SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct 14, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Who: This AU (Autodesk University) Beat podcast features Phil Read, vice president and director of technology at HNTB Architecture, a multi-disciplinary firm known and respected for its work in transportation, architecture and federal markets.

What: In this podcast, Read shares his background, the advantages of building information modeling (BIM), and how Autodesk software helps him innovate in an elegant and multi-dimensional way.

When: This podcast is now available on The AU Beat.

Where: Listen to Phil Read share Building Design PowerTrack on the AU BLAUG.

Hear more podcasts from Autodesk executives and customers at www.autodesk.com/pr-aubeat

Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/.

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