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The Future of Cities: Why Data and Trust are Crucial
- 29 March 2026
High-tech tools like Artificial Intelligence (AI) are changing how we build our world, but they are only as good as the data they use and the people who use them. That was the big takeaway from Illuminate 2026, a major infrastructure conference held this week at Sydney’s Fullerton Hotel. The event brought together over 500 engineers, government officials, and project managers to discuss a m...
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Ithaca Uses “Digital Twin” Technology to Lead the Charge in Green Energy
- 27 March 2026
Ithaca, a town in New York, is using a "digital twin" to transform itself into a carbon-neutral smart city by 2030. To reach this ambitious goal, the city is undergoing a massive transformation to replace fossil fuel-burning heaters and stoves in all 5,500 of its buildings with electric alternatives. Developed by researchers at Cornell University and the Rocky Mountain Institute, with support f...
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The New Standard for Transit: Value Over Effort
- 26 March 2026
Experts have recently suggested that the infrastructure industry must stop measuring success by the number of hours worked and start focusing on the long-term value delivered to the public. Resilience is no longer just about the physical strength of concrete; it is a complex blend of data, collaboration, and community preparedness. At the 2025 Year in Infrastructure (YII) conference held in...
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Bentley Systems Announces 2026 Year in Infrastructure Event and YII Awards
- 25 March 2026
Bentley Systems has officially launched the global search for the most innovative construction and engineering projects of the year. The company is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Year in Infrastructure (YII) Awards, a prestigious competition that highlights how advanced software is being used to build a more resilient and sustainable world. Submissions will be accepted through May 3, at 11...
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How Better Data Is Rescuing Giant Building Projects
- 22 March 2026
Engineers and city leaders around the globe are discovering that the secret to building better cities isn't just about fancier machines or more concrete, but how information moves between teams. From the massive tunnels of Melbourne to the power grids of New Zealand, a new approach called "connected data" is helping avoid the expensive mistakes that often derail the world's biggest construction...
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Exploring Sydney Through a New Digital Lens
- 20 March 2026
Just in time for the Bentley Illuminate 2026 conference in Sydney, a new 3D virtual tour has been launched to show the city like never before. Powered by Cesium, this digital experience moves beyond the postcard-perfect images of Sydney to reveal how the city functions as a complex, interconnected system. By using advanced 3D modeling, viewers can explore how Sydney’s iconic architecture, m...
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Mining Tech Giant Brings AI-Powered Exploration Tools to PDAC 2026
- 19 March 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...
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Digital Twins and Drones Slashing Bridge Recovery Times in Kentucky
- 17 March 2026
Emerging technologies are transforming how disaster-stricken areas rebuild, with Kentucky recently demonstrating that "digital twins" and aerial surveillance can reduce infrastructure recovery timelines from months to mere hours. Following devastating floods in 2022, the state leveraged its Bridging Kentucky initiative to bypass traditional, slow-moving survey methods. By deploying drones and 3...
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New Bipartisan Legislation Targets Modernization of Rural Water Infrastructure
- 16 March 2026
A new legislative initiative, the Futureproofing Local Operations for Water Systems (FLOWS) Act of 2026, has been introduced to address the growing technical and security gap facing rural water utilities across the United States. The bill proposes a targeted grant program designed to help small-scale drinking water and wastewater systems upgrade their aging infrastructure and bolster their defens...
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The Tech Behind Bentley’s Immersive Digital Twins
- 15 March 2026
In the world of massive infrastructure, the biggest challenge isn't just building a bridge—it’s helping people visualize it before it exists. Bentley Systems is solving this through its iLab innovation hub, where lead designer Liana O’Cleirigh is deploying a suite of high-tech tools that turn complex engineering data into immersive, human-scale experiences. At the heart of this transformation is ...
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