The Autodesk Construction Cloud Perspective Part 1: Designed with Shared Purpose

Owners, both public and private, are demanding more seamless interaction and, in many cases beginning to prescribe digital workflows and greater collaboration as part of project delivery to ensure project’s meet schedules, budgets and intent. Yet, the core of collaboration is a sense of shared purpose and vulnerability—a condition often slowed and even hindered by concerns about liability. Collaboration requires a willingness to have open dialogues, even make concessions, and work towards the common goal of project success, rather than solely protecting individual interests.

In today’s environment, the architect holds a uniquely strategic position to set the stage for that shared purpose across the lifecycle of the project by leveraging technology to foster a collaborative mindset. That’s where a solution such as the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) provides a foundation to strategically manage data access and permissions, enabling collaboration while protecting intellectual property.

Here are three ACC features that can help every architectural firm better facilitate the emerging digital ecosystem.

Controlled Access

Through its Permissions panel, ACC allows architects to strategically control access to their data, protecting intellectual property while still enabling collaboration. Architects can selectively grant access to specific folders, files and sheets within the same account, or even to a project from a different account. This cloud-based forum helps break down silos and facilitates the open dialogue that is crucial for successful collaboration.

Data Management

The ACC Bridge feature is ideal for architects (and other project team members) who want to share files, folders or sheets across different projects or accounts without risking privacy. As well, this features makes it possible to set up automated updates to ensure all team members are working on the most up-to-date versions.

Visibility and Transparency

Model coordination is fundamental toany collaborative workflow, and ACC further streamlines the process through its customized workflows,fostering trust and accountability. The Issues tool, for instance, provides clarity to any issues created in the coordination spaces regardless of where they were created.

The key benefit of these three ACC features, and many others within the software, is that they empower architects to take a leadership role in facilitating collaboration, without having to sacrifice control and protection of intellectual property. By leveraging ACC’s capabilities, architects can create a collaborative environment that addresses their concerns while still enabling smooth project delivery.

Today’s collaborative environments are not a risk to be avoided, but rather an opportunity to lead the industry towards more efficient and successful project outcomes. By taking control of the collaborative process and fostering an environment of trust and shared purpose, architects can position themselves as the catalysts for true AEC collaboration.

By taking control of the collaborative process and fostering an environment of trust and shared purpose, architects can position themselves as the catalysts for true AEC collaboration.

Autodesk Construction Cloud empowers architects to foster collaboration and streamline data management throughout the project lifecycle. By leveraging ACC’s features and cultivating a culture of open communication and trust, architects can create a collaborative environment that drives project success and strengthens relationships with clients and partners.

Part 2 looks at the changing role of engineers and contractors (and technology) in this trusted collaborative environment.

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