Virtual Reality Brings America’s Historic Engineering Marvels to Life

• Proeksa Meas
• 7 August 2026
• Construction Focus
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As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, a new virtual project is offering an immersive look at the structural innovations that shaped the United States.

By utilizing Cesium’s advanced, open-source geospatial technology, this initiative maps 17 iconic landmarks—ranging from the Statue of Liberty and the Hoover Dam to the Empire State Building—into a precise 3D digital environment.

This digital transformation highlights the power of Bentley Systems’ software ecosystem, which is instrumental in the modeling and management of such complex infrastructure projects. By integrating high-fidelity digital twins and geospatial data, Bentley’s software enables engineers and preservationists to visualize, analyze, and maintain these historic structures with unprecedented accuracy.

These digital tools provide significant benefits, including the ability to perform detailed structural assessments, simulate environmental impacts, and optimize maintenance schedules without physical intervention.

Ultimately, this virtual tour serves as both a celebration of American ingenuity and a modern testament to how software solutions are essential for preserving the past while planning the future of our nation’s most critical infrastructure.

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America at 250: A Virtual Tour of the Marvels That Built a Nation

• Bentley
• Cesium
• Bentley Systems