Autodesk AEC Collection

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Autodesk AEC Collection – Integrated BIM & CAD Suite for AEC Workflows

The Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) Collection is a comprehensive software bundle designed to support every stage of the building and infrastructure lifecycle. From initial concept development to construction documentation and project coordination, the AEC Collection enables multidisciplinary teams to design, simulate, and deliver complex projects efficiently.

This all-in-one solution includes a wide range of industry-proven tools—such as Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, 3ds Max, InfraWorks, Inventor, and Navisworks Manage—along with a full suite of add-ons and cloud collaboration features. Whether you’re developing residential architecture, designing public infrastructure, or managing BIM coordination for commercial construction, the AEC Collection provides the software framework needed for modern project delivery.

With support for Building Information Modeling (BIM), CAD-based drafting, parametric modeling, and reality capture, the collection brings together over 20 applications in a unified workflow. It helps reduce rework, improve project coordination, and maintain design accuracy across teams working on architecture, engineering, MEP, and civil projects.

AEC professionals using this suite benefit from seamless file exchange, centralized data environments, cloud rendering, and energy simulation tools. The collection also aligns with ISO 19650 standards and supports sustainability goals through integrated performance analysis.

Bundle Includes

The Autodesk AEC Collection encompasses a vast array of software and add-ons, combining the core tools with their respective bundle packages for a complete AEC solution.

Note: The Bundle package includes all the tools listed above, along with access to Autodesk AEC Collection versions 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, ensuring a comprehensive set of features for your architecture, engineering, and construction projects.

Unmatched Capabilities for Modern AEC Workflows

The Autodesk AEC Collection is designed to address every phase of the project lifecycle — from early-stage planning and conceptual design to detailed engineering, analysis, documentation, and construction coordination. With a focus on interoperability, scalability, and efficiency, the tools included in this collection allow AEC professionals to work seamlessly across disciplines.

Conceptual Design and Visualization

• InfraWorks – Model infrastructure concepts in context using GIS and real-world terrain data. Communicate project intent early with dynamic visualizations.

• FormIt Pro – Sketch architectural ideas in 3D and develop concepts that integrate directly into Revit for further refinement.

• 3ds Max – Produce high-quality renderings and animations for project proposals and presentations.

• Twinmotion for Revit – Generate immersive, real-time walkthroughs and virtual reality experiences for stakeholders.

Architectural and Building Design

• Revit – Create coordinated BIM models that encompass architecture, structure, and MEP in a single environment. Includes parametric components, design documentation, and scheduling tools.

• AutoCAD + Architecture Toolset – Generate precise 2D and 3D drawings with specialized tools for architectural detailing and documentation.

• Revit MEP Content Editor – Build and manage content libraries tailored for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Civil Infrastructure and Site Planning

• Civil 3D – Design and analyze roadways, corridors, utility networks, and grading plans. Integrated with storm and sanitary analysis, quantity takeoff, and pipe design tools.

• AutoCAD Map 3D – Integrate GIS and CAD data for spatial analysis and civil design projects.

• Project Explorer for Civil 3D – Navigate and audit Civil 3D models efficiently, improving design review workflows.

• InfraWorks – Support large-scale urban planning and infrastructure projects with traffic simulations, terrain modeling, and contextual visualization.

Mechanical, MEP, and Plant Design

• Inventor Professional – Create parametric models for mechanical components and assemblies. Includes simulation tools for stress, motion, and tolerance analysis.

• AutoCAD Mechanical – Streamline 2D mechanical drafting with over 700,000 standard parts and symbol libraries.

• AutoCAD Plant 3D – Model process piping systems, equipment layouts, and instrumentation diagrams for industrial facilities.

Reality Capture and Existing Conditions

• ReCap Pro – Convert laser scans and drone imagery into high-accuracy point clouds and 3D meshes.

• ReCap Photo – Generate detailed 3D models from aerial images using photogrammetry techniques.

• AutoCAD Raster Design – Convert scanned legacy blueprints and images into editable vector drawings for renovation and facility upgrades.

