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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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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Building a Smarter Future: How AI is Revolutionising Infrastructure

The construction industry has been changing for decades, shifting from paper plans to digital models and cloud-based teamwork. However, major challenges like climate change, a shortage of workers, and the need for community growth require more advanced solutions. That's where AI comes in handy. AI is providing value at every stage of a project: from planning and design, to the construction peri...

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Airports of Tomorrow: How Digital Tools Revolutionize Airport Construction

Digital solutions are transforming airports by improving the entire infrastructure lifecycle, from design to maintenance. Here are real-world examples of how major airports are using technology to boost efficiency and enhance the passenger experience. The Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is a great example of leveraging digital solutions for a more efficient design process. With Bentley O...

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ENN Group China Aims to Boost Cambodia’s Tourism Through AI Collaboration

In a significant move to enhance Cambodia's tourism sector, ENN Group, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company based in Hebei, Guangxi Province, has expressed its intention to collaborate with the Cambodian Tourism Association. The partnership aims to leverage smart travel solutions to catalyze further growth in the country’s tourism industry. During a meeting between H.E. Huot Hak, Mini...

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Infrastructure Is About People, Not Concrete: How Leaders Are Rethinking What We Build, Where We Build, and How We Pay For it

By Tomas Kellner Nothing is certain except death and taxes, the cliché goes. But even taxes come with surprises—like the cost of crumbling infrastructure. “When we fail to invest in infrastructure, that’s a hidden tax we pay today,” said Tom Smith, executive director of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). “Instead of paying a real tax that would produce something, we’re paying in...

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Shinto Holdings Expresses Interest in Investing in Environment & AI Sectors in Cambodia

In a recent meeting in Tokyo, Japan, Prime Minister Hun Manet discussed potential investment opportunities in Cambodia with Deng Minghui, President of Shinto Holdings Inc. The Japanese company focuses on environmental initiatives and artificial intelligence (AI) as part of its investment strategy. Shinto Holdings, established in 1984 and listed on the Japanese stock exchange, boasts extensive e...

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US tariffs: Impact on data centre construction

The US tariffs will negatively impact data centre construction and, as a result, drive up the cost of AI processing. Building data centres requires materials and supplies, construction equipment, electrical components, and cooling systems, even before IT and network infrastructure are deployed. As all construction costs increase, so will the cost of data centre builds, which will be passed on to e...

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Protecting The Big Easy: This Year’s Mardi Gras Showed Again How Infrastructure And Digital Twins Can Help Keep New Orleans Safe and Dry

By Tomas Kellner New Orleans is home to awe-inspiring music, food and street parties. But let’s not forget equally awe-inspiring infrastructure, which keeps the Big Easy dry. That was evident in early March when New Orleans entered “Deep Gras,” the boisterous coda to months of revelry culminating in Fat Tuesday, the end of the Mardi Gras season. Sitting on land near and below sea level and surr...

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Q&A: Driving Innovation for Integrating AI and Sustainability in Transportation Solutions for a Greener Future

In the last decade, there has been a significant focus on digital technology and artificial intelligence worldwide. Bentley Systems, a leading company in infrastructure engineering software, recently held the 2024 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards in Vancouver, Canada. This event brought together prominent industry leaders and users from around the globe to discuss advancements in th...

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