Civil Engineering Design Software Resources
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Civil Engineering Design Software Articles
What Is Environmental Engineering? It's Important Role in Health
We think we live in a world where clean air is as abundant as sunlight, where pristine waters flow freely, and where ecosystems thrive undisturbed.
by Sagar Joshi
Computer-Aided Design (CAD): State of Category
Computer-aided design (CAD) software was developed as part of a project delivered in 1960 by MIT’s Electronic Systems Laboratory, in collaboration with the United States Air Force.
by Michael Gigante
Building Energy Modeling: The Future of Sustainability
In my previous column, we explored the various ways building information modeling (BIM) software has impacted sustainable architecture. Expanding on the theme of sustainability, this month’s column examines a new trend in sustainability software called building energy modeling (BEM).
by Michael Gigante
What Is Civil Engineering? (+Best Software For The Job)
From interstate roads to international canals, civil engineering has had a direct impact on our evolution as an increasingly urbanized society with constantly expanding infrastructural needs.
by Michael Gigante
Civil Engineering Design Software Glossary Terms
Civil Engineering Design Software Discussions
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Question on: ArcGIS CityEngine
Does CityEngine support the creation of 3D KML files?
Capabilities
Yes. The ability to import and export KML is available in CityEngine. Industry-standard 3D object properties such as advanced materials and multiple textures are supported by CityEngine and can be read by KML viewers such as ArcGIS Earth.
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Question on: ArcGIS CityEngine
Can CityEngine export 3D GIS data to Unity or other VR/AR visualization engines?
Capabilities
Yes. CityEngine is well suited to export your 3D GIS data or city models to Unity, the tool of choice for developing Virtual Reality applications (for example, Gear VR, Hive, and Oculus) or Augmented Reality solutions (for example, HoloLens). As a result, CityEngine writes the popular FBX file format, which can now be flawlessly read by Unity. In the typical use case, an FBX so-called "instancing" feature allows for small file sizes and high frame rates in Unity.
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Question on: ArcGIS CityEngine
Who uses CityEngine?
General
CityEngine is used by professionals in the following industries:
Urban planning, design, and development (architectural visualization and local government)
Entertainment (films, commercials, games)
Real world simulation for emergency response and defense planning
Academia
Civil Engineering Design Software Reports
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Civil Engineering Design
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Civil Engineering Design
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Civil Engineering Design
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Civil Engineering Design
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Civil Engineering Design
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Civil Engineering Design
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Civil Engineering Design
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Civil Engineering Design
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Civil Engineering Design
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Civil Engineering Design
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report









