Winners Will Be Announced at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference,
Nov. 1-3 in London
EXTON, Pa., U.S.A. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the project finalists in the 2016 Be Inspired Awards program. The annual awards honor the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. Ten independent jury panels comprising distinguished industry experts selected the 54 finalists from more than 300 nominations submitted by organizations in 80 countries.
The finalists will present their innovative projects in front of their peers, the jurors, and the more than 100 members of the media at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference, taking place Nov. 1-3 in London, U.K. This global gathering of leading figures in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations will feature:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is an ideal opportunity for management-level executives in architecture firms, engineering firms, construction companies, and government or owner-operator organizations responsible for the design, delivery, and/or operations of infrastructure to share best practices and meet infrastructure professionals from around the world. All those who submitted a nomination in the Be Inspired Awards program are also encouraged to attend.
Bentley Systems Chief Communications Officer Chris Barron said, “The Year in Infrastructure Conference promises to be a one-of-a-kind networking and learning experience for infrastructure leaders from around the world. Presentations and industry forums will highlight industry best practices and provide valuable insights on BIM advancements and innovations in technology that are helping improve project delivery and asset performance. The Be Inspired award presentations will showcase the year’s most outstanding advancements in global infrastructure. The conference is in London – a city famous for its distinctive skyline and landmark structures, many of which were designed and built by leading AEC companies with the help of Bentley software. We look forward to welcoming the many senior executives from infrastructure organizations around the globe who will convene at the Hilton London Metropole.”
The Be Inspired Awards finalists for 2016 are as follows:
Innovation in Asset Performance
Innovation in Bridges
Innovation in Building
Innovation in Construction
Innovation in Government
Innovation in Land Development
Innovation in Manufacturing
Innovation in Mining
Innovation in Offshore
Innovation in Power Generation
Innovation in Project Delivery
Innovation in Rail and Transit
Innovation in Reality Modeling
Innovation in Roads
Innovation in Structures
Innovation in Utilities and Communications
Innovation in Water Network Analysis
Innovation in Water Treatment Plants
About The Be Inspired Awards Program and The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference
Since 2004, the Be Inspired Awards program has showcased excellence and innovation in the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure projects around the world. The Be Inspired Awards program is unique – the only competition of its kind that is global in scope and comprehensive in categories covered, encompassing all types of infrastructure projects. In the awards program, which is open to all users of Bentley software, independent panels of industry experts select finalists for each category. For additional information, visit www.bentley.com/BeInspired.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is a global gathering of leading executives in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations. The conference features a series of presentations and interactive workshops exploring the intersection of technology and business drivers, and how they are shaping the future of infrastructure project delivery and asset performance.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference will include:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference Sponsors
For more details and a complete list of sponsors, including Silver level, click here.
Media Day
On Oct. 31, more than 100 journalists from leading media outlets around the globe will gather at the Hilton London Metropole for Bentley’s annual Media Day briefing. These journalists will also participate in The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference.
For additional information about The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference or to register click here. Follow us on Twitter @bentleysystems and follow the news leading up to this event with this hashtag: #YII2016. Like Bentley on Facebook: http://facebook.com/bentleysystems
About Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems is a global leader in providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. Bentley users leverage information mobility across disciplines and throughout the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing projects and assets. Bentley solutions encompass MicroStation applications for information modeling, ProjectWise collaboration services to deliver integrated projects, and AssetWise operations services to achieve intelligent infrastructure – complemented by worldwide professional services and comprehensive managed services.
Founded in 1984, Bentley has more than 3,000 colleagues in over 50 countries, more than $600 million in annual revenues, and since 2008 has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.
Additional information about Bentley is available at www.bentley.com. For Bentley news as it happens, subscribe to an RSS feed of Bentley press releases and news alerts. Visit The Year in Infrastructure Conference website for highlights of Bentley’s premier thought-leadership event. To view a searchable collection of innovative infrastructure projects from the annual Be Inspired Awards, access Bentley’s Infrastructure Yearbooks. To access a professional networking site that enables members of the infrastructure community to connect, communicate, and learn from each other, visit Bentley Communities.
