InfoWorks ICM
Civil engineering design software
CAD software
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$5,500 USD per year
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- Energy and utilities
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What is InfoWorks ICM
InfoWorks ICM is a hydraulic and hydrologic modeling application used to simulate urban drainage, sewer, stormwater, and river systems. Engineering teams use it for capacity assessment, flood risk analysis, operational planning, and evaluating capital improvement options. The product focuses on integrated 1D/2D modeling workflows and scenario management rather than general-purpose drafting.
Integrated 1D/2D flood modeling
The software supports coupled 1D network modeling with 2D surface flow to analyze surcharge, overland flow paths, and flood extents. This helps teams evaluate interactions between pipes, channels, and surface topography within one model environment. It is well-suited to urban flood studies where surface and subsurface behavior must be assessed together.
Scenario and alternatives management
InfoWorks ICM includes tools to manage multiple scenarios, design alternatives, and what-if comparisons within a project. This supports planning workflows such as testing storage, conveyance upgrades, operational rules, and climate or growth assumptions. The approach is oriented to engineering decision support rather than only producing drawings.
Enterprise collaboration capabilities
The product is commonly deployed in multi-user environments where model data, results, and changes need to be shared across teams. It provides mechanisms to organize projects and coordinate edits and runs across users. This can reduce duplication when multiple engineers work on the same catchment or network model.
Not a CAD-first tool
InfoWorks ICM is primarily a simulation and analysis product, not a general CAD platform. Users typically still rely on separate CAD/BIM tools for detailed drafting, plan production, and broader civil design deliverables. This can add integration and data handoff steps in design-centric workflows.
Steep learning curve
Building and calibrating hydraulic models requires specialized domain knowledge and careful data preparation. Teams often need training to use advanced features such as 2D mesh setup, boundary conditions, and interpreting results. Implementation effort can be significant for organizations new to integrated flood modeling.
Data quality dependency
Model accuracy depends heavily on the completeness and correctness of network attributes, rainfall inputs, terrain data, and calibration observations. Inconsistent GIS assets or missing asset data can lead to time-consuming cleanup and uncertainty in results. Projects may require additional field verification or data governance work to maintain confidence in outputs.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| InfoWorks ICM Sewer | $5,500 USD per year (annual) | 24 Flex tokens; Unlimited 1D mesh nodes; Built for sewer workflows; Limited 2D / integrated 1D–2D nodes (<1,000). |
| InfoWorks ICM Flood | $7,500 USD per year (annual) | 31 Flex tokens; Unlimited 2D mesh for flood analysis; Tailored for flood risk and surface-water modeling; Limited 1D / integrated 1D–2D nodes (<1,000). |
| InfoWorks ICM Ultimate | $18,000 USD per year (annual) | 75 Flex tokens; Unlimited 1D & 2D mesh; Desktop collaboration for teams; Integrated 1D/2D modeling and advanced APIs/features. |
Seller details
Autodesk, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
1982
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