{"id":4086,"date":"2018-09-21T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2018-09-21T13:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=4086"},"modified":"2018-09-21T13:40:22","modified_gmt":"2018-09-21T17:40:22","slug":"introducing-the-finalists-for-the-aec-excellence-awards-2018","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/en\/news\/introducing-the-finalists-for-the-aec-excellence-awards-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the Finalists for the AEC Excellence Awards 2018\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>Astounding projects from around the world in the categories of <\/i><i>Construction, <\/i><i>Infrastructure Design\u00a0<\/i><i>and <\/i><i>Building Design<\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4087\" src=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/09\/post-topstory-finalists-bannerB-1080x244px-1024x231.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/09\/post-topstory-finalists-bannerB-1080x244px-1024x231.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/09\/post-topstory-finalists-bannerB-1080x244px-300x68.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/09\/post-topstory-finalists-bannerB-1080x244px.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> Autodesk, along with co-sponsors Construction Dive, HP, and Smart Cities Dive, is proud to announce the AEC Excellence Awards 2018 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aecexcellence.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">finalists<\/a>!\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span> Now in its sixth year, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aecexcellence.com\/\">AEC Excellence Awards<\/a> showcases global projects that have embraced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/solutions\/bim\/hub\/how-connected-bim-will-shape-future-of-aec-industry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connected BIM<\/a> and emerging technologies like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/redshift\/generative-design-architecture\/\">generative design<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/redshift\/leapfrog-technology\/\">industrialized construction<\/a>. The categories of Infrastructure Design, Building Design, and Construction recognize small, medium, and large size projects. Debuting this year, the new \u201cInnovator of the Year\u201d award recognizes a person who is transforming the design and construction industry through the use of technology, collaboration, evangelism, and innovation.\u202f\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">The video below gives a sneak-peek some of the finalists, but you can check out the full rundown at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aecexcellence.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aecexcellence.com<\/a>.<\/span> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AEC Excellence Awards 2018 Finalists in Construction\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_qKydbn-Vx4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> It was a tough job for the independent, global <a href=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/news\/world-renowned-judges-announced-aec-excellence-awards-2018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">panel of judges<\/a> to evaluate all 256 submissions (196 project entries and 60 Innovator of the Year entries) and narrow down to the \u201cbest-of- the-best\u201d finalists. Entries came from 32 countries, with China having the highest number of overall submissions, followed by the U.S. and France.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span> \u201cThis year\u2019s finalists are exemplary in infrastructure design, building design, and construction projects, no matter the size,\u201d said Nicolas Mangon, Vice President AEC Business Strategy and Marketing at Autodesk. \u201cWe are thrilled with the breadth and depth of these finalists and seeing how emerging technology for collaboration, prefabrication, and design automation is transforming the way AEC works. These finalists represent how the AEC industry is not only embracing the future of making but are making it happen now.\u201d<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span> The unveiling of the competition\u2019s winners will take place at <a href=\"http:\/\/au.autodesk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autodesk University 2018<\/a> in Las Vegas on November 13 during the <i>AEC Customer Showcase Celebration breakfast<\/i>. During this event, winners will be celebrated for their achievements on innovative projects. Awards will be presented alongside special guest presentations from industry experts and thought leaders. Anyone attending Autodesk University is welcome to attend this event, but advance registration is required. Be sure to watch for the winners announcement live from AU Las Vegas!<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Astounding projects from around the world in the categories of Construction, Infrastructure Design\u00a0and Building Design Autodesk, along with co-sponsors Construction Dive, HP, and Smart Cities Dive, is proud to announce the AEC Excellence Awards 2018 finalists!\u00a0\u00a0 Now in its sixth year, the AEC Excellence Awards showcases global projects that have embraced Connected BIM and emerging 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