To download the Bentley Infrastructure 500 Top Owners ranking, a unique global compendium of the top public- and private-sector owners of infrastructure based on the value of their cumulative infrastructure investments, visit BI 500.
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Bentley, the “B” Bentley logo, Be, MicroStation, and ProjectWise are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated or one of its direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.Winners Will Be Announced at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference,
Nov. 1-3 in London
EXTON, Pa., U.S.A. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the project finalists in the 2016 Be Inspired Awards program. The annual awards honor the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. Ten independent jury panels comprising distinguished industry experts selected the 54 finalists from more than 300 nominations submitted by organizations in 80 countries.
The finalists will present their innovative projects in front of their peers, the jurors, and the more than 100 members of the media at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference, taking place Nov. 1-3 in London, U.K. This global gathering of leading figures in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations will feature:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is an ideal opportunity for management-level executives in architecture firms, engineering firms, construction companies, and government or owner-operator organizations responsible for the design, delivery, and/or operations of infrastructure to share best practices and meet infrastructure professionals from around the world. All those who submitted a nomination in the Be Inspired Awards program are also encouraged to attend.
Bentley Systems Chief Communications Officer Chris Barron said, “The Year in Infrastructure Conference promises to be a one-of-a-kind networking and learning experience for infrastructure leaders from around the world. Presentations and industry forums will highlight industry best practices and provide valuable insights on BIM advancements and innovations in technology that are helping improve project delivery and asset performance. The Be Inspired award presentations will showcase the year’s most outstanding advancements in global infrastructure. The conference is in London – a city famous for its distinctive skyline and landmark structures, many of which were designed and built by leading AEC companies with the help of Bentley software. We look forward to welcoming the many senior executives from infrastructure organizations around the globe who will convene at the Hilton London Metropole.”
The Be Inspired Awards finalists for 2016 are as follows:
Innovation in Asset Performance
Innovation in Bridges
Innovation in Building
Innovation in Construction
Innovation in Government
Innovation in Land Development
Innovation in Manufacturing
Innovation in Mining
Innovation in Offshore
Innovation in Power Generation
Innovation in Project Delivery
Innovation in Rail and Transit
Innovation in Reality Modeling
Innovation in Roads
Innovation in Structures
Innovation in Utilities and Communications
Innovation in Water Network Analysis
Innovation in Water Treatment Plants
About The Be Inspired Awards Program and The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference
Since 2004, the Be Inspired Awards program has showcased excellence and innovation in the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure projects around the world. The Be Inspired Awards program is unique – the only competition of its kind that is global in scope and comprehensive in categories covered, encompassing all types of infrastructure projects. In the awards program, which is open to all users of Bentley software, independent panels of industry experts select finalists for each category. For additional information, visit www.bentley.com/BeInspired.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is a global gathering of leading executives in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations. The conference features a series of presentations and interactive workshops exploring the intersection of technology and business drivers, and how they are shaping the future of infrastructure project delivery and asset performance.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference will include:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference Sponsors
For more details and a complete list of sponsors, including Silver level, click here.
Media Day
On Oct. 31, more than 100 journalists from leading media outlets around the globe will gather at the Hilton London Metropole for Bentley’s annual Media Day briefing. These journalists will also participate in The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference.
For additional information about The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference or to register click here. Follow us on Twitter @bentleysystems and follow the news leading up to this event with this hashtag: #YII2016. Like Bentley on Facebook: http://facebook.com/bentleysystems
About Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems is a global leader in providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. Bentley users leverage information mobility across disciplines and throughout the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing projects and assets. Bentley solutions encompass MicroStation applications for information modeling, ProjectWise collaboration services to deliver integrated projects, and AssetWise operations services to achieve intelligent infrastructure – complemented by worldwide professional services and comprehensive managed services.
Founded in 1984, Bentley has more than 3,000 colleagues in over 50 countries, more than $600 million in annual revenues, and since 2008 has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.
