(Updated Nov. 20 to include new information on Model Coordination)

As we kick off one of our most exciting weeks of the year, bringing together over 10,000 customers and partners at Autodesk University 2018, we wanted to reflect on the key highlights from the past year for BIM 360.

This year has been packed with progress, with 33 major releases, over 130 new features, and 60 additional software integrations. These updates showcase a year of rapid innovation and strong collaboration with our customers. Together, we're building tools that streamline construction workflows by centralizing project data and enabling smarter decision-making through better access and analysis of information.

 

The Next-Gen BIM 360 Platform

Last November, we introduced a preview of the next-generation BIM 360 platform — a complete re-engineering of our BIM 360 products onto a common data platform. This integration connects design and construction processes, teams, and data in a unified way.

Today, more and more customers are using BIM 360 to power critical workflows like:

  • Project controls, including RFIs, Submittals, and change management
  • Document distribution with set management and approval workflows
  • Revit cloud work-sharing and curated package delivery
  • Automated clash detection for design coordination
  • Quality and safety inspections with customizable templates
  • Seamless access across devices via the BIM 360 app for iOS and Android
  • Real-time project status updates through Project Home and detailed reports

We’re excited to announce that we’re adding support for another essential workflow: Cost Management. This new module brings contracts, budgets, and change orders into the BIM 360 ecosystem, offering real-time visibility into project finances.

New cost management capabilities in BIM 360 add powerful change management workflows and reduce risk by enabling teams to manage all cost related construction activities in a single software experience, providing real-time visibility into the financial health of the project.

 

Forge and an Open Platform

BIM 360 isn’t just about core AEC workflows — it’s built on Forge, which allows for a collaborative development environment within the growing construction tech ecosystem.

Since launching the BIM 360 Integration Partner Program last year, we’ve added 60 new integrations, bringing our partner ecosystem to over 100 companies. BIM 360 now connects with 3DR, DESTINI Estimator, BuilderBox, EarthCam, Egnyte, FotoIn, HoloBuilder, SiteSense, NoteVault, OnTarget, Pype.io, Sensara, Triax, and many more.

BIM 360 supports a robust partner ecosystem that we are building out through our own software development efforts and through key investments, integrations and partnerships.

 

These integrations help create a single source of truth by connecting data from across the software ecosystem. We've also made strategic investments through the Forge Fund in companies like eSUB, ManufactOn, Smartvid.io, Rhumbix, and Project Frog, who are pushing the boundaries of construction technology.

One of our biggest moves this year was acquiring Assemble Systems. Combining their 4D & 5D estimating and scheduling capabilities with Revit data helps construction teams plan, bid, and manage projects more efficiently. Assemble provides a cloud-based SaaS solution that makes BIM data accessible to the entire project team, reducing friction during design, preconstruction, and on-site execution.

Model Coordination

BIM 360 continues to enhance model coordination with advanced features that automate clash detection and resolution. Here's what's new:

  • Assign clashes as issues in BIM 360 and notify the right team members
  • Close clashes that don’t require action (e.g., minimal overlap or field resolution)
  • Improved filtering and grouping of aggregated models
  • New viewer tools for multi-model viewing and issue resolution

Previously, users could aggregate models, run clash detection automatically, and view results — all part of the Model Coordination feature since its preview launch last year.

BIM 360’s ability to handle multi-format 3D models is a big advantage over traditional apps that focus more on 2D workflows. Model coordination is crucial for GCs, subcontractors, and fabricators throughout the project lifecycle — from design to installation and commissioning.

While we continue to solve today’s challenges, we’re also looking ahead. We’re exploring the use of predictive analytics early in the coordination phase to prevent costly RFIs and change orders before they happen. Our customers already use machine learning and AI in BIM 360 to improve safety and quality, and they want similar benefits for model coordination. We're working on it.

Connected Data is the Path to Predictability

Digitizing processes and centralizing data is the key to predictability. BIM 360 is built to bring all your project data together — starting from the Revit model and expanding through preconstruction, fabrication, and on-site execution.

By connecting data from start to finish, BIM 360 transforms raw data into actionable insights, helping you:

  • Track project status and mitigate risks with simple dashboards
  • Understand project health with powerful reporting
  • Identify and predict risks using machine learning

The BIM 360 platform, along with its deep integration with Autodesk’s authoring tools, helps customers centralize and optimize their projects from beginning to end. This connected approach is the future of construction — driving digitization, automation, and continuous improvement through data-driven decisions.

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