. Post below about what you are most excited about this coming AU.
Monday – In-person
- BLD602851 | 2D Record Drawings to Asset-Rich BIM Model in Autodesk Tandem
Monday, Nov 13
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PST
This session will explore how Hazen and Sawyer pilot tested Autodesk Tandem software with Aurora Water in Colorado throughout the last year. Aurora Water’s goal was to convert a portion of an existing facility from 2D record drawings to an asset-rich 3D model in Autodesk Tandem. Aurora Water also wanted QR codes/RFID tags placed on the assets in the facility to allow operations and maintenance staff to access various electronic information about the assets while on site. Autodesk Tandem would contain the 3D model with asset information, links to O&M manuals, and links to information contained in QR codes/RFID tags.
- PLT603024 | Autodesk Tandem Implementation for a Wastewater Facility
Monday, Nov 13
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PST
Definitions of digital twins are becoming similar. However, the use of digital twins varies widely, and asking 10 people about their use could yield 10 different responses. This is a story about a spatial twin and how the users began to learn the value of spatially aggregated data to help support facility operations and maintenance. Autodesk Tandem software can be used to add practical and tangible value for operations and maintenance staff. Autodesk Tandem provides us with an easy way to enable a spatial twin, leading to unmatched and simplified ways to view complex data by maximizing the rich visual aspects of building information modeling (BIM). Learn about opportunities that Autodesk Tandem can provide, lessons learned about implementation, working through the documentation of use cases, and possibilities for the future.
- 1321 | Data and Digital Twins
Monday, Nov 13
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PST
A digital twin is a digital replica of a physical entity or system that continuously informs and is informed by the real world. For a building, the digital twin can map heating, cooling, power, plumbing, and any other functioning building systems. It can track traffic and space usage by people as well as maintenance needs. And with the right data and analytics, it can start to predict problems so that you can avoid downtime. Eventually, digital twins can even use AI to respond to problems—adjusting temperature and other operational variables automatically in response to input. Digital twins are fueled by data. The more current the data and the more accurate the analytics they use, the better they can simulate and predict real-world conditions. Join experts in built-asset digital twins to see how dynamic, high-fidelity data is transforming building design and operations. Although we encourage enrolment for the Theater, seating will be based on a first come, first served basis.
- AS600768 | From Revit to Digital Twin: Turner Fleischer's Transformational Journey
Monday, Nov 13
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST
This session will showcase our studio space in Toronto, where our journey started with a Revit intelligent model that has now evolved into a digital twin complete with IoT integration. You’ll learn how we’ve integrated SQL, Revit, Autodesk Tandem, and Autodesk Construction Cloud into our workflows to create detailed 3D models, monitor asset performance, and capture project data. We’ve incorporated data from IoT sensors into Autodesk Tandem, thereby gaining insights into maintenance needs that enable us to address issues promptly. We’ll discuss the benefits and challenges of implementing this throughout the project lifecycle, and how it improves quality, reduces costs, and increases user satisfaction. The aim of this session is to inspire you to consider the potential digital twin concepts, unlocking efficiency and quality in your projects’ stakeholders. You’ll leave the session with an understanding of how to integrate digital twin modeling and IoT technology, and the benefits that come with it.
- BLD602005 | Digital Twins with Autodesk Tandem: From Setup to Data-Driven Analysis
Monday, Nov 13
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
Why should your organization create a digital twin? In this session, you will learn about KEO International Consultants’ digital-twin business case and how we built our first digital twin using Autodesk Tandem software and IoT devices. We’ll go through our digital-twin creation journey from inception, when we identified operational challenges, business opportunities, chosen solutions, and the implementation strategy. We’ll look at the Autodesk Tandem project and IoT sensors setup and integration. And we’ll show how outcomes of digital-twin data analysis can be used to make data-driven decisions to improve operations and employee well-being. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to use digital twins to improve the performance of their assets. Whether you’re an asset owner, consultant, or contractor, this class will give you the skills you need to use digital twins to make a difference.