Additional information about Bentley is available at www.bentley.com. For Bentley news as it happens, subscribe to an RSS feed of Bentley press releases and news alerts. Visit The Year in Infrastructure Conference website for highlights of Bentley’s premier thought-leadership event. To view a searchable collection of innovative infrastructure projects from the annual Be Inspired Awards, access Bentley’s Infrastructure Yearbooks. To access a professional networking site that enables members of the infrastructure community to connect, communicate, and learn from each other, visit Bentley Communities.
To download the Bentley Infrastructure 500 Top Owners ranking, a unique global compendium of the top public- and private-sector owners of infrastructure based on the value of their cumulative infrastructure investments, visit BI 500.
# # #
Bentley, the “B” Bentley logo, Be, MicroStation, and ProjectWise are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated or one of its direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.Winners Will Be Announced at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference,
Nov. 1-3 in London
EXTON, Pa., U.S.A. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the project finalists in the 2016 Be Inspired Awards program. The annual awards honor the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. Ten independent jury panels comprising distinguished industry experts selected the 54 finalists from more than 300 nominations submitted by organizations in 80 countries.
The finalists will present their innovative projects in front of their peers, the jurors, and the more than 100 members of the media at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference, taking place Nov. 1-3 in London, U.K. This global gathering of leading figures in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations will feature:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is an ideal opportunity for management-level executives in architecture firms, engineering firms, construction companies, and government or owner-operator organizations responsible for the design, delivery, and/or operations of infrastructure to share best practices and meet infrastructure professionals from around the world. All those who submitted a nomination in the Be Inspired Awards program are also encouraged to attend.
Bentley Systems Chief Communications Officer Chris Barron said, “The Year in Infrastructure Conference promises to be a one-of-a-kind networking and learning experience for infrastructure leaders from around the world. Presentations and industry forums will highlight industry best practices and provide valuable insights on BIM advancements and innovations in technology that are helping improve project delivery and asset performance. The Be Inspired award presentations will showcase the year’s most outstanding advancements in global infrastructure. The conference is in London – a city famous for its distinctive skyline and landmark structures, many of which were designed and built by leading AEC companies with the help of Bentley software. We look forward to welcoming the many senior executives from infrastructure organizations around the globe who will convene at the Hilton London Metropole.”
The Be Inspired Awards finalists for 2016 are as follows:
Innovation in Asset Performance
Innovation in Bridges
Innovation in Building
Innovation in Construction
Innovation in Government
Innovation in Land Development
Innovation in Manufacturing
Innovation in Mining
Innovation in Offshore
Innovation in Power Generation
Innovation in Project Delivery
Innovation in Rail and Transit
Innovation in Reality Modeling
Innovation in Roads
Innovation in Structures
Innovation in Utilities and Communications
Innovation in Water Network Analysis
Innovation in Water Treatment Plants
About The Be Inspired Awards Program and The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference
Since 2004, the Be Inspired Awards program has showcased excellence and innovation in the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure projects around the world. The Be Inspired Awards program is unique – the only competition of its kind that is global in scope and comprehensive in categories covered, encompassing all types of infrastructure projects. In the awards program, which is open to all users of Bentley software, independent panels of industry experts select finalists for each category. For additional information, visit www.bentley.com/BeInspired.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is a global gathering of leading executives in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations. The conference features a series of presentations and interactive workshops exploring the intersection of technology and business drivers, and how they are shaping the future of infrastructure project delivery and asset performance.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference will include:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference Sponsors
For more details and a complete list of sponsors, including Silver level, click here.
Media Day
On Oct. 31, more than 100 journalists from leading media outlets around the globe will gather at the Hilton London Metropole for Bentley’s annual Media Day briefing. These journalists will also participate in The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference.
For additional information about The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference or to register click here. Follow us on Twitter @bentleysystems and follow the news leading up to this event with this hashtag: #YII2016. Like Bentley on Facebook: http://facebook.com/bentleysystems
About Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems is a global leader in providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. Bentley users leverage information mobility across disciplines and throughout the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing projects and assets. Bentley solutions encompass MicroStation applications for information modeling, ProjectWise collaboration services to deliver integrated projects, and AssetWise operations services to achieve intelligent infrastructure – complemented by worldwide professional services and comprehensive managed services.
Founded in 1984, Bentley has more than 3,000 colleagues in over 50 countries, more than $600 million in annual revenues, and since 2008 has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.
