What is the AEC collection?
The AEC Collection provides BIM and CAD software, including Revit, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD, supported by a cloud-based common data environment, enabling designers, engineers, and contractors to efficiently deliver high-quality building and infrastructure projects. With the AEC Collection, teams can create in new ways, explore what's possible, and build with confidence.
- Create high-quality, high-performing building and infrastructure designs with conceptual and detailed design tools.
- Optimize projects with integrated analysis, generative design, and visualization and simulation tools.
- Improve predictability in the field with tools that maximize constructability and project coordination.
- AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, and more all on one platform for your team.
EXPLORE THE AEC COLLECTION
improve design quality
Exceed client expectations with design and analysis software that allows you to tap into your creativity and problem solving.
work better together
Improve project coordination and performance with streamlined data exchange and integrated workflows.
Accelerate the design process
With intelligent model-based design and task automation, you can focus on the most important design challenges.
CREATE MORE IMAGINATIVELY + CONFIDENTLY
Use a more fluid process to create conceptual designs that you can easily move into BIM workflows to complete detailed design work. Optimize and explore designs with integrated analysis and visualization.
- Revit |Design and document buildings with Building Information Modeling.
- FormIt Pro | Sketch early stage design concepts in 3D. Connects with Revit.
- Dynamo Studio | Automate design tasks and explore design concepts in Revit.
- Insight | Conduct energy and building performance analysis.
- 3ds Max | Visualize high-quality architectural renderings.
- AutoCAD | Create 2D CAD designs you can bring into Revit.
ENGINEER THE BEST STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS
Get integrated tools for structural design, detailing, analysis, and fabrication, so you can focus on tackling engineering challenges rather than data inefficiencies and rework.
- Revit | Design, coordinate, and document structures across disciplines.
- Robot Structural Analysis Professional | Conduct structural analysis and code checking; integrates with Revit.
- Advance Steel | Conduct energy and building performance analysis.
- Dynamo Studio | Explore and optimize structural designs and automate tasks.
- Navisworks Manage | Identify and resolve clashes with 3D model review.
- AutoCAD | Lay out conceptual structural designs and documents in 2D.
CONNECT DESIGN TO DETAILING FOR MEP SYSTEMS
Seamlessly analyze, design, and detail mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in coordination with architects and structural designers.
- Revit | Design and document buildings with Building Information Modeling.
- Fabrication CADmep | Create CAD-based, fabrication-ready documentation.
- Insight | Conduct energy and building performance analysis.
- Navisworks Manage | Prevent clashes with 3D model review.
- AutoCAD | Create 2D CAD designs that you can bring into Revit.
make better design decisions
Work with connected tools for conception, design, analysis, and optimization to better meet design requirements and enhance client satisfaction.
streamline team coordination
Adopt integrated workflows that enable design teams to work more efficiently across locations and disciplines, minimizing disruptions throughout the project.
Keep constructability top of mind
Coordinate effectively from design to construction to reduce risks, minimize RFIs, and ensure constructability.
CONNECT MULTIDISCIPLINE DESIGN WORKFLOWS
Establish collaborative practices across disciplines, coordinate horizontal design and vertical structures, and drive more positive outcomes on transportation projects.
- Civil 3D |Design, optimize, and document roadway, bridge, and rail projects.
- Infraworks | Map out conceptual roads, analyze traffic, and visualize designs.
- Revit | Integrate vertical structures with horizontal infrastructure designs.
- ReCap Pro | Generate accurate existing conditions with point cloud or mesh.
- AutoCAD | Streamline drafting with AutoCAD and industry-specialized toolsets.
BOOST WORKFLOWS FROM FIELD TO FINISH
Accelerate workflows with tools that connect the capture of existing site conditions data to conceptual and detailed design processes across various project types.
- Civil 3D | Engineer surfaces, terrain, parcel layout, and pipe design networks.
- Infraworks | Visualize and analyze site projects in a 3D conceptual environment.
- Revit | Coordinate building design with site development.
- ReCap Pro | Generate accurate existing conditions with point cloud or mesh.
- Navisworks Manage | Detect pipe network clashes and simulate construction sequencing.
- AutoCAD | Streamline drafting with AutoCAD and industry-specialized toolsets.
DELIVER MORE SUSTAINABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
Connect multidiscipline teams to deliver water infrastructure projects with greater environmental, social, and economic benefits.
