• [Video] Colby Manwaring on Scottish Canal’s unique digital twin that is revitalising Glasgow

    Last year at this time, I was riding a bike along the canals of Glasgow, tagging along with an extremely talented film crew from BBC StoryWorks to help document the incredible progress Scottish Canals has made in revitalizing their waterways. The film that came out of this trip, Europe’s First Smart Canal, is beautiful. We’re…

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  • SWAN Forum report: What’s driving innovation at water utilities – and what’s inhibiting it? 

    There’s a rising tide of challenges approaching public water utilities. Faced with growing demand, crumbling infrastructure, climate change and a tight labor pool, public utility owners are looking toward smart water technology to help them manage a most precious resource: water.     SWAN’s 2023 report, How Utilities Organize for Digital Innovation, offers great insights into…

    Water distribution

  • Central San reduces need for capacity planning by 30% with InfoWorks ICM

    The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District – called “Central San” by the locals – is one of the larger water systems in the San Francisco Bay region. Located about 30 miles east of San Francisco, the district is responsible for the collection and treatment of wastewater for half a million residents and 3,000+ businesses, cleaning…

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  • The Autodesk Water feedback portal is the place to drop your product ideas

    At Autodesk, we believe in the power of collaboration and the invaluable insights that our customers bring to the table. We’ve created the Autodesk Water Infrastructure feedback portal to collect and structure customer input, including product feedback, bug reports, and support tickets, ensuring that every voice is captured and organized for review. Introducing the Autodesk…

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  • Hunter Water: using InfoWorks WS Pro to help undertake an important yearly risk analysis

    Hunter Water Corporation (HWC) is the second largest water and sewerage utility corporation in New South Wales. This state-owned corporation has been operating since 1892 and serves a population of almost 600,000 people spread across 6,671 square kilometres in the areas of Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Dungog, and small parts of Singleton.…

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  • Rapid response by Bristol Water prevents waterborne illness from spreading

    Bristol Water has proudly provided clean, fresh drinking water to its customers since 1846. They currently supply over 1 million people daily across an area of around 2,400 square kilometres in Bristol and surrounding parts of Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. Their focus isn’t on wastewater, but of course they must still deal with the challenges…

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  • We want you to join the Autodesk Research Community

    Are you passionate about driving innovation and being at the forefront of technology for the water industry? Autodesk is looking for professionals who work with clean water, wastewater, stormwater, and drainage infrastructure to join our Autodesk Research Community, where you can provide valuable insights and feedback to our Innovyze product and research teams.  As a…

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  • 3 fresh Water Drop workflow videos: pipe-sizing automation, fireflow analysis, and new cloud capabilities

    Happy Spring, everyone. You know what they say: April showers bring May Water Drops! It’s certainly true where I live in Denver, Colorado. Earlier this month, we had 1/3 of our annual rainfall occur in just 72 hours. Streets, roads, and (unfortunately) my basement were flooded. It was a prescient reminder of why hydraulic modelers…

    Water Talks
  • workers standing above a sewer and peering in

    Training AI to SWMM: Can AI help predict sewer flows?

    Artificial intelligence appears on the cusp of transforming industries and changing lives at a pace we have never seen before. By analyzing vast amounts of data from sensors and other sources, AI algorithms can detect patterns and make predictions that were previously impossible. This allows us as water professionals to solve complex water problems and…

    Storm, sewer, flood

  • 10 things you can do in InfoDrainage above and beyond SSA in Civil 3D

    Autodesk’s Storm and Sanitary Analysis (SSA) for Civil 3D is a dynamic hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software that assists in the design and analysis of stormwater systems, sanitary sewers, and other drainage systems. It enables engineers to predict the impact of new designs and changes, optimize system performance, and plan for extreme weather events. If…

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