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The technology giant says it is reorganizing its construction and design software divisions under one umbrella, while also announcing a 9% cut to its global workforce.

In order to track progress, workers with Samet Construction are using 360° cameras on their hard hats to record their work on the 670,000-sq-ft, 27-story The Novus mixed-use tower in Durham, N.C.

With Motif, Amar Hanspal and Brian Mathews are returning to AEC software and collaboration to deliver cloud-native, collaborative design and construction.

Numbers for fiscal 2025 third quarter show software firm's operating margin continues to recover from a Q1 delay in release of its earnings, it said.

Industrializing design and building practices using manufacturing techniques has long been promised as a more efficient construction method. But recent advances in the kit-of-parts approach is bringing the idea closer to fruition.

Autodesk reiterated its commitment to artificial intelligence-enhanced workflows for architects, engineers and construction professionals and introduced a new data exchange with Esri at its annual Autodesk University user conference in San Diego.

Integration with the firm's iTwin and iModel formats speeds integration with existing design software.

Bentley Systems acquired on Sept. 6 geographic information and 3D Tiles provider Cesium, with terms not disclosed for the deal set to close by the end of 2024. 

Added millions for AI platform and carbon reduction firm in new funding rounds will enable expanded development and plant installations

Esri President Jack Dangermond and Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost promise new GIS-to-BIM workflows as Esri and Autodesk's partnership works to bring planners and designers closer together.