TLDR: Bentley Systems announced significant advancements in infrastructure AI at its Year in Infrastructure 2025 conference, introducing new AI-powered applications like OpenSite+, OpenUtilities Substation+, and SYNCHRO+. The company also launched an Infrastructure AI co-innovation initiative, emphasizing its vision for trustworthy AI to enhance engineering productivity and transform workflows across the infrastructure lifecycle.
AMSTERDAM – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), a leading provider of infrastructure engineering software, today unveiled a suite of new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and announced a strategic Infrastructure AI co-innovation initiative at its ‘Year in Infrastructure 2025’ conference. The announcements underscore Bentley’s commitment to integrating advanced AI into its solutions to revolutionize the infrastructure sector.
Nicholas Cumins, CEO of Bentley Systems, articulated the company’s vision, stating, “AI is poised to transform infrastructure. At Bentley, our vision is for AI to empower infrastructure engineers—not replace them. Trustworthy AI, built on infrastructure context, can improve engineering productivity and transform workflows across project and asset lifecycles.” This statement highlights Bentley’s focus on augmenting human capabilities with AI rather than automating jobs away.
The company introduced several groundbreaking AI-powered applications designed to enhance efficiency and accuracy in various engineering disciplines:
OpenSite+: This application marks a significant leap as the first engineering software to leverage generative AI for civil site design. Currently in limited availability, OpenSite+ promises to accelerate project delivery by up to ten times without compromising precision, offering a new paradigm for site planning and development.
OpenUtilities Substation+: This new offering integrates digital twin technology with AI-powered capabilities to streamline and optimize substation design processes, addressing complex challenges in utility infrastructure.
SYNCHRO+: As a component of the Bentley Infrastructure Cloud, SYNCHRO+ is positioned as a next-generation, AI-powered construction application. It aims to redefine traditional 4D modeling by providing advanced insights and automation for construction projects.
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In addition to these product launches, Bentley Systems extended an invitation to engineering firms and asset owners to join its Infrastructure AI co-innovation initiative. This collaborative effort seeks to foster the development of the next generation of AI workflows, ensuring that future solutions are robust, context-aware, and tailored to the specific needs of the infrastructure industry. The initiative is expected to drive collective innovation and accelerate the adoption of AI-driven practices across the sector.
