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Rework has become one of the most expensive, demoralising and avoidable challenges facing the AECO sector today. As projects grow in scale and complexity, the cracks caused by disconnected data, siloed teams and outdated coordination practices widen into costly failures.
Missing information, duplicated effort and slow decision cycles continue to erode already tight margins and expose organisations to unnecessary risk. These issues are no longer isolated. They’re systemic. And they’re getting worse.
This May, the Connected Build Summit brings the industry together for a focused exploration of how connected data and real‑time collaboration can dramatically reduce rework and transform project delivery.
Hosted online, the summit gathers leading practitioners, digital transformation specialists and Autodesk experts for a morning of insight, practical guidance and real‑world case studies.
A programme built for an industry under pressure
The summit reflects the realities of today’s AECO landscape, where digital adoption, information management, automation and cultural change are no longer optional, they’re essential to staying competitive.
Across keynote sessions, customer case studies and expert discussions, the programme highlights the tools, behaviours and workflows that enable teams to work smarter, reduce risk and deliver with greater certainty.
Keynote: Autodesk’s vision for a connected AECO industry
Autodesk opens the summit with a deep look at the industry’s most persistent bottleneck: fragmented workflows that force teams into reactive decision‑making. The keynote explores how Autodesk Forma is reshaping collaboration and why projects must operate as a continuous flow of data rather than a series of disconnected handovers.
Case study: PBM’s path from complexity to control
PBM GR.UP GmbH reveals the hidden cost of coordination inefficiencies in Life Science and industrial projects. By adopting connected data and structured workflows, PBM has unlocked €170,000–€290,000 in efficiency per project, while improving documentation quality and speeding up decision‑making. Speakers Jan Warsawa and Kathrin Funkat share the practical steps behind their transformation.
Case study: Scaling digital delivery at H&MV Engineering
Paul Elliott of H&MV Engineering discusses how the organisation scaled digital delivery across global operations. His session highlights the challenges of maintaining consistency and compliance across dispersed teams, and how connected workflows have strengthened collaboration and project outcomes.
Roundtable: Why some companies digitise successfully — and others don’t
Graham Rooney and Natasha Renwick of Mercury join Frank Pepping of Schouten Techniek for a candid discussion on digital transformation. Their message is clear: technology alone isn’t enough. Success depends on a willingness to rethink processes, unlock new capabilities and move beyond legacy habits.
Expert sessions: Workflows, integrations and what’s new in forma
NTI specialists Kenneth Mortensen and David Purdon offer a practical look at automation, data synchronisation and real‑world integration challenges. This is followed by a deep dive into the latest Autodesk Forma updates, with Collin van Kooten and Chris van de Fluit showcasing new features teams can begin using straight away.
Building a more predictable future
For AECO professionals weary of rework, delays and fragmented communication, the Connected Build Summit offers a clear roadmap towards more predictable, efficient and collaborative project delivery.
Registration is now open, a key step for organisations ready to eliminate rework at its source.
