Mining Tech Giant Brings AI-Powered Exploration Tools to PDAC 2026
Seequent, a leader in subsurface software solutions, is showcasing a major push into artificial intelligence and cloud-connected workflows at this year’s Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention. The company is highlighting how it uses machine learning and advanced data platforms to help mining companies find minerals faster while reducing overall project risk. Th...
Read MoreWhy Infrastructure Needs Better Conversations, Not Just Better Tools
As climate-related disasters like wildfires and severe flooding become more frequent, communities across the United States are finding that their current infrastructure is struggling to keep up. Recent research suggests that moving from traditional asset management to digital one is a great move, but what is more crucial is cooperation. Duke University and industry partners has recently launch...
Read MoreHigh-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 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 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 MoreThe Quiet Revolution: How AI is Reshaping America’s Highways
The US Department of Transportation (DOTs) is now utilizing AI to maintain roads and highways, as Alabama has become the latest state to bet its infrastructure budget on AI. For years, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) relied on "performance-based budgeting," a system designed to fund projects based on actual road needs rather than historical precedent. However, the data driving th...
Read MoreALDOT Integrates Bentley’s AI to Refine Performance-Based Highway Budgeting
Alabama Utilizes Bentley Tech to strengthen data-driven maintenance planning The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is enhancing its long-standing performance-based budgeting model by integrating Blyncsy, an AI-powered solution from Bentley Systems. For more than 15 years, ALDOT has led the way in using data to drive financial decisions, but the manual collection of condition data acros...
Read MoreBentley Systems Breaks Bottlenecks with New iTwin Capture Workflow
Bentley Systems is redefining the digital twin landscape by launching a more flexible, scalable approach to reality modeling. The new iTwin Capture workflow aims to eliminate the traditional "hardware wall" and high upfront costs that have long hindered engineers and urban planners. For years, infrastructure professionals have struggled with massive datasets—from LiDAR point clouds to high-resolu...
Read MoreEurope’s Aging Power Grid Faces Digital “Makeover” to Meet 2030 Climate Goals
With many distribution grids expected to exceed their 40-year lifespan by 2030, EU policymakers and industry leaders are pivoting toward a "digital-first" strategy to prevent the system from buckling under the pressure of the green transition. The EU electricity infrastructure currently spans over a million kilometers, serving 600 million customers. To meet climate targets, the grid must reach a ...
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