- BLD602005 | Digital Twins with Autodesk Tandem: From Setup to Data-Driven Analysis
Monday, Nov 13
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
Why should your organization create a digital twin? In this session, you will learn about KEO International Consultants’ digital-twin business case and how we built our first digital twin using Autodesk Tandem software and IoT devices. We’ll go through our digital-twin creation journey from inception, when we identified operational challenges, business opportunities, chosen solutions, and the implementation strategy. We’ll look at the Autodesk Tandem project and IoT sensors setup and integration. And we’ll show how outcomes of digital-twin data analysis can be used to make data-driven decisions to improve operations and employee well-being. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to use digital twins to improve the performance of their assets. Whether you’re an asset owner, consultant, or contractor, this class will give you the skills you need to use digital twins to make a difference.
- BLD602700 | Operationalizing a Smart Museum: An Owner’s Journey to a Digital Twin
Monday, Nov 13
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
Join us on a digital-twin journey! Learn from The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History (Detroit) as we share our multiyear journey moving from blueprints to data orchestration. Discover how to align owners’ agendas and adopt digital-twin workflows. Hear from key stakeholders, including executive leaders, sustainability officers, and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) collaborators, as we operationalize and find value in our digital replica of physical assets, processes, and systems. We'll discuss strategies for funding, budgeting, and timeline creation to revolutionize workflows. Experience our high-fidelity pilot using Autodesk Tandem, Revit software, Eptura's ticketing systems, and IoT sensors. Our diverse backgrounds in service design, UX research, architecture, business, and construction administration offer rich insights into our pilot results and future plans to create a holistic smart museum and FM for improved collaborations and operational efficiency.
- BLD600455 | Reframing Our Future with Digital Twins and Building Logbooks
Monday, Nov 13
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
According to GRESB’s 2022 data (the global ESG benchmark for real-estate financial products), 2025 is the estimated average expiration date for the market attractiveness of offices worldwide in terms of meeting CRREM (Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor) energy efficiency standards. In other words, as we move toward net-zero emissions by 2050, the market value of a building that does not achieve the required energy efficiency rating is likely to decrease. It's vital the building sector adopts circular economy principles, moving away from the linear "take, make, dispose" model toward a more sustainable and regenerative approach that prioritizes resource efficiency, reuse, and recycling. Digital twins support the operational phase of a building and develop into digital logbooks, which is crucial at end of life because its help ensure safe and sustainable decommissioning/repurposing, preserves valuable information, and supports compliance with regulations and standards.
Tuesday – In-Person
- BLD602277 | Enhancing Facilities Management Outcomes with Connected Data
Tuesday, Nov 14
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST
This panel of industry experts with backgrounds spanning facilities, real estate and technology will share their insights on using data to drive new efficiencies in facility operations. We’ll discuss how building owners are driving better outcomes with data and what the future holds with the rise of real-time digital twins and cloud-based maintenance platforms. This panel will put forward practical steps facility managers can apply today to become more data-driven and plan for a digital-first future. Audience members will walk away with new perspectives for managing their facility operations with connected data.
- FAB600633 | It’s Not About One Tool, It's Combining Technology, Industries, and Processes
Tuesday, Nov 14
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Autodesk plays a major role in the digital transformation throughout several industries. With the combination of our Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection and Product Design & Manufacturing Collection, multidisciplinary project contributors can better collaborate to plan, design, validate, build, and operate buildings and factories. Integrated factory modeling combines building information modeling (BIM) and digital factory layout planning to generate a digital representation of production facilities and equipment. You can also use the final data in the operational phase as a digital twin, with insights and simulations of sensors for cost reduction and enhanced sustainability of all facilities. Experience the exchange of an intelligent model with mechanical engineering content and the digital factory. Do you understand the possibilities and advantages when exchanging data throughout the different solutions? Use Autodesk’s different platforms Autodesk Construction Cloud and Autodesk Manufacturing Informed Design, and learn about the advantages of our possibilities for digital twins.
