Working on projects where different stakeholders use different software solutions is commonplace for most people involved in design work. Coordinating data from various software programs is not always easy — especially if one of the project requirements is to work in a common coordination model that is updated in real time. In this article, Daniel Alderholm at Civilscon AB talks about the advantages of using Quadri in combination with Civil 3D.
Quadri Connectors are designed to facilitate the work that Trimble customers do. Someone who has greatly realized what benefits can be derived from using Quadri Connectors, especially the one for Civil 3D, is Daniel Alderholm at Swedish civil engineering consultancy Civilscon.
Daniel has extensive experience with design, project management, and construction coordination. He has been working at Civilscon since September 2023 and is responsible for the office in the city of Örebro. Civilscon AB offers services in infrastructure design, project management, and investigations, with a team of 15 employees in offices in Falun, Gävle, Luleå, and Örebro.
Introduction to Quadri and the Connector for Civil 3D
“I have worked with Civil 3D for years, coordinating it with NavisWorks,” Daniel explains. “On projects where different software brands are involved, things tend to get a bit complicated. Trimble came in and showed us how to work with Quadri in combination with Civil 3D - and it was a well-timed visit since we were about to start a turnkey project on the E18 Köping-Västjädra highway.”
Early on in the project, Civilscon had a meeting with the client, Entry AB, to discuss the way of working and the ideal pathway to the desired result. It became clear that the contractor highly valued working as easily and seamlessly as possible. “In a case like this, it is perfect that they can go in and fetch data directly from Quadri, instead of asking us designers to send over DWG or LandXML files,” Daniel explains. “Moreover, in those cases, you often end up sending over too much information just to be on the safe side, which makes the contractor unsure about what they have actually received.”
