Archibus V.2026.01 Update

Archibus V.2026.01 Update

by | Jun 29, 2026 | ARCHIBUS

Archibus V.2026.01 delivers a set of practical, FM‑focused improvements that make it easier to manage space, assets, work requests, and reporting. The release leans heavily on customer feedback, so many of these features address challenges FM teams face every day.

Put Archibus Data in the Center of the Business

Data Lake Integration

For FM teams, Archibus holds critical data about spaces, assets, requests, and costs. The new Data Lake Integration makes that data part of the wider enterprise analytics picture.

Key benefits:

  • Connect Archibus data with HR, finance, and operations data in your own data lake.

  • Build cross‑functional dashboards and KPIs that show how space and assets impact the business.

  • Keep facilities data governed and secured by your existing enterprise data standards.

This is especially useful for FM leaders who need to show executives the impact of maintenance, occupancy, and capital planning decisions using a single source of truth.

Model Your Real Organization in Archibus

Organizational Hierarchy

Most FM teams work across complex org structures. Archibus now supports multi‑level organizational hierarchies that reflect how your company actually works.

What you can do:

  • Define hierarchical structures with multiple levels (divisions, departments, teams, etc.).

  • Align space allocation and seat planning to real reporting lines and cost centers.

  • Generate printable floor plans that clearly show which group owns which spaces.

This helps FM users answer common questions like “Who owns this area?” or “Which department is being charged for this space?” more quickly and accurately.

Plan Hybrid Work with Neighborhoods

Neighborhood Planning

Hybrid work has made seat planning more dynamic and more complicated. Archibus Neighborhood Planning simplifies this by letting FM teams define shared areas by day and team.

Core capabilities:

  • Set capacity and usage rules for neighborhoods (shared spaces) by day of week.

  • Align neighborhoods with team schedules and expected onsite presence.

  • Reduce overbooking and conflicts by planning for demand in advance.

This gives FM users a structured way to support hot‑desking and team‑based seating, without losing control of who should be where and when.

Get Answers Faster with AI‑Assisted Analysis

Archibus Assistant for Data Analysis (Preview)

FM users often spend a lot of time building reports. The Archibus Assistant for Data Analysis helps them get to insight faster.

It enables:

  • Question‑driven exploration of facility and asset data using natural language.

  • Faster access to trends and scenarios without building complex reports manually.

  • More flexible AI model integration for different analysis needs.

Instead of exporting to Excel and running ad‑hoc analysis, FM teams can ask targeted questions and focus on deciding what actions to take.

Capture Field Data Even When You’re Offline

OnSite Condition Assessment – Offline Capability

FM work often happens where Wi‑Fi is poor or non‑existent (basements, remote buildings, secure areas). The new offline capability supports condition assessments in those locations.

Field users can:

  • Record asset conditions, notes, and photos on mobile devices while offline.

  • Sync data back to Archibus when connection is restored.

  • Avoid repeat visits and data gaps caused by connectivity issues.

This helps FM teams build more reliable maintenance plans and capital forecasts based on complete, accurate assessment data.

Register Assets While You’re Onsite

OnSite Asset and Equipment Registration

FM teams often discover assets in the field that are not yet in the system. OnSite Asset and Equipment Registration bridges that gap.

With this feature, users can:

  • Add new assets directly from mobile while onsite.

  • Capture locations, attributes, photos, and IDs at the point of discovery.

  • Keep the asset register up to date without extra office‑based data entry.

This gives FM users better visibility of what they own and maintain, which improves lifecycle and budgeting decisions.

Make Everyday Archibus Workflows Easier

BIM in the Cloud

For FM teams working with models, Archibus BIM now supports cloud publishing via BIM Viewer.

You can:

  • Publish 2D content, IFC models, and Navisworks models to the cloud.

  • View BIM information without relying on local tools like AutoCAD or Revit.

  • Continue to use Smart Client Extensions while adding modern cloud viewing options.

Maintenance – Better Work Requests

Maintenance teams get more structured work request handling.

Key improvements:

  • Standardize requests with data‑driven checklists and lookup questions.