Additional information about Bentley is available at www.bentley.com. For Bentley news as it happens, subscribe to an RSS feed of Bentley press releases and news alerts. Visit The Year in Infrastructure Conference website for highlights of Bentley’s premier thought-leadership event. To view a searchable collection of innovative infrastructure projects from the annual Be Inspired Awards, access Bentley’s Infrastructure Yearbooks. To access a professional networking site that enables members of the infrastructure community to connect, communicate, and learn from each other, visit Bentley Communities.
To download the Bentley Infrastructure 500 Top Owners ranking, a unique global compendium of the top public- and private-sector owners of infrastructure based on the value of their cumulative infrastructure investments, visit BI 500.
# # #
Bentley, the “B” Bentley logo, Be, MicroStation, and ProjectWise are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated or one of its direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.Winners Will Be Announced at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference,
Nov. 1-3 in London
EXTON, Pa., U.S.A. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the project finalists in the 2016 Be Inspired Awards program. The annual awards honor the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. Ten independent jury panels comprising distinguished industry experts selected the 54 finalists from more than 300 nominations submitted by organizations in 80 countries.
The finalists will present their innovative projects in front of their peers, the jurors, and the more than 100 members of the media at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference, taking place Nov. 1-3 in London, U.K. This global gathering of leading figures in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations will feature:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is an ideal opportunity for management-level executives in architecture firms, engineering firms, construction companies, and government or owner-operator organizations responsible for the design, delivery, and/or operations of infrastructure to share best practices and meet infrastructure professionals from around the world. All those who submitted a nomination in the Be Inspired Awards program are also encouraged to attend.
Bentley Systems Chief Communications Officer Chris Barron said, “The Year in Infrastructure Conference promises to be a one-of-a-kind networking and learning experience for infrastructure leaders from around the world. Presentations and industry forums will highlight industry best practices and provide valuable insights on BIM advancements and innovations in technology that are helping improve project delivery and asset performance. The Be Inspired award presentations will showcase the year’s most outstanding advancements in global infrastructure. The conference is in London – a city famous for its distinctive skyline and landmark structures, many of which were designed and built by leading AEC companies with the help of Bentley software. We look forward to welcoming the many senior executives from infrastructure organizations around the globe who will convene at the Hilton London Metropole.”
The Be Inspired Awards finalists for 2016 are as follows:
Innovation in Asset Performance
Innovation in Bridges
Innovation in Building
Innovation in Construction
Innovation in Government
Innovation in Land Development
Innovation in Manufacturing
Innovation in Mining
Innovation in Offshore
Innovation in Power Generation
Innovation in Project Delivery
Innovation in Rail and Transit
Innovation in Reality Modeling
Innovation in Roads
Innovation in Structures
Innovation in Utilities and Communications
Innovation in Water Network Analysis
Innovation in Water Treatment Plants
About The Be Inspired Awards Program and The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference
Since 2004, the Be Inspired Awards program has showcased excellence and innovation in the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure projects around the world. The Be Inspired Awards program is unique – the only competition of its kind that is global in scope and comprehensive in categories covered, encompassing all types of infrastructure projects. In the awards program, which is open to all users of Bentley software, independent panels of industry experts select finalists for each category. For additional information, visit www.bentley.com/BeInspired.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is a global gathering of leading executives in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations. The conference features a series of presentations and interactive workshops exploring the intersection of technology and business drivers, and how they are shaping the future of infrastructure project delivery and asset performance.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference will include:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference Sponsors
For more details and a complete list of sponsors, including Silver level, click here.
Media Day
On Oct. 31, more than 100 journalists from leading media outlets around the globe will gather at the Hilton London Metropole for Bentley’s annual Media Day briefing. These journalists will also participate in The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference.
For additional information about The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference or to register click here. Follow us on Twitter @bentleysystems and follow the news leading up to this event with this hashtag: #YII2016. Like Bentley on Facebook: http://facebook.com/bentleysystems
About Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems is a global leader in providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. Bentley users leverage information mobility across disciplines and throughout the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing projects and assets. Bentley solutions encompass MicroStation applications for information modeling, ProjectWise collaboration services to deliver integrated projects, and AssetWise operations services to achieve intelligent infrastructure – complemented by worldwide professional services and comprehensive managed services.
