Bridging the Gap: Insights & Innovations in Construction

From Vision to Value: Autodesk AI, Connected Construction, and the Power of the Channel

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Feb 11, 2026

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Rachel Tuller

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Hari Sunderraj

Rachel Tuller, VP of Global Channels at Autodesk, explains how partners turn platform capabilities into measurable outcomes. Hari Sunderraj, VP of Sales at Autodesk, champions a platform-first approach using data, AI, and automation. They discuss culture shifts for connected construction, AI as a human-in-the-loop co-pilot, open ecosystems, and how partners scale solutions into real-world productivity.

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INSIGHT

Data-Driven Project Decisions

Data should drive every project decision from feasibility through operations.
Hari Sunderraj says connecting siloed data into a unified platform accelerates timelines and improves safety.

ADVICE

Prioritize Culture Over Tools

Change organizational culture before chasing tools to realize connected construction.
Hari Sunderraj advises getting executive buy-in and shifting from point products to an integrated platform.

ADVICE

Use AI As A Co-Pilot

Treat AI as a human-in-the-loop co-pilot that automates repetitive tasks.
Hari Sunderraj recommends starting by automating low-value, repetitive work to free creative capacity.

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Join Hari Sunderraj and Rachel Tuller for a candid conversation on how Autodesk is advancing AI, automation, and connected construction—and what those investments mean for the future of the AECO industry.

Recorded during Graitec Innovate2Build, this episode explores how Autodesk is shifting from point solutions to a platform-driven approach—and why culture, data, and ecosystem thinking are critical to making that shift successful.

From the power of integrated platforms to the evolving role of partners in driving adoption and outcomes, this conversation focuses on what it really takes to move from vision to value in a connected construction world.

You’ll Learn:

Why culture—not technology alone—is the biggest unlock for connected construction
How Autodesk is embedding AI and automation across the project lifecycle
What “power in the platform” really means for customers and partners
Why starting with why leads to better adoption and business outcomes
How the channel helps translate innovation into real-world productivity gains
What leaders can learn from other industries that have already gone through digital transformation

MEET OUR GUEST

Hari Sunderraj, Vice President of Sales, Autodesk
Hari leads Autodesk’s emerging business sales globally, focusing on high-growth areas including construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure. He brings a platform-first perspective on how data, AI, and automation can drive safer, more efficient, and more sustainable project delivery.

Rachel Tuller, Vice President, Global Channels, Autodesk
Rachel leads Autodesk’s global partner ecosystem and plays a key role in shaping how partners help customers adopt and scale connected construction solutions. With deep experience across industries, she brings a strong point of view on outcomes-driven transformation and the power of the platform.

TODD TAKES Culture unlocks the platform

The shift from point solutions to an integrated platform isn’t a technology problem—it’s a culture one. Connected construction only becomes real when organizations align leadership, teams, and mindset around shared data, shared outcomes, and a willingness to evolve how decisions get made.

There’s real power in the platform

AI, automation, and connected data only deliver value when they work together as part of a unified platform. When data flows across design, build, and operations, teams stop reacting and start predicting—unlocking safer, faster, and more scalable outcomes powered by platforms like Autodesk.

Start with the why—and stay curious

The most successful transformations begin by understanding real pain points, not by pushing tools. Leaders and partners who start with why, stay naturally curious, and learn from other industries are the ones turning innovation into repeatable, measurable impact.

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