LAS VEGAS, Nov. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- At its
25th annual flagship user conference, Autodesk
University, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) previewed its next
generation BIM 360 platform, a seamless cloud service connecting
the entire construction project lifecycle. Autodesk 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 inaugural BIM 360
integrators.
The next generation of BIM 360, built on the Autodesk Forge
platform, supports informed decision-making throughout the
construction project lifecycle by centralizing all project data in
a single place. Autodesk Forge is a connected developer cloud
platform which 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 lifecycle – 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.
"Construction projects are growing more complex, but Autodesk
meets that challenge head-on with BIM 360, making construction work
safer, simpler, and connected," said Andrew
Anagnost, president and CEO, 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."
Developed with Autodesk Construction Industry
Customers
The new BIM 360 platform is a result of
collaboration between Autodesk and 500 construction professionals
from 100 organizations who informed the company's software
development process. Autodesk BIM 360 solutions presently house
almost four million models, and BIM 360 customers have logged
approximately 200 million field observations.
"Autodesk made it a priority to work in lock-step with
construction professionals to build the BIM 360 platform, which has
resulted in a game-changing project management service," said
Andy Leek, director, Virtual Design
and Construction at PARIC, a St. Louis,
Missouri based construction services firm.
"Construction software is so fragmented with endless vendors
claiming to offer the best mousetrap for each particular process.
PARIC is trying to solve all of our problems as seamlessly as
possible, and Autodesk BIM 360 could ultimately be our backbone to
connect everyone from design to ownership in one place."
Connect and Construct Exchange
BIM 360 connects
fragmented workflows across preconstruction, execution,
fabrication, installation, and facility management. The new
Autodesk Connect and Construct Exchange launched today 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.
"Rhumbix enables construction teams to manage timekeeping,
quantity tracking, and other critical tasks from the palm of a hand
with just two taps on a mobile device," said Zach Scheel, CEO, Rhumbix. "Our seamless
integration with BIM 360 ensures that everything on the job site is
tracked and communicated back to the home office and field
trailer."
Rhumbix modernizes construction field operations, helping
builders go paperless in the field and improving how they measure
and manage labor productivity to be more profitable.
Availability
Available immediately. Learn more about
Autodesk's next generation BIM 360 platform preview. Visit Connect
and Construct Exchange for more information on Autodesk BIM 360
integration partners.
About Autodesk
Autodesk makes software for people who
make things. If you've ever driven a high-performance car, admired
a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film,
chances are you've experienced what millions of Autodesk customers
are doing with our software. Autodesk gives you the power to make
anything. For more information visit Autodesk or follow
@autodesk.
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