Starting out this new year, 2025, I've started exploring trends. The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is rapidly evolving with technology. Staying ahead means embracing innovations that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver better outcomes. Let’s explore key trends shaping the industry and how businesses can align with them to stay competitive. Read more →

Happy New Year from Between the Lines and Cascade Technology Consulting! As we usher in 2025, I want to take a moment to thank my amazing clients who helped make 2024 such a fulfilling year. Your trust and collaboration have been instrumental in driving meaningful transformations, and I am excited to continue our partnerships as we move into this new year. Read more →

Digital twins are instrumented virtual replicas of physical assets and are becoming essential tools for simulating and optimizing designs before construction and during operation. AI may enhance these twins by making them smarter, more adaptive, and more insightful. AI doesn't... Read more →

I'm looking for your help and input in researching ways to better mitigate risks on job sites through the use of a mobile web application that is dead simple easy. One of the key challenges I'm trying to address is... Read more →

In the AEC industry, efficient project management and accurate data collection are crucial for ensuring successful project outcomes. Site Marker is a solution designed to streamline and enhance project reporting processes, bringing you and your issue reporting literally onto the map. The days of pen and paper reports are over. Field users can now leverage the Site Marker mobile app to quickly document and report daily activities with pinpoint precision, powered by real-time geolocation on the job site. Site Marker is a location-based land development platform that enables users to document and report action items from a mobile device in real-time. Forget notepads, construction drawings and hand-typed reports. Everything arrives on-site with you in the Site Marker mobile app. Read more →

Such a great time over the 2 days for the inaugural AUGI CON24 event. Thank you to the 1000+ registered attendees from over 40 countries that attended, presenters, panelists, and AUGI board. User helping Users Community and all volunteers. The... Read more →

In 1-hour, AUGI CON24 Day 2 begins with a fantastic lineup of speakers, including special guest Shaun C Bryant! I will be leading an 8-person AEC Software Industry panel later in the day and there are many great live sessions... Read more →

Esri and Autodesk have formed a strategic alliance to integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Read more →

I’m leading a panel on AEC Industry Software at AUGI CON 2024 on the 2nd day. This 90-minute panel is not aimed at marketing or sales pitches, nor will it be a debate. Instead, it is designed to be an informative and engaging 90-minute discussion that highlights various perspectives and experiences from industry experts and software developers. Our goal is to provide our live audience, primarily AEC software users, with valuable insights into the evolution of AEC software, its current challenges, innovative solutions, and a look into what the future holds.To ensure the session is as enriching and informative as possible, we are assembling a group of panelists (AEC Software, AEC Startups, and AEC Industry Experts) who can contribute unique viewpoints on these topics. Read more →

Digital transformation is sweeping through the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, bringing new technologies like building information modeling (BIM), reality capture, AI, XR, digital twins, generative design, cloud, automation, and data analytics. While these innovations offer exciting opportunities to boost... Read more →

The construction industry is undergoing a technological and digital transformation, and one of the evolving and emerging technologies are in the area of reality capture including drone (UAS) photogrammetry and aerial LiDAR. Both technologies offer unique advantages in capturing high-quality data for construction projects, making them invaluable tools for modern AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) professionals. Read more →

In a world where rapid urbanization and technology go hand in hand, construction methods constantly evolve and technology disruptions are occurring daily. One increasing development is industrialized construction (IC) where there is a convergence of manufacturing and AEC. Read more →

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector is experiencing a transformative digital shift, thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI). From design conception to construction management, AI has found applications across a myriad of tasks. Let's explore some key ways AEC firms... Read more →

In the ever-evolving and rapid digitization of the world of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC), the importance of location-based data and spatial analytics cannot be understated. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have increasingly become an important strategic component, offering a vital competitive edge for AEC firms. One of the most prominent GIS platforms is Esri's ArcGIS, providing powerful location intelligence and spatial analytics capabilities to users worldwide. Read more →

What is Extended Reality (XR)? The advent of XR has been very helpful for many industries, including Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) and also Manufacturing. XR technology is revolutionizing the way we design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure, facilitating better communication, enhancing collaboration, inspection, and increasing overall productivity and efficiency. Read more →

Are you as excited about the latest tech trends as I am? One trend in the digital transformation of industries that's got me on the edge of my seat is Digital Twins. These virtual replicas can transform the way we work in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) world and the data we use to inform decisions and drive design. Let's dive in! Read more →

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is one of the most rapidly evolving industries of the 21st century, and to me, it is feeling like the speed is accelerating. With the introduction of AI (Artificial Intelligence), the industry is... Read more →

The AEC Trend Nostradamus.. The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) design software and technology market has been rapidly evolving over the past two decades, with numerous trends shaping or morphing the industry. Here are some of the most significant trends... Read more →

The Autodesk Excellence Awards celebrate groundbreaking customer projects driving innovation and impact across the world through the power of technology. A round of applause is due to ccelebrate theAutodesk Excellence AEC Customer Award winning customers. Read more →

Learn how the Relationships API runs as a shared API component under the hood Read more →

Just taking 15 minutes a day to go through Autodesk courses could make you far better prepared for your current role or advance yourskills for a new role. These curated courses cover Architecture, Engineering, and Construction, Design and Manufacturing, Cross-Industry. Search over 500 available courses developed by the best in the industries. Read more →

With rising pressure to deliver projects on time and on budget, construction firms are looking for new ways to achieve certainty. Enter the promise of Industrialized Construction (IC). Approaching construction from a manufacturing mindset is not only smarter; it’s imperative to meet the demands of a growing global population. Read more →

Here is a humorous video from Autodesk Construction Cloud highlighting a not so funny construction industry reality that isn’t so funny. Read more →

DAISY AI in Toronto collaborated with Autodesk Research team in London to produce residential construction designs using artificial intelligence. Read more →

Each year Autodesk releases a series of industry short highlight videos called showreels and then one main compilation version. Here is the Autodesk 2022 Showreel of all the industries to watch, share, and enjoy seeing all the inspiring creations that... Read more →