Innovation and leadership are the driving forces behind construction success. That’s why at Autodesk, we continuously put the spotlight on individuals who embody these characteristics.  Case in point: our annual 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction roundup. More than just a list of people, Autodesk's 40 Under 40 initiative celebrates some of the brightest pros in our industry.  Nominated by their peers for their exceptional achievements, these under-40 individuals aren't just building structures—they're constructing the future. After reviewing hundreds of submissions for 2023, we'r ..read more

In the fast-paced and intricate world of project management, having the right tools and technologies can make all the difference. Hodari Africa, a leading project management firm, recognised the limitations of traditional document-sharing platforms and sought a more robust solution to enhance their construction workflows. A Changing Landscape As an independent, agile, and client-orientated professional services consultancy, Hodari provides bespoke development management and project management solutions to real estate and infrastructure clients across Africa. With offices in Cape Town, Hilton ..read more

2023 has been an incredible year for the construction industry so far. And at Autodesk, we are always consistently amazed by the creativity, innovation, and hard work of construction professionals all over the world.  That’s why we always love celebrating and spotlighting the innovators and changemakers helping to advance the AEC industry. Today, we’re thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the sixth annual 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction! Nominate Your Favorite Construction Champs by October 2 By October 2, we encourage you to nominate AEC professionals who you bel ..read more

Many things make construction an exceptional field to work in. For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. There's also the technology side, where innovations like AI, AR, and robotics take the construction sector to the next level of advancement. Additionally, the construction has made significant strides in sustainability and inclusivity, so professionals can contribute to a greener future while enjoying a more diverse work environment.  But these things are only possible with the remarkable people working in the industry. The construction sector is brimming with innovators ..read more

The Living Building Challenge — an international building certification program that promotes advanced sustainability in construction — isn’t called a “challenge” for nothing.  It has the most rigorous sustainability standards. To be certified, buildings must meet all advanced sustainability measures in seven categories: place, water, energy, health, happiness, materials, equity, and beauty. Unlike Leadership and Energy Environmental Design (LEED), the Living Building Challenge is less about the building’s performance and more about the overall environmental impact of the facility. Certif ..read more

When it comes to infrastructure, few landscape elements are as symbolic of the future of a people as its elementary schools. In Stockholm, Sweden, SISAB is the public entity responsible for developing and managing school infrastructure, and they take responsibility for their city’s future seriously. SISAB is committed to developing school infrastructure that is sustainable and supportive of the city’s hundreds of thousands of students, parents, teachers, staff, and visitors. Toward this end, they partnered with one of Sweden’s leading community development consultancies, Tyréns, to create a bu ..read more

Construction is a constantly changing industry, in which those who succeed are those who evolve. Case and point: a survey of the top 500 construction companies from 1965 revealed that 450 of these companies were no longer in business. The reason? Ninety percent of these companies faltered because they refused to embrace change and innovation to take on increasing project demands. Clearly, projects only move forward through innovation, something that Brian Athey of Miron Construction – established in 1918 – has built his career on. As Miron’s Director of Construction Innovation, Brian prioritiz ..read more

Founded in 1915, Batson-Cook Construction is one of the premier construction organizations in the southeastern United States. Batson-Cook’s expertise as a general contractor, construction manager, and design-build contractor spans almost every major industry throughout the Southeast, including the education, healthcare, hospitality, office, retail, multi-family residential, and industrial building sectors. With BIM 360 within Autodesk Construction Cloud, Batson-Cook has up-to-date project information at their fingertips to operate more efficiently and eliminate waste.  “Historically, the ..read more

The PENTA Building Group is a nationally recognized commercial contractor that partners with multi-disciplinary teams to develop, design, and construct a variety of projects ranging in size and scope across the commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, hospitality/entertainment, and gaming industries. PENTA is continually ranked annually among ENR’s top 400 national general contracting firms and top 200 CMAR firms.  With Autodesk Construction Cloud, PENTA brings operational certainty to its projects through access to real-time data, enabling greater collaboration, communication, and ..read more

Skanska is a world leader in construction and project development in select markets throughout the Nordic region, Europe, and USA. Driven by its values of safety, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and community, Skanska wants to contribute to a better society and provide innovative, sustainable solutions for both simple and complex projects in the commercial, civil, and industrial markets.   Kelsey Stein, National Preconstruction Technology Manager at Skanska, shares how going from 2D to 3D modeling for quantity takeoff using Autodesk Construction Cloud during preconstruc ..read more