Introducing the new Autodesk Construction Cloud: Here's what you need to know

Autodesk is re-envisioning its Construction Cloud services, creating a convergence of multiple platforms that currently operate individually to become a more inclusive unified platform. The goal is to connect these services so that they communicate with Autodesk's new Common Data Environment (CDE) called Autodesk Docs. 

Autodesk's new construction cloud offerings include Autodesk Docs, BIM Collaborate, and BIM Collaborate Pro.  What does this mean for you and your users? See below to explore the changes you can expect based on your current subscription and the enhancements you need to know about today.

BIM 360 Design Users

1. BIM 360 Design subscriptions will be upgraded to BIM Collaborate Pro automatically on a 1:1 rate.
2. Project Admins will have the ability to choose between platforms when creating a new project.
3. Your data isn’t going anywhere & you can keep your workflow the same.
4. Currently, there's no way to migrate projects fromBIM 360Design to the new Construction Cloud platform, but Autodesk is working on creating a tool and process for this migration.
   1. If you're new to BIM Collaboration, feel free to choose your platform.
   2. If you're an existingBIM 360Design user, we recommend staying in the current platform to avoid splitting your projects.
   3. You do have the option to manually download and re-upload data, if you choose to.
5. What's included in BIM Collaborate Pro?
   • Autodesk Docs
   • BIM 360 Document Management
   • Design Collaboration
   • Model Coordination
   • BIM 360 Design Collaboration
   • BIM 360 Model Coordination
   • Glue
   • Insight
   • Revit Cloud Worksharing (RCW)
   • Collaboration for Civil 3D & Plant3D

BIM 360 Document Management (Docs) Standalone Subscribers

1. ExistingBIM 360Docs users will be able to keep and renew their current subscription.
2. There is no forced migration to BIM Collaborate, however if you want access to Autodesk Docs, Unified Platform and other services (like Model Coordination), you will need to upgrade at renewal.
3. Currently, there's no way to migrate projects fromBIM 360Design to the new Construction Cloud platform, but Autodesk is working on creating a tool and process for this migration.
   1. If you're new to BIM Collaboration, feel free to choose your platform.
   2. If you're an existingBIM 360Design user, we recommend staying in the current platform to avoid splitting your projects.
   3. You do have the option to manually download and re-upload data, if you choose to.
4. What's included in BIM Collaborate:
   • Autodesk Docs
   • BIM 360 Document Management
   • Design Collaboration
   • Model Coordination
   • BIM 360 Design Collaboration
   • BIM 360 Model Coordination
   • Glue
   • Insight

Architecture, Engineering, & Construction (AEC) Collection Subscribers

1. Seats of Autodesk Docs will be added to current AEC Collection subscriptions at a 1:1 rate.
2. With Autodesk Docs, AEC teams can now streamline document review, approval workflows, and comply with key industry standards like ISO 19650 on every project.
3. What's being added to AEC Collection:
   • Autodesk Docs
   • Insight

The team at CADD is working hard to learn everything about the new software, and what you and your users need to know. Check back to the blog for future posts all about the Autodesk Construction Cloud.