AEC, Inc. Leverages Civil 3D Training for a Competitive Edge
The Challenge
AEC, Inc., a Roswell, GA firm providing planning, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services for nearly 35 years, faced a significant challenge: Keeping up with their competition. On the production side, they recognized the need to learn more about the features of Civil 3D and how to implement them to remain competitive in the industry.
“We had been looking for a few months to make the push to start training. We were feeling that, from a production-standpoint, our competition was making bigger strides than us,” said Julie Miller, Vice President at AEC, Inc. Julie is involved in production, client management, and internal CAD standards and policies.
- Project Goals
- Gain better understanding of Civil 3D: Learn about features included in Civil 3D and how to implement them
- Meet training expectations: Ensure milestones were met as training progressed.
Solutions
ATG had initially been AEC’s source for renewing Autodesk software, but after discovering some of ATG’s training materials they decided to look further into training for their team. Working with James Rose (ATG Account Executive), AEC partnered with ATG to receive ‘Beyond the Basics AutoCAD Civil 3D’ training. Led by William Maughan, ATG Civil Technical Specialist, the training was conducted over five months with half-day sessions, focusing on improving their production capabilities. Julie remarked, “I would point out how customizable the training can be and how willing the instructors were to go back and re-show how to do things as the training progressed.” This tailored approach helped the team grasp the intricacies of Civil 3D and apply them effectively to their workflows.
Business Outcomes
After the completion of the training, the production staff at AEC gained a greater understanding of Civil 3D and its benefits. The firm now holds bi-weekly meetings to discuss the implementation of new features in their templates and office standards, leading to more efficient workflows. This continuous improvement has empowered AEC to stay competitive and enhance their service offerings.
Conclusion
By partnering with ATG and investing in targeted Civil 3D training, AEC, Inc. successfully addressed their production challenges and positioned themselves for future growth. The tailored training program, coupled with the team’s dedication to continuous improvement, has empowered them to streamline workflows, enhance project deliverables, and maintain a competitive edge in the industry.
I would point out how customizable the training can be and how willing the instructors were to go back and re-show how to do things as the training progressed.
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