The Autodesk Construction Cloud Perspective Part 3: The Civil Side of Cloud Collaboration

In today’s evolving digital ecosystem, civil engineers and surveyors are increasingly asked by clients to join cloud-based environments. For many of these professionals, that transition can be a significant adjustment from more traditional, on-premises workflows.

It’s a transition that can be simplified with the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). Through this solution, civil engineers and surveyors can streamline their workflows, improve project coordination, and better integrate with other project stakeholders, ultimately leading to more successful project outcomes.

Here are a few ways ACC can help any civil engineering or surveying firm make the transition to more collaborative workflows:

Bridge

This feature enables civil engineers to bridge their projects with other ACC projects, either internally or externally with consultants and clients. The Bridge feature allows users to share copies of project data, such as models, drawings, and documents, with other stakeholders even when parties are using different software or systems.

Model Coordination

The built-in model coordination tools, similar to Navisworks, allow civil engineers to detect clashes and interferences, not just for above-ground utilities but also for underground infrastructure like pipes and structures. Coordination spaces enable teams to upload and review 3D models. Autodesk Docs syncs files to create views with federated models, improving collaboration and compatibility.

Data Management

Tools like X-refs, D-refs, and data shortcuts work similarly to the on-premises Civil 3D environment, allowing civil engineers to maintain familiar workflows while leveraging the cloud-based collaboration capabilities.

Permissions and Access Control

The ACC environment offers robust permissions and access control, allowing civil engineers and surveyors to control who can view and interact with their project data.

Backup and Versioning

Cloud-based versioning and backup capabilities give civil engineers, surveyors, and IT confidence in the security and recoverability of their project data.

The key is that these tools allow civil engineers and surveyors to maintain their existing  workflows while taking advantage of the collaboration and data management benefits of the cloud-based ACC environment.

Elevate your project management. Discover how ACC bridges traditional workflows and cloud-based collaboration. Contact us or schedule a demo today.