Engineering Firm Benesch Revolutionizes Pavement Inspections with AI and Digital Twins

AI is actively redefining infrastructure management. A renowned engineering services firm based in the US, Benesch, is leading the charge, using a potent combination of digital twins and machine learning to make pavement inspections faster, safer, and significantly more accurate. For decades, assessing the condition of roads, bridges, and airport runways has been a time-consuming, expensive, an...

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OpenFlows FLOOD Simulation Paves Way for Smarter ‘Sponge City’ Flood Mitigation

A new report is advocating for the widespread adoption of "sponge cities" as a vital, if not singular, solution to the growing threat of surface water flooding. According to the study co-authored by the Infrastructure Policy Advancement think tank, part of Bentley Systems, and Aqua Consultants, creating sponge cities could reduce the risk of surface water flooding for 4.6 million UK properties,...

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SYNCHRO 4D: Your All-in-One Solution from Bid to Build

4D modeling, also known as 4D building information modeling (BIM), such as SYNCHRO 4D is helping construction companies win projects by visually presenting their plan. This process links a 3D model of a project to its construction schedule, creating a powerful simulation. Traditionally, construction companies win projects by submitting bids that show their proposed price, timeline, and work met...

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How Bentley AssetWise Helps With Plant Management

Many industrial plants depend on dashboards and logs to manage their operations, but these tools can give a false sense of security. They often fail to account for hidden issues, which can lead to unexpected problems. What plants truly need are advanced digital tools that offer deeper data insights. For instance, Sitech, a company that works with chemical and production plants, had clients stru...

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Bridging the Gap Between the Office and the Field With SYNCHRO 4D

For years, the construction and design industries have struggled with disconnected information and chaotic workflows. Important data gets stuck in separate systems, leading to conflicting information, outdated plans, and poor decision-making. While project complexity multiplies on the construction side, teams are still often forced to work from static plans that are out of date. However, modern...

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How AI, Data, and Climate Reshaping What We Build Next

Bentley Systems is offering fresh insights on how to confront the world’s infrastructure challenges through design-driven solutions powered by modern tools and technologies. Bentley marketing manager Oana Crisan said that solutions such as digital twins, artificial intelligence (AI), and collaborative modeling software will be the new remedies for what the world is building next. “What you c...

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Bentley Systems, Enactus Announce Winner of the 2025 iTwin4Good Challenge

Bentley Systems and Enactus on Tuesday announced the winning teams of the 2025 iTwin4Good Challenge. The winners addressed some of the world’s greatest challenges—from construction waste and plastic waste to abandoned mine sites—and repurposed them into sustainable inventions using Bentley Systems’ iTwin technology. Among candidates from the U.S., Germany, Canada, the UK and Ireland, and Brazil...

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China Evergrande Faces Delisting as Property Crisis Deepens

China Evergrande Group, once the country’s top property developer, is set to be delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking a significant point in China's ongoing real estate crisis. The company's monumental collapse, which has amassed over USD 300 billion in liabilities, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of excessive debt-fueled expansion. Evergrande, celebrated for its record-...

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Indonesia Looks to China for Support in AI Development

In a significant move to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Indonesia has officially invited China to assist in developing AI technology and nurturing digital talent, particularly in key sectors like fisheries and agriculture. During a recent statement, Meutya Hafid, Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, emphasized the country's focus on harnessing AI to...

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China Leads Clean Energy Transition in Southeast Asia with Innovative Solutions

Southeast Asia's energy landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, with China playing a pivotal role in advancing sustainable energy initiatives. The recent launch of the Monsoon Wind Power Project in Laos exemplifies this green development, marking the country’s first wind power plant and a significant step toward its renewable energy leadership in the region. This ambitious 600-megawatt ...

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