As Autodesk gradually shifts its focus from Autodesk BIM 360 to the more unified and scalable Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), many AEC organisations are navigating the complex process of migrating active and archived projects. While ACC offers enhanced collaboration, improved workflows, and long-term scalability, the path to get there isn’t always straightforward.
In this post, we will explore some key complexities organisations face when migrating data from BIM 360 and ACC and offer insights on how to streamline the process.
1. Hub Locations
Many organisations will have begun their cloud solutions journey in BIM 360 (possibly with a trial account) with those “hubs” likely located in the US region servers. However, with increasing emphasis on data sovereignty and compliance, particularly within the UK and EU, many firms now require their data to be hosted in the EMEA region. While Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) offers improved control, including the ability to create region-specific hubs, its native Bridge functionality does not support data transfers across regions or between BIM 360 and ACC. This limitation poses a significant challenge for organisations looking to consolidate and relocate their project data.
2. File Versions and Metadata
File history and metadata are critical in project environments, often serving as the only reliable record in the event of disputes or litigation. Therefore, when migrating data to a new platform, it's essential that this information is preserved and transferred accurately as part of the process.
3. Consolidation of Multiple Projects
Another consideration is whether to consolidate multiple legacy projects into a single ACC project. While this approach can help reduce the number of projects in your new ACC environment - making management simpler - it can also be a highly manual and time-consuming process, requiring careful planning and execution.
4. Storage Requirements during Transfers
One often-overlooked aspect of migration planning is where to store your data during the transfer process. This presents two key challenges: first, ensuring you have sufficient physical or cloud storage space to temporarily hold the files; and second, managing the transfer speed, as files must be downloaded from BIM 360 and then uploaded to ACC. It's important to check your available bandwidth and be aware of any data size limits that could impact the migration timeline.
Simplify with Naviate Nebula
If you are planning a large-scale migration between BIM 360 and ACC, Naviate Nebula is a powerful platform built to integrate your Common Data Environments and automate project workflows. With Naviate Nebula, you can:
- Transfer BIM 360 and ACC project folders and files, complete with version history and attributes
- Move project files between hubs and regions, helping you consolidate or realign project data
- Back up and close out projects hosted on other companies’ hubs, retaining full access and control
- Streamline frequent data transfers to your own ACC hub to maintain ownership and visibility
- Consolidate data sources into a single project environment for closeout or handover
- True cloud to cloud transfer (no local storage requirements)
Take control of your cloud projects
As your organisation scales, so too does the complexity of managing your Autodesk Construction Cloud projects. Naviate Nebula allows you to stay ahead of the curve by simplifying your workflows, reducing manual errors, and optimising your project management.
Ready to take control of your ACC and BIM 360 environments? We’ll help you streamline project management so you can focus on what matters most - delivering exceptional results.
