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Autodesk and Topcon Show Future of Construction at ConExpo 2014
By Jarrod Krug, Autodesk industry marketing manager for Autodesk BIM 360
ConExpo, held every three years, is one of the largest construction industry events happening this week in Las Vegas. With over 130,000 professionals attending from around the globe, it’s a great opportunity for nearly 2,500 exhibitors to showcase their latest products, services, and technologies. As part of our ongoing mission to revolutionize the construction industry through BIM adoption, Autodesk is making waves at the show. Day one has wrapped up, and I’m excited to share some highlights from our demonstrations.
*Autodesk booth at ConExpo2014*
Our main focus at the booth is to exhibit seven core construction-focused applications from the Autodesk Building Design Suite, along with Autodesk BIM 360 cloud and mobile solutions for field collaboration and execution. We’re also collaborating with Topcon to demonstrate the capabilities of connected workflows between the office and the field, utilizing robotic total stations for construction positioning. Specifically, we’ll be showcasing Topcon’s LN-100 Total Station within an Autodesk BIM solutions-based workflow.
To give you a sense of what this joint Autodesk and Topcon demo entails, picture yourself as a contractor striving to maximize efficiency and profitability. Traditionally, your processes for translating architects’ and engineers’ designs into physical structures rely heavily on paper plans, measuring tapes, and string lines. While these methods have worked for decades, they are now becoming outdated compared to modern advancements. The goal of our booth experience at ConExpo is to demonstrate how leveraging technology can streamline operations and eliminate outdated practices like paper-based field point creation.
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of our collaborative demonstration: First, visitors will learn how to extract design files from Autodesk Revit or AutoCAD and use the Autodesk Point Layout Plugin to generate field points. These points can then be seamlessly transferred to the Topcon LN-100 handheld controller.
*Topcon field controller with Magnet software*
Next, participants will see how the Topcon controller uses laser positioning technology to physically lay out and stake these points. This process involves guiding a Topcon prism (powered by the LN-100’s laser) across a specially designed carpet in the Autodesk booth, which displays a 2D plan view of the building components from the AutoCAD or Revit design file. The field points displayed on the Topcon controller software will then direct users to specific locations on the carpet for accurate staking.
*Layout carpet created to simulate real-world conditions*
The key takeaway? By bridging the gap between office-based outputs and field implementations, contractors can achieve significant operational efficiencies. These improvements reduce errors, minimize rework, and accelerate the entire installation process.
In addition to our Topcon collaboration, visitors can explore the latest versions of Autodesk BIM 360 Field and Autodesk BIM 360 Glue applications running on Apple iPads. These demos emphasize the flexibility provided by cloud-connected mobile solutions for construction contractors. Whether it’s model collaboration, commissioning, or handover workflows, the Autodesk BIM 360 platform enables contractors to optimize field operations like never before.
*Screen capture from Autodesk BIM 360 Glue for iPad*
As we continue through the show, it’s clear that digital transformation in construction is not just a trend but a necessity. Our goal is to empower contractors with tools that enhance productivity, accuracy, and innovation. Stay tuned for more updates from the exhibition floor!