Founded in 1984, Bentley has more than 3,000 colleagues in over 50 countries, more than $600 million in annual revenues, and since 2008 has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.
Additional information about Bentley is available at www.bentley.com. For Bentley news as it happens, subscribe to an RSS feed of Bentley press releases and news alerts. Visit The Year in Infrastructure Conference website for highlights of Bentley’s premier thought-leadership event. To view a searchable collection of innovative infrastructure projects from the annual Be Inspired Awards, access Bentley’s Infrastructure Yearbooks. To access a professional networking site that enables members of the infrastructure community to connect, communicate, and learn from each other, visit Bentley Communities.
To download the Bentley Infrastructure 500 Top Owners ranking, a unique global compendium of the top public- and private-sector owners of infrastructure based on the value of their cumulative infrastructure investments, visit BI 500.
# # #
Bentley, the “B” Bentley logo, Be, MicroStation, and ProjectWise are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated or one of its direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.Winners Will Be Announced at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference,
Nov. 1-3 in London
EXTON, Pa., U.S.A. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the project finalists in the 2016 Be Inspired Awards program. The annual awards honor the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. Ten independent jury panels comprising distinguished industry experts selected the 54 finalists from more than 300 nominations submitted by organizations in 80 countries.
The finalists will present their innovative projects in front of their peers, the jurors, and the more than 100 members of the media at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference, taking place Nov. 1-3 in London, U.K. This global gathering of leading figures in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations will feature:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is an ideal opportunity for management-level executives in architecture firms, engineering firms, construction companies, and government or owner-operator organizations responsible for the design, delivery, and/or operations of infrastructure to share best practices and meet infrastructure professionals from around the world. All those who submitted a nomination in the Be Inspired Awards program are also encouraged to attend.
Bentley Systems Chief Communications Officer Chris Barron said, “The Year in Infrastructure Conference promises to be a one-of-a-kind networking and learning experience for infrastructure leaders from around the world. Presentations and industry forums will highlight industry best practices and provide valuable insights on BIM advancements and innovations in technology that are helping improve project delivery and asset performance. The Be Inspired award presentations will showcase the year’s most outstanding advancements in global infrastructure. The conference is in London – a city famous for its distinctive skyline and landmark structures, many of which were designed and built by leading AEC companies with the help of Bentley software. We look forward to welcoming the many senior executives from infrastructure organizations around the globe who will convene at the Hilton London Metropole.”
The Be Inspired Awards finalists for 2016 are as follows:
Innovation in Asset Performance
Innovation in Bridges
Innovation in Building
Innovation in Construction
Innovation in Government
Innovation in Land Development
Innovation in Manufacturing
Innovation in Mining
Innovation in Offshore
Innovation in Power Generation
Innovation in Project Delivery
Innovation in Rail and Transit
Innovation in Reality Modeling
Innovation in Roads
Innovation in Structures
Innovation in Utilities and Communications
Innovation in Water Network Analysis
Innovation in Water Treatment Plants
About The Be Inspired Awards Program and The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference
Since 2004, the Be Inspired Awards program has showcased excellence and innovation in the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure projects around the world. The Be Inspired Awards program is unique – the only competition of its kind that is global in scope and comprehensive in categories covered, encompassing all types of infrastructure projects. In the awards program, which is open to all users of Bentley software, independent panels of industry experts select finalists for each category. For additional information, visit www.bentley.com/BeInspired.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is a global gathering of leading executives in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations. The conference features a series of presentations and interactive workshops exploring the intersection of technology and business drivers, and how they are shaping the future of infrastructure project delivery and asset performance.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference will include:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference Sponsors
For more details and a complete list of sponsors, including Silver level, click here.
Media Day
On Oct. 31, more than 100 journalists from leading media outlets around the globe will gather at the Hilton London Metropole for Bentley’s annual Media Day briefing. These journalists will also participate in The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference.
