Construction Focus
Bentley Systems Unveils Ai-Powered Software To Accelerate Substation Design
Bentley Systems has launched OpenUtilities Substation+, a new model-based design platform featuring built-in "agentic" AI to safely automate complex engineering workflows in the utilities infrastructure sector. The + version was launched following the surge in global electricity demand from widespread electrification and new data centers. The utilities sector faces immense pressure to design p...
Read MoreConstruction of Bassac River Bridge Linking Chak Angre Krom and Prek Pra Reaches 73% Completion
The construction of the highly anticipated bridge across the Bassac River, connecting Chak Angre Krom to Prek Pra, has achieved a major milestone, reaching 73% completion by the end of May 2026. According to the inspection team on 01 June 2026, led by HE Soung Heng, Secretary of State and Project Director, to monitor the progress of the site and witness the successful completion of transporting br...
Read MoreCambodia Evaluates Environmental Impact of Planned Lubricant Factory in Kandal
Cosmic Oil Cambodia Co., Ltd. has proposed the development of a brand-new lubricant oil production factory spanning more than four hectares of land in Kandal Province. The industrial initiative progressed further following a formal assessment update shared via the Ministry of Environment on May 26, 2026. To thoroughly evaluate the potential footprint of the project, HE Tea Chub, Secretary of St...
Read MoreBentley Systems Launches First Applied AI Tech Hub in Québec City
Infrastructure software giant Bentley Systems has officially opened a multimillion-dollar applied AI tech hub in Québec City, marking its first major facility dedicated to bringing artificial intelligence to global infrastructure engineering. The new technology hub serves as a critical laboratory where software and AI teams collaborate directly with regional engineering partners. Bentley Sy...
Read MoreCambodia and Laos Forge Power Alliance to Explore Cross-Border Electricity Grid
Backed by the World Bank, the landmark agreement between national utilities aims to modernize transmission networks and accelerate regional clean energy integration Cambodia and Laos have taken a decisive step toward regional energy integration by signing a joint study framework to evaluate a cross-border power grid interconnection. This strategic initiative is designed to bolster bilateral elect...
Read MoreSika Cambodia Celebrates Excellence in Craftsmanship at Inaugural Tile Adhesive Competition
The Professional tilers showcase skills and win premium rewards at the landmark event hosted in Chip Mong 271 Mega Mall The construction landscape of Cambodia reached a new milestone as the highly anticipated Sika Cambodia Tile Adhesive Competition 2026 successfully concluded on May 23, 2026. Held at the bustling Chip Mong 271 Mega Mall, this first-of-its-kind event brought together the nation's ...
Read MoreCambodian and Chinese Institutes Forge Alliance to Elevate New Energy Vehicle Vocational Skills
The technical and vocational education landscape in Cambodia is set for a futuristic upgrade following a landmark partnership between Cambodian and Chinese educational institutions designed to develop specialized skills in the rapidly expanding field of New Energy Vehicles (NEV). This collaborative initiative aligns with Cambodia's strategic transition toward greener transportation alternatives an...
Read MoreChinese Firm Proposes New Automotive Battery Component Plant in Sihanoukville
Preah Sihanouk province is poised to expand its light industrial manufacturing sector following a proposal by a Chinese investor to establish a specialized metal processing factory for electric vehicle battery components. The project advanced further into the regulatory pipeline after the provincial administration conducted a comprehensive on-site evaluation of the proposed factory grounds. On ...
Read MoreNew Orleans Faces Rising Seas; Engineers Turn To Bentley Digital Tech To Fortify Defenses
US engineers are leveraging Bentley Systems’ advanced technology to secure that the city will not sink into the water, transforming Louisiana into a potential global model for climate adaptation. A new Tulane University study has recently warned that rising sea levels could eventually push the Gulf of Mexico shoreline 62 miles inland, placing New Orleans underwater. While the exact timeline ...
Read MoreHow Bentley Software is Saving Millions on Brazil’s New Bridge
Sener Mobility has successfully leveraged advanced digital engineering software to optimize the foundation design for the BRL 10.42 billion Salvador-Itaparica Bridge project in Brazil. Tasked with managing complex soil and rock conditions for the 12.5-kilometer bridge, the engineering team transitioned from traditional 2D workflows to an integrated 3D approach using Bentley Systems’ subsurface ...
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