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Autodesk Canada Data Residency: What It Means for AEC and Civil Projects

Canadian-hosted Autodesk Docs and BIM Collaborate Pro empower AEC and Civil teams to improve compliance, streamline collaboration, and build project confidence.

Autodesk Docs and BIM Collaborate Pro hosted in Canada supporting AEC and Civil teams with secure cloud collaboration and data residency compliance.

Autodesk Expands Cloud Hosting to Canada

Autodesk has officially expanded its regional cloud offerings to Canada, enabling AEC and Civil professionals to store project data securely within Canadian borders.

This update includes:

  • Autodesk Docs

  • Autodesk BIM Collaborate

  • Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro (including Collaboration for Revit and Collaboration for Civil 3D)

By offering Canadian-hosted data, Autodesk addresses a major barrier for firms that need to meet data residency, sovereignty, and compliance requirements.

View Autodesk’s official announcement

Why It Matters for AEC and Civil Projects

  • Compliance and Sovereignty: Easier alignment with government procurement rules and ISO 19650 standards.

  • Performance: Reduced latency and faster access to files for distributed Canadian teams.

  • Transparency: Audit trails, version control, and document traceability for both private and public projects.

  • Client Trust: Assurance that sensitive project data remains within Canada.

SolidCAD’s Role in Supporting Canadian AEC Firms

As an Autodesk Platinum Partner, SolidCAD is ready to help AEC and Civil firms make the most of this regional expansion by providing:

  • Cloud Readiness Assessments – Identify barriers to adoption, from IT restrictions to workflow gaps.

  • Implementation Services – Data migration, template setups, directory structures, and ISO 19650–aligned configuration.

  • Training and Support – From one-day Autodesk Docs training to advanced BIM coordination workshops.

  • Bilingual Enablement – English and French support for government and public-sector projects.

Explore SolidCAD’s AEC and Civil Infrastructure Consulting Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autodesk Docs hosted in Canada?

Yes. Autodesk Docs now supports Canadian-hosted data, ensuring organizations can meet data residency and compliance requirements.

Does BIM Collaborate Pro support Canadian data residency?

Yes. BIM Collaborate Pro, including Collaboration for Revit and Civil 3D, is supported in Canada.

Why is Canadian data residency important for AEC firms?

It ensures project data stays within Canadian borders, supporting compliance with government procurement, ISO 19650 standards, and client expectations.

How does this benefit government and public-sector clients?

Governments can ensure transparent, auditable project records and collaborate seamlessly with consultants and contractors.

How can SolidCAD help?

SolidCAD provides adoption planning, implementation, training, and bilingual support to help firms securely transition to Autodesk Docs and BIM Collaborate Pro.

Looking Ahead

This new Canadian data region marks a major milestone for the AEC industry in Canada. Firms and agencies can now collaborate more efficiently, ensure compliance, and confidently move their projects to the cloud — supported by SolidCAD’s expertise.

Contact SolidCAD today to learn how Autodesk Docs and BIM Collaborate Pro can transform your AEC and Civil projects.

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