- AutoCAD Plant 3D | Design and layout the process plant P&ID and piping models.
- Revit | Model the facilities that hold pump and treatment equipment with BIM.
- Navisworks Manage | Detect and manage clashes between pipes and facility structures.
- Infraworks | Visualize design intent and the state of the project’s progress.
mitigate risks early
Improve predictability in the field by designing high Level of Development (LOD) models.
avoid costly rework
Use powerful 3D coordination tools that detect clashes, errors, and omissions.
drive innovation
Push your projects further with confidence using schedule and cost simulation.
BUILD WITH CONFIDENCE
Rapidly move from design intent to construction without compromising quality.
- AutoCAD | Create precise 2D construction documentation.
- Revit | Use BIM tools to create detailed, reliable construction models.
- Navisworks Manage | Combine data from multiple trades to better control project outcomes.
- ReCap Pro | Design in-context with reality capture and 3D scanning.
MEP DESIGN TO FABRICATION
Use BIM-based workflows to move more seamlessly between design intent and detailing for fabrication.
- Fabrication CADmep | Create CAD-based models and documentation to support fabrication.
- Navisworks Manage | Deliver clash-free coordinated MEP models, preventing re-work.
- Revit | Reduce time to fabrication by building detailed MEP models.
- AutoCAD | Streamline drafting with AutoCAD and industry-specialized toolsets.
CONNECTED STEEL, PRECAST, AND REBAR FABRICATION
Automate design to detailing to produce accurate shop deliverables that drive fabrication of concrete and steel structures.
- Revit | Create structural models that automate detailing and fabrication.
- Advance Steel | Automate steel shop deliverables with Revit integration.
- Navisworks Manage | Coordinate between structural and other trades to resolve clashes.
revit
Plan, design, construct and manage buildings with multidisciplinary BIM software.
Civil 3d
Civil engineering design and construction documentation software.
autocad
Software for 2D and 3D CAD. Includes AutoCAD, specialized toolsets, and apps.
infraworks
Civil infrastructure conceptual design and analysis software.
Navisworks manage
Clash detection and advanced coordination, 5D analysis, and simulation software.
Recap pro
Reality capture and 3D scanning software and services.
Autodesk Docs
Manage project information in a cloud-based, common data environment.
Advance Steel
3D modeling software for steel detailing.
Robot structural analysis professional
Advanced BIM-integrated structural analysis and code compliance verification tool.
3DS Max
3D modeling, animation, and rendering software for design visualization.
Insight
Building performance analysis software.
Formit Pro
Intuitive 3D sketching app with native Revit interoperability.
vehicle tracking
Vehicle swept path analysis software.
fabrication cadmep
MEP detailing and documentation software.
Structural bridge design
Structural bridge analysis software.
+ Autodesk Rendering: Fast, high-resolution renderings in the cloud.
+ Autodesk Drive: CAD-aware cloud storage for individuals and small teams.
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Autodesk AEC collection
Building design software is transforming the way projects are designed, engineered, built and managed - helping deliver better results. The Autodesk AEC Collection provides a world of opportunity with access to a full suite of tools with connected workflows to truly put your project front and center. Benefits of the collection include:
- Access to the Latest Software
- Use Software Anywhere
- Access Previous Versions
- Use Multiple Products Concurrently
- Flexible Term Lengths
- Administrative Tools
- Cloud Storage
MG is here to help you discover the best possible solution for your organization. From selection to implementation to training and support, MG will partner with you. For more information regarding the collection or what's best for your organization, submit the form on this page. Once received, a member of our team will connect with you.
HOW THE AEC COLLECTION HELPS YOUR BUSINESS:
WIN MORE WORK
Access tools that enable you to bid for, win, and deliver more business.
IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Automate tasks to reduce design time and improve handoff with streamlined data exchange.
DELIVER MORE SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS
Deliver high-quality building and infrastructure projects that exceed performance requirements.
REDUCE RISK
Increase stakeholder buy-in and project predictability, while reducing errors and rework.
design to construction
Integrated workflows
Accelerate design processes and improve quality with integrated workflows for conceptual design, modeling, multidiscipline coordination, and construction documentation.
Workflows by industry include:
- Building Design
- Infrastructure Design
- Construction