For additional information about The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference or to register click here. Follow us on Twitter @bentleysystems and follow the news leading up to this event with this hashtag: #YII2016. Like Bentley on Facebook: http://facebook.com/bentleysystems
About Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems is a global leader in providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. Bentley users leverage information mobility across disciplines and throughout the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing projects and assets. Bentley solutions encompass MicroStation applications for information modeling, ProjectWise collaboration services to deliver integrated projects, and AssetWise operations services to achieve intelligent infrastructure – complemented by worldwide professional services and comprehensive managed services.
Founded in 1984, Bentley has more than 3,000 colleagues in over 50 countries, more than $600 million in annual revenues, and since 2008 has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.
Additional information about Bentley is available at www.bentley.com. For Bentley news as it happens, subscribe to an RSS feed of Bentley press releases and news alerts. Visit The Year in Infrastructure Conference website for highlights of Bentley’s premier thought-leadership event. To view a searchable collection of innovative infrastructure projects from the annual Be Inspired Awards, access Bentley’s Infrastructure Yearbooks. To access a professional networking site that enables members of the infrastructure community to connect, communicate, and learn from each other, visit Bentley Communities.
To download the Bentley Infrastructure 500 Top Owners ranking, a unique global compendium of the top public- and private-sector owners of infrastructure based on the value of their cumulative infrastructure investments, visit BI 500.
# # #
Bentley, the “B” Bentley logo, Be, MicroStation, and ProjectWise are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated or one of its direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.Winners Will Be Announced at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference,
Nov. 1-3 in London
EXTON, Pa., U.S.A. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the project finalists in the 2016 Be Inspired Awards program. The annual awards honor the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. Ten independent jury panels comprising distinguished industry experts selected the 54 finalists from more than 300 nominations submitted by organizations in 80 countries.
The finalists will present their innovative projects in front of their peers, the jurors, and the more than 100 members of the media at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference, taking place Nov. 1-3 in London, U.K. This global gathering of leading figures in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations will feature:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is an ideal opportunity for management-level executives in architecture firms, engineering firms, construction companies, and government or owner-operator organizations responsible for the design, delivery, and/or operations of infrastructure to share best practices and meet infrastructure professionals from around the world. All those who submitted a nomination in the Be Inspired Awards program are also encouraged to attend.
Bentley Systems Chief Communications Officer Chris Barron said, “The Year in Infrastructure Conference promises to be a one-of-a-kind networking and learning experience for infrastructure leaders from around the world. Presentations and industry forums will highlight industry best practices and provide valuable insights on BIM advancements and innovations in technology that are helping improve project delivery and asset performance. The Be Inspired award presentations will showcase the year’s most outstanding advancements in global infrastructure. The conference is in London – a city famous for its distinctive skyline and landmark structures, many of which were designed and built by leading AEC companies with the help of Bentley software. We look forward to welcoming the many senior executives from infrastructure organizations around the globe who will convene at the Hilton London Metropole.”
The Be Inspired Awards finalists for 2016 are as follows:
Innovation in Asset Performance
Innovation in Bridges
Innovation in Building
Innovation in Construction
Innovation in Government
Innovation in Land Development
Innovation in Manufacturing
Innovation in Mining
Innovation in Offshore
Innovation in Power Generation
Innovation in Project Delivery
Innovation in Rail and Transit
Innovation in Reality Modeling
Innovation in Roads
Innovation in Structures
Innovation in Utilities and Communications
Innovation in Water Network Analysis
Innovation in Water Treatment Plants
About The Be Inspired Awards Program and The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference
Since 2004, the Be Inspired Awards program has showcased excellence and innovation in the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure projects around the world. The Be Inspired Awards program is unique – the only competition of its kind that is global in scope and comprehensive in categories covered, encompassing all types of infrastructure projects. In the awards program, which is open to all users of Bentley software, independent panels of industry experts select finalists for each category. For additional information, visit www.bentley.com/BeInspired.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is a global gathering of leading executives in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations. The conference features a series of presentations and interactive workshops exploring the intersection of technology and business drivers, and how they are shaping the future of infrastructure project delivery and asset performance.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference will include:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference Sponsors
For more details and a complete list of sponsors, including Silver level, click here.