Project Coordination and Review

• Navisworks Manage – Aggregate multidisciplinary models, identify clashes, and simulate construction sequences for risk mitigation.

• Autodesk Docs – Manage files in a cloud-based common data environment (CDE), streamlining document control, approvals, and stakeholder access.

• Markup Import & Assist – Import annotated PDFs and automate updates in Revit and AutoCAD for faster revision cycles.

• Shared Views – Share project files with team members and clients for browser-based feedback and review.

Environmental Analysis and Performance Optimization

• Insight – Energy Analysis – Perform early-stage energy simulations to evaluate HVAC loads, daylighting, and building performance.

• Green Building Studio – Analyze sustainability metrics aligned with certification standards such as LEED.

• Lighting Analysis for Revit – Conduct detailed daylight and artificial lighting simulations using building geometry and location data.

• My Insights – Macro Advisor – Receive tailored recommendations on software usage patterns to increase productivity and reduce errors.

Collaboration and Data Management

• Desktop Connector – Synchronize files between local workstations and Autodesk cloud environments, maintaining version control and team access.

• Autodesk Drive – Secure cloud storage (1 TB) for storing project files with automatic sync across devices.

• Vault Basic (Client & Server) – Manage files and revisions across users, ensuring proper data integrity in collaborative environments.

• Trace for Revit and AutoCAD – Enable reviewers to leave visual feedback directly on drawings for iterative design development.

Automation and Productivity

• Dynamo for Revit – Automate repetitive BIM tasks and build rule-based geometry using visual programming workflows.

• AutoCAD Web APIs – Develop and deploy custom automations and integrations for project-specific needs.

• Rendering Across Tools – Generate high-quality visuals using rendering capabilities in Revit, AutoCAD, and 3ds Max.

• Cross-Platform Access – Work on Windows, macOS, and web platforms via AutoCAD Web and AutoCAD for Mac, increasing accessibility and flexibility.

Key Applications of Autodesk AEC Collection

The Autodesk AEC Collection is not just a set of tools — it’s a scalable digital framework built to handle highly complex design and construction environments. Below are key professional applications where the collection delivers tangible impact.

1. Architectural Design and Visualization

Tools Used: Revit, AutoCAD Architecture, 3ds Max, FormIt Pro

• Develop schematic and detailed designs with Revit’s intelligent modeling and parametric documentation tools.

• Use AutoCAD Architecture to create accurate technical drawings, layouts, and annotated plans.

• Leverage FormIt Pro for early conceptual massing integrated into BIM workflows.

• Visualize architectural intent with 3ds Max — producing rendered images, animations, and design presentations.

Ideal for architectural firms delivering high-quality documentation and immersive client-facing deliverables.

2. Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Development

Tools Used: Civil 3D, InfraWorks, AutoCAD Map 3D, Project Explorer

• Plan roadways, grading systems, drainage networks, and transportation corridors using Civil 3D’s dynamic modeling engine.

• Combine topographic and GIS data in InfraWorks to visualize infrastructure in real-world settings before committing to design.

• Perform spatial analysis, terrain modeling, and surface volume calculations to inform feasibility.

• Use Project Explorer to review civil designs and validate engineering decisions efficiently.

Designed for civil engineers working on highways, rail systems, water systems, and urban planning.

3. MEP and Industrial Systems Design

Tools Used: Revit MEP, AutoCAD MEP, Inventor Professional, AutoCAD Plant 3D

• Model mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in Revit for accurate clash-free coordination across disciplines.

• Create ductwork, cable trays, panel schedules, and system schematics with AutoCAD MEP.

• Design mechanical assemblies and industrial equipment with Inventor, including simulation-ready components.

• Plan and document piping systems and process instrumentation using AutoCAD Plant 3D.

Supports contractors, MEP consultants, and plant design specialists managing large system layouts.

