BIM for civil engineering

Use intelligent, connected BIM (Building Information Modeling) workflows to build resilient infrastructure.

The value of BIM for civil engineering

The BIM process allows engineers to make more informed design decisions at every step of a project's lifecycle. It is foundational to digitally transforming firms to meet industry demands. BIM gives engineers the ability to optimize workflows, improve operational efficiency, and reduce project risk to successfully deliver projects on time.

Where BIM fits into civil engineering

Capture existing conditions

Produce and aggregate an accurate representation of the existing conditions into models that can be optimized for detailed design and engineering work downstream. Design with real-world context to enhance model accuracy and analysis.

Design authoring

Translate and develop the design intent into parametric BIM-based models for project teams. Models enable collaboration across disciplines improving quality and constructability.

Design detailing and analysis

Tools to detail and analyze designs to meet project needs. Allows project teams to collaborate and communicate across teams, identify risks early, optimize designs, and make informed decisions to align with performance requirements.

Design review

BIM enables teams to facilitate design reviews with project stakeholders during the project by bringing the design to life in a 3D model. The ability to visualize the design validates that it reflects the desired project outcomes.

Model coordination and collaboration

A BIM-base environment of your project allows teams and stakeholders to review and communicate project details, schedules, constructability, improved design quality, and logistics—enabling more effective collaboration and coordination from design through construction, and into handover.

See how others are using BIM for civil engineering

Autodesk and Esri

Autodesk and Esri are working together to bridge BIM and geographic information system (GIS) and transform your infrastructure project workflows.

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Get started with BIM for civil engineering

BIM can feel intimidating at first, but this guide breaks down how to implement a pilot and fully realize your vision. BIM can help you transform your business and optimize your workflows to take on more projects

BIM software for civil engineering

Powerful BIM and CAD tools for designers, engineers, and contractors, including Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Autodesk Forma, and more


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Let's talk BIM for civil engineering

Contact us to learn more about how Autodesk software can be a part of your infrastructure projects.

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