Arcadis and Autodesk Deepen AI Collaboration to Enhance Project…

Event summary

Arcadis and Autodesk expanded their collaboration on September 28, 2026, to accelerate AI and data-led project delivery.
The partnership combines Arcadis' domain expertise with Autodesk's Design and Make platform and Autodesk AI.
Arcadis' Model Context Protocol (MCP) is being integrated with Autodesk Assistant to enhance AI-powered workflows.
Existing AI initiatives have already reduced quality reviews from five days to half a day in some cases.
Arcadis reported €4.9 billion in gross revenues for 2025.

The big picture

Arcadis' deepened collaboration with Autodesk reflects a broader industry trend toward AI-driven project delivery in sustainable design and engineering. The partnership aims to enhance decision-making, improve quality, and reduce delivery risk, aligning with the growing demand for data-driven solutions in the built and natural environment. With €4.9 billion in gross revenues for 2025, Arcadis is positioning itself as a leader in integrating AI and digital capabilities to support long-term client success.

What we're watching

AI Adoption: How Arcadis will scale AI adoption across its global operations and measure its impact on project delivery.
Competitive Positioning: Whether the partnership will differentiate Arcadis in the sustainable design and engineering market.
Execution Risk: The pace at which Arcadis can integrate AI and data-led solutions into its existing workflows without disrupting operations.