Media Day
On Oct. 31, more than 100 journalists from leading media outlets around the globe will gather at the Hilton London Metropole for Bentley’s annual Media Day briefing. These journalists will also participate in The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference.
For additional information about The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference or to register click here. Follow us on Twitter @bentleysystems and follow the news leading up to this event with this hashtag: #YII2016. Like Bentley on Facebook: http://facebook.com/bentleysystems
About Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems is a global leader in providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. Bentley users leverage information mobility across disciplines and throughout the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing projects and assets. Bentley solutions encompass MicroStation applications for information modeling, ProjectWise collaboration services to deliver integrated projects, and AssetWise operations services to achieve intelligent infrastructure – complemented by worldwide professional services and comprehensive managed services.
Founded in 1984, Bentley has more than 3,000 colleagues in over 50 countries, more than $600 million in annual revenues, and since 2008 has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.
Additional information about Bentley is available at www.bentley.com. For Bentley news as it happens, subscribe to an RSS feed of Bentley press releases and news alerts. Visit The Year in Infrastructure Conference website for highlights of Bentley’s premier thought-leadership event. To view a searchable collection of innovative infrastructure projects from the annual Be Inspired Awards, access Bentley’s Infrastructure Yearbooks. To access a professional networking site that enables members of the infrastructure community to connect, communicate, and learn from each other, visit Bentley Communities.
To download the Bentley Infrastructure 500 Top Owners ranking, a unique global compendium of the top public- and private-sector owners of infrastructure based on the value of their cumulative infrastructure investments, visit BI 500.
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Bentley, the “B” Bentley logo, Be, MicroStation, and ProjectWise are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated or one of its direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.I v letošním roce se můžete těšit na nabitý program, kdy na vás čekají technologické přednášky a workshopy stejně jako bloky uživatelských přednášek, jež se zaměřují na témata z veřejné správy, INSPIRE, dopravy, správyinženýrskýchsítí či vzdělávání.
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The European GNSS Agency (GSA), along with the e-KnoT project and in conjunction with project partner bavAIRia e.V. (the Bavarian Aerospace Cluster), recently held a two-day seminar providing engineers and scientists working in GNSS and the space sector with insights into the patent process and the scope and content of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) protection along the value chain.
Over the summer, the GSA-funded e-KnoT project, in conjunction with project partner bavAIRia e.V. (the Bavarian Aerospace Cluster), held a two-day seminar providing engineers and scientists working in GNSS and the space sector with insights into the patent process and the scope and content of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) protection along the value chain.
Topics included the different forms of IPR and how to best protect each of them, along with practical insight on IPR contractual provisions in EU and GSA grants and procurements, as well as in ESA projects.
The event was offered in cooperation with BHO Legal, Cologne and Munich, and supported by the European Patent Office (EPO) in Rijswijk and Munich.
According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. ‘By striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interest, the IP system aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish’, says the WIPO.
IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright and trademarks, which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent or create. A patent, perhaps the most common method for protecting IPR, is essentially a legal title granting the holder the right to prevent third parties from commercially using an invention without prior authorisation. In return for this protection, the holder is required to disclose the invention to the public. Typically patent protection is granted for a limited period of time (up to 20 years) and for a specified geographic area.
Within the world of GNSS, examples of IPR include the European Patent for the modulation signal for a satellite navigation system. It can also include technology and product design, such as a GNSS integrated antenna.
On a European scale, IPR is managed by the European Patent Office. With limited exceptions, in order to receive a patent, the invention must be new, involve an inventive step and be industrially applicable. Typically, patent claims relate to a product, a process, an apparatus or a method. In order to file a patent in Europe, an inventor has three options:
To file, the applicant begins by preparing a description of the invention, one or more claims and, when applicable, some graphs and drawings. The application could be filed online, by fax or post. Once received, the patent office first checks the document for compliance and, if compliant, assigns it a date of filing – which protects it against any similar patent being filed at the same time (i.e., the first to file gets the patent).
