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New Triple Bottom Line Analysis Tool Available for Civil Infrastructure
Infrastructure professionals now have access to a more affordable and accessible way to conduct Social, Environmental, and Financial analyses of their projects, thanks to a groundbreaking cloud-based tool tailored for users of Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite. This innovative tool, which integrates seamlessly into workflows supported by Autodesk's Building Information Modeling (BIM) platform, marks a significant shift in how Triple Bottom Line (TBL) assessments are approached.
Traditional methods of conducting TBL evaluations have often been expensive and restrictive, typically requiring external consultants who charge upwards of $100,000 per project. These studies usually produce static reports that fail to provide real-time insights into potential design modifications. Consequently, the financial and environmental impact assessments generated were often isolated, costly, and impractical for widespread adoption, particularly among smaller firms.
Today, however, this landscape is changing with the introduction of AutoCASE for Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite. Developed by Impact Infrastructure, AutoCASE represents a leap forward in TBL analysis technology, offering a flexible, subscription-based service that can be installed as a plug-in for AutoCAD Civil 3D. The initial module focuses on stormwater management, allowing users to upload detailed 3D spatial data directly to the AutoCASE cloud platform for analysis.
With AutoCASE, engineers and architects can now assess designs for various critical factors, including improvements in water quality, enhanced recreational opportunities, and increases in property values. As a cloud-based application, AutoCASE empowers users to adjust parameters dynamically, making the process not only efficient but also cost-effective.
John Williams, Chairman and CEO of Impact Infrastructure, expressed his excitement about this advancement: "By integrating Cost-Benefit Analysis with BIM, AutoCASE automates business case analysis, significantly reducing costs while making these evaluations standard practice across the industry."
Emma Stewart, Head of Sustainability Solutions at Autodesk, highlighted the transformative nature of AutoCASE: "This tool effectively places economists, ecologists, and public health experts at your fingertips, enabling you to prioritize design alternatives based on societal value. It empowers teams to create proposals that balance financial, economic, social, and environmental considerations, ensuring maximum returns."
The response from industry leaders has been overwhelmingly positive. Martin Janowitz from Stantec remarked, "AutoCASE, paired with BIM, strengthens our ability to articulate the complete value proposition of our projects in challenging environments." Similarly, Rick Cunningham from Atkins Global noted, "Tools like AutoCASE address the pressing need for clear financial justification of urban investments."
Priced competitively, AutoCASE for Stormwater is now available for free trial until February 1, 2015. Future updates are planned to expand regional data coverage and introduce additional modules catering to other infrastructure sectors such as transit systems, roads, highways, and buildings.
This innovative solution not only democratizes access to sophisticated analytical tools but also underscores a broader commitment to sustainable and responsible urban development practices.