Trevor English

Trevor English is the Product Marketing Manager for Autodesk's Desktop Hydraulic Modeling Solutions and is a leading technology communicator. After working as a civil engineer in hydraulic modeling for many years, Trevor transitioned into journalism, where he became the Editor and Chief of Interesting Engineering, one of the leading STEM online publications. From there, he joined Autodesk on the Design and Manufacturing product marketing team, growing the adoption of digital transformation in the product design and automotive space. Trevor's work has been featured in the BBC, Discovery, How Stuff Works, and other top publications on the web. Trevor is also a STEM video producer and technology communicator, with a YouTube channel, Concerning Reality, having over 200,000 subscribers and 35 million views. He's passionate about the water industry and understanding the challenges engineers face in the space.

  • Connecting InfoDrainage to Autodesk Forma

    InfoDrainage has become increasingly connected to the wider Autodesk ecosystem, and with this release we’re taking another step in that direction by connecting drainage models to the same cloud project environment being used across Autodesk: Forma Data Management. There’s a lot packed into InfoDrainage 2027.2, including a couple of features that will make former MicroDrainage…

    Drainage design

  • Using InfoWorks ICM in NFIP studies: Navigating FEMA’s local model acceptance process

    Is InfoWorks ICM approved by FEMA? We get that question a lot, so we asked engineering firms that have gone through the regional acceptance process to share what they learned. Many flood modelers already know that InfoWorks ICM can build highly detailed 1D and 2D flood models. What’s less widely understood is that InfoWorks ICM may…

    Storm, sewer, flood

  • How adaptive management and InfoWorks ICM helped KC Water save millions

    Kansas City, Missouri, like many older US cities, has a big sewer challenge hiding beneath its streets. They’ve taken on the challenge of defeating sewer overflows using the power of hydraulic modeling. KC Water serves a growing metropolitan area with thousands of miles of sewer pipe, 40 sewer pump stations, 27 satellite communities, and one…

    Customer stories

  • InfoWorks ICM 2027.1: AI-powered assistance, richer Esri mapping, and smarter Network Design

    InfoWorks ICM 2027.1 is now available, introducing new capabilities that help water professionals work more efficiently, visualize models with greater context, and streamline network design workflows. The latest InfoWorks ICM release brings Autodesk Assistant directly into InfoWorks ICM, making it easier to access guidance without leaving the modelling environment. We’ve also expanded GIS integration with…

    Product news

  • InfoWorks WS Pro 2027.1: Richer mapping, smarter support, better workflows

    InoWorks WS Pro 2027.1 brings seamless access to Esri basemaps through the ArcGIS Maps Map Control, introduces Autodesk Assistant as a Technical Preview within InfoWorks WS Pro, and includes a range of usability improvements designed to help modelers work more efficiently. Together, these enhancements make it easier to build, analyze, and communicate water network models…

    Product news

  • InfoDrainage 2027.1 adds Autodesk Assistant

    InfoDrainage 2027.1 is now available, delivering new capabilities designed to help drainage engineers work more efficiently, model real-world conditions more accurately, and gain greater confidence in their results. In this latest version, Autodesk Assistant is now directly available within InfoDrainage, making it easier than ever to access guidance and support without interrupting your workflow. We’ve…

    Product news

  • Why integrated hydraulic modeling is becoming essential for Middle East water infrastructure

    Across the GCC and wider MENA region, utilities, municipalities, and engineering consultancies are accelerating investment in hydraulic modeling, stormwater management, flood resilience, and wastewater infrastructure modernization. From Dubai and Riyadh to Doha and Jeddah, large-scale urban expansion and climate-driven rainfall events are increasing pressure on drainage networks, sewer systems, and water infrastructure. Integrated approaches can…

    Commentary

  • Autodesk Assistant can now make changes to your hydraulic model on command in InfoWater Pro

    Thanks to model context protocol, or MCP, the Autodesk Assistant can now make changes and updates to your hydraulic model through your interactions with it. There’s a moment during big technology shifts where new things stop feeling like features and start feeling like teammates. That’s the goal – and what we’re trying to build –…

    AI and Machine Learning

  • Support for MicroDrainage is ending: What you need to know to transition to InfoDrainage

    If you’ve been working in drainage design for a while, chances are MicroDrainage has been part of your journey. MicroDrainage has played a significant role in shaping how the industry designs and models drainage systems over the last few decades. But as the demands on our industry continue to evolve leading to more complexity, tighter…

    Drainage design

  • MMTH: Innovative sports stadium design and construction with Autodesk and TopCon Solutions

    MMTH, a design firm specializing in sports stadiums, fields, and facilities, has always been driven by a singular vision: to create exceptional sports facilities that bring communities together. Notable projects include Kansas University’s Kivisto Field. On one of their latest projects, Silver Lake High School’s sports complex in Kansas, they showcased their innovation in designing…

    Drainage design