Infrastructure projects can now be analyzed for their social, environmental, and financial impacts more easily and affordably with a cloud-based tool tailored for Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite users. The Triple Bottom Line (TBL) approach is becoming increasingly essential for architects, engineers, and infrastructure professionals. As funding becomes scarcer and stakeholders demand clear long-term value, TBL analysis offers a broader perspective that goes beyond traditional engineering considerations. It integrates three key dimensions: social, environmental, and financial, helping to demonstrate the full value of a project. With the rise of Building Information Modeling (BIM), more designers are being asked to incorporate these factors into their workflows, especially in areas like bridges, roads, water systems, and transportation. Traditionally, conducting TBL analysis has been expensive and time-consuming. Firms often had to hire external consultants, with costs reaching up to $100,000 per project. These reports were usually static, offering limited flexibility to explore different design scenarios. As a result, many firms—especially smaller ones—found it difficult to justify the cost or use TBL analysis regularly in their projects. Introducing AutoCASE for Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite This is changing with the launch of AutoCASE, a cloud-based TBL analysis solution developed by Impact Infrastructure. Designed specifically for users of the Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite Premium and Ultimate editions, AutoCASE starts with a stormwater module. Users can now subscribe monthly and install a plug-in for AutoCAD Civil 3D, allowing them to directly input 3D model data into the AutoCASE platform for real-time analysis. With AutoCASE, infrastructure professionals can evaluate a project’s impact on public benefits such as improved water quality, increased recreational opportunities, and higher property values. The software’s cloud-based nature makes it easy to adjust inputs and explore “what if†scenarios without the need for costly and time-consuming manual analysis. “Autodesk’s support has allowed us to automate business case analysis by combining Cost-Benefit Analysis with BIM,†said John Williams, Chairman and CEO of Impact Infrastructure. “AutoCASE will significantly reduce the cost of comprehensive business cases, making them a standard part of project planning and development.†Emma Stewart, Head of Sustainability Solutions at Autodesk, added, “With direct access to AutoCASE from within AutoCAD Civil 3D, it’s like having an economist, ecologist, and public health expert at your desk. You can prioritize planning scenarios based on societal value and quickly generate TBL business cases. This helps teams respond faster to changes and improve their chances of securing funding and stakeholder support.†Industry Reactions “For years, the AEC industry has struggled to communicate the full value of our projects,†said Martin Janowitz, VP Sustainable Development at Stantec. “AutoCASE, combined with BIM, enhances our ability to make a compelling case for projects in a competitive and complex funding environment.†Rick Cunningham, Senior Project Director at Atkins Global, noted, “As we work to future-proof cities, we need to make a strong financial case for the investments required. Tools like AutoCASE from Impact Infrastructure and Autodesk are exactly what we need to move forward.†Pricing and Availability AutoCASE was announced today at a launch event held at the Autodesk Gallery in San Francisco. The cloud-based TBL service for AutoCAD Civil 3D is now available through Impact Infrastructure. The initial module, AutoCASE for Stormwater, supports U.S.-based projects and is available in English. A free trial is offered until February 1, 2015. For more details on pricing and availability, visit www.autocase.com. Impact Infrastructure plans to expand AutoCASE further, including additional regional support for the stormwater module and new tools for other infrastructure types such as transit, roads, highways, and buildings. This marks a significant step toward making TBL analysis accessible, affordable, and integrated into everyday infrastructure design workflows.
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