AUTODESK AEC

Autodesk AEC Collection – Detailed Description

The Autodesk AEC Collection (Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection) is a comprehensive and integrated suite of professional software dedicated to architectural design, structural engineering, plant engineering, and infrastructure. This collection represents an all-in-one solution for professionals in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) sector, offering a highly collaborative environment oriented towards the BIM (Building Information Modeling) workflow.

Thanks to the combination of advanced tools for modeling, analysis, simulation, and documentation, the AEC Collection allows you to manage the entire project lifecycle, from conceptual design to construction and operational management.

🎯 Who the AEC Collection is suited for

The AEC Collection is designed for:

• Architecture and urban planning studios

• Civil and structural engineers

• Infrastructure and transport designers

• BIM Manager professionals and project coordinators

• Construction companies that manage complex 3D models and simulations

Ideal for teams that want to operate in a coordinated, efficient manner and comply with international BIM standards.

🧰 Software included in the AEC Collection

The collection includes the following main tools:

🧱 Revit

BIM tool for architectural design, structural, plant (MEP) and for construction documentation. Supports multidisciplinary and collaborative workflows.

🏗 AutoCAD + specialized toolsets

Full version of AutoCAD with vertical toolsets (Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, Plant 3D, Map 3D, Raster Design) for 2D drawings and 3D modeling.

🌆 InfraWorks

Solution for conceptual design and visualization of large-scale infrastructure. Integrates GIS data, topographic models, and urban simulations.

🌁 Civil 3D

Specialized software for civil engineering, useful in the design of roads, sewage networks, topographic surveys, terrain modeling and road corridors.

📐 FormIt Pro

Tool for conceptual architectural modeling, with solar analysis and direct integration with Revit.

🚗 Vehicle Tracking

Tool to analyze vehicle movements, simulate maneuvers and design roundabouts and intersections.

🔍 Recap Pro

Application for processing point clouds and laser scanning data, useful for as-built modeling and 3D surveys.

🧲 Inventor Professional

3D mechanical modeling software for designing complex components and industrial equipment, integratable with Revit for MEP details.

🎬 3ds Max

Tool for photorealistic visualization and architectural animation, ideal for professional rendering and immersive presentations.

🛠 Advance Steel

BIM extension for modeling and detailed documentation of steel structures.

🏗 Robot Structural Analysis Professional

Software for advanced structural analysis, with FEM (finite element) calculation, compatible with Revit.

🌉 Structural Bridge Design

Tool for the design, analysis and verification of steel and reinforced concrete bridges according to regulations.

🗺 Layout Points

Utility to manage topographic survey points and coordinate them with construction data.

📦 Navisworks Manage

Platform for project review, clash detection (interference detection) and construction management in a 3D environment.

🌐 Autodesk Forma (formerly Spacemaker)

Cloud-based tool for urban and sustainable design, with environmental simulations, solar, wind and noise analysis.

🔧 Main features of the Collection

✔ Centralized BIM environment

Coordinate architecture, structures and plants in a single digital ecosystem, with native interoperability between software.

✔ Parametric and conceptual modeling

From the initial draft to the executive documentation, all steps of the design are managed smoothly.

✔ Structural and environmental analysis and simulations

Tools like Robot Structural Analysis, Forma and Recap Pro allow for in-depth simulations and performance verification of the project.

✔ Advanced visualization 🎨

With 3ds Max and InfraWorks you can create renderings, animations and presentations with high visual impact.

✔ Clash detection and project coordination

Navisworks Manage allows you to identify interferences between disciplines and manage site planning.

✔ Support for infrastructure and transport design 🚧

Civil 3D and Vehicle Tracking offer tools dedicated to roads, urban networks, sewers and topographic surveys.

💻 Compatibility and system requirements

✅ Supported operating systems (desktop version):

• Windows 11 / 10 – 64 bit

(⚠ Not natively compatible with macOS – However, it is possible to use the entire AEC Collection on Mac using virtualization software such as Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion, installing Windows as the guest operating system.)

📌 Recommended hardware requirements (average):

Note: Each software has specific requirements, but the following values ensure an optimal experience for the entire collection:

• Processor: multi-core 3.0 GHz or higher

• RAM: at least 16 GB (32 GB recommended for simulations and rendering)

• Graphics card: DirectX 11 with at least 4 GB VRAM (hardware acceleration support)

• Disk space: at least 100 GB of free space

• Screen resolution: 1920 x 1080 or higher

• Internet connection: required for activation, updates and cloud features

🌍 Languages and localization

The AEC Collection is available in multiple languages, including Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, to meet the needs of international teams and global projects.

🚀 Benefits of the AEC Collection

✅ All AEC tools in a single license

✅ Optimization of the workflow between teams and disciplines

✅ Complete coordination of project, analysis and construction

✅ Powerful support for sustainable and infrastructural design

✅ Interoperability and constant updates from Autodesk

The Autodesk AEC Collection is the definitive suite for the design and integrated management of the built environment. Thanks to the combination of industry-leading tools, it allows you to tackle complex projects with precision, efficiency, and innovation, ensuring maximum control over every phase of the building cycle.