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Why “Smart” Pumps Aren’t Always Smart
- 23 January 2026
Think a "variable speed" pump is a guaranteed money-saver? Think again. A recent analysis has revealed that a common engineering "shortcut" could actually be draining thousands of dollars from utility budgets every year. Junior engineers often fall for the "Pump Affinity Law"—a simple formula suggesting that if you slow a pump down by 20%, you cut its power use in half. It sounds like a no-braine...
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Grid Revolution: AI and 4D Modeling Redefine the Future of Electric Utilities
- 22 January 2026
The electric utility sector is undergoing a massive digital overhaul, moving beyond "buzzwords" to implement high-tech solutions that prioritize safety, cost-efficiency, and grid resilience. A recent industry panel hosted by Bentley and Energy Central, titled Powering the Digital Utility, brought together leaders from Aquawolf, BAM Infra Netherlands, and Bentley to showcase how emerging technolog...
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VHB and Bentley Systems Bridge the Digital Divide with New AI Integration
- 17 January 2026
Engineering firm VHB has successfully deployed an AI-powered "digital coworker," transforming how its engineers interact with complex CAD software and effectively solving the industry-wide challenge of "rate of learning." By integrating Microsoft Copilot Studio with Bentley Systems’ extensive technical documentation, VHB has created a real-time tutor that lives within Microsoft Teams, providing i...
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AI and Digital Twins Take Center Stage at World’s Largest Transportation Forum
- 16 January 2026
The future of how we move is being rewritten this week at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting. As 12,000 global leaders, policymakers, and engineers descend on the nation’s capital, the spotlight has shifted toward a powerful technological duo: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Twins. At the heart of the conversation is Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering sof...
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Bentley Systems Unveils AI-Powered Roadmap for the Future of Infrastructure
- 15 January 2026
The ACEC Fall Conference 2025 served as a definitive turning point for the civil engineering industry, with Bentley Systems emerging as the primary catalyst for a new era of AI-driven design. One of the conference’s standout themes was the unification of above-ground design and below-ground data. By integrating Seequent’s geotechnical solutions with Bentley’s civil software, engineers no longer...
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Hawaii Enlists Citizen Drivers and AI to Revolutionize Road Maintenance
- 14 January 2026
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has launched a pioneering program, "Eyes on the Road," using artificial intelligence to transform how the state identifies and repairs road hazards. By turning everyday commuters into data collectors, the state aims to stay ahead of the relentless wear and tear caused by Hawai‘i’s unique volcanic and tropical environment. In collaboration with the...
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Bentley Systems Bolsters AI Capabilities with Key Infrastructure Acquisitions
- 13 January 2026
Bentley Systems, a global leader in infrastructure engineering software, has announced the strategic acquisition of Talon Aerolytics and the technical assets of Pointivo. The move signals a major expansion in Bentley’s ability to modernize and maintain the world’s most critical networks through AI-driven "digital twins." As global demand for 5G deployment and power grid modernization surges, the ...
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LSU Launches America’s First Industry-Backed Digital Twin Certificate
- 10 January 2026
Louisiana State University (LSU) has announced the launch of the nation’s first Digital Twin Design and Production Certificate, a landmark educational program co-developed with industry leaders, including Bentley Systems. The online initiative aims to bridge the growing skills gap in "digital twin" technology—a field that has become essential to the design, construction, and operation of global...
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China’s New “Ecological Highway” Sets Digital Standard for Sustainable Tourism
- 6 January 2026
Power China ZhongNan Engineering Corporation Limited has unveiled a groundbreaking 13.5-kilometer ecological highway connecting the Detian Transnational Waterfall to Shuolong International Port. Navigating mountainous terrain and protected scenic areas, the project stands as a global example of how digital twin technology can harmonize major infrastructure with environmental preservation. Th...
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Saudi Arabia Sets Global Smart City Benchmark with “Manarah” Urban Data Platform
- 2 January 2026
The Al Madinah Region Development Authority (MDA) has successfully launched the Manarah Urban Data Platform (MUDP), a state-of-the-art digital twin initiative that balances the rapid expansion goals of Saudi Vision 2030 with the preservation of ancient Islamic heritage. By utilizing a specialized suite of Bentley Systems software, the MDA has mapped 55 square kilometers of urban space and estab...
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