  • Reduce duplicates and unclear requests at the source.

Workplace – Simpler Profiles and Privacy

For everyday users of Archibus Workplace, usability improves.

New options:

  • Change locale settings directly in the user profile (no need to go into Web Central).

  • Hide personal seat location for added privacy within the app.

These changes help FM teams support a more user‑friendly workplace experience for staff.

Report Smarter Without Leaving Archibus

Reports Central – Virtual Calculations

FM analysts can now do more reporting work directly in Archibus.

They can:

  • Create calculated fields inside reports (ratios, totals, derived metrics).

  • Apply flexible filters to explore different scenarios without exporting data.

This reduces reliance on external tools and makes it easier to answer “what‑if” questions within Archibus.

Maintenance – AI Work Request Summaries

FM and maintenance teams often deal with long histories of notes and attachments. AI‑based summaries help them quickly understand each request.

Benefits:

  • Summarize communications, attachments, and activity history into a concise overview.

  • Help technicians see the context of an issue at a glance.

Stay Current with Standards and Integrations

BOMA 2024 Office Standard Support

FM teams responsible for rentable area calculations can now use BOMA 2024 Office Standard (Methods A and B) in Archibus.

Highlights:

  • Include outdoor amenities, tenant shafts, and tenant equipment as Non‑Allocated Tenant Areas.

  • Count these areas fully in rentable area without load factor markup.

  • Maintain backward compatibility with BOMA 2017.

This helps FM teams produce compliant, defensible area calculations for leasing and portfolio reporting.

Lease Agreement Onboarding REST API

For organizations integrating Archibus with ERP or lease AI tools, there’s a new Lease Agreement Onboarding REST API.

Integration teams can:

  • Bulk upsert lease records, with partial success (valid records are saved even if others fail).

  • Use built‑in field validation to avoid bad data.

  • Review per‑record error messages to troubleshoot quickly.

FM leaders benefit by getting cleaner lease data into Archibus faster, with fewer manual imports.

Automate System Housekeeping

Automated Data Event Log Cleanup

To keep Archibus running smoothly, V.2026.01 adds automated cleanup for data event logs.

System behavior:

  • A scheduled workflow rule archives older data event records based on your retention settings.

  • By default, records are archived after 14 days and permanently deleted after 365 days.

  • Reduces manual maintenance by IT or system admins.

This supports FM teams indirectly, by helping ensure their Archibus environment stays performant and easier to manage over time.

The Takeaway

For facilities teams, Archibus V.2026.01 is less about “shiny new features” and more about practical upgrades to everyday work.robotechcad+1

  • It strengthens the data foundation for FM by connecting Archibus to enterprise data lakes and improving reporting tools like virtual calculations and AI‑assisted analysis.

  • It brings real‑world complexity into the system via organizational hierarchies, BOMA 2024 support, and more flexible lease onboarding

  • It modernizes field and workplace workflows with offline condition assessments, onsite asset registration, neighborhood planning, and user‑friendly privacy and profile controls.

  • It quietly improves system health and maintenance through automated data event log cleanup and cloud‑based BIM viewing.

How Robotech Can Help

Robotech CAD Solutions can help your team turn Archibus V.2026.01 capabilities into practical improvements across space planning, asset management, work requests, and reporting. From Data Lake Integration and BOMA 2024 workflows to OnSite field operations and hybrid workplace planning, we can assess your current environment, design an upgrade roadmap, and provide training so your FM users get real value from these new features.

If your FM group is interested in exploring what Archibus V.2026.01 could look like in your environment, Robotech can help you move from “new release notes” to a clear, practical roadmap.

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Maximize Space Utilization with a Leading IWMS

Maximize Space Utilization with a Leading IWMS

by | Jun 3, 2026 | ARCHIBUS

You don’t have a space problem.
You have a visibility problem.

For years, “busy enough” was the only metric that mattered.
Rough headcounts. Rough seat counts. Rough guesses.

Then hybrid happened.

Suddenly:

  • Empty neighborhoods.
  • Overbooked rooms.
  • Waitlists for the “good” spaces…
    …while entire wings sat dark.

