Autodesk Releases New Tools for Cloud

Autodesk has released several new features in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) aimed at helping project leaders and teams make decisions, track progress and view data.

The Specifications tool adds new machine learning (ML) capabilities to ACC, building upon current AI enabled workflows across Autodesk’s Design and Make Platform. Specifications automates the manual process of preparing specifications by using ML to extract and section project requirements into relevant specification divisions within Autodesk Build and Autodesk Docs.    

Users can auto-generate specification divisions and sections for navigation, as well as upload and publish specification documents from the Files tool and perform detailed search and filter workflows. This reduces time wasted sifting through data and enables teams to address discrepancies, allowing project stakeholders to make informed decisions in real time.

“The long-awaited Specifications tool brings a complete contract document management system to Autodesk Construction Cloud. We are now able to effectively manage our Contract Specifications similarly to how we manage Contract Drawings through Autodesk Build,” said Adam Derx, director of Construction Technology at Walsh Construction. “This software will make an immediate impact on all of our projects, allowing teams the same standard of care for managing both drawings and specifications on a single platform.”    

First announced at AU 2023, Work Planning capabilities are now available in Autodesk Build’s schedule tool. Work Plans allow teams to collaboratively build detailed work plans and manage handoffs and roadblocks while viewing progress in the context of the long-term schedule. These integrated capabilities get team members on the same page when it comes to production planning, thereby preventing future delays or rework.     

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Additional New Features

• Model Based Progress Tracking lets users track project progress visually by color coding asset statuses directly from the 3D model viewer. Users can import assets from the model, filter asset views and view or edit asset details including linked references. This keeps office teams aware of project progress and enables field teams to make adjustments based on up-to-date information
• Autodesk Takeoff users can add Unit Costs to takeoff types for both 2D and 3D takeoffs, helping generate rough budgets and conceptual estimates while minimizing human error from manual workflows
• Customizable Power BI KPI Templates for quality and cost-specific workflows allow customers to identify and deliver KPIs at a project and cross-project level

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Field Collaboration Tools

On the jobsite, the decision of any one person can directly impact the safety of the entire team. Our updated Model Viewer supports the model viewing experience for field teams, helping users access the information they need. The model viewer is optimized for 2D and 3D design files in the ACC mobile app, allowing any project team member to make safe decisions.