Case Study: Noraqua achieves faster, more stable CAD workflows with Bricsys' BricsCAD

BricsCAD is the hub for design data at Noraqua

Noraqua, a Porto-based plant and process engineering firm with over 35 years’ experience in hydraulic engineering, faced slow, crash-prone CAD software when working on very large DWG files (some over 100 MB). To address the need for speed, stability and .dwg compatibility, Noraqua adopted BricsCAD — including BricsCAD Pro permanent licences — from Bricsys as their CAD solution.

Bricsys’ BricsCAD delivered a much faster, more stable and highly compatible workflow: it handled large files without crashing, let engineers move smoothly between pipe‑sizing programs and drawings, and preserved 3D elevation data needed for sections. Noraqua reports staff adapted in one to two days and that the team is “more productive” using BricsCAD, with measurable improvements in file-handling, execution speed and overall efficiency.

Noraqua

José Duarte

Civil Engineer