Hybrid didn’t create those issues — it made them impossible to ignore. The real issue? We never truly knew how our space was being used.

The real gap: visibility, not square footage

If you’re still making multimillion‑dollar space decisions using static floor plans and year‑old spreadsheets, you’re always reacting.

That’s where an IWMS like Archibus changes the game.

Archibus gives you a living view of your portfolio:

  • What’s assigned.
  • What’s actually occupied.
  • How spaces flex throughout the week.

When you can finally see real utilization:

  • Underused areas become opportunities to consolidate, repurpose, or redesign.
  • Overloaded zones become clear signals to adjust layouts, sharing ratios, or policies.

Strategy stops being opinion.
It starts being evidence.

 

Three truths hybrid made impossible to ignore

1️⃣ “We know who owns a space, not who uses it.”
Floor plans show assignments, not behavior.
Archibus connects allocations with occupancy data so you can see which areas sit idle and which carry the load.

2️⃣ “We’re planning dynamic work with static tools.”
Hybrid patterns change by day and team.
Archibus supports scenario planning and interactive floor plans so you can test neighborhoods, sharing ratios, and new layouts before you move a single chair.

3️⃣ “We spend heavily on space, but can’t prove it’s the right space.”
When leadership asks, “Do we need all of this?”, anecdotes aren’t enough.
With Archibus, you can tie utilization, allocation, and cost per seat or square foot together — and show exactly where to reduce, reinvest, or redesign.

Uncomfortable? Sometimes.
Essential? Always.

 

From reacting to predicting

The goal isn’t to “survive” hybrid.
It’s to use it as a catalyst for a smarter workplace.

That means shifting from:

  • One‑time seat counts ➜ continuous occupancy insight
  • Rearranging desks after complaints ➜ data‑driven layout optimization
  • Rethinking space only at renewals ➜ ongoing scenario planning as patterns change

Archibus centralizes space, occupancy, and cost data, then layers on analytics and planning tools so you can:

  • See which spaces actually support collaboration and focus.
  • Test “what if” scenarios before you commit.
  • Align your footprint with how people really work today.

When you can see what’s happening today, predicting tomorrow stops being guesswork.

 

A simple place to start

Pick one building, one floor, or one critical team and ask:

  • How is this space assigned today?
  • How is it actually used — by day, time, and type of work?
  • What would we change if we had to earn the right to keep every square foot?

Then use Archibus to pull the real utilization data, model a few “what if” scenarios, and implement one meaningful change.

Hybrid work didn’t break your workplace.
It handed you a chance to build a more intentional, efficient, and human‑centered one.

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Leverage Autodesk Cloud Tools for Efficient Design Review

Leverage Autodesk Cloud Tools for Efficient Design Review

by | May 9, 2026 | Autodesk, BIM

Project coordination has always been slow when it should be fast, and reactive when it should be proactive. The model is updated — but not everyone knows. A clash is flagged — but it lives in a spreadsheet no one checks. Comments are left on a PDF — and by the time someone acts on them, three more things have changed.

Autodesk's cloud tools have been working toward fixing this for years. With Revit 2027 and the ongoing evolution of Autodesk Construction Cloud, the infrastructure for genuinely real-time coordination is now more complete than it's ever been.

What's meaningfully changed

The most significant shift in Revit 2027 is that Issues for Revit is no longer an optional extension — it is now integrated directly into the core product. Teams can create, view, and resolve issues without leaving Revit, with full synchronization to Forma Data Management. This means that coordination conversations happen inside the model, not alongside it.

Revit 2027 subscriptions now also include bundled access to Forma Data Management Essentials, Site Design, Building Design, and Forma Board. This establishes a connected cloud foundation that links early site studies through to detailed design coordination — without needing separate tool purchases to enable it.

On the ACC platform, the January 2026 update expanded Autodesk Assistant capabilities inside Construction Cloud. Teams can now query project data — including meeting minutes — using natural language, which removes the friction of hunting through documentation to find relevant decisions or action items during a design review.

