A Study of workflow with synchronization of design process on autodesk construction cloud
Nattasit Chaisaard, Thanom Seehatrai, Grit Ngowtanasuwan, Jinthisa Suraprasert
Abstract. This research aims to accomplish two primary goals: (1) To compare workflows in the design department between conventional design working procedures and collaborative processes driven by ACC-supported approaches. Understanding the key distinctions and similarities between these two approaches is crucial. (2) To suggest replacing the current workflow with one that utilizes synchronization of the design process on the ACC platform. Five key semi-structured interview questions were developed using qualitative research methods. These questions guided the analysis of content from in-depth interviews with twelve professionals. They included four architects, four engineers, two draftsmen/BIM modelers, and two quantity surveyors (QSs). QDA Miner Lite was selected as the research software to facilitate data analysis. This research identified key differences between conventional design processes and those using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), particularly in data workflow. Cloud-BIM, like ACC-supported approaches, utilizes a centralized, administrator-managed process for data transmission, minimizing inconsistencies. This streamlined approach from ACC saves time and improves collaborative design efficiency. In addition, ACC workflows also offer a significant advantage in monitoring and synchronization. They incorporate automated clash detection and 3D model review. Combining A/E Drawings is another area where ACC excels. Conventional design processes typically require complete DWGs upfront, which can easily lead to inconsistencies. In contrast, ACC utilizes an automatic 3D inspection system, enhancing clarity and ensuring initial accuracy. Additionally, ACC generates complete DWGs as the final deliverable. Finally, the research recommends using ACC-Synchronized Design to minimize human error. To achieve this, it suggests establishing two key measures: (1) A data management team to handle data reception, transmission, and centralized storage. (2) An expert-led design review committee to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the design to ensure its constructability.
Keywords
Autodesk Construction Cloud, Workflow, Design Working Procedures, Synchronization, BIM Maturity
Published online 2/25/2025, 12 pages
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Citation: Nattasit Chaisaard, Thanom Seehatrai, Grit Ngowtanasuwan, Jinthisa Suraprasert, A Study of workflow with synchronization of design process on autodesk construction cloud, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 48, pp 1109-1120, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903414-119
The article was published as article 119 of the book Civil and Environmental Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Solutions
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