InfoDrainage

  • ‘Transforming Drainage Design with AECOM’ using InfoDrainage + Civil 3D

    As climate volatility and urban growth intensify, drainage systems are becoming a frontline resilience challenge. Across the UK and globally, heavier storms and expanding impermeable surfaces are overwhelming legacy sewer networks and increasing flood risk. These are a few reasons why regulation has been shifting toward more sustainable outcomes – and that’s why SuDS (Sustainable…

    Drainage design

  • Best practice in sustainable drainage design: what’s holding SuDS approaches back — and what to do about it

    As urban areas densify and climate-driven flood risk increases, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) have shifted from “nice to have” to essential — and in many places, effectively planning-required. Yet many organisations still struggle to deliver SuDS consistently due to fragmented processes, inconsistent requirements, skills shortages, and slow approvals. In our latest webinar, which was hosted…

    Sustainability

  • How professionals design rain gardens to effectively control stormwater runoff

    Rain gardens 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. In the urban environment, hard or impervious surfaces often block the natural process of infiltration, which means rainwater can’t soak into the ground.…

    Drainage design

  • Implementing the updated Australian Rainfall and Runoff guidelines to account for climate change

    With heavy short-term rainfall events becoming more intense, it’s critical that Australia’s flood maps are dynamically altered to include the most up-to-date ARR guidelines. Because our software offers customizable rainfall calculations, you can adjust equations to go beyond standard calculations – to account for climate change or to apply specific details that affect your location. Australia is…

    Storm, sewer, flood

  • AU 2025 on-demand sessions for water utilities and engineers

    Did you miss Autodesk University 2025 in Nashville? Don’t worry, we’ve curated a list of the best water sessions available on demand through AU online. AU 2025 featured a strong lineup of water-focused content, with sessions on digital transformation spanning drainage design, hydraulic modeling, and asset management. For utilities and civil engineers alike, the event…

    Events

  • The role of wet ponds and infiltration basins in sustainable drainage design

    Wet ponds and infiltration basins 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. Ponds and infiltration basins are two of the most effective strategies in sustainable drainage design, offering multiple benefits beyond simple…

    Storm, sewer, flood
  • 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

  • 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

  • What is a bioretention system and how does it help control stormwater runoff?

    Bioretention systems 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. Bioretention is a stormwater management practice that harnesses natural processes to treat and manage stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces such as rooftops, driveways,…

    Sustainability