At this year’s Autodesk University (AU) 2025, one message was clear: AI and the cloud are redefining the future of AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction). From design automation to adaptive reuse and construction lifecycle tracking, Autodesk’s AI-powered platforms are enabling firms to work smarter, faster, and more sustainably.
Among the many case studies shared, three global firms—Stantec, Arcadis, and DPR Construction—stood out for their pioneering use of Autodesk AI tools.
Stantec | Early-Stage Environmental Design with Autodesk Forma
For Dubai’s first integrated cancer hospital, Stantec used Autodesk Forma to perform real-time environmental analysis on wind, solar, and embodied carbon. This informed shading strategies, improved energy performance, and aligned the project with LEED Gold standards.
With AI-driven modeling and seamless interoperability between Forma and Revit, Stantec evaluated dozens of scenarios while reducing rework and improving cross-border collaboration.
“Our ability to be more creative and more imaginative was assisted by that leap in speed,” said David Martin, Global Design Director, Stantec, noting how 120 employees across 12 time zones collaborated effectively through Autodesk’s cloud tools.
Arcadis | AI-Powered Adaptive Reuse
Arcadis partnered with Autodesk to pilot an AI solution for adaptive reuse—giving designers “x-ray vision” into existing buildings. The tool allows teams to see inside walls without demolition, dramatically reducing time and risk during renovation projects.
What once required multiple staff working for several days can now be achieved by one person in a matter of hours, thanks to Autodesk AI.
“We’ve gone from being adopters of Autodesk technology, to co-innovators,” said Mansoor Kazerouni, Global Director of Architecture & Urbanism, Arcadis.
DPR Construction | Precision Through Autodesk Construction Cloud
On a 300,000-square-foot Ambulatory Care Center in Silicon Valley, DPR Construction relied on Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) to coordinate every aspect of project delivery.
Using the Locations module, DPR broke down the floor plan into rooms and TAKT zones, creating Assets for each space to enable precise tracking. By linking .RCP files and in-wall sheets directly through ACC, the team tied design intent to field execution.
This data-rich workflow gave stakeholders end-to-end visibility—from early design development through trade coordination, prefabrication, installation, QC, punch lists, and final wall-close. The result: fewer data silos, more accuracy, and a transparent historical record of coordination.
The Future of AEC with Autodesk AI
From automatic façade updates to AI-driven environmental modeling and full-lifecycle construction tracking, Autodesk AI is no longer just a concept—it’s transforming how buildings and infrastructure are planned, designed, built, and operated.
With industry leaders like Stantec, Arcadis, and DPR Construction leading the way, AU 2025 demonstrated that the future of AEC will be faster, more collaborative, and more sustainable—powered by Autodesk AI tools.
