The Canadian architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing (AEC&M) industries have long awaited this milestone — Autodesk has officially expanded its regional cloud offerings to include Canada.

For the first time, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and Autodesk Docs customers can store project data at rest on Canadian-based servers, helping organizations meet data residency compliance, boost performance, and build trust in projects with the highest security standards.

For Canadian organizations — especially in government infrastructure, healthcare, utilities, and other regulated sectors — this change removes one of the biggest barriers to adopting Autodesk’s cloud collaboration tools and paves the way for more efficient, connected project delivery.

Autodesk’s Announcement: A Big Change for Canada

In August 2025, Autodesk announced that Canada had joined its network of regional data storage locations (Autodesk Newsroom – Expanded Regional Offerings).

Hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), the Canadian region delivers:

• Enterprise-grade security

• High availability

• Alignment with Canadian regulatory requirements

This regional expansion gives customers greater control over where their project data resides — an essential capability for organizations bound by public sector rules or industry-specific compliance requirements.

Current Autodesk Services Available in Canada

Not every Autodesk Construction Cloud service is currently hosted in Canada.

Available Now in Canada

• Autodesk Docs – Centralized document management

• BIM Collaborate – Streamlined design coordination and review

• BIM Collaborate Pro – Advanced co-authoring for Revit and Civil 3D

• Revit Cloud Worksharing – Real-time design collaboration

• Collaboration for Civil 3D – Cloud coordination for infrastructure projects

Not Yet Available in Canada

• Autodesk Build

• Autodesk Takeoff

• Autodesk Cost

• Autodesk Tandem

• Collaboration for Plant 3D

• Construction IQ

• Content Catalog

👉 For the most up-to-date availability, visit the  Autodesk Trust Center – Service Availability.

Quick Reference: Product Availability by Region

Data Residency vs. Data Localization

A key point in Autodesk’s rollout is the difference between data residency and data localization:

• Data Residency: All data at rest is stored in Canada.

• Data Localization: Both storage and compute processes remain in Canada.

Currently, Autodesk guarantees data residency for supported services in Canada. Some compute processes may still occur outside the country depending on the service. Full localization is under consideration.

How to Set Up a Canadian Autodesk Construction Cloud Hub

As outlined in the Autodesk Webinar: Canada Regional Data Storage, here’s how to create a Canadian hub:

1. Contract Manager Access – Only the Autodesk Contract Manager can create a Canadian hub.

2. Enterprise Customers – EBA clients must coordinate with their Autodesk account team.

3. Steps to Create a Hub:

   • Log into manage.autodesk.com

   • Go to Products & Services → Hubs

   • Select Create Hub and choose Canada as your region

   • Use unique hub names to avoid sync issues

   • All new projects in the hub will default to Canadian storage

Cross-Region Collaboration Considerations

While you can collaborate across regions, Autodesk recommends:

• Using the Bridge tool for linking projects across regions (best if all are in the same region).

• Using the Handover tool to transfer data between regions (requires Autodesk Build, not yet in Canada).

• Standardizing on one region per project to avoid workflow issues.

Migration and Replication

• Projects created in other regions (e.g., the U.S.) will not automatically migrate to your Canadian hub.

• Manual migration is required using Autodesk Platform Services (APS) or third-party tools.

• The Autodesk Replication Tool (ART) is expected to support Canadian hosting in the future, but does not yet.

Capabilities in the Canadian Region

Autodesk Docs in Canada

• ISO 19650 compliance

• Permission controls

• Search, filtering, and dashboards

• Automated quality control

BIM Collaborate Pro in Canada

• Design coordination and clash detection

• Change analysis and issue tracking

• Real-time co-authoring for Revit and Civil 3D

• Tight integration with Autodesk Docs

Autodesk Platform Services (APS) in Canada

• Data Management API

• Model Derivative API

• Webhooks API

• Viewer SDK

• Selected ACC APIs

Why Canadian Data Residency Matters

Hosting your Autodesk Construction Cloud in Canada means:

• Stronger security with local data residency

• Faster performance for Canadian users

• Improved trust in government and regulated projects

• Centralized project data for better decision-making

Partner with SolidCAD for a Smooth Transition

SolidCAD is a Platinum Autodesk Partner specializing in BIM workflows, ACC implementation, and data migration.

We can help you:

• Set up your Canadian ACC hub

• Configure permissions and workflows

• Train your team for fast adoption

📅 Book a consultation with SolidCAD today and ensure your move to Canadian-hosted Autodesk Construction Cloud is seamless.

References

• Autodesk Newsroom – Expanded Regional Offerings

• Autodesk Trust Center – Service Availability

• Autodesk Webinar: Canada Regional Data Storage

• APS Blog – Expanding Regional Offerings