Transition to AutoCAD Civil 3D Simplifies Roadway Design Workflow for Quick and Efficient Transportation Infrastructure Development SAN RAFAEL, Calif., June 2
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autodesk, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ADSK) today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
(WisDOT) will implement AutoCAD Civil 3D software to produce new roadway
designs more efficiently and cost effectively. AutoCAD Civil 3D addresses
WisDOT's need for a fully integrated and easy-to-use 3-D transportation design
solution as they transition from legacy software. This decision was made
after a thorough, 18-month evaluation of alternative technologies.
Using AutoCAD Civil 3D software, WisDOT can automate much of the roadway
design and documentation process with powerful 3-D information models. These
models also allow WisDOT the ability to provide contractors with 3-D proposed
surfaces for driving machine control grading projects, saving time and money
during construction.
AutoCAD Civil 3D software allows WisDOT's civil engineers, designers,
drafters and surveyors parallel access to the same up-to-date model,
regardless of location. The software's styles-based drafting means WisDOT can
quickly implement design changes and maintain coordinated, reliable
information about a project.
"With more than 11,000 miles of state and interstate highways, WisDOT
requires an easy-to-use and highly effective roadway design solution," said
Bill Goodson, vice president, Autodesk Government. "The AutoCAD Civil 3D
solution helps WisDOT -- and transportation agencies like them -- shorten the
time to contract letting; reduce errors and omissions; and identify design
issues early in the design process. Ultimately, this will allow transportation
agencies to significantly reduce change orders and costs during construction."
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 easily
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.
About Autodesk Government
Autodesk Government is a dedicated organization within Autodesk that has
served the needs of federal and state/local government agencies for more than
20 years. Autodesk Government delivers software solutions that integrate
geospatial, manufacturing, design and engineering data with other critical
information to reduce the time it takes to make informed decisions. In roles
that include emergency response management, physical infrastructure design and
protection, mission rehearsal, simulation and training, and asset tracking,
Autodesk Government is a trusted partner to help agencies ensure mission
success.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the
manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets.
Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the
broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help
customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies
rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world
performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance
quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk,
visit http://www.autodesk.com.
Autodesk, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names,
product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk
reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time
without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors
that may appear in this document.
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