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At Bentley, we strive to create a culture of wellbeing that positively contributes to the success of our colleagues and the organization. Our wellbeing programs include: ?? Employee Assistance Programs that provide professional help and resources to address personal and work-related challenges. ?? Access to colleagues trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), and opportunities for colleagues to receive training to become Mental Health First Aiders. ?? A complimentary subscription to Headspace, a mobile app and online platform designed to support your overall wellbeing. ?? And access to MANY other resources and activities designed to cultivate a culture of understanding, compassion, and empathy. Last month during Mental Health Week, we held various workplace wellness initiatives, including webinars hosted by psychology professionals, Headspace and our mental health first aiders, along with spotlighted topics raising awareness around Mental Health. Learn more about the benefits of advancing your career with Bentley: https://bit.ly/40XnHPE #worklifebalance #MentalHealthMatters

Lombok, an island in Indonesia, is known for its stunning beaches with clear waters and beautiful reefs. Unfortunately, the region which is home to over 3 million people faces increasing water scarcity during dry seasons, with limited availability of water for drinking and sanitation. To provide balance in water availability between Lombok’s rainy and dry seasons, PT. Hutama Karya (Persero) was tasked to engineer the Meninting Dam project. Work began in 2019 and is expected to be completed this year. Once completed, the dam will irrigate more than 1,500 hectares of agricultural property and ensure the availability of clean water to nearby Lombok residents and tourists. Tricky terrain and an undeveloped site were hazardous for surveyors and construction workers, so the team used Bentley’s 3D reality modeling and real-time visualization software to process drone-captured data to chart maps and monitor ongoing conditions at the site. Digital monitoring revealed that river water around the construction site was becoming contaminated with excavated soil and debris, posing an environmental risk to nearby residents. This information enabled the team to implement measures to reduce pollution and prevent negative impacts on the local population served by this crucial infrastructure project. Additionally, the Meninting Dam will provide clean hydroelectric power to the community. #water #hydroelectric #realitymodeling #watermanagement #engineering #infrastructure

Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, has teamed up with the International Geothermal Association to promote geothermal energy’s capacity to unlock a sustainable and reliable renewable energy source. ?? Read more: https://bit.ly/3CGyELv #sustainability #renewableenergy #electricity #geothermal #technology

Did you know the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) manages over 80,000 miles of road centerlines? Equaling to about a third of the overall roads in the U.S. state. To do more with less, GDOT asked software and design company, Phocaz Inc. to automate the extraction of road characteristics such as lane widths and counts, shoulder widths and locations, sidewalks, crosswalks, islands, bike lanes, and more. The project required unlocking asset data from legacy files, integrating new multi-sourced data, and creating user-based automated workflows. Phocaz generated synthetic images of road signs which it could upload to the digital twin and created an AI agent capable of virtually driving along the lanes in the twin to detect where lane markings were. Applying Bentley-based solutions simplified the CAD-GIS workflow, minimizing the complexities of creating a machine-learning model. Compared to manual workflows, automating and digitizing the process of finding highway assets and their locations saves significant time and cost while providing more accurate results. This use of AI and machine learning provided additional context to stitch the data together and provide a comprehensive digital representation of Georgia’s road network. #iTwin #digitaltwin #CAD #geospatial #AI #ML #data #roads #engineering

When we turn on the kitchen faucet, you expect to have clear, great-tasting water. Flushing water distribution networks can help maintain #water quality. Have a listen to this #WaterExpertsUnfiltered ?? episode which dives into how the use of hydraulic modeling can assist with maintaining water distribution networks. ?? https://bit.ly/3t0EtPs #waterdistribution #engineering #infrastructure #podcast

