Intermediate Civil 3D: Land Development (Self-Paced)

Intermediate Civil 3D Land Development Course Overview

What Will You Learn?

The Intermediate Civil 3D Land Development course expands upon foundational site development concepts, equipping students with advanced skills in parcel creation, grading, surface modeling, and utility layout. This course provides hands-on training for real-world land development projects, covering workflows for residential, commercial, and industrial sites using Autodesk Civil 3D.

By completing this course, you will:

• Master parcel creation, lot grading, and site development workflows.
• Develop expertise in surface modeling and grading optimization.
• Gain proficiency in designing stormwater and sanitary sewer networks.
• Learn earthwork volume calculations, cut/fill analysis, and site balancing techniques.
• Enhance your ability to produce professional documentation for land development approvals.

Why Learn Civil 3D with VDCI?

VDCI provides industry-focused training that prepares professionals and students for success in land development engineering, site planning, and infrastructure design.

• Autodesk-Certified Training: Learn from an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) for industry-standard Civil 3D education.
• Hands-On, Project-Based Learning: Gain real-world experience by working on land development projects.
• Flexible Learning Options: Study at your own pace while receiving expert guidance from industry professionals.
• Affordable and Accessible: Receive high-quality training at a fraction of traditional education costs.
• Industry-Experienced Instructors: Learn from professionals with extensive experience in land development and site engineering.
• Career Advancement: Earn Autodesk-recognized certificates to enhance your resume and showcase your Civil 3D expertise.
• Portfolio Development: Build a strong portfolio by completing hands-on projects that demonstrate your technical skills.

Course Lessons and Projects

Lesson 1: Site Planning and Parcel Creation

This lesson introduces students to parcel design, site layout planning, and land subdivision workflows.

Skills Learned:

• Creating and managing parcel boundaries for residential and commercial sites.
• Applying zoning regulations to lot layouts and property divisions.
• Configuring parcel labels, numbering, and legal descriptions.
• Generating site plans for planning approvals and land use studies.
• Refining lot line configurations for optimized land usage.

Project: Develop a subdivision layout, ensuring compliance with zoning regulations and lot sizing requirements.

Lesson 2: Grading and Surface Modeling

Students will explore grading and elevation adjustments to ensure proper land development and drainage.

Skills Learned:

• Creating grading objects and feature lines for site development.
• Performing cut/fill analysis to optimize site balancing.
• Adjusting slopes, retaining walls, and pad elevations.
• Managing surface styles and visualization for clarity.
• Coordinating grading with stormwater drainage plans.

Project: Design a grading plan for a residential or commercial site, ensuring proper drainage and elevation balancing.

Lesson 3: Roadway Design for Land Development

This lesson covers the fundamentals of road layout, alignments, and corridor modeling.

Skills Learned:

• Creating road alignments for subdivisions and commercial sites.
• Designing road corridors with appropriate lane and shoulder widths.
• Configuring intersections, turn lanes, and driveway access points.
• Managing road profiles and grading adjustments.
• Integrating roadways with adjacent grading and site parcels.

Project: Develop a roadway system for a subdivision, ensuring connectivity and smooth grading transitions.

Lesson 4: Utility Networks and Stormwater Management

Students will focus on stormwater drainage and sanitary sewer network design.

Skills Learned:

• Configuring and modeling storm drainage and sanitary sewer networks.
• Placing and connecting manholes, catch basins, and pipe runs.
• Adjusting pipe slopes, invert elevations, and hydraulic properties.
• Detecting utility clashes and integrating site drainage solutions.
• Generating utility plan sheets and network profiles.

Project: Design a stormwater and sewer system for a development project, ensuring proper connectivity and hydraulic efficiency.

Lesson 5: Earthwork and Volume Calculations

Students will explore earthwork estimation techniques for construction planning and site preparation.

Skills Learned:

• Performing cut/fill calculations for material balancing.
• Generating earthwork volume reports for construction planning.
• Adjusting grading elements for optimized material use.
• Managing excavation, fill zones, and slope adjustments.
• Exporting earthwork analysis data for regulatory approvals.

Project: Conduct a cut/fill analysis for a commercial site, optimizing grading for cost-efficient material movement.

Lesson 6: Final Site Development Documentation

Students will focus on finalizing site development plans, annotation, and sheet creation.

Skills Learned:

• Labeling grading elements, roadways, and parcels.
• Generating plan sheets with title blocks, viewports, and legends.
• Configuring tables for lot areas, grading volumes, and utility networks.
• Exporting Civil 3D models for collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with local and municipal regulatory standards.

Project: Develop a fully annotated site plan with proper documentation for construction approvals.

Key Skills You Will Walk Away With

• Advanced expertise in Civil 3D site planning and land development workflows.
• Proficiency in parcel layout, roadway design, and grading optimization.
• Ability to design and document stormwater and sewer utility networks.
• Skills in performing earthwork volume calculations and site balancing.
• Hands-on experience in generating professional site development plan sets.

Career Applications & Industry Relevance

The skills gained in this course are essential for professionals involved in land development, site engineering, and urban planning. Career paths that benefit from this training include:

• Land Development Engineer: Specialize in site grading, stormwater design, and parcel layout.
• BIM Manager: Oversee site coordination and development planning in Civil 3D.
• Site Designer: Integrate road, grading, and utility designs for land development projects.
• Urban Planner: Utilize Civil 3D for zoning analysis and land feasibility studies.
• Construction Coordinator: Manage site preparation, earthwork calculations, and material balancing.

With the growing reliance on BIM and Civil 3D for land development projects, proficiency in Intermediate Civil 3D Land Development provides professionals with a competitive edge in site engineering, urban planning, and infrastructure development.