New Triple Bottom Line Analysis Tool Available for Civil Infrastructure

Triple Bottom Line (TBL) analysis is becoming a crucial factor for professionals in the building and infrastructure industries. As competition for limited funding grows, stakeholders increasingly expect clear evidence of long-term value from new or retrofitted projects. TBL analysis expands beyond traditional engineering considerations to include social, environmental, and financial dimensions. This approach is gaining traction among designers of bridges, roads, water systems, and transportation projects who use Autodesk solutions as part of their Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow.

Traditionally, conducting TBL analysis has been expensive and time-consuming. Many firms have had to hire external analysts at costs reaching up to $100,000 per project, resulting in static reports that don’t allow for real-time exploration of alternative scenarios. These one-off studies often lack flexibility and are too costly for widespread adoption, especially for smaller organizations.

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 Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite Premium and Ultimate users, AutoCASE offers a flexible, monthly subscription model. The initial module, AutoCASE for Stormwater, allows users to install a plug-in for AutoCAD Civil 3D and input 3D spatial data directly into the cloud-based service.

With AutoCASE, infrastructure professionals can assess factors such as improved water quality, increased recreational value, and higher property values. The software’s cloud-based nature makes it easy to modify inputs, enabling quick evaluations and scenario testing without high costs or delays.

"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."

Tag low impact development features in AutoCAD Civil 3D to determine the full value of the design. Image courtesy of Impact Infrastructure.

"By integrating AutoCASE directly into AutoCAD Civil 3D, it's like having an economist, ecologist, and public health expert at your desk to help evaluate different planning scenarios based on societal value," said Emma Stewart, Head of Sustainability Solutions at Autodesk. "Users can plan, design, and finance proposals with a focus on achieving optimal returns across all dimensions—financial, economic, social, and environmental."

Industry Reactions

"For years, the AEC industry has struggled to clearly communicate the full value of the projects we design," said Martin Janowitz, VP Sustainable Development at Stantec. "AutoCASE, combined with BIM, enhances our ability to justify projects in a complex and competitive funding environment."

"As we work to future-proof the cities we serve, we need to make a strong financial case for the investments required," said Rick Cunningham, Senior Project Director at Atkins Global. "Impact Infrastructure and Autodesk are delivering tools that truly matter to our work."

Pricing and Availability

AutoCASE was announced today at a launch event held at the Autodesk Gallery in San Francisco. The cloud-based TBL analysis service is now available through Impact Infrastructure. The initial module, AutoCASE for Stormwater, is available in English and supports U.S.-based projects. A free trial version is available from today through February 1, 2015. For more details on pricing and availability, visit www.autocase.com.

Impact Infrastructure plans to continuously expand AutoCASE, including additional regional support for the Stormwater module and future tools for other infrastructure types, such as transit, roads, highways, and buildings. This marks a significant step forward in making TBL analysis more practical, affordable, and integrated into everyday workflows.

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