- BLD602433-rt | Lessons from the Edge of Digital Transformation
Tuesday, Nov 14
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM PST
This roundtable aims to provide insights into the implementation of successful digital transformation programs specifically tailored for project owners. With perspectives from key stakeholders, this talk will offer diverse viewpoints. Implementing technology solutions in design and construction projects poses unique challenges. From managing existing contracts and vendors to addressing cultural and capability issues and overcoming legacy processes and systems, owners face a complex landscape that demands careful navigation. Partners play a critical role in deploying technology solutions. Led by Casey Mahon from Autodesk—with Ian McGaw from Vantage Data Centers as the owner, Chris Heger from OAC Services as the owner's representative, and Sean Olcott from Gafcon Digital as the systems integrator—this roundtable will offer practical insights and real-world experiences. You’ll gain an understanding of the factors necessary for successful digital transformation programs.
- BLD602161 | Maximizing the Digital Twin: Improving Project Handover
Tuesday, Nov 14
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PST
Digital-twin technology enables users to create dynamic, data-rich replicas of their buildings that connect all stakeholders and systems. But how do you get started on your digital-twin journey with Autodesk Tandem software? Building information modeling (BIM) data integrations into Autodesk Tandem workflows are becoming an essential component of today’s facilities management, enabling organizations to optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve the user experience. This presentation will explore how to implement data throughout the project lifecycle, whether it's a new construction or an existing building. You'll learn first-hand from a virtual design and construction (VDC) expert, a facility manager, and the Autodesk Tandem team, representing all project stakeholders' perspectives. Gain insights from recent project case studies that demonstrate the versatility and benefits of digital-twin technology across various applications, including the new Windover-built Phillips Exeter Academy (PEA) dorm project and how it innovatively optimized facilities management.
- BLD601350 | (Not) Just Another Digital Twins Presentation
Tuesday, Nov 14
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PST
The digital twin is a concept resulting from the advance and convergence of many different technologies. This has both complicated and over-simplified industry discourse on the topic. Often lost in the discussion about the tech and the solution vendors is what a digital twin describes (the virtualization of a real-world thing or process), the value proposition (capitalizing on digital technologies to improve how we understand, predict, and manage change to our built world), and how to properly engage with the concept (starting with use cases!). Sean OIcott, VP of product and innovation at Gafcon Digital, will join Casey Mahon, senior manager of customer adoption at Autodesk Tandem, to provide a background on the concept, a summary of current and future design and construction use cases, an evaluation of solution vendors on the market, and a demonstration of an example construction use case—the Smart Jobsite—using Autodesk Tandem software.
- BLD14960 | Exploring the Future of the Operator Experience through Digital Twins
Tuesday, Nov 14
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST
Dive into the world of Digital Twins and explore the revolutionary advancements in operator experience. This session will provide attendees with an in-depth look at how Digital Twins are changing the game for operators, and how they can drive efficiency, optimize workflows, and take productivity to new heights. We will offer a detailed examination of this industry-shaping technology, including its impact on the operator experience. Attendees will gain valuable insights and learn how Autodesk Tandem and Eptura Asset integrate to connect building spaces and assets, inform decision-making, and update existing workflows for maximum benefit. You won't want to miss this exciting and informative session, as we explore the future of the operator experience and the role that Digital Twins will play. Bring your questions and join us for an interactive and engaging discussion.
- FAB600064 | Digital-Twin Technologies for Smart Cities and Indigenous Futurism
Tuesday, Nov 14
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
Smart cities will be part of our daily lives within ten years, creating a sustainable future for humanity in Industry 5.0. This talk will highlight the key concepts of smart cities, digital twin technologies, and the movement of indigenous futurism to identify solutions for climate change. This session will explore how brands play a major role in this sustainable future, the role of the consumer, and the value we can all add to this.
