AutoCAD® Civil 3D® civil engineering software uses building information modeling (BIM) to help civil engineering project teams evaluate more what-if scenarios earlier in the design process and get transportation, land development, and environmental projects done faster and more efficiently.

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Features

AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software, the building information modeling (BIM) solution for civil engineering, helps teams design, analyze, and visualize projects more efficiently. With built-in tools for geospatial and storm water analysis, quantity takeoff, and 3D visualization, civil engineers can explore more what-if scenarios and optimize project performance. Core features and functionality of AutoCAD Civil 3D include:

• Geospatial analysis integration in conceptual design
• Surveying and coordinate systems
• Surfaces, grading, and dynamic relationships
• Building information modeling for street and highway design
• Intelligent pipes layout
• Integrated hydraulic and hydrological analysis for storm water management
• Facilitates team coordination—synchronizing design changes
• Dynamic quantity takeoff and earthwork calculations
• Styles, CAD standards, and production drafting
• Data compatibility and interoperability
• Visualization and better communication of design intent

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