Incremental model syncing, introduced in Revit 2027 as a Tech Preview for cloud models, means only modified elements are pushed to the cloud rather than regenerating the full dataset. For large models, this is a practical improvement to the daily coordination rhythm.

What coordination actually depends on

Technology doesn't coordinate projects — people using technology in a disciplined way do.

  • The firms that get the most from Issues for Revit and Forma Data Management are the ones that establish clear protocols for how those tools are used day to day.

  • Without structure around Autodesk Construction Cloud and Autodesk Docs, even a well‑configured environment can generate noise instead of clarity.

Clear issue workflows in Issues for Revit turn cloud tools into a shared, reliable to‑do list.

  • Define who is responsible for creating issues inside Revit (for example, discipline leads, model managers, or reviewers).

  • Standardize how issues are categorized using Forma Data Management (by discipline, severity, phase, or location in the model).

  • Align Revit issue statuses with ACC issue workflows so everyone understands what “open,” “in review,” and “resolved” mean across platforms.

Consistent syncing practices for Revit cloud models keep everyone working from the same version of the truth.

  • Agree on when Revit cloud models are synced to Autodesk Docs or BIM‑enabled cloud worksharing (for example, before and after coordination meetings).

  • Use incremental syncing in Revit 2027 for cloud models to reduce friction on large projects so frequent updates feel practical, not disruptive.

  • Communicate sync windows and ACC publishing habits so teams know when it’s safe to pull down or review the latest set.

Thoughtful notification policies in Autodesk Construction Cloud prevent alert fatigue and missed issues.

  • Configure ACC issue notifications so the right discipline leads and project managers are automatically informed when Revit issues sync up.

  • Use ACC watch lists and subscription settings sparingly so only those who need updates on a model, folder, or issue type receive them.

  • Review ACC and Autodesk Docs notification rules periodically to keep them aligned with how the team actually collaborates.

When these pieces are in place, Issues for Revit, Forma Data Management, Autodesk Docs, and Autodesk Construction Cloud work together as the backbone of coordination rather than just another collection of apps the team has to manage.

The Takeaway

Revit 2027 and the current state of Autodesk Construction Cloud remove several of the remaining friction points in real-time project coordination. Issues are now native to Revit. Cloud access is broader. Data queries are faster. The question for most firms isn't whether these tools can help — it's whether their workflows are set up to take advantage of them.

How Robotech Can Help

We help architectural and AEC firms configure and adopt Autodesk's cloud coordination tools effectively:

  • Setup and configuration of Forma Data Management and Issues for Revit in Revit 2027

  • Collaboration workflow design — defining review protocols, issue workflows, and notification policies

  • Training for project teams on Autodesk Construction Cloud and Autodesk Docs

  • Ongoing support as your coordination environment evolves with new releases

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How AI Is Transforming AutoCAD and Revit Workflows

How AI Is Transforming AutoCAD and Revit Workflows

by | May 2, 2026 | Autodesk, BIM

AI in AEC software has moved past the announcement stage. It's shipping. It's in the tools firms are using today. The more useful question now isn't whether AI is coming to AutoCAD and Revit — it's which specific capabilities are actually worth paying attention to, and which ones are still finding their footing.

What's actually in the tools now

Revit 2027 introduces Autodesk Assistant as a built-in panel connected directly to Revit's API — not a help chatbot, and not a separate add-in. It can query the model in plain language ("how many doors in this building are narrower than 36 inches?"), generate documentation steps, create views and schedules from conversational prompts, and execute multi-step modeling actions without requiring users to break instructions into separate commands.

This is meaningful for two reasons. First, tasks that previously required either deep Revit expertise or time-consuming manual filtering can now be executed by a broader range of team members. Second, it opens the door to a different way of working with models — one where intent can be expressed more directly than navigating menus and ribbons.

Revit 2027 also introduces MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration, an open standard developed by Anthropic that allows Revit to connect with external AI tools — not just Autodesk's own. This is an early signal that the AI layer in BIM authoring tools will continue to expand well beyond what any single vendor builds natively.

