Andrew G. Roe

In the past few months, CAD and GIS users seeking to link project data with Google Earth mapping data have found new and powerful tools at their disposal.

From the Trenches: Civil 3D Adoption - Autodesk's 3D civil engineering solution is still maturing, but some users in the real world are finding the 2007 edition to be a viable production tool

One of the burning issues facing users of Autodesk civil products is whether to adopt Civil 3D as a production tool. First introduced in 2004, Civil 3D provides a more model-based design environment than Land Desktop.

Tools for site development and civil engineering

Tools for site development and civil engineering

New technology is helping automate heavy construction operations such as earthmoving and paving. The use of digital data in the field is also impacting the role of CAD professionals and the importance of providing accurate 3D data that can be reused throughout the lifecycle of a project. We take a...more >>