Developments worth following across the sector.
Selection checked 26 October 20265 updates
buildingSMART announced its 2026 winners following the Tokyo summit. Recognised work includes IFC alignment geometry, infrastructure delivery and lifecycle information management.
The company announces a leadership transition for its architecture, engineering and construction business, with Forma and its AI strategy among the stated priorities.
At Autodesk University, the company previewed new agentic capabilities across Forma, Fusion and Flow. These announcements distinguish previews from features already available in Autodesk Assistant.
Autodesk announced AEC Data Model API pricing effective 6 October, with usage included in qualifying subscriptions and limited free-tier access. Teams should check their own subscriptions and data-export requirements.
A Data Exchange connector for OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation opens to private beta participants. The initial focus is moving infrastructure data into Revit workflows.