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High-Tech “Digital Twins” Save Kentucky Millions in Bridge Repairs
Kentucky has discovered a high-tech solution to a massive infrastructure problem, proving that fixing 1,000 aging and flood-damaged bridges doesn't have to take a decade or cost a fortune. By using Artificial Intelligence and "Digital Twin" technology, the engineering firm Qk4 has modernized the state’s bridge program, cutting inspection times by 90% and saving taxpayers millions of dollars. Fol...
Read MoreJulien Moutte: The Tech Leader Breaking Down Barriers to Build a Better World
Julien Moutte, the Chief Technology Officer of Bentley Systems, lives by a simple philosophy: removing barriers is the best way to move forward. Unlike many top executives, you won’t find him in a private corner office. Instead, he sits at a plain wooden desk in the middle of an open-plan floor, surrounded by his team of developers. He believes that being visible and accessible is the only way to ...
Read MoreDublin Uses “Digital Twins” to Build a Safer, Smarter Future
The city of Dublin is turning into a high-tech testing ground to solve everyday urban problems. By using "digital twins"—which are virtual, 3D copies of the physical city—leaders are finding new ways to protect residents from floods, fires, and traffic jams. This project is part of a partnership between Dublin city officials and the technology company Bentley Systems. Instead of just buying rea...
Read MoreDigital Transformation Fast-Tracks Success for Arcadis Rail
Arcadis, a global leader in infrastructure, is proving that the secret to massive railway projects isn't just heavy machinery—it’s the digital tools and the people who master them. Andrew Germain, Associate Technical Director at Arcadis, recently shared how the division is using advanced 3D software to overhaul the UK’s rail network. By moving away from traditional 2D paper drawings and embraci...
Read MoreBentley Unveils MicroStation 2026: The AI-Powered Future of City Planning and Engineering
Bentley Systems has announced the launch of MicroStation 2026, a major upgrade to its flagship design software. The new release aims to tackle the global shortage of engineers by using artificial intelligence and "real-world" 3D mapping to help professionals design roads, bridges, and utilities faster than ever before. As infrastructure projects become more complex and budgets tighten, the 2026 v...
Read MoreTech Pivot Saves Germany’s First All-Digital Highway Project
A landmark infrastructure project in Germany is back on track and shattering efficiency records after a critical mid-course correction in its digital strategy. Viscan GmbH, the company tasked with creating a "digital twin" for the B29 highway expansion in Baden-Württemberg, successfully rescued the project from technical failure by overhauling its data processing systems. The ambitious project a...
Read MoreHow Data-Driven Workflows Are Changing Engineering Delivery
For decades, the engineering and construction industry has relied on the exchange of digital files—the familiar DWGs and PDFs—as the bedrock of project delivery. However, as global infrastructure grows in complexity, a new paradigm is emerging. Experts are calling for an evolutionary crossroads where the industry moves beyond static file handovers toward dynamic, data-driven workflows. This shift...
Read MoreTech Giant Bentley Systems Partners with CET to Revolutionize Engineering Education in India
Bentley Systems has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET), aiming to transform one of Kerala’s premier institutions into a hub for digital infrastructure excellence, ensuring that the next generation of Indian engineers is equipped for a rapidly evolving global market. Under this MoU, there will be the establishment of a state-of-th...
Read MoreHow AI-Driven Digital Twin Saves Critical Saudi Food Hub from Ground Collapse?
Saudi firm GeoStruxer has won the YII Envision Award for a high-tech rescue of a failing 12,000-square-meter grain warehouse. The facility, which secures food for 1.5 million people, was sinking due to unstable "salt dome" ground. By replacing traditional construction with a Bentley-powered digital twin, the team saved USD 2.1 million and cut carbon emissions by 44%. Generally, standard models co...
Read MoreSeequent Set to Showcase AI-Driven Geoscience Breakthroughs at PDAC 2026
Seequent, the Bentley Subsurface Company, has announced its return to the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention from March 1 to 4, 2026. As a global leader in mining software, the company plans to demonstrate how its latest innovations in artificial intelligence and cloud computing are fundamentally altering the landscape of mineral exploration. A primary focus of ...
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