This year’s Autodesk University 2025 in Nashville marked the start of something new, a New Era of Making. Autodesk showcased a bold vision for an AI-powered, data-first ecosystem that’s transforming how we design, build, and make.
As a proud Autodesk Platinum Partner, ARKANCE was on the ground—meeting customers, sharing insights, and seeing firsthand how these innovations will impact AECO firms worldwide. We are now helping customers digest the announcements and understand what they mean for real-world projects. Here are the highlights you need to know.
Here are the highlights you need to know.
1. Autodesk Forma: The Announcement of a Connected Autodesk Ecosystem
Autodesk announced Forma, the first end-to-end, AI-native platform for the AECO industry.
- Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) will now be part of Forma, further bridging design and construction workflows.
- Revit will be the first Forma Connected Client, allowing users to access Forma’s cloud capabilities directly from the desktop.
- Autodesk Docs is now known as Forma Data Management and will be the central hub for AECO project data.
For our customers, this means fewer silos and more streamlined collaboration. ARKANCE brings the integration expertise to make these connections real in your day-to-day projects.
2. AI Isn’t an Add-On—It’s Built In
Autodesk’s keynote drove home that AI is now native to core products.
- Autodesk Assistant is coming to Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, enabling natural language prompts to automate repetitive tasks.
- Across industries, Autodesk is embedding AI directly into workflows—from editable geometry in Fusion to smarter facilities management with Tandem Insights.
At ARKANCE, we’re helping firms assess their AI readiness and prepare for this shift. Take our AI Readiness Assessment.
3. From Outputs to Outcomes
The call from AU was clear: it’s no longer about producing more outputs, but delivering better outcomes. Firms are being challenged to:
- Do more with fewer resources
- Make smarter, data-driven decisions
- Create lasting value
At ARKANCE, we help firms connect tools, teams, and processes to turn these imperatives into measurable results.
4. Data Is the New Foundation
Autodesk emphasized a data-first future with new data models and exchange connectors. This shift moves us beyond monolithic files into granular, interoperable data that powers:
- Smarter AI and analytics
- Seamless cross-platform collaboration
- Automation that reduces rework
ARKANCE is uniquely positioned to help you unlock these gains, with expertise in integration and automation.
5. From Design to Digital Twin
BIM data isn’t limited to design anymore. With digital twins and lifecycle insights, firms can extend value into operations and sustainability:
- Smarter, more resilient buildings and infrastructure
- Data that drives long-term value
- Sustainability as a core outcome
ARKANCE helps bridge the gap between today’s project delivery and tomorrow’s lifecycle performance.
Shaping the New Era of Making with ARKANCE
The theme of AU 2025, Embrace a New Era of Making, captures the transformation happening across our industry. The future of design and make is connected, AI-driven, data-first, and sustainability-focused.
But achieving success requires more than technology—it takes the right partner.
As a global leading AECO technology provider, ARKANCE combines local expertise with global scale to help firms embrace these changes and deliver stronger outcomes. Ready to see what’s next for your firm? Schedule a complimentary consultation.
Brooke Vezzetti, Marketing Programs Manager, Construction
Brooke Vezzetti is the Marketing Programs Manager for ARKANCE’s Construction Business Unit, where she leads strategic marketing programs that connect contractors and builders with the tools, expertise, and insights needed to drive project success. With deep experience in the construction technology space, Brooke develops campaigns that spark engagement, showcase customer success, and highlight how ARKANCE’s solutions — including Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, and proprietary ARKANCE IP — help firms streamline workflows and embrace digital transformation. Her focus on consultative, outcome-driven marketing ensures every initiative empowers construction teams to build smarter, safer, and more efficiently.