A few months ago, Autodesk came out with AutoCAD Civil.
So now you have a choice.
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009
or
AutoCAD Civil 2009
A lot of folks have been asking questions about which one is right choice for their office and their work.
My team recently put together an interactive tool to help you figure out what the difference and what is the right tool for you. Please go take a peek and let me know what you think so that I can incorporate your feedback into similar tools in the future:
Click here to Visit the Civil 3D 2009 vs Civil 2009 Interactive Site
You'll need to really sit down with your reseller and your team and figure out what is the best mix for your firm. You can have all Civil 3D, or all Civil, or a mix of the two. Many firms will find that a mix of the two are a good choice.
Another resource you will find helpful is the Autodesk Civil Engineering Solution Questions and Answers paper. It spells out a lot of the nitty gritty details about licensing, what features are included in Civil vs. Civil 3D and the scoop on Land Desktop. Be sure to check out the comparison matrix on page 2 (shown below):