Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
ACC platform for BIM collaboration: cloud worksharing, model coordination, design review, and construction management.
Definition & Context
Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and BIM Collaborate are Autodesk's cloud platform for design collaboration and coordination. They provide a CDE (Docs), live Revit worksharing across locations (Collaborate/Cloud Worksharing), automated clash and model coordination, issues, RFIs, and reviews.
Design Collaboration enables cross-team model sharing with packages, while Model Coordination runs automatic clash checks and tracks issues — all in one hosted environment tied to Revit and other Autodesk tools.
Why It Matters
ACC lets distributed teams co-author and coordinate BIM in real time with a single source of truth, replacing manual model exchange and local clash runs.
Best Practices
- Use Docs as the controlled CDE with proper folder permissions.
- Share via packages in Design Collaboration to control what teams consume.
- Rely on automated Model Coordination clash runs and track issues to closure.
- Link issues/RFIs to model locations for clear communication.
Common Pitfalls
- Treating ACC Docs as an uncontrolled dumping folder.
- Cloud worksharing without a network/setup that supports it, causing sync pain.
- Ignoring automated clash results and coordinating ad hoc.
- No permission structure, exposing WIP to all parties.
Related Concepts
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BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
ISO 19650 CDE workflow rules and information delivery gates.
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4D/5D BIM Integration
Linking 3D models with construction schedules and cost estimating.
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CAD File Formats & Interoperability
IFC, NWD, and DWG openBIM coordination schemas.
Standard Engineering Workflow for Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
2. Geometric Alignment & Profile Design
Lay out horizontal tangents and spiral transitions following AASHTO / Eurocode minimum curve radii, coupled with vertical slope crest/sag parabolic curves.
Common Failure Scenarios & Troubleshooting
| Failure / Geometric Issue | Root Cause & Mitigation Strategy |
|---|---|
| Surface triangulation bridges across steep ravines incorrectly | Add linear Breaklines along tops/toes of slopes or specify 'Maximum Triangle Length' under Surface Build Properties. |
| Horizontal curve radius triggers AASHTO violation flags | Adjust minimum transition spiral length or increase curve radius to meet minimum design speed superelevation criteria. |
| Coordinates offset by several meters after CAD/GIS import | Verify projection datum and false easting/northing parameters in MAPCSASSIGN before importing geospatial shapefiles. |
Industry Standards & Compliance Codes
- Eurocode 7 (Geotechnical Design - EN 1997)
- ISO 19650 (BIM for Civil Infrastructure)