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Transcend

Automated generative design for water, wastewater, and power infrastructure

Cloud-based generative engineering platform that automates conceptual and preliminary design of critical infrastructure. Generates complete design packages including 3D BIM models, equipment lists, P&IDs, and CAPEX/OPEX estimates from minimal input parameters.

$30M+ (Series B: $20M from Autodesk and others) raised 📈 Growth Stage

Founded 2019 • 20,000+ projects designed in 70+ countries; customers include Asian Development Bank, BRK Ambiental, Xylem, Stanley Consultants, Royal HaskoningDHV

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Why This Tool Exists

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The Problem

Infrastructure design teams spend 600+ hours annually on repetitive budgetary proposals and conceptual designs. Front-end design remains fragmented and poorly digitized, causing delays in evaluating options, extended project timelines, and missed opportunities to optimize for sustainability and cost.

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The Solution

Transcend automates conceptual design generation using parametric rules, first-principles engineering, and proprietary algorithms. Engineers input project parameters, and the platform instantly generates multiple optimized design options with 3D BIM models, equipment lists, and cost estimates—reducing proposal time by 75% and design costs by up to 80%.

How You Use It

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Delivery Method

SaaS

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Integrations

Autodesk Revit Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Construction Cloud Common Data Environments (CDE)

Disciplines

Civil Engineering, MEP Engineering, Owner/Developer

Project Phases

Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation

Project Types

Infrastructure, Industrial

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

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Input

What it needs

Required: Facility parameters (flow rate, treatment type, regional standards), Technology selection (CAS, MBR, MBBR, IFAS, etc.), Project constraints (site area, budget range, timeline)

Optional: Site-specific data, Utility integration preferences, Sustainability requirements, Equipment preferences

Formats: Web-based form input through TDG interface, Parameters for steady-state and dynamic simulation

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Output

What you get

Format: Complete design package in BIM and CAD formats

Fields: 3D BIM models (Revit/AutoCAD native), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Equipment lists and specifications, Material take-offs and Bills of Quantities, Civil documentation, Instrument specifications, CAPEX and OPEX estimates, Multiple design options for comparison

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Algorithm

How it works

Model: Proprietary generative design engine combining parametric rules, first-principles engineering, and decision algorithms (detailed model specifications not publicly disclosed)

Accuracy: Claims production-ready designs meeting engineering standards; validated through case studies showing cost reductions of 75-80% and reduction in design time by 75%

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Privacy

How your data is protected

Retention: Not explicitly specified; project-based retention implied

Training: Not publicly specified

Compliance: SOC 2 Type 2 compliance (completed August 2022), GDPR considerations for EEA data transfers

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API

Integration

Endpoint: Contact vendor for API access

Method: Not publicly documented

Use Cases

• Rapid conceptual design generation for wastewater treatment facilities (CAS, MBR, MBBR, IFAS)
• Automated budgetary proposals for municipal and industrial water treatment projects
• Design option evaluation and comparison for utilities and consultants
• Preliminary design package development in hours instead of weeks
• Equipment supplier rapid quoting and proposal generation
• Sustainability analysis through multi-option comparison (footprint, energy, cost optimization)

Pricing

Free

Trial available (contact vendor)

Pro

Contact vendor for project-based or subscription pricing

Enterprise

Custom pricing for high-volume users, utilities, and equipment suppliers

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📚 Research Sources & Data Quality Last verified: 2026-02-01

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