Civil 3D 2025 Grading Best Practices

Overview

This course will focus on the effective use of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2024 version’s functionality that is specific to the methodologies and techniques for the successful design of grading plans for site plan and subdivision developments. Participants will learn a variety of grading tools as well as techniques for working with grading groups, criteria sets and feature lines. By exploring the various grading specific design tasks, participants will become comfortable with the workflow in Civil 3D that is required to create and display design surfaces and calculate volumes. With the completion of this course, participants will receive a thorough understanding of the processes and procedures available in Civil 3D to complete a variety of grading projects.

Details

• Date: April 27, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch; 15-minute morning and afternoon breaks)
• Member Cost: $550 plus HST + fees
• Non-Member Cost: $675 plus HST + fees
• Format: Virtual
• CPD Category: Active

Subject Content Covered:

• Grading Concepts
• Grading with Feature Lines
• Grading using Grading Objects
• Grading Using Corridors
• Surface Creation Techniques
• Surface Editing and Analysis
• Surface Labels
• Building Pad Grading
• Pond, Channel & Berm Grading
• Parking Lot Grading
• Subdivision Grading Techniques
• Earthworks Volumes

Training Delivery Method: Instructor-led online class with an explanation of concepts, hands-on exercises, and question & answer sessions.

Pre-requisites:

• Proficiency with Civil 3D – This is not an introductory course to Civil 3D
• Web-based Training: The training participants’ computers will have the ability to use Microsoft Teams or Zoom (hosted by SolidCAD) to participate in the hands-on session.
• Internet performance of 20 mbps and 10 mbsp in the class.
• Training participants will need a computer installed with a 2023 or newer (ideally 2025) Civil 3D license.

SolidCAD Overview

SolidCAD specializes in technology that supports multiple industries, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Civil Infrastructure, and Manufacturing. We employ the largest team of industry technology experts across Canada who provide technical support, training, and consulting services in both official languages for solutions from partners such as Autodesk, Bluebeam, CTC, Chaos Group, Matterport, Lumion, Safe Software, and Accruent. We believe in providing our clients the solutions they need to maximize the return on their technology investment.

Cancellation Clause

Cancellation by course participant:

A full refund will be provided to registrants who provide a minimum of two(2) business days cancellation notice prior to the start of the course. The course participant will also have the option of transferring their ticket to a different course start date, depending on availability.

Cancellation by Instructor:

Decisions on course cancellations will be made prior to the course start date, early registration is recommended. If you register for a course that is canceled by the instructor, you will receive a full refund.