When charting a course for addressing the pressing issue of water resource management, you need the hybrid power of Civil 3D®’s intrinsic Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the BIM for civil engineering (CIM) provided by CTC Software.
These synergistic processes will refit and replenish your architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) workflows, so you are prepared to traverse the stormy seas of climate change.
Civil 3D’s Adaptive Workflow: BIM as a Resource in Water Management
In the past, workflows resembled a canal system: a one-way route with locks and dams, where each stage—from initial site evaluations and design to obtaining permits and preparing for construction—was a separate, linear process. This traditional approach involved moving from one phase to the next, with each transition representing a delay as the work was handed off between specialists. Even after construction, civil engineers continued their work by maintaining the infrastructure they designed.
This linear method, much like a canal’s rigid navigation path, limited flexibility. Moreover, with ever-changing conditions, water resource management teams had to constantly adjust their projects. Civil 3D transforms this outdated workflow into a dynamic, efficient, and flexible process. By utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM), Civil 3D integrates team members, allowing them to make detailed adjustments to digital civil designs.
CTC Software’s CIM Suites™ enhance this process with tools like Clash Seeker™, which allows users to select Civil 3D objects and perform conflict checks between them. Clash Seeker generates reports that can be visualized within the Civil 3D interface, helping users refine their designs, such as a pipe system.
These clash reports can also be exported to tables for review by construction managers, architects, scientists, and other stakeholders. Their insights can lead to improved designs, contextual considerations, or confirmation that all identified conflicts have been addressed. In this updated approach, the workflow is no longer a one-way channel but a collaborative and adaptable process.
Changing Tides: CTC Software’s CIM Project and Management Suites
Building Information Modeling (BIM) adds choice and flexibility as a project evolves. BIM allows stakeholders to import and export data—essentially converting feedback—into the dynamic Civil 3D model. This capability facilitates the non-linear movement of information, similar to the fluidity of the sea.
With BIM, you have access to a vast array of data points. How you and your team construct a project depends on collective judgment and collaboration. In water management projects, climate change can be approached as a challenge to navigate or as the driving force behind your efforts, supported by the extensive BIM data available through Civil 3D.
Additionally, CTC Software’s reliable Civil 3D add-ins can enhance resource management by integrating new data, analyzing changing conditions, and facilitating discussions on adapting digital models to real-world scenarios. The CIM Project Suite™ offers tools for designing and assessing pipe networks, ensuring their accuracy and compliance with regulations.
For production teams, CTC Software provides the CIM Manager Suite™, which ensures consistent styling as projects adapt to environmental changes. This suite gives you maximum control over the final designs, helping to minimize redesigns and streamline evaluations by other stakeholders.
Climate Change: A Reason to Adapt Your Resource Management Approach
Forest fires are ravaging large areas of California. The Yagi typhoon has caused widespread flooding in Southeast Asia, and four tornadoes struck the Great Lakes region of Ohio in a single day. Eastern Europe faces severe flooding, while Arizona endures prolonged heatwaves with temperatures surpassing 100°F for over 100 days.
Climate change is no longer a distant concern; it is a present reality. Fortunately, Autodesk Civil 3D and CTC Software’s Civil 3D add-ins are equipped to help you navigate these challenges.
Explore more CTC Software products for civil design on our website. We are committed to partnering with you to develop innovative and effective solutions for managing resources in today’s unpredictable climate.