AutoCAD 2027 brings its own version of Autodesk Assistant, also using MCP to provide context-aware responses based on what's in the active drawing. Combined with the new Geometry Cleanup tool — which automatically identifies and flags common drawing errors like gaps, overshoots, and misaligned angles — AI is handling an increasing share of the quality control work that used to be done manually.

What it doesn't replace

AI augments judgment; it doesn't substitute for it. The Autodesk Assistant in Revit 2027 is explicitly a Tech Preview, and users report that explicit, precise prompting is still required to get reliable results. Architects retain responsibility for creative direction, design decisions, and the critical evaluation of what the model is actually saying.

Firms that approach AI as a way to reduce time on repetitive, analytical, and documentation-heavy tasks — while keeping human expertise at the center of decision-making — will get the most out of these tools.

The Takeaway

AI has arrived in AutoCAD and Revit in a form that's genuinely useful today, not just theoretically promising. Autodesk Assistant and MCP integration in the 2027 releases represent the clearest step yet toward a model environment where natural language plays a real role in how BIM gets done. The firms that start building fluency with these tools now will have a meaningful head start.

How Robotech Can Help

As an Autodesk Gold Partner, we help firms understand and adopt AI-integrated workflows in AutoCAD and Revit:

  • Training on Autodesk Assistant in Revit 2027 and AutoCAD 2027 — what it can do, how to prompt it effectively, and where its current limits are

  • Workflow reviews to identify where AI-assisted automation can reduce repetitive manual effort

  • Guidance on MCP integration and connecting Revit to external AI tools

  • Support for keeping your team current as these capabilities continue to evolve through 2026 and beyond

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AutoCAD 2027 Brings AI, Cleaner Drawings, and Better DWG Collaboration

AutoCAD 2027 Brings AI, Cleaner Drawings, and Better DWG Collaboration

by | May 2, 2026 | AEC, AutoCAD, Autodesk

AutoCAD 2027 is a meaningful step forward for drafting quality, collaboration, and day-to-day production efficiency.

  • AI-assisted guidance via Autodesk Assistant

  • Geometry Cleanup for smarter error detection

  • Checkout for safer shared DWG collaboration

  • Connected References for cleaner Xref management

  • Noticeable performance gains in layouts and 3D workflows

For AEC teams, this release targets the small, recurring friction points that quietly drain project time.

  • The biggest production slowdowns rarely come from one dramatic problem

  • They come from broken references, messy geometry, inconsistent standards, and file conflicts

  • AutoCAD 2027 addresses those friction points directly — without requiring firms to overhaul their entire workflow

Autodesk Assistant Makes Help More Useful

The headline feature in AutoCAD 2027 is Autodesk Assistant, an AI-powered support experience that delivers guidance inside the workflow — not outside it.

  • Provides in-context answers without users leaving the drawing

  • Can validate CAD standards by comparing work against an organization's own reference files

  • Reduces interruptions for newer users and makes less-familiar commands more consistent for experienced teams

Why it matters for AEC teams

Teams often lose time not because the software lacks capability, but because people use it differently.

  • Autodesk Assistant helps surface guidance and next-step support more naturally

  • Reduces variation across projects before issues reach coordination or documentation review

  • Helps CAD managers enforce standards without having to manually audit every file

Geometry Cleanup Targets a Constant Source of Rework

Geometry Cleanup is one of the most practical additions in AutoCAD 2027 — it scans drawings for common problems and suggests targeted fixes.

  • Detects gaps, overshoots, undershoots, and misaligned angles automatically

  • Highlights issues directly in the drawing window with visual markers

  • Suggests corrections rather than requiring manual identification and repair

Why it matters for AEC teams

Bad geometry doesn't always announce itself immediately, but it creates downstream problems that compound over time.

  • Can cause plotting issues, detail inaccuracies, and coordination errors

  • Becomes more costly when multiple people have touched the same files

  • Cleaner files mean fewer avoidable corrections and a stronger foundation for cross-discipline handoffs

Shared DWGs Get a Better Collaboration Model

AutoCAD 2027 introduces Checkout for drawings stored in Forma Data Management, allowing parallel editing without locking the entire file.

