Based on an inland waterway project in Shandong Province,this paper explores the application of BIM technology in designing of the waterway project using Autodesk software platform.The application of BIM technology can solve the problems of difficult intuitive expression of design intention in two-dimensional design,large and error-prone drawings,repetitive work caused by scheme changes,and realize three-dimensional visualization,collaboration,parameterization and fine design of waterway engineering.Thus,the design process is optimized and the design efficiency is improved.In the construction and maintenance stage of the project,the information transmission through the BIM model can realize the seamless connection between design and construction,thus ensuring the construction quality and improving the construction management level.