This flexibility has allowed Snyder Civil to adapt more readily to unique project requirements and client specifications.
The training has also played an important role in skill development across the organization, fostering a collaborative learning environment and creating a more cohesive and capable team. "We have different levels of skill in our group here,” Keser said. “We have more seasoned CAD people, and we are kind of geeky and like to come up with ways to make our jobs more efficient. And with the features in Civil 3D, we're able to do that."
Snyder Civil has also expanded its capabilities by integrating more advanced features into their workflow. "In the pipeline group, we've been developing styling, taking our pipe networks, pressure networks, developing label sets based on our standard," Keser said. This adoption of advanced features has not only streamlined their processes but also enhanced the quality and consistency of their project deliverables.
Future Outlook
Looking ahead, Snyder Civil Engineering is excited about further leveraging technology to enhance their services. "Our surveyors have also begun to utilize drone technology,” Kuegler said. “So, using that for orthoimagery and getting some point clouds for topography, integrating that into our use of technologies, it's going to be great."
The company is also exploring ways to automate more processes. Kuegler mentioned, "One of the things we're looking at here is material take-off. Right now, it's a manual process, but we want to look into automating that based on what we've constructed in our design."
By providing tailored, on-site training, Topcon Solutions has helped Snyder Civil move from what Kuegler referred to as "the Stone Age," to the modern era of engineering workflow.
"I think one of our big goals is to embrace technology more,” Kuegler concluded. “So, continuing to use what Autodesk and Civil 3D has to offer... integrating that into our use of technologies, it's going to be great."
