ANNOUNCEMENT: $1.9M Army Grant Award and Qnect for Autodesk® Revit® Launch

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Qnect Announces Award from U.S. Army and Launch of Qnect for Autodesk® Revit®  at Autodesk University

Hadley, Massachusetts - Oct. 17, 2024 - Qnect, a leader in innovative engineering solutions, is proud to announce two significant milestones that underscore its commitment to advancing sustainable practices and enhancing design efficiency in the engineering sector.

U.S. Army Award for Cost vs. Carbon Analysis

Qnect has been awarded a $1.9M grant by the U.S. Army to develop a groundbreaking Cost vs. Carbon Analysis for steel buildings. This innovative tool will empower structural engineers to evaluate the trade-offs between construction costs and carbon emissions during the design phase of projects. By integrating sustainable decision-making into Autodesk® Revit®, the capability aims to drive the Army's initiatives towards reducing embodied carbon using sustainable building materials and technologies.

“Qnect was selected from several innovations aimed to help reduce embodied carbon in steel construction through the design process. We believe their innovation aligns with the US Army’s goals to deliver more sustainable and resilient steel buildings.” - U.S. ARMY SBIR team.

Launch of Qnect for Autodesk® Revit® at Autodesk University
Qnect is thrilled to announce the launch of Qnect for Autodesk® Revit® at this year’s Autodesk University. This cloud-based, cutting-edge solution discovers steel issues early in design so engineers can resolve them before becoming RFIs. The tool detects issues related to modeling accuracy, constructability, and engineering of the structural frame due to the connection design and detailing. It also identifies joints requiring special reinforcement such as doublers and stiffeners to more quickly document complex engineering details.

The impact of resolving potential RFIs early is greater profitability for the engineer during the construction administration phase. It also results in better operational efficiency, design quality and time savings to refocus on higher value engineering tasks. 

Qnect has been working closely with leading structural engineering firms over the past 18 months to validate and optimize the technology. The technology will be showcased at Autodesk University in San Diego on October 17, 2024.

With both these new BIM capabilities, structural engineers in the future will be equipped to not only create more constructible designs but to more efficiently engineer and compare steel connections and framing to minimize embodied carbon.

About Qnect
Qnect provides innovative software and services that reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and maximize time and cost efficiency for the steel construction industry. Our goal is to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction industry to build a better future.