  • Contributors can check out and work on specific geometry independently

  • Changes merge back into the main file more safely and in a controlled way

  • Removes the bottleneck of traditional file-locking on large, multi-contributor projects

    Forma Data Management Essentials Expands What AutoCAD Can Do in the Cloud

    Another important part of the AutoCAD 2027 story is Autodesk Forma Data Management Essentials. Autodesk positions it as a foundational cloud-based project workspace for AECO teams, and notably, it is included with standalone subscriptions of AutoCAD, giving users access to connected project data management without requiring a separate purchase for the Essentials tier.

    For many firms, this matters because AutoCAD workflows still break down when files are scattered across folders, shared informally, or managed outside a consistent project environment. Forma Data Management Essentials gives teams a more organized, cloud-connected place to store, review, share, and coordinate DWG files while staying close to the tools they already use every day.

    What it includes

    Forma Data Management Essentials provides a set of core collaboration and file management capabilities designed for real project work, including:

    • Centralized cloud-based storage for project files

    • Browser-based viewing for drawings and models

    • Markups and issue tracking for review and coordination

    • Search, permissions, and controlled information sharing

    • Version history and access control for cloud-managed files

    How it works with AutoCAD

    Used with AutoCAD, Forma Data Management Essentials helps connect desktop drafting to a shared cloud workspace so files are easier to manage across teams and project phases. Autodesk also ties several of AutoCAD 2027’s collaboration improvements to this environment, including Checkout for shared DWGs, Connected References, and issue workflows that make it easier to keep project data coordinated without relying on disconnected file-sharing habits.

    Why it matters for AEC teams

    This is especially useful for firms that want better coordination but are not ready to jump immediately into a more advanced common data environment rollout. Because Forma Data Management Essentials is already included with standalone AutoCAD subscriptions, it gives teams a practical starting point for cloud-connected collaboration, better file control, and more reliable access to current project information at no added Essentials cost.

    Connected References Reduce Another Common Headache

    Connected References improves how AutoCAD handles renamed or moved Xrefs — one of the most persistent day-to-day disruptions in shared project environments.

    • Detects when referenced files have been moved or renamed in the cloud environment

    • Suggests automatic repairs directly from the Xref palette

    • Reduces time spent manually rebuilding broken file paths across active projects

    Performance Improvements Should Be Noticeable

    AutoCAD 2027 delivers meaningful speed and stability improvements that directly affect daily production work.

    • Faster layout tab switching — a long-standing pain point in sheet-heavy files

    • Expanded Graphics System Framework (GSF) support improves 3D workflow stability

    • Better handling of large coordinates, materials, textures, lighting, and shadows

    • Realistic (Fast) visual style now enabled by default for smoother navigation

    Why it matters for AEC teams

    Less waiting and smoother review means production feels less interrupted — and coordination is easier to maintain under pressure.

    • Teams switch between layouts faster

    • 3D model navigation is more reliable during design review

    • Fewer technical interruptions during deadline-driven coordination

    AutoCAD 2027 Is Really About Reducing Friction

    The biggest story in AutoCAD 2027 is not one isolated feature — it's Autodesk's continued push to make drafting more intelligent, more connected, and less dependent on manual cleanup.

    • AI assistance, geometry validation, and smarter file referencing all point in the same direction

    • Efficiency in AEC rarely comes from one dramatic leap — it comes from removing dozens of small delays

    • AutoCAD 2027 removes many of those delays at the drafting level, before they reach coordination or delivery

    How Robotech Can Help

    New features only create value when teams know how to apply them in real production environments.

    • Evaluation and deployment support for AutoCAD 2027 upgrades

    • Training on Autodesk Assistant, Geometry Cleanup, and Checkout workflows

    • CAD standards alignment to take full advantage of the new capabilities

    • Licensing and implementation support to streamline your transition

    Robotech CAD Solutions can help your teams get the most out of Revit 2027 with targeted training for both new and experienced users. We also provide licensing and implementation support to streamline your upgrade.
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