Create folders for organizing content

This video focuses on organizing a common data environment (CDE) to maximize efficiency, collaboration, and compliance with BIM standards, such as ISO 19650. You’ll learn how to create a structured folder hierarchy for various project teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and proper file progression through key stages: WIP, Shared, Published, and Archive. Discover how Autodesk Construction Cloud tools streamline folder creation and management, empowering teams to stay aligned and organized throughout the project lifecycle.

After completing this video, you’ll be able to:

  • Create dedicated team workspaces in a CDE.
  • Create team folders to organize models, drawings, and documents.
  • Explain the importance of a well-organized CDE for collaboration.
  • Describe the purpose of folders in managing file progression and collaboration.
  • Explain how a structured CDE minimizes delays, avoids duplication, and supports efficient project delivery.

Video demonstration of Autodesk Docs: Project member level access; with edit permission level of own folder.

Any referenced datasets can be downloaded from "Module downloads" in the module overview.

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