Digital and Smart City
Becoming Bentley: 40 Years Ago, Bentley Brothers Launched A Software Company That Helped Change How We Live
Five brothers enamoured with computers and their potential pursued a bold idea to create software that could revolutionise how engineers design and build things. They spent the last four decades developing engineering software that has helped shape infrastructure around the world, helping make roads and bridges more resilient, water systems more sustainable, and communities more […]
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Noida’s Upcoming Jewel: Jewar Airport Sets Sights on Becoming India’s Green Beacon
How 3D Digital Models Enable Sustainable Water Management for India’s First Net-zero Airport In Uttar Pradesh, an ambitious endeavor is taking shape that aims to redefine the future of air travel in India. The Noida International Airport, more popularly known as Jewar Airport, is on track to set a new benchmark as the nation’s largest […]
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The 5 Coolest Things in Infrastructure This Week
The northern hemisphere slogged through its hottest summer in 2,000 years last year, and 2024 could be even warmer. This week, we look at how digital twins are helping communities adjust to rising temperatures, fight wildfires, forecast and prevent flooding, and manage water resources. But summer’s also for swimming, and digital twins can help competitive swimmers improve […]
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Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway, a key contender in the Road and Highway Project in 2024 Going Digital Awards
Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway Project has been shortlisted for the prestigious Going Digital Awards in the 2024 Year in Infrastructure Event, announced by Bentley Systems on 15 August 2024. This announcement highlights the project’s innovative use of technology and engineering excellence, positioning it as a frontrunner in the global infrastructure arena. Every year, the Year in […]
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Bentley Systems Announces the Finalists of the 2024 Going Digital Awards
Winners to be Announced on October 9 at Bentley’s 2024 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards Event in Vancouver EXTON, PA., August 15, 2024 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the finalists of the 2024 Going Digital Awards. The annual awards event honors the extraordinary work of Bentley’s global users, showcasing how innovative […]
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Cambodian Gov’t Establishes Smart City Development Steering Committee
In a decisive move towards urban innovation, the Cambodian government has formed a Smart City Development Coordinating and Steering Committee, underscoring its commitment to future-ready urban planning. The committee, established by a decision issued by PM Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet on 8 August 2024, is tasked with guiding the nation’s smart city initiatives, reflecting Cambodia’s […]
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Nicholas Cumins Takes Charge as CEO of Bentley Systems, Ushering in a New Era
Following the CEO transition plan previously announced by Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), Nicholas Cumins today takes charge as CEO. Cumins succeeds Greg Bentley, the eldest of the five brothers who founded Bentley Systems, who becomes Executive Chair of its Board of Directors. Cumins is the first CEO in the company’s 40-year history who is […]
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Cambodia & Singapore Launch FTC to Boost Cross-Border Financial Services
Cambodia and Singapore have launched the Financial Transparency Corridor (FTC) project to facilitate financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in both countries. The initiative, announced by the National Bank of Cambodia on 18 June 2024, aims to enhance bilateral trade and investment activities by streamlining cross-border financial services. The FTC serves as a digital […]
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Indonesia’s New Green Capital Gets Smart Toll Road Network Designed by Waskita Karya
Creating a connected digital ecosystem and digital twins enables the timely delivery of projects and leads to substantial cost savings and reduced environmental impact. As part of Indonesia’s Nusantara capital city megaproject, a new 62-kilometer toll road network is being built to establish a smart and sustainable forest city. PT Waskita Karya is the main […]
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Robert Street Bridge Rehab Pioneers Cutting-Edge Digital Innovations in Bridge Engineering
Robert Street Bridge Rehab Pioneers Cutting-Edge Digital Innovations in Bridge Engineering Historic Bridge Renovation Utilises Artificial Intelligence & Digital Twins to Enhance Inspection Process For nearly a century, the iconic rainbow arch of the Robert Street Bridge has stood as a landmark in St. Paul, Minnesota. This Moderne-style structure has not only been a significant […]
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