- BLD601088 | Harnessing the Power of Digital Twins in Facility Management
Tuesday, Nov 14
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
The construction industry made the move to building information modeling (BIM) more than a decade ago using tools like Revit software to improve design and construction. From an FM perspective, the industry is now moving toward smarter buildings, and digital twins are becoming increasingly important. Ironically, depending on who you ask, industry experts will agree on applications for digital twins, but they often cannot agree on a definition. In this session, a diverse panel of experts will discuss different aspects of digital twins and definitions. We’ll present an overview of digital twins and the results of IT Community of IFMA’s “Annual Digital Twin Survey.” The presentation will then move to a discussion where panelists will share their insights into current and future applications of digital twins using tools like Autodesk Tandem software. This session will help clarify what a digital twin is; what should be expected as a deliverable from the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry; and the level of adoption within FM.
- BES601955 | Overcoming Challenges in Quality Control Data in BIM Using Digital Twins
Tuesday, Nov 14
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
Managing quality control data in building information modeling (BIM) can be challenging, particularly in large-scale projects with numerous stakeholders. In this presentation, we will explore how tools like Vcad from Blogic and Autodesk Tandem software can help overcome these challenges. Vcad provides real-time quality control data management and analysis, streamlining the process and facilitating collaboration between project stakeholders. Autodesk Tandem, on the other hand, allows project teams to easily manage and visualize BIM data throughout the project lifecycle, improving data management and coordination. Together, these tools provide a powerful solution for managing quality control data in BIM. In this session, you’ll learn about the benefits of using these tools, including improved project outcomes, reduced costs, and increased efficiency. We’ll provide examples of how Vcad and Autodesk Tandem have been used in large-scale construction projects, and we’ll share best practices for implementing these tools.
Wednesday – In-Person
- CS602401 | Digital Twins: Empowering Collaborative Data Management
Wednesday, Nov 15
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PST
GitHub has revolutionized collaboration among programmers, enabling efficient project development through collaborative contributions. Imagine applying this ideology to the design and construction industry, where all project data can be collected, integrated, and used collaboratively. We can use digital twins as the GitHub of project data by eliminating the traditional turnover process and validating data during construction. This presentation will explore the transformative potential of the digital twin as a collaborative environment for gathering, validating, analyzing, and delivering project data. By embracing this innovative approach, we can enhance project efficiency, streamline data management, and drive successful project outcomes. Join us to discover how digital twins can revolutionize project data collaboration and propel the construction industry forward.
- PM600632 | Digital Twins for Different People, Different Ways of Working, and Different Industries
Wednesday, Nov 15
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM PST
When creating or converting production facilities, the digital twin is an often-mentioned buzzword. With IFM (integrated factory modeling), Autodesk platforms offer a broad portfolio of solutions to digitally support the areas of layout planning, architecture, and MEP in collaboration. This process does not end with the commissioning of production but helps you to control and optimize the factory digitally with sensors afterwards. With the new platform technology Manufacturing Informed Design, we will show you how the manufacturer of a solar plant can provide the architect with a configuration template in Autodesk Construction Cloud. The architect then returns all the necessary information for subsequent production to the manufacturer via the platform. In a further step, you will see how sensors help us to optimize the system to obtain the maximum performance for sustainable production.
- BLD601696 | Digitizing Your Real Estate Portfolio with a Focus on Decarbonization and Reusing Materi...
Wednesday, Nov 15
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PST
Real estate and infrastructure are facing high pressure to reduce CO2 and waste. This class will demonstrate how to digitize existing real estate or infrastructure portfolios with a focus on decarbonization and reuse of material. The class will cover how to find out the CO2 footprint of a current portfolio, how to capture material, and how to use it as a material mine and bring it into a circle, as natural resources like sand and water are limited and shrinking drastically. The class will present a real example involving the Swiss Army based on other examples of relevant real estate owners in Switzerland. Digital twins are crucial in this context to the very precise and reliable capture and analysis of the data, and they help accelerate decisions and implementation, accelerate time to market, and ultimately lead to even more revenue for the owners. Technology showcased will be Revit software, Autodesk Tandem, InfraWorks software, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
- BLD601696 | Digitizing Your Real Estate Portfolio with a Focus on Decarbonization and Reusing Materi...
