Veris drives business growth in geospatial workflows with Octave BricsCAD

Veris is one of Australia’s leading providers of integrated digital and spatial data services. With over 450 professionals across 14 offices nationwide, Veris delivers tailored solutions in the transport, property, energy, resources, utilities, government, and defense sectors. Veris has contributed to a range of significant infrastructure projects in Australia, including the Melbourne Metro Tunnel, West Gate Tunnel, and Suburban Rail Loop projects.

The Challenge

With a growing team and rising licensing costs, Veris started looking for a CAD alternative that would offer a cost-effective, scalable solution. They also needed a platform that could handle large volumes of sensor data, integrate with existing hardware and software investments, and streamline workflows from field data collection to final deliverables.

The Solution

After assessing CAD platforms, Veris transitioned to Octave BricsCAD, finding the process straightforward and intuitive. The familiar interface allowed teams to adapt quickly, while BricsCAD’s flexible licensing and strong technical support ensured a smooth transition.

The team experienced zero downtime, aided with local support by CADApps Australia, a BricsCAD Official Partner.

“For us, the big advantages of transitioning to BricsCAD were firstly, the ease of use of the CAD platform. Secondly, the cost savings and the flexible network licensing solution, and then also BricsCAD's partnership approach to our relationship,” said Nick Herath, Technical Director at Veris.

The team chose BricsCAD Pro and BricsCAD Ultimate to cover their needs for 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and land surveying. They also use Communicator for BricsCAD to import geometry and PMI data from other CAD applications.

“The transition process from the previous CAD software was so simple, and it was a no-brainer for us. The BricsCAD interface was instantly familiar, and so those with muscle memory were able to continue working and producing their deliverables to an even higher standard than they had been doing previously,” explained Herath.

BricsCAD also integrated smoothly with Veris’ custom LISP routines, automating repetitive tasks and enforcing drafting standards. This saved hours per project and ensured consistency across deliverables.

Continuous development and new, user-driven features in BricsCAD also help the team.

“We’re thrilled with the advancements in the latest version of BricsCAD, particularly within the Civil Survey toolset. The enhancements to AutoMapping, Sections, Labeling, and GIS functionality significantly streamline our workflows and boost productivity through automation. It’s encouraging to see BricsCAD’s development prioritizing the tools that geospatial professionals rely on most,” noted Herath.

The Results

The adoption of BricsCAD delivered measurable benefits across Veris’ operations:

Cost Savings
CAD licensing costs reduced by up to 80% year‑on‑year, enabled by the shift to flexible network licensing. This removed the need for named users, particularly for staff who only use CAD tools intermittently, allowing the organization to reinvest savings into other areas of the business.

Productivity Gains
Teams reported up to 20% increases in productivity in daily work, thanks to BricsCAD’s streamlined interface and powerful toolsets.

Workflow Efficiency
From field data to finished plans, Veris’ end-to-end workflows were streamlined within the BricsCAD environment.

Interoperability
BricsCAD handles gigabytes of surveying data and integrates seamlessly with Veris’ current setup.

“The platform is fit-for-purpose and works well within our existing investments in hardware and software. This means that all of our deliverables have maximum interoperability for our downstream clients,” concluded Herath.

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