4. Reality Capture and Existing Condition Modeling

Tools Used: ReCap Pro, ReCap Photo, AutoCAD Raster Design

• Import laser scan data and align point clouds into Revit models for renovation or retrofit projects.

• Convert drone photos into textured mesh and terrain models using photogrammetry.

• Digitize and vectorize historical drawings or scanned floorplans using Raster Design.

Perfect for architecture and construction firms working with as-built documentation or heritage conservation.

5. Project Coordination and Multidisciplinary Review

Tools Used: Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Docs, Shared Views, Markup Tools

• Aggregate structural, architectural, and MEP models into Navisworks for clash detection and sequencing.

• Use timeline-based simulations (4D) to visualize construction phases and resolve scheduling conflicts.

• Share live model views with consultants, contractors, and clients via cloud-based viewers — no installs required.

• Track comments and version histories centrally, avoiding data silos.

Essential for large-scale projects requiring centralized coordination between multiple consultants and stakeholders.

6. Performance Simulation and Sustainability

Tools Used: Insight, Green Building Studio, Lighting Analysis

• Perform early-stage energy modeling to optimize envelope performance, HVAC loads, and orientation.

• Run LEED-compliant simulations with Green Building Studio for daylight, glare, and water use.

• Assess artificial and natural lighting in spaces using Lighting Analysis for Revit to improve comfort and compliance.

This enables architects and engineers to design high-performance, low-impact buildings aligned with sustainability targets.

7. Construction Planning and Simulation

Tools Used: Civil 3D, InfraWorks, Navisworks Manage

• Generate construction-ready documentation with Civil 3D’s corridor models and grading tools.

• Visualize logistics, staging areas, and site constraints in InfraWorks using real-world terrain and environment context.

• Simulate construction sequences using Navisworks Timeliner, identifying bottlenecks before they happen.

Built for general contractors, civil contractors, and construction managers focused on minimizing risk during execution.

8. Collaborative AEC Environments

Tools Used: Autodesk Drive, Vault, Desktop Connector, Shared Views

• Centralize data access for dispersed teams using Vault Basic or Autodesk Drive.

• Manage versioning, permissions, and access in real-time across multidisciplinary teams.

• Integrate local files with BIM 360 and Autodesk Docs using Desktop Connector.

• Reduce rework and miscommunication with browser-based shared feedback tools.

Ideal for integrated project delivery (IPD) teams, public-private partnerships, and remote workforces.

Real-World Use Cases of the Autodesk AEC Collection

The Autodesk AEC Collection is more than just a software bundle—it’s a centralized digital environment built to meet the demands of modern architecture, engineering, and construction projects. From boutique architecture studios to multinational engineering firms, the tools included in this suite adapt to diverse use cases across industries and disciplines.

Below are real-world application scenarios where the AEC Collection demonstrates its full value.

1. Architectural Design Firms – From Concept to Construction Sets

Objective: Create intelligent 3D building models, produce construction documentation, and generate design presentations.

How the Collection Helps:

• Revit enables parametric modeling of architectural elements, with real-time scheduling and documentation.

• AutoCAD Architecture provides 2D/3D detailing and section creation for construction drawings.

• 3ds Max allows the production of photorealistic renderings and animations for client approvals.

• FormIt Pro supports early massing studies and conceptual sketching with Revit integration.

• Insight Tools help simulate building performance for LEED and BREEAM compliance.

Typical Outcome: Improved design accuracy, BIM-driven documentation, and immersive visualization increase client engagement and reduce change orders during construction.

 2. Civil Infrastructure Projects – Roads, Bridges, and Utilities

Objective: Plan, model, and document transportation and site infrastructure in real-world terrain.

How the Collection Helps:

• Civil 3D provides corridor modeling, surface grading, and pipe network design.

• InfraWorks enables conceptual modeling and GIS-based context analysis.

• AutoCAD Map 3D integrates geospatial datasets with CAD geometry for planning and analysis.

• Project Explorer allows civil engineers to audit, compare, and document civil model data efficiently.

