Overview
What is BIM 360 Build: Autodesk's cloud-based construction management platform for field and project workflows. It centralizes document management, field issues, RFIs, checklists, daily logs, assets, forms, and cost data in one project environment for architects, engineers, general contractors, and MEP teams.
Datagrid connects to BIM 360 Build through the Autodesk Platform Services (APS) API layer. It accesses construction-specific data objects across three categories: Documents (folders, folder contents, files), Build (issues, RFIs, forms, assets and related objects), and Administration (project users). Datagrid's AI agents ingest this data on schedule or in response to source changes, then execute downstream workflows such as cross-referencing field issues against historical patterns, validating records against ERP systems, or generating KPI reports from issues, RFIs, forms, and assets.
The integration covers read and write operations for supported objects. Datagrid agents read field issues, RFIs, forms, and asset records, then write back updates, route exceptions, or push structured outputs to connected systems like ERP systems or BI tools. This page covers those supported objects and workflows. It does not describe unsupported BIM 360 objects beyond the endpoints listed below.
Project teams can also join BIM 360 data with other Autodesk tools or external sources to build cross-project insights at regional or executive levels.
How to integrate BIM 360 Build with Datagrid
The BIM 360 Build integration connects Autodesk access, project permissions, and sync settings inside Datagrid. Setup covers how to connect BIM 360 Build, authenticate Autodesk access, and configure data sync.
Connect BIM 360 Build
Follow these steps to connect BIM 360 Build in Datagrid:
Open Datagrid and go to Settings > Integrations > Add New
Search for BIM 360 Build in the integration list
Click Connect and sign in with your Autodesk account credentials
Authorize Datagrid to access your BIM 360 Build projects through the OAuth consent screen
Select the specific BIM 360 projects and data endpoints to sync
Configure your sync schedule or event-based triggers
Click Save to activate the connection
Authenticate Autodesk access
BIM 360 Build uses OAuth 2.0 token-based authentication through the Autodesk Platform Services authorization framework. Datagrid handles the three-legged OAuth flow by redirecting you to Autodesk's authorization screen, where you grant access to specific scopes like data:read, data:write, and account:read. Access tokens expire after 60 minutes. Datagrid manages token refresh automatically using the 15-day refresh token lifecycle. No API keys are involved.
Before the integration will function, your BIM 360 account admin must register Datagrid's Client ID in BIM 360 Account Admin > Custom Integrations. This is a common first blocker for BIM 360 API integrations.
Configure data sync
Datagrid syncs supported endpoints organized into three categories:
Documents — Folders, Folder Contents, Files
Build — Issues, RFIs, Forms, Assets, Assets Contents, Assets Categories, Assets Status Set, Assets Statuses, Assets Custom Attributes
Administration — Project Users
Sync direction depends on the data object. Issues, RFIs, and Forms include read and write operations, so Datagrid agents can pull records and push updates back into BIM 360. Assets include full CRUD (create, read, update, delete) via batch operations. Datagrid runs both scheduled extraction and event-triggered ingestion when source data changes.
For detailed setup requirements, use the Datagrid BIM 360 Build integration guide.
Why use BIM 360 Build with Datagrid
This integration gives project teams a direct way to move BIM 360 Build data into executed workflows, reporting, and cross-system validation.
Agentic AI agents that act on field data: Datagrid agents ingest BIM 360 issues, RFIs, and forms, then classify, route, and write back updates with no manual triage required.
Cross-platform data joins: Combine BIM 360 Build data with records from Autodesk Construction Cloud or ERP systems to build complete project views without exporting CSVs.
Scheduled and event-driven extraction: Automate data pulls on a set cadence or trigger ingestion when a new issue, RFI, or file version appears in BIM 360.
Version comparison across time: Access current and past versions of project files to track changes, flag deviations, and compare progress across milestones.
Executive-level reporting: AI agents pull data from issues, RFIs, forms, and assets, calculate KPIs, and generate structured reports that can be distributed on schedule.
Single integration across core BIM 360 objects: One connection gives agents access to documents, field management objects, assets with custom attributes, and project user records.
What you can build with BIM 360 Build and Datagrid
Project teams can use this integration to automate recurring BIM 360 Build workflows that usually require manual review, routing, and reporting.
