Autodesk, Inc.
announced that the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) will implement AutoCAD Civil 3D
software, part of the Autodesk building information modeling (BIM) product
portfolio, to develop roadway designs. FDOT’s implementation of AutoCAD Civil
3D enables its engineers to access and integrate existing data from across the Department,
including both design and geospatial information, into coordinated 3D transportation
models.
San Rafael, Calif. - Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced
that the Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT) will implement AutoCAD Civil 3D software, part of the
Autodesk building
information modeling (BIM) product portfolio, to develop roadway designs. FDOT’s
implementation of AutoCAD Civil 3D enables its engineers to access and
integrate existing data from across the Department, including both design and geospatial
information, into coordinated 3D transportation models.
FDOT requires highly sophisticated roadway
design software capable of integrating design data from multiple sources. AutoCAD
Civil 3D should meet FDOT’s expectations in providing additional ways for their
consultants and customers to develop and exchange design data.
With AutoCAD Civil 3D, FDOT’s design
workflow can be supported and further automated, providing additional interoperability
with a variety of systems. Also, the software’s information modeling for
roadway corridors means designers can quickly implement design changes and
revisions with automated redrafting, and identify geometric conflicts well
before they begin construction. In addition, 3D models of the design can be provided
to contractors for use with automated machine guidance for grading projects, enabling
significant savings potential during construction. Automated machine guidance has
become even more valuable as fuel prices and equipment operation costs continue
to increase.
Florida’s taxpayers entrust FDOT to
maximize their dollar value invested for roadway design and construction. The
challenge at FDOT is to create sustainable transportation facility designs more
efficiently and at a managed cost.
AutoCAD Civil 3D provides FDOT with a
straightforward migration path from legacy software systems, capitalizing on their
previous investment in Autodesk CAiCE software products, and allowing designers
to leverage information from a broader spectrum of providers.
“From design through construction and into
operations, the AutoCAD Civil 3D software helps transportation agencies like
FDOT easily create and share coordinated digital design information and
documentation,” said Bill Goodson, vice president, Autodesk Government. “Civil
3D will help support FDOT’s efforts to shorten the time to contract letting,
reduce errors and omissions, and expedite project delivery.”
“This is truly exciting,” said Jim Lynch, vice
president, marketing for Architecture, Engineering and Construction Solutions
at Autodesk. “The AutoCAD Civil 3D software, part of the Autodesk building
information modeling (BIM) product portfolio, allows our customers to
create, predict, and deliver roadway designs more efficiently and with
increased accuracy. BIM and 3D technologies are introducing new levels
of efficiency and automation into workflows.”
Autodesk’s transportation solutions offer
state and local governments the
ability to better design and construct infrastructure projects to meet
community needs. Through an integrated workflow built on coordinated,
reliable information, Autodesk solutions enable transportation departments to
create and share digital design information and documentation; use that
information to accurately visualize, simulate and analyze performance and cost;
and reliably deliver their projects faster and more economically.
For additional information about
Autodesk, visitwww.autodesk.com.
Florida Department of Transportation Adds Autodesk's AutoCAD Civil 3D for Road and Highway Design
September 17, 2008
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