Autodesk Construction

05/13/2026

Safety week might be over, but the safety conversation is not! Often, construction safety is seen as a checklist item or just something to comply with. You fill out the form, tick the boxes, and then move on.

But while this traditional approach might satisfy requirements, it still has shortcomings when it comes to keeping people safe—both physically and psychologically.

On this latest episode of Digital Builder, we caught up with Kaitlin Frank, CEO of eMOD, and Rob Lynch, CEO of Dome Construction. We explored how the industry can move beyond checklists toward something more meaningful, where safety lives in the field rather than just in policy documents.

Check the full episode on YouTube or listen in on your favorite podcast platform.

https://youtu.be/ebnmf53t8xE

05/07/2026

Every project begins with an idea. Forma helps carry that idea forward.

Autodesk Forma brings planning, design, construction, and operations together in one AI-native industry cloud—so teams can connect decisions earlier, collaborate more easily, and deliver stronger outcomes across the project lifecycle.

Learn more:
https://www.autodesk.com/company/autodesk-platform/aec

04/14/2026

We talk a lot about productivity, performance, and progress in construction. But one of the most urgent challenges facing our industry today has nothing to do with tools or technology: it’s mental health.

In this episode of Digital Builder, Eric Thomas sits down with Henry Nutt, III, Preconstruction Executive at Southland Industries, to have an honest conversation about the mental health crisis in construction and what leaders can do to change it. Drawing on nearly four decades in the industry, Henry shares why empathy and vulnerability matter on the jobsite, how intentional leadership can shift culture, and what it really looks like to put people before production without compromising excellence.

This isn’t an easy conversation, but it’s a necessary one.

Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1qXwaHpyTI

04/08/2026

What happens when you bring the jobsite into the classroom?

At Cal Poly, students in Construction Management are using digital tools and real-world project experience to prepare for careers in the AECO industry. From weekly drone flights to hands-on collaboration with industry partners, they are building the skills that matter most — and seeing the results with 100% job placement.

▶Watch the video and explore the story: https://www.autodesk.com/customer-stories/cal-poly-story

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04/08/2026

The future of construction is being built right now and it’s being led by standout innovators across the AEC industry. That's why we're excited to share that nominations are officially open for Autodesk’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2026 🎉.

Know a construction professional under 40 who’s making a real impact through leadership, innovation, and technology? Now’s your chance to shine a spotlight on their work.

🗓️ Nominate by May 4

👉 https://www.autodesk.com/blogs/construction/nominations-open-40-under-40-construction-champions-of-2026/

04/07/2026

We talk a lot about AI in construction, but much of it still lives behind a screen. Robotics changes that conversation. In this episode of Digital Builder, we sit down with Tessa Lau, CEO of Dusty Robotics, to explore how robotic layout is bridging the gap between digital plans and real world ex*****on. We discuss why creating a single shared truth on site reduces risk, how new workflows (not just new tools) unlock productivity, and what it really looks like to bring “physical AI” into construction.

Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
https://youtu.be/9Q6hIkZjBG4

04/01/2026

On a project, context is everything.

You’re not asking generic questions. You’re solving this issue, tied to this submittal, on this project.

Autodesk Assistant understands that. So, you can ask:

💬 “What specs apply to this submittal? Is this submittal compliant with them?”
💬 “Are there RFIs related to this issue?”
💬 “Summarize this meeting”

And get answers grounded in your data.

No digging. No guesswork. Just smarter workflows and faster decisions.

Autodesk Forma is AI-native. It means AI isn’t layered on top. It’s built directly into the platform where your data lives and your teams already work. No switching tools, moving data, or losing context.
https://www.autodesk.com/blogs/construction/meet-autodesk-assistant-ai-native-intelligence-in-forma/

03/31/2026

Innovation in construction isn’t about chasing shiny tools or talking up AI for the sake of it. It only matters if it changes how work actually gets done on the jobsite.

In the latest episode of Digital Builder, we sit down with Steve Long, Director of Innovation and Learning at Dome Construction, to unpack what innovation really looks like in practice. From how AI is helping teams reduce admin burden in the field to why over‑automating can create new risks, this conversation focuses on impact, not hype.

Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen in wherever you get your favorite pocasts.

https://youtu.be/G9qhSeBfn68

03/31/2026

Following up on last week’s announcement, we have officially closed the acquisition of Rhumbix and are excited to welcome the Rhumbix team to Autodesk. They have built something meaningful in connecting field and office workflows, and that capability is only going to accelerate from here. For more details about the acquisition, see the link below.

https://www.autodesk.com/blogs/construction/autodesk-acquires-rhumbix-to-help-bring-real-time-jobsite-data-into-project-costs/

03/25/2026

AI in construction shouldn’t feel complicated. Instead, it should feel like clarity.

That’s the promise behind Autodesk Assistant which is now officially available (out of beta) in Autodesk Forma for construction workflows.

Instead of juggling tools, stitching together data, or chasing updates, teams can finally tap into AI that’s built directly into the platform where they already work. The result? Faster answers, smarter decisions, and less manual effort across the entire project lifecycle.

Autodesk Assistant helps teams:
🟡 Surface real‑time risks and project health insights
🟡 Search specs, RFIs, issues, schedules, and submittals with natural language
🟡 Automate everyday tasks like drafting emails, building dashboards, and summarizing project data
🟡 Standardize repeatable workflows with a saved prompt library

It’s AI that understands construction context and works like a project‑level partner across connected data.

👉 Explore the announcement: https://www.autodesk.com/blogs/construction/meet-autodesk-assistant-ai-native-intelligence-in-forma/

03/24/2026

Autodesk Construction Cloud is now part of Autodesk Forma, bringing design, construction, and operations into one connected industry cloud.

This evolution unifies teams, workflows, and data across the entire project lifecycle so decisions made early in planning flow directly into construction and long‑term operations. And while the name is changing, your workflows aren’t. Build stays Build. Takeoff stays Takeoff. Estimate stays Estimate.

Everything you rely on today continues without disruption.

With Forma Data Management at the core, teams get a shared environment that keeps information aligned from first concept through handover. The result is fewer gaps, clearer coordination, and more confident decisions powered by connected, AI‑native insights.

Learn more about the evolution to Autodesk Forma.

We’re excited to announce the next evolution in our AECO product strategy as Autodesk Construction Cloud becomes an integral part of Autodesk Forma.