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Next-Gen Design: Leveraging Aerial Location Intelligence and AI in Engineering Design Software Platforms (Archived Webcast)

Nearmap Webcast
AUTODESK Webcast
Webcast
AIA Course ID: WebA05172024

Course Information
Learn how to leverage aerial intelligence within engineering design software platforms to streamline preconstruction planning and design. Attendees will explore the synergy of 2D and 3D datasets derived from aerial imagery, with a focus on linear feature extraction and the seamless transfer of content between Revit and Civil 3D for enhanced design accuracy and efficiency. Discover how AI-powered tools facilitate feature extraction and how to enable real-time updates via Esri ArcGIS Online.

Additional highlights include:

  • Time-Saving AI: Experience accelerated data location and updates with AI-powered tools, surpassing traditional survey methods.
  • Geometric Data in ArcGIS: Learn how to host geospatial data on ArcGIS Online, including sidewalks and pervious/impervious data, and understand integration possibilities with Autodesk products.
  • Engineering Design Software Platforms/GIS Synergy: Discover the symbiotic relationship between Autodesk and Esri, leveraging data hosted through the Connector for ArcGIS across various data types.
  • Visual Impact: Experience the immersive potential of mesh files for a comprehensive 360-degree view of the built environment, overlaying proposed project designs for enhanced stakeholder communication.
  • Project Showcase: Learn to integrate multiple project platforms into a cohesive project canvas, showcasing the power of data integration and software synergy in solution creation.


Learning Objectives

  • Integrate aerial intelligence into engineering design software platforms to optimize the preconstruction planning and design processes.
  • Leverage 2D and 3D datasets derived from aerial imagery in Civil3D.
  • Access aerial intelligence data using Esri ArcGIS Online.
  • Demonstrate a full 360-degree immersive view of the built environment in context with the overlay of proposed project designs.

Speakers:

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Steven P. Santovasi, GISP, Director of Product Marketing - Nearmap

As the Director of Product Marketing at Nearmap, Santovasi focuses on the complete lifecycle of product development as well as expanding the value and awareness of 3D web mapping, imagery and photogrammetry integration, and AI feature extraction across multiple industries. With more than 25 years of experience in geospatial solutions, he is recognized as a leader in the GIS community. His experience in AEC, utility and government geospatial solutions has helped clients successfully complete many largescale mega projects across North America. As a former Senior Product Manager for Esri, he has helped further integration of GIS, BIM and CAD in AEC. He takes pride in continually pushing the limits of GIS, 3D web mapping, BIM, CAD, imagery, AI feature extraction, reality capture, monitoring dashboards and digital twins.

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John Sayre, Technical Marketing Manager for Civil Infrastructure - Autodesk

John Sayre is a Technical Marketing Manager for Civil Infrastructure with Autodesk. Prior to working for Autodesk, he was a Civil Application Engineer, teaching the products inside of the AEC Collection. Sayre has 27 years of civil engineering experience running the gambit on all types of projects residential, commercial and industrial. He has been with Autodesk for almost nine years.