BIM

BIM for civil engineering

Use intelligent, connected BIM (Building Information Modeling) workflows to help improve the outcomes of your infrastructure projects.

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What is BIM in civil engineering?

BIM for civil projects improves outcomes with its ability to investigate multiple scenarios, providing data-driven assurance that projects can be delivered on schedule and on budget. BIM offers shared information throughout the project life cycle, driving compelling results.

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How is BIM used in civil engineering?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an intelligent, 3D model-based process that is the foundation of digital transformation. Civil engineers can create and manage all the information surrounding design assets ensuring improved collaboration, shared data, and project delivery that is on time and on budget.

Why BIM is important for civil engineering?

Infrastructure projects today have become more complex. Implementing BIM facilitates project team collaboration; reducing errors, increasing cost predictability, and improving understanding.

  • See BIM in action

    Yachiyo Engineering accelerates the move to BIM with Autodesk.

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See how other civil engineers are using BIM

  • The LiRo Group & connected BIM

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    BIM projects are distinguished by collaborative working and sharing of digital project information and virtual project models at The LiRo Group.

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  • COWI Works in New Ways

    COWI in new ways

    COWI uses a 3D model of existing conditions to plan and visualize a major new highway.

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  • Connected Bridge Design

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    BIM and design automation helped Arup connect multidiscipline design workflows on the Tsuhoff Bridge project near Rotterdam.

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Featured resources

  • Connected BIM for transportation workflow model

    Value of BIM in infrastructure

    This Dodge Data & Analytics SmartMarket report explores the use of BIM in transportation infrastructure for the United States, United Kingdom, France & Germany.

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  • Why and how of BIM for infrastructure

    This three-whitepaper bundle uncovers why the civil engineering industry is moving to BIM and how your business can do the same.

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  • The digitalization of infrastructure

    BIM, big data, cloud computing, and analytics are shaping the future of infrastructure projects, creating more resilient and sustainable infrastructure.

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BIM software for civil engineering

Work with connected tools for concepting, design, analysis, and optimization to better meet design requirements and enhance client satisfaction.

  • Civil 3D: BIM software for civil engineers

    Civil 3D

    Design and documentation solution that will improve project delivery, reduce risk, and allow engineers to respond faster to design changes.

  • Model, analyze, and visualize with InfraWorks

    InfraWorks

    Model, analyze, and visualize within a real-world context of the built and natural environment. Improve decision making and project outcomes.

  • AutoCAD computer-aided design software for civil engineers

    AutoCAD

    Streamline drafting with computer-aided design (CAD) software and industry specialized toolsets to create precise 2D and 3D drawings.

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Extend the value of BIM

Integrate BIM and GIS to enable more collaborative workflows that advance understanding of projects in context, minimize data loss, and reduce inefficiencies.

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