What's New In AutoCAD Civil 3D

In addition to performance improvements and a 64-bit version, the 2011 version of AutoCAD Civil 3D, the building information modelling (BIM) solution for civil engineering, features tools to better manage the creation and editing of corridors as well as an enhanced superelevation functionality. Learn more.

IMF: Sub-Sahara Africa Forecast To Outperform Global Economy

Displaying economic resilience the envy of some developed countries, sub-Saharan's economy is expected to grow by 4.75% this year, surpassing anticipated global performance and spurring demand for infrastructure. Learn more.

Cape Firm Brings Infrastructure To Almost 10 000 Erven With AutoCAD Civil 3D

Cape-based civil engineering practice, Uhambiso Consult, has used AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop roads, stormwater and water reticulation systems and sewer networks for close to 10 000 erven on an 874 ha greenfields site, saving 40% on drafting time to boot. Learn more.

WSP Agreement Signals Growing Interest In BIM

Autodesk and WSP Group, one of the top 10 design, engineering and management consultants in the world, have announced a new partnership agreement for flexible design software licences. The contract, the largest Autodesk Multiflex agreement signed outside the US, is the first global agreement concluded by WSP with a single supplier, and according to the company, is an ‘important milestone’ in its development of new internal collaborative processes such as the adoption of BIM. Learn more.

Rating System Measures Transport Project Sustainability

A new rating system for roadway design and construction, developed by engineers for engineers, awards points for approved sustainable choices/practices to assess the sustainability of projects. Learn more.

Acquisition Will Help Automate Creation Of Visualisations

Autodesk's acquisition of visualisation software products, Dynamite VSP and Dynamite SIM, will extend its visualisation solutions for civil engineering. Learn more.

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