Automated issue triage and routing: Datagrid agents monitor BIM 360's Issues feed, read each new issue's title, description, location, and type, then classify by trade and severity. The agent assigns the issue to the correct subcontractor based on location and scope, writes the assignment back into BIM 360, and flags items matching high-risk patterns with agentic AI-generated context summaries. On large projects with hundreds of open issues, this replaces hours of daily manual sorting by project engineers. Autodesk's own Construction IQ validates this pattern. It flags high-risk quality and safety items using the same underlying issue data.
Cross-system reconciliation with ERP: BIM 360 Build records often need to match ERP data used in finance and operations workflows. A Datagrid agent pulls supported BIM 360 records, compares them against purchase orders or related records in your financial system, flags discrepancies, and queues mismatches for PM review with agentic AI-generated summaries. An Autodesk University 2025 session documents a team that used the ACC Data Connector API to automate payment application workflows, reducing manual processing from 600 hours to zero during project execution.
Automated KPI reporting pipeline: AI agents run scheduled extractions of issues, RFIs, forms, and assets from BIM 360 Build, normalize the data to standard KPI definitions such as open issues by trade, RFI response time, and form completion status, compute metrics, and generate formatted executive summaries. Reports can be distributed on a weekly or monthly cadence with drill-down links back to BIM 360. The Data Connector and Power BI Connector already support scheduled extraction. Datagrid adds the intelligence layer that interprets the data and produces narrative analysis.
Submittal log generation from spec cross-referencing: A Datagrid agent ingests project specifications from BIM 360 Document Management, parses spec sections to identify required submittals, and generates downstream submittal workflows with spec references and suggested responsible parties. Autodesk confirms that AI-driven submittal log generation with suggested missing submittals is a validated use case on the platform.
These examples show how Datagrid turns BIM 360 Build data into executed workflows instead of another export step for project teams.
Resources and documentation
Use these resources to validate setup requirements, API coverage, and Autodesk-specific access rules:
BIM 360 API full REST reference - All HTTP endpoints for Issues, RFIs, Checklists, Assets, Cost Management, and Data Connector
BIM 360 API basics and architecture - Module structure, container ID patterns, and BIM 360 vs. ACC API compatibility
BIM 360 access tutorial - Step-by-step guide to registering your app and provisioning BIM 360 data access
Autodesk University 2025: Victaulic & Datagrid's AI vision for construction - Session covering agentic AI workflows on Autodesk construction data
Frequently asked questions
What authentication method does the BIM 360 Build integration use?
Datagrid authenticates with BIM 360 Build through OAuth 2.0. Most field data access requires the three-legged authorization code grant, where you sign in with your Autodesk account and consent to specific data scopes. Access tokens last 60 minutes, and refresh tokens last 15 days. Datagrid manages the token refresh cycle automatically. The required Account Admin > Custom Integrations registration is covered in the setup section above.
Which BIM 360 Build data objects can Datagrid read and write?
Datagrid accesses supported endpoints across Documents (folders, folder contents, files), Build (issues, RFIs, forms, assets and related objects), and Administration (project users). Issues, RFIs, and forms include both read and write operations. Assets include full CRUD via batch operations.
Can Datagrid receive real-time notifications when BIM 360 data changes?
Yes. BIM 360 Build supports the Webhooks API, which sends push notifications to a registered callback URL when subscribed events occur. Subscribable events include file version additions, cost management changes (budgets, contracts, change orders), and model sync events. Webhooks can be scoped to a specific project or sub-folder within a hub. Datagrid uses these event triggers to initiate agent workflows without polling.
Is BIM 360 Build the same as Autodesk Build?
BIM 360 Build and Autodesk Build are closely related in Autodesk's product evolution. The BIM 360 API introduction and related APS documentation continue to document the API surfaces used for BIM 360 projects, while some Autodesk resources reflect newer branding. The Datagrid integration accepts both BIM 360 and Autodesk Build subscriptions.
What prerequisites does my Autodesk account need?
You need an active BIM 360 Build or Autodesk Build subscription. A supported browser, Safari, Chrome, Edge, or Firefox, is needed for the initial OAuth authorization. Full setup requirements are listed on the Datagrid BIM 360 Build integration page.
Similar integrations
If your team works across Autodesk systems, these related integrations may also be relevant:
Autodesk Construction Cloud: Related Autodesk platform coverage for teams working across newer Autodesk construction products.
BIM 360 Docs: Focused specifically on document management within the BIM 360 ecosystem, for teams that need deeper control over file versions, markups, and design issues.