This session will focus on The Ohio State University's transition from AutoCAD based floor plans to Revit based building models. This effort has resulted in 32+ million sq ft of Revit based models, developed over the last 9 years, with the goal of developing 37+ million sq ft when complete. This session will cover the initial project work where standards and processes were designed and will discuss the “why” of the conversion along with outcomes. The evolution of those standards and processes during the project’s maturation will also be discussed. This session will further describe how Ohio State has handled the challenges of managing a large portfolio of models by improving processes and using technology solutions to drive efficiencies into the building and maintenance of their models. Attendees will receive an overview of the various software tools Ohio State uses to build and maintain their models, along with the lessons learned after 9 years of developing Revit models.

This presentation will focus on application of Building Information Modeling in Facilities Management. We are exploring a few projects where we have tested different workflows and data transfer from BIM Models to Facilities Management. The presentation will start with a look at Data transfer from the BIM models to CAFM. Analyze what are some of the results of the research and workflows. Additionally, we are going to explore workflows developed to capture existing data and how it can help managing the asset and future work. Last but not least how to use the BIM model directly for facilities management purposes.

An overview of the current hardware and software, future visions, and how owners can utilize reality capture data to better manage their buildings.

This session will demonstrate a practical approach of the use of BIM. How it can benefit multiple disciplines and departments within a company, what it can save in time, what it will bring in quality and what is needed to get there. We aim for an inspiring presentation about the possibilities with BIM when you choose an integrated approach. With a focus on the Low-rise market (Mattamy Homes), this session will explore BIM models that are being used for Sales, Marketing, Estimation, Value Engineering, Procurement, Drawings, Collaboration & Coordination and Site Coordination.

Yes, we have seen how Revit can generate compelling visuals, assist with coordination through sectioning tools, etc. Now, gain insight on how firms across North America have been leveraging capabilities within Revit beyond just the graphical representation tools.

Learning objectives of this presentation are: 1. Understanding legal issues surrounding BIM, including intellectual property rights, liability and cybersecurity 2. Managing risks associated with use of BIM, including use of contracts, internal training programs, and other risk management tools 3. Learning about rights and remedies related to BIM, including review of payment disputes 4. Examining BIM in collaborative project procurement models, including a focus on IPD

This technology session will share with the community the best practices of design-phase clash detection to avoid time-consuming setup and inefficient coordination. While this topic isn't a new one, it's critical, time-consuming, and oft-misunderstood, therefore important to execute as efficiently as possible. We start by covering the value of pre-construction coordination vs fixing issues in the field. The main focus of this session will be sharing in detail our coordination workflow including both processes and methodology. We aim for you to leave with fresh ideas and methods of resolving your project’s clashes.

Pre-fabrication and modular construction have become significant in building design and construction management. Building Information Modelling, combined with fabrication, has enabled integrated architecture and engineering workflows that can embrace these technologies. In industrialized production, the digital model becomes the product. For architecture and engineering professionals, drawing sets rely on symbology and design intent, and not on specifics of construction and fabrication.

This session will focus on The Ohio State University's transition from AutoCAD based floor plans to Revit based building models. This effort has resulted in 32+ million sq ft of Revit based models, developed over the last 9 years, with the goal of developing 37+ million sq ft when complete. This session will cover the initial project work where standards and processes were designed to ensure long term value of the developed models. The evolution of those standards and processes during the project’s maturation will also be discussed. This session will further describe how Ohio State has handled the challenges of managing a large portfolio of models by improving processes and using technology solutions to drive efficiencies into the building and maintenance of their models. Attendees will receive an overview of the various software tools Ohio State uses to build and maintain their models,along with the lessons learned after 7 years of developing Revit models.

Over the next 30 years, by 2050, nearly 10 billion people will live on the planet. And two-thirds of us will live in cities. All of these people will need housing along with the necessary infrastructure to support a widening population. With so many people living in cities we’re going to need to make them smarter and more responsive to the needs of their residents. BIM practitioners own much of the responsibility for building out the commercial, residential, social and economic spaces for the global population. How will accomodate the increase in population? Alex Tessier will speak on the trend of building construction using pre-fabrication and modular building techniques. Autodesk is helping to forge a new generation of designers that will bring cutting edge techniques like 3D printing and robotics to enable pre-fabrication and generative design to the construction site.

Cities are fascinating and hugely complex systems. As society becomes increasingly urbanized and digital, there is more and more urban data available but it is highly fragmented and siloed. At Ratio.city, we want to make information about cities easy to access. Professional city builders such as architects, urban planners, real estate developers and land owners need the latest information about the planning regulatory framework, and the tools to strategically identify opportunities for urban densification in our cities. Our easy to use, web based 3D analysis tools allow users to drop in an 3D building and understand the built form potential, density and resulting land value of any site within minutes.

Sidewalk Labs, an Alphabet company focused on urban innovation, is preparing to design and develop a precedent-setting development on the Toronto waterfront. A partnership between Sidewalk Labs and Waterfront Toronto, Sidewalk Toronto aims to be a mixed-use, complete community that combines forward-thinking urban design with new digital technology. At the core of Sidewalk's approach is a plan to create housing affordability through a comprehensive strategy for construction, design, and financial innovation. Like many global top-tier cities, Toronto faces a housing crisis. Sidewalk Toronto proposes an approach to create 40% below-market housing, 50% purpose-built rental, and 40% family-sized units. The mix would include both traditional affordable and deep affordable housing, as well as new options for middle-income housing.

Undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges facing Canadians today is affordable housing. To address this issue cities will require commitment, investment, and perhaps most of all, innovation. The design, construction and operation industries, which have been built on traditional workflows, are poised for disruption. New technologies, digital processes, fabrication and efficient assembly methods are no longer on the horizon, but are already showing us we can design, construct and operate the housing and infrastructure we need, not only faster and cheaper, but more sustainably as well. Join us in Toronto to learn more about new methods and technologies that will impact how we deliver affordable housing and cities in the future.