Although the AEC industry is one of the oldest on Earth, really dating back to when humans started living in non-natural structures, it is still evolving with the rest of society. The last couple of decades in particular have been periods of extreme change in the industry as they’ve looked to address inefficiencies that had plagued the sector for decades. At Geo Week News, we cover many of the advancements bringing this industry forward, and today we have another edition of looking at stories exemplifying this phenomenon from other sources around the internet. This time, we highlight stories looking at the happenings from the recent Autodesk University event, the importance of the Open BIM Standard, and how AI is being utilized in the construction sector.
Find links to the full articles below.
Autodesk charts its AI future
Greg Corke | AEC Magazine
At last year’s Autodesk University, the significant focal point for the entire event was the company’s foray into artificial intelligence, unveiling what they called “Autodesk AI” and promising big developments coming on the front. So, this year there was a lot of curiosity about where AI would be within the company. In this article, Corke shares his impressions from the 2024 edition of the event, and how – if at all – the company built off of its ambitions shared in 2023.
Extending the Open BIM Standard to Serve Permitting
Aarni Heiskanen | AEC Business
One of the big pain points in a construction project can often come toward the beginning when developers and building owners are trying to get regulatory approvals, a process that is often tedious and time-consuming. Many in the industry are pushing for more automation in the industry, specifically around BIM-based permits. This article looks at the potential for extending open BIM standards to help this process move along more quickly and smoothly.
Building The Future: How AI Is Revolutionizing Construction
Ron Schmelzer | Forbes
Every industry is reckoning with how artificial intelligence can help transform their space, and as noted above with respect to Autodesk, construction is certainly one of those sectors. There is still a long way to go before this technology comes close to realizing its full potential, but as this article shows, there are already signs of AI making its mark in construction.
