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Future of Construction Symposium Spotlights Digital Innovation in Infrastructure
The recent Future of Construction symposium at ETH Zurich, sponsored by Bentley Systems, highlighted how cutting-edge digital tools are fundamentally transforming the design and construction landscape. The event brought together industry leaders and academics to explore the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence in building complex, modern infrastructure. Bentley Systems pla...
Read MoreConstruction Industry Leaders Converge in Berlin to Address Looming Infrastructure Data Crisis
Industry analysts from Verdantix report that the infrastructure sector is facing a potential €12 trillion investment gap by 2040, driven largely by fragmented information that is often lost or siloed during project handovers. The warning is concluded at the Bentley Systems Illuminate 2026 conference where infrastructure experts gathered to address potential crisis within the industry. Accord...
Read MoreHow AI Is Rewiring the Way Engineers Design Infrastructure
Bentley Systems is integrating advanced AI technologies directly into its professional engineering software, aiming at transforming the way civil and structural engineers approach infrastructure design by automating repetitive tasks and streamlining complex workflows. This technological evolution centers on two primary approaches: helping engineers use AI coding tools to automate manual process...
Read MoreBentley Systems Brings Digital Innovation to Infrastructure Week
As part of Infrastructure Week 2026, Bentley Systems is highlighting how advanced software can bridge the gap between design efficiency and project delivery. While modern engineering technology allows complex designs to be completed in a fraction of the time compared to previous decades, physical construction projects remain slowed by bureaucratic permitting bottlenecks and outdated processes.Bent...
Read MoreIntrepid Global Ventures Validates Major Efficiency Gains with Bentley Systems Software
Intrepid Global Ventures recently conducted a large-scale engineering study to modernize its telecom tower mount analysis workflows by benchmarking Bentley Systems’ OpenTower against traditional finite element analysis (FEA) methods. By testing the software across more than 250 real-world mount configurations, Intrepid sought to move away from fragmented, manual processes toward a more integrat...
Read MoreBentley Introduces New OpenFlows 2026 to Modernize Water Infrastructure Modeling
Bentley Systems has officially introduced OpenFlows 2026, a significant update designed to help engineers analyze and design water, sewer, and storm networks with greater speed and efficiency. By integrating advanced digital tools, the software aims to eliminate common workflow bottlenecks and foster better cross-disciplinary collaboration. A standout addition is the introduction of Bentley Cop...
Read MoreBentley Acquires Talon Aerolytics, and Pointivo Technology for Asset Analytics Leadership
Infrastructure engineering software company Bentley Systems has announced the acquisition of Talon Aerolytics and the technology of Pointivo. The strategic moves significantly expand Bentley’s Asset Analytics portfolio, reinforcing its capabilities in leveraging digital twins and AI to optimize infrastructure performance. The newly integrated software solutions specifically target telecommunicati...
Read MoreStepping Into the Future: Bentley Labs Brings Infrastructure to Life via XR
A new immersive tool from Bentley Labs is allowing engineers and stakeholders to step inside 3D infrastructure projects before a single beam is laid. Using the Apple Vision Pro, users can interact with complex models—like a bridge in Amsterdam—from anywhere in the world.The "Labs XR Prototype" overcomes traditional virtual reality barriers by hosting massive Building Information Models (BIM) in th...
Read MoreWestern Cape Partners with Bentley Systems to Modernize 5,000 Kilometers of Roads
The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure has partnered with Bentley Systems to modernize its road safety and maintenance across 5,000 kilometers of strategic roadways. This landmark initiative marks the first deployment of Bentley’s AI-powered Blyncsy technology on the African continent. Faced with limited budgets and severe weather events, the province is utilizing Blyncsy to shift toward...
Read MoreBentley Systems Unveils OpenUtilities Substation+ to Fix Fragmented Grid Design
Bentley Systems has launched OpenUtilities Substation+, an AI-supported 3D design software designed to eliminate fragmented utility data. By unifying isolated civil, electrical, and structural information into a single standards-aligned model, the platform fixes the data gaps that stall automation and derail digital twin initiatives. By consolidating these distinct disciplines into a single arc...
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