Wednesday, Nov 15
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PST
Real estate and infrastructure are facing high pressure to reduce CO2 and waste. This class will demonstrate how to digitize existing real estate or infrastructure portfolios with a focus on decarbonization and reuse of material. The class will cover how to find out the CO2 footprint of a current portfolio, how to capture material, and how to use it as a material mine and bring it into a circle, as natural resources like sand and water are limited and shrinking drastically. The class will present a real example involving the Swiss Army based on other examples of relevant real estate owners in Switzerland. Digital twins are crucial in this context to the very precise and reliable capture and analysis of the data, and they help accelerate decisions and implementation, accelerate time to market, and ultimately lead to even more revenue for the owners. Technology showcased will be Revit software, Autodesk Tandem, InfraWorks software, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
- SD601135 | Introducing the Autodesk Tandem API: Building Your First Digital Twin
Wednesday, Nov 15
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST
Digital twins can serve as a shadow representation of your assets—be it a building information modeling (BIM) corpus, CAD models of a facility, the equipment instruction manuals, or the interconnect between the systems. Adding sensors to these shadow representations allows for real-time tracking, evaluation, and prediction of facility and asset performance. In this presentation, we will introduce you to our digital twin platform called Autodesk Tandem and its new API. Following that, we will guide you through the process of developing your first digital twin, using the Autodesk Tandem APIs. By the end of the session, you’ll know how to make your own digital twin and integrate the Autodesk Tandem API with your own systems and data. We’ll wrap up with examples of more-advanced real-world use-cases that involve IoT sensors and time-series databases.
- CS603023 | Scaling Prime Contracts Between Specialty Contractors and Building Owners
Wednesday, Nov 15
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST
Developing strong and collaborative relationships between construction specialty contractors and building owners is crucial for successful project outcomes. Effective communication, mutual understanding, and a shared vision are key ingredients for fostering these relationships. In this presentation, we will explore strategies and best practices that specialty contractors can employ to build better relationships with building owners. By implementing these approaches, contractors can enhance client satisfaction, improve project efficiency, and secure repeat business opportunities. Join us as we delve into practical insights and actionable steps to strengthen the foundation of collaboration in the construction industry.
- CS602806 | Should We Choose ACC Build as our Primary CM Platform?
Wednesday, Nov 15
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM PST
Like most firms, Hazen is at times, unable to dictate which CM platform is used on every project. However, for the last several years we have an internal preferred solution that is not ACC Build. In late 2022 we began pilot testing Autodesk Build with the goal of the pilot being to determine whether we should begin integrating ACC Build going forward. If yes, should we use Autodesk Build on certain projects alongside our other platform, or should it replace that platform entirely? What we hope to gain from this pilot is identifying the feature and workflow differences between the two platforms, and whether Autodesk Build can provide an advantage in transferring our asset-ready intelligent models through construction and as-built into a digital twin / facility management product like Autodesk Tandem. This pilot project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2024, but we wanted to share our experiences so far and provide some insight into our findings.
- BLD602332 | The Digital Twin Journey: Let’s Understand It First, then Ask for It
Wednesday, Nov 15
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM PST
Everybody’s talking about Digital twins, but what are they? What does it take to get or build one? What are the challenges? During this session, we’ll go over the process involved in achieving a Digital Twin. We’ll explore what it is (as it could be different things depending on what you need), we will examine the uses and benefits, we will go over the technology involved and analyze the steps to get into the Digital Twins world.
- BLD601041 | Transforming Building Operations: Multiconsult's Digital Twin and Tandem
Wednesday, Nov 15
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM PST
Join us for an engaging session on digital twins, and discover how this innovative technology can transform the way you manage your properties and facilities! With a lot of talk about digital twins (DT), Multiconsult wanted to gain first-hand experience by creating a DT Proof of Concept for a rehabilitated office building. In this session you’ll learn the value DT can create for the building's operators and owners, the obstacles and challenges Multiconsult and their partners faced building the DT, and what they learned from the process. Discover how digital twins can help you remotely monitor your facilities in near-real time and achieve your
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