What is Civil 3D?
Civil 3D® design software empowers civil engineers to realize tomorrow’s infrastructure, today.
- Work with a model-based environment for better design decisions and project quality.
- Streamline documentation with a design-driven approach to plans production.
- Harness the power of BIM (Building Information Modeling) for greater design coordination and project collaboration.
Accelerate civil design efficiencies
Work in a 3D model-based detailed design environment with tools for design automation, analysis, and optimization.
Streamline construction documentation
Automate plans production based on your 3D design model.
Use your investment in BIM
Enable multidisciplinary team coordination and more integrated workflows throughout the project lifecycle.
Explore Civil 3D by project type
Civil 3D includes purpose-built tools for critical civil engineering disciplines. See how Civil 3D can help you design and build better roads and highways, sites, and rail projects.
Improve design processes and respond to changes quickly
Work in an intelligent, model-based design environment. Connect design to plans production, integrate design automation, streamline analysis and optimization, and support BIM throughout the project lifecycle.
Design better civil infrastructure
Civil 3D supports workflows for various civil engineering projects, including roads and highways, rail, bridges and tunnels, site development, and storm and sanitary networks.
Collaborate with ease
Connect project teams anytime, anywhere with Collaboration for Civil 3D and BIM Collaborate Pro to keep teams in sync and projects on track.
Zaha Hadid –
I’ve been using Autodesk Civil 3D for years, and it never disappoints. The software’s robust functionality and intuitive interface make it a breeze to design and analyze complex civil engineering projects. From creating 3D models to generating accurate surface profiles, Civil 3D is an indispensable tool for any civil engineer
Chip Architects –
As a surveyor, I rely on Autodesk Civil 3D daily to process and manage survey data. The software’s ability to seamlessly integrate point clouds and create accurate surfaces has transformed our workflow. It has significantly reduced manual tasks and improved our overall productivity.
Adjaye Associates –
Autodesk Civil 3D’s dynamic updating of design changes is a game-changer. Being able to modify a road alignment or a grading design and automatically see the adjustments throughout the entire project saves so much time and minimizes errors. It’s a must-have software for civil engineering firms
Make Architects –
The quantity takeoff feature in Autodesk Civil 3D is fantastic. It simplifies the process of calculating earthwork volumes, which used to be a tedious task. With this software, I can generate precise cut and fill quantities quickly, ensuring better cost estimation and project planning.
Hall Monaghan –
Civil 3D’s corridor modeling capabilities are top-notch. Designing roads and highways has never been easier. The software automatically creates alignments, profiles, and cross-sections, streamlining the design process and enabling us to deliver projects faster without sacrificing accuracy.
BDP –
Having worked with other civil engineering software, I can confidently say that Autodesk Civil 3D outshines them all. Its ability to handle massive datasets and perform complex analyses is remarkable. From hydrology and stormwater management to site grading, this software covers it all
WilkinsonEyre –
The built-in collaboration tools in Civil 3D have greatly improved our team’s efficiency. Multiple engineers can work on the same project simultaneously, making real-time design reviews and feedback possible. It has revolutionized our collaboration process, especially for remote teams
Heatherwick Studio –
Autodesk Civil 3D’s documentation features have made it easier for us to produce detailed and accurate construction plans. The automatic labeling and annotation tools save us hours of manual work, ensuring our plan sets are professional and easy to understand
Rogers Stirk –
Civil 3D’s support for BIM workflows is excellent. It allows us to collaborate with architects and other stakeholders smoothly. By combining civil and building design information, we can better visualize the project’s impact and make informed decisions from the earliest stages of a project