• workers standing above a sewer and peering in

    A very quick course on CCTV Data Management for sewer inspections

    With billions spent annually on sewer assessment and rehabilitation, municipalities and contractors are turning to advanced CCTV sewer inspection software to transform their infrastructure management approach. The right software can help you collect, analyze, and manage inspection data from underground pipeline systems and move you from reactive maintenance to proactive asset management. Getting CCTV sewer…

    Asset management
  • illustration of a soakaway sustainable drainage feature

    What are soakaways and how should they be designed?

    Soakaways are a common feature of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and are widely used in urban drainage design to manage stormwater and rainwater runoff, as well as promote sustainable drainage practices. Evolving weather patterns and increasing rainfall lead to water and drainage challenges for homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Developers must incorporate drainage systems in their…

    Drainage design
  • illustration of sustainable drainage project. The image shows a bioswale, which is a landscaped feature designed to manage stormwater runoff and promote groundwater recharge. The bioswale includes a variety of plants and grasses that help filter pollutants from the water. The area is green and lush, with various types of vegetation interspersed throughout. The ground has a gentle slope directing water flow toward the plants, which aids in natural water purification and absorption. The setting appears to be part of an urban or suburban environment, with some paved surfaces visible nearby.

    Smart City SuDS: How I built a practical toolbox for evaluating bioswales

    We are pleased to spotlight guest author Mariya Bodylevskaya, who discovered InfoDrainage in the course of her studies around sustainable drainage at HFT Stuttgart. She shares her experience building a framework for better understanding and evaluating the performance of bioswales in urban environments. For several years, I have studied the topic of Sustainable Drainage Systems…

    Drainage design
  • autodesk CEO on stage speaking to a crowd

    AU 2025: Your guide to all things water in Nashville this September

    Mark your calendar — Autodesk University 2025 is coming to Nashville, September 16–18, and it’s your opportunity to connect, learn, and discover how technology is transforming the future. Every year, AU brings together innovators from across architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, and — of course — the water industry. At AU 2025, the water track…

    Events

  • Digital Twins for water distribution: Grab our new ebook

    Digital twin technology is revolutionizing water distribution systems by providing dynamic, real-time digital representations of physical water networks. These water digital twins integrate static and dynamic data from sensors and operational systems to enable insights and drive actionable outcomes that improve asset management, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Do you need one? We have a…

    AI and Machine Learning

  • TR-55 Manual (PDF): Download the official USDA guide + an engineer’s guide

    Download the latest official USDA TR-55 Manual and learn how the NRCS Curve Number method, Time of Concentration, hydrographs, and detention basin calculations are used in modern stormwater design. Technical Release 55—commonly called TR-55, TR 55, or TR55—is the USDA/NRCS Urban Hydrology for Small Watersheds manual. It is one of the most widely used stormwater…

    Drainage design

  • NZ firm Envelope: Building new communities that connect to the natural and cultural landscape

    Envelope is a proudly Pasifika-owned New Zealand-based civil and structural engineering consultancy firm that is overflowing with home-grown personality. Assembled a decade ago, they are growing fast and have already opened their first international outpost in Glasgow. The firm is well-known for its vibrant people-first culture that leans heavily into Maori and Pasifika roots. They…

    Drainage design
  • autodesk and calwater logo

    Cal Water’s big commitment to hydraulic modeling

    California Water Service (Cal Water) is the largest regulated American water utility west of the Mississippi River and the third largest publicly traded water utility in the country. Formed back in 1926, the San Jose-based company serves 499,400 customer connections that snake through 23 districts throughout the state. But Cal Water is just one piece…

    Customer stories
  • arcadis and autodesk logos

    How Arcadis uses scripting and cloud simulations to model endless water distribution possibilities

    Arcadis, a global design and engineering consultancy, saw an opportunity to put Autodesk’s InfoWorks WS Pro through its paces to provide insights into one of California’s most complex water systems. One of the largest water utilities in northern California, one with an extensive and complex water network built over decades of suburban expansion, faced a…

    Customer stories
  • inside of a digital pipe

    [e-book] ‘Digital twins for water: Transforming stormwater and flood management’

    Digital twins are already delivering transformative value in many industries, including construction, manufacturing, and engineering. But what about water? Get our new e-book about digital twins Civil engineers and water industry professionals around the world are increasingly adopting their own digital twins, helping them improve their stormwater and flood management practices. We’ve collected their challenges…

    Storm, sewer, flood