Link Engineering is a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering civil, structural, geotechnical and transport design services across the UK. From large-scale logistics developments to public realm and residential projects, their team supports every stage of the development process, always focused on practical, cost-effective design.
At the heart of their approach is flexibility. Link is committed to developing well-rounded engineers who can confidently switch between disciplines like highway and drainage design. To make that possible, they needed software that’s just as adaptable. That’s where Causeway Flow comes in.
Our intuitive drainage design software helps engineers of all experience levels work more efficiently, visualise their designs in real time, and meet the latest technical and compliance demands - all from one connected platform..
The Challenge
Before using Causeway, Link Engineering’s drainage teams relied on multiple software packages to complete drainage designs, which required manual data transfers and stitching of outputs, ultimately slowing delivery and increasing susceptibility to errors.
Legacy software lacked intuitive workflows and clear visual feedback, making it harder for junior engineers to build confidence and for experienced engineers to rapidly identify design issues. Coupled with rising demands for detailed flood modelling and overland flow analysis from local authorities, the need for an integrated, responsive tool became urgent.
The Solution
Causeway Flow gave Link Engineering a single, streamlined environment for drainage design, simulation and delivery. It replaced the need for multiple packages, bringing everything together into one intuitive interface.
With built-in integrations between Live Design and Flow, teams could move seamlessly between network layout, design simulation and drawing production — making it easier to iterate and refine designs in real time.
Key benefits included:
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Smart integration between Live Design and Flow for smooth, end-to-end workflows
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Visual simulation of drainage systems to instantly identify and resolve pinch points
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Built-in tools to model climate change allowances and rainfall scenarios with confidence
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Overland flow analysis to meet LLFA requirements and secure faster approvals
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Familiar, intuitive interface that supported both junior and experienced engineers
The Outcome
With Causeway Flow, Link Engineering saw measurable improvements in both speed and quality. Projects that once took days to complete were now delivered in a single day — without compromising on accuracy or compliance.
The team was able to:
- Save time, cutting design and drawing production from multiple days to one
- Improve accuracy, using real-time visual feedback to refine designs on the fly
- Build confidence, especially for younger engineers new to drainage modelling
- Simplify compliance, using Causeway’s built-in tools to meet local authority requirements
- Work smarter, replacing fragmented workflows with one connected solution
"With previous software, drainage drawings took days to pull together. With Causeway Flow, we can deliver the same outputs in a day - sometimes less. It’s a huge saving on time."
Will Tabot, Engineer at Link Engineering
Ready to make drainage design flow?
See how Causeway Flow can help your teams work faster, design smarter, and meet today’s drainage challenges with confidence. Or contact us for details.