The Kubuqi Desert, located northwest of Ordos City in Inner Mongolia, is China's seventh-largest desert, spanning 18,600 square kilometers. This region was once abundant with grasslands and forests. Throughout the 1900s, the Chinese government began efforts to reverse the effects of desertification and restore the environment. By the late 1980s, the government introduced alternative energy projects in the desert’s more barren areas. Among these initiatives is the Kubuqi Desert Photovoltaic Desertification Control Project. The sprawling project referred to as the "Solar Great Wall" aims to generate sustainable energy for Northern China, with the capacity to supply electricity to over one million households and significantly reduce yearly emissions of various pollutants. The United Nations Environment Programme identified the Kubuqi photovoltaic initiative as one of the most successful large-scale modern ecological restoration efforts. The installation of this solar power station infrastructure will have the double benefit of preparing the landscape for renewed plant growth. Solar panels and brackets can act as barriers against harsh winds, preventing sand drift, while vegetation can thrive in the shaded areas beneath panel rows. For the design and execution of this remarkable endeavor, SIDRI used Bentley software for handling terrain data, creating 3D models, and conducting structural analysis. The designers also had to consider how to manage and accommodate tricky desert terrain on a tight deadline. Once completed, the project will reduce coal usage by 706,600 tons annually, eliminating 1.93 million tons of carbon emission, 371 tons of sulfur dioxide, and 415 tons of nitrogen oxide. #infrastructure #engineering #energy #sustainability #3Dmodeling #photovoltaic

World leaders are gathered in Baku, Azerbaijani this week for the UN Climate Action Summit at COP29. The annual conference focuses on action to address adaptation challenges posed by climate change. Rodrigo Fernandes, our Director of Empowering Sustainable Development Goals (ES(D)G), and other Bentley colleagues are onsite, presenting during several sessions and engaging with other organizations. They aim to translate this crucial dialogue into action by fostering innovative and inclusive solutions using digital technology such as digital twins, AI, and geospatial analytics for enhancing infrastructure resilience against climate impacts. Read about how digital technology can fortify infrastructure against fierce storms. https://bit.ly/3Z1us06 #climateAction #climateChange #COP29 Richard J. Vestner Bernardo Matos Saila Vicente Peter Rummel

The Midland Main Line (MML) is a major railway line in the UK that carries more than nine million passengers a year between London and Sheffield. This well-traveled stretch of rail is getting an electrifying upgrade.? The Midland Main Line electrification (MMLE) program is a multidiscipline infrastructure project to increase capacity and provide a full overhead electrified route between London and Sheffield. Once completed it will be a significant step towards a cleaner energy mix for more sustainable travel in the UK. SPL Powerlines UK, in partnership with Network Rail, was tasked with installing 447 single-track kilometers of overhead line equipment along the historic railway corridor. SPL used Bentley software as the basis for its connected data environment, sending and receiving information from 20 design organizations working on the project. They also created an iTwin to improve the visibility of all design data further. The improved collaboration among stakeholders helped reduce site walkouts by 94%, ensuring safety while reducing carbon emissions and project costs. Continued progress towards electrifying the MML helps support the UK’s net zero carbon emissions targets for 2050 and allows passengers to benefit from quieter, greener journeys. #digitaltwins #energy #rail #transportation #engineering #infrastructure #sustainability Powerlines Group Network Rail

Archaeologists long suspected an ancient Roman road cut through modern-day London, but its exact route remained a mystery — until now. The 2,000-year-old route known as Roman Watling Street was recently unearthed under Old Kent Road, its modern counterpart, in south-east London. The discovery was made during early works to expand the low-carbon heat network for thousands of homes. The section of road uncovered was well preserved, measuring about 19ft (5.8m) wide by almost 5ft (1.4m) high. Distinct layers can be seen, which tell the story of the road’s construction. More about this remarkable discovery: https://bbc.in/48Qh0AW #engineering #infrastructure #roads #construction #archeology

Blyncsy's interstate highway map can detect over 40 road conditions and asset inventory issues using its nationwide image crowdsourcing network and AI technology. The map empowers state departments of transportation (DOTs) with the ability to monitor and compare—in near real-time—the status of any major highway in the continental U.S. with their existing data. Read the story about what led to the work behind helping cities and organizations improve roads and transportation systems. https://bit.ly/3ACe6mr #roads #bridges #highways #AI #infrastructure #engineering