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**LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–** Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) introduced several groundbreaking technologies for Building Information Modeling (BIM) at its annual user conference, Autodesk University. These announcements, along with numerous other recent innovations, underscore Autodesk's commitment to expanding BIM's value across the entire lifecycle of the built environment for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), particularly within the building and infrastructure sectors.
Amar Hanspal, Autodesk's Senior Vice President of Information Modeling and Platform Products, stated, "We're pushing the boundaries of BIM in multiple directions—from conceptual design on one end to construction on the other. Our advancements are empowering professionals to move beyond merely designing objects and representing ideas in 2D or 3D, to designing in context while optimizing and predicting the performance of their designs." He added, "Autodesk is driving higher productivity into the building design, infrastructure, and construction industries, both in the office and out in the field, with our expanding desktop, cloud, and mobile solutions."
Today’s announcements span the entire BIM process, from conceptual design through construction, for both buildings and infrastructure:
- **Autodesk Dynamo and FormIt Updates**: For building designers, Autodesk revealed a significant update merging **Autodesk Dynamo** and **Autodesk DesignScript**. Dynamo is an open-source visual programming environment for BIM, allowing users to extend the parametric capabilities of Autodesk Revit products. DesignScript is a unique programming language designed to help designers create complex geometric models that are hard to model interactively. Together, they form a powerful toolset combining DesignScript's responsiveness with Dynamo’s seamless Revit integration. Additionally, Autodesk FormIt, a BIM-based conceptual design tool, now offers a web-based application accessible via popular browsers on both Windows and Mac (in beta at autodeskformit.com). Across all platforms—including iPad and Android versions—FormIt empowers architects and designers with intuitive tools to generate, collaborate on, and share early-stage design concepts, seamlessly transitioning models into Autodesk Revit. The iPad version has been updated to leverage iOS 7 and now includes energy analysis features, providing valuable insights into potential building performance early in the design phase to minimize costly revisions later. Looking ahead, Autodesk showcased a future feature in the FormIt suite enabling real-time collaboration, allowing designers to work simultaneously on shared models.
- **Graitec Acquisition**: Expanding its expertise in structural detailing stages of BIM, Autodesk announced the completion of its acquisition of Graitec’s **Advance Steel** and **Advance Concrete** product lines, along with associated employees. These additions enhance Autodesk’s structural engineering portfolio by offering modeling, detailing, and fabrication solutions tailored to BIM-based steel and reinforced concrete workflows.
- **Autodesk Structural Bridge Design**: Launched following Autodesk’s acquisition of Bestech Systems’ technology assets, **Autodesk Structural Bridge Design** is a pivotal addition to the Autodesk BIM for infrastructure portfolio. This software streamlines small- to medium-span bridge design processes by integrating loading, analysis, and code checks in a unified environment, ensuring consistency and accelerating project completion.
- **Azalient Technology Acquisition**: Autodesk also disclosed the acquisition of technology assets from Azalient Ltd., a UK-based company. This acquisition aims to support the transition to BIM-based workflows among traffic engineers and transportation planners. The acquired traffic analysis technology enables designers to simulate individual and collective travel patterns (by car, bus, or train), predict demand for new infrastructure, assess future needs, and anticipate disruptions during construction. Cost-benefit analyses of alternative infrastructure designs are also supported.
- **Topcon Collaboration**: Building on its partnership with Topcon, Autodesk is developing a new **BIM 360** mobile app for iPad that simplifies precise BIM coordinate placement on construction sites. Designed for general contractors and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) trades, the app integrates with Topcon’s LN-100 3D positioning system to accurately place control and layout points on-site, feeding as-built data back into the design model for quality assurance.
These announcements follow Autodesk’s substantial investments in recent months to expand BIM capabilities for infrastructure and construction. In infrastructure, Autodesk launched **Autodesk InfraWorks 360 Pro**, **Autodesk Roadway Design for InfraWorks 360 Pro**, and **Autodesk Vehicle Tracking** (based on the acquisition of technology assets from Savoy Computing).
In construction, **Autodesk BIM 360**, a cloud-based mobile solution for pre-construction coordination through field execution, has seen remarkable growth, adding approximately 50 new users daily, with around 15,000 monthly active users—a 65% year-over-year increase.
Autodesk has also secured numerous construction clients among the global top 100 firms. For instance, Gilbane Building Company, a leading U.S. contractor and construction management firm, invested heavily in **Autodesk BIM 360 Glue** and **BIM 360 Field** web services due to the productivity gains achieved.
"**BIM 360 Glue** has significantly enhanced our on-site workflow because we can now bring a 3D model into the field," noted Daniel Raimer, Senior Project Engineer and Quality Manager at Gilbane Building Company. "Our quality control has tripled since we started walking the site with the model to visualize how the building should look before construction begins. This helps us identify issues proactively, reducing costly mistakes on-site."
Hanspal concluded, "The product updates, innovations, and acquisitions we’ve highlighted at Autodesk University demonstrate our commitment to staying ahead and continuously expanding our BIM portfolio to meet industry demands. No other provider comes close to delivering the breadth of value across the BIM spectrum that Autodesk does. We remain dedicated to maintaining this leadership in 2014 and beyond."
**Business Outlook:**
*These transactions are expected to have no impact on guidance issued on November 21, 2013.*
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This press release contains forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the impact of acquisitions and acquired technologies on Autodesk’s product offerings and BIM expansion in AEC industries. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include Autodesk’s ability to integrate acquired technologies and personnel, costs related to acquisitions, anticipated market segment growth, competitive responses, product development success, market acceptance, general economic conditions, and unforeseen impacts of accounting for acquisitions. Further details are available in Autodesk’s annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC. Autodesk assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements.
**About Autodesk:**
Autodesk helps people imagine, design, and create a better world. From design professionals to students and hobbyists, Autodesk’s software unlocks creativity and solves critical challenges. Visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk for more information.
*Autodesk, BIM 360, FormIt, Glue, InfraWorks, and Revit are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective owners. Autodesk reserves the right to modify product offerings, specifications, and pricing without prior notice.*
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