Typical Outcome: Faster alignment studies, more accurate takeoffs, and stakeholder-friendly visuals that help secure approvals for large-scale public infrastructure projects.

3. Multidisciplinary Design-Build (D&B) Firms – Coordination Across Disciplines

Objective: Centralize design and construction data to reduce rework and enable cross-discipline collaboration.

How the Collection Helps:

• Revit supports architectural, structural, and MEP modeling in a single file.

• Navisworks Manage aggregates Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor, and other file types for clash detection.

• Vault Basic and Desktop Connector allow shared data environments for internal and external teams.

• Shared Views provide lightweight browser-based feedback workflows, without requiring desktop software.

Typical Outcome: Teams operate from a single source of truth, reducing design coordination errors and improving project delivery timelines.

4. Industrial Facility Design – Process and Mechanical Systems

Objective: Design plant layouts, mechanical assemblies, and MEP systems for manufacturing or processing environments.

How the Collection Helps:

• Inventor Professional allows mechanical engineers to create and test parametric assemblies.

• AutoCAD Plant 3D models process piping, equipment, and instrumentation diagrams.

• AutoCAD Electrical supports schematics, panel layouts, and control systems.

• AutoCAD Mechanical provides access to industry-standard parts and custom BOM tools.

Typical Outcome: Fully documented plant systems ready for fabrication and installation, with reduced rework from early-stage simulation and clash-free layouts.

 5. Construction & Preconstruction Teams – 4D Simulation and Model-Based Estimating

Objective: Plan logistics, simulate construction phases, and ensure the constructability of models.

How the Collection Helps:

• Navisworks Manage features Timeliner tools for 4D sequencing and model-based scheduling.

• Civil 3D generates construction-ready grading, profiles, and corridor documentation.

• Autodesk Docs manages RFIs, submittals, and drawing revisions in a CDE (Common Data Environment).

• Markup Import & Assist reduces manual input by applying PDF markups directly to Revit or AutoCAD drawings.

Typical Outcome: Improved preconstruction coordination, better resource allocation, and reduced construction phase delays.

6. Government and Urban Planning Agencies – Smart Cities and Digital Twins

Objective: Plan resilient urban infrastructure, visualize zoning and land use, and prepare for public consultation.

How the Collection Helps:

• InfraWorks combines GIS, terrain, and design data to produce real-time contextual models of cities.

• ReCap Photo + ReCap Pro generate accurate 3D topography from drone flights or LIDAR scans.

• AutoCAD Map 3D supports geospatial data alignment, zoning maps, and parcel data modeling.

• Twinmotion for Revit provides immersive visual walkthroughs for stakeholder presentations and public review.

Typical Outcome: Faster feasibility studies, public approval workflows, and scalable digital models for smart infrastructure planning.

7. Renovation, Retrofit, and As-Built Modeling

Objective: Capture real-world conditions of existing buildings or structures and convert them into accurate digital models.

How the Collection Helps:

• ReCap Pro processes laser scans into point clouds usable in Revit and AutoCAD.

• AutoCAD Raster Design vectorizes scanned drawings for reuse and documentation.

• Revit supports adaptive reuse modeling, phasing, and demolition sets.

• Vault and Desktop Connector maintain historical record and version control of legacy data.

Typical Outcome: Seamless transition from physical site to digital model, saving time in renovation and enabling data-driven retrofit planning.

8. Sustainability-Focused Projects – Energy Modeling and Green Building Certification

Objective: Evaluate and optimize building designs for energy efficiency and environmental performance.

How the Collection Helps:

• Insight – Energy Analysis runs early-stage simulations to optimize form, orientation, and envelope.

• Green Building Studio integrates with Revit for whole-building performance reporting.

• Lighting Analysis for Revit simulates natural and artificial light for LEED daylight credit evaluation.

• My Insights recommends modeling techniques to reduce carbon footprint and energy use intensity (EUI).

Typical Outcome: Projects aligned with green building standards like LEED, BREEAM, and WELL—with performance data embedded from early design stages.