In case of option one, the EPO then conducts a search and examination procedure to ensure the invention has not already been patented in Europe. Based on this search, the patent office will issue a search report and preliminary opinion on patentability. Next, applications are examined by a panel of three expert examiners who check that the scope of protection is limited to what is actually patentable.
Even with a patent, your IPR can still be violated. A patent infringement is defined as the commission of a prohibited act with regard to a patented invention without permission from the patent holder. However, it should be noted that infringement can only occur in countries where a patent is in force; a pending patent application is not sufficient for infringement.
To determine if a patent has been infringed, a specific test is used, requiring that the infringing party’s product or method falls within one or more of the (independent) claims of the patent. If, however, it is shown that the patent holder is not practicing the patented invention, that the infringing party is not performing on any infringing act in the territory covered by the patent, that the patent has expired or has otherwise become invalid, then no infringement will be found.
So how does this all apply to the development of GNSS technologies? First, it must be remembered that the legal framework for the European GNSS programme is set by the the European Union. The GNSS Regulation specifies that the Union shall be the owner of all tangible and intangible assets created or developed under the Galileo and EGNOS programmes. The Commission shall ensure the optimal use of these assets and an effective IPR management, taking into account the need to protect and give value to the Union's intellectual property rights, the interests of all stakeholders, and the necessity of harmonious development of the markets and of new technologies.
In practice, IPR management is implemented on the level of contracts, with dedicated and sometimes highly complex provisions. The applicability of certain IPR rules depends on whether a project receives a grant (complementary financing, subject to annual programming) or goes through public procurement (process where public authorities purchase work, goods or services).
As a general rule, the EU becomes the owner of all tangible and intangible assets developed or created under public contracts resulting from procurements. As to grants, however, the beneficiary, with exceptions, typically maintains the rights to IP. In this context, it is important to note that although the Commission and the GSA issue both grants and procurements, the ESA only issues procurements.
Clearly, the area of IPR in the context of GNSS is highly complex. To learn more the national and the European Patent Offices offer helpdesks. In addition, especially around the main premises of these institutions, a wide community of specialised patent attorneys is ready to support you. Often regions like Bavaria have an interest to support filing of technology-related patents, so it is a good idea to look for the local aerospace cluster in your region and contact them.
Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).
The European GNSS Agency (GSA), along with the e-KnoT project and in conjunction with project partner bavAIRia e.V. (the Bavarian Aerospace Cluster), recently held a two-day seminar providing engineers and scientists working in GNSS and the space sector with insights into the patent process and the scope and content of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) protection along the value chain.
Over the summer, the GSA-funded e-KnoT project, in conjunction with project partner bavAIRia e.V. (the Bavarian Aerospace Cluster), held a two-day seminar providing engineers and scientists working in GNSS and the space sector with insights into the patent process and the scope and content of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) protection along the value chain.
Topics included the different forms of IPR and how to best protect each of them, along with practical insight on IPR contractual provisions in EU and GSA grants and procurements, as well as in ESA projects.
The event was offered in cooperation with BHO Legal, Cologne and Munich, and supported by the European Patent Office (EPO) in Rijswijk and Munich.
According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. ‘By striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interest, the IP system aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish’, says the WIPO.
IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright and trademarks, which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent or create. A patent, perhaps the most common method for protecting IPR, is essentially a legal title granting the holder the right to prevent third parties from commercially using an invention without prior authorisation. In return for this protection, the holder is required to disclose the invention to the public. Typically patent protection is granted for a limited period of time (up to 20 years) and for a specified geographic area.
Within the world of GNSS, examples of IPR include the European Patent for the modulation signal for a satellite navigation system. It can also include technology and product design, such as a GNSS integrated antenna.
On a European scale, IPR is managed by the European Patent Office. With limited exceptions, in order to receive a patent, the invention must be new, involve an inventive step and be industrially applicable. Typically, patent claims relate to a product, a process, an apparatus or a method. In order to file a patent in Europe, an inventor has three options:
To file, the applicant begins by preparing a description of the invention, one or more claims and, when applicable, some graphs and drawings. The application could be filed online, by fax or post. Once received, the patent office first checks the document for compliance and, if compliant, assigns it a date of filing – which protects it against any similar patent being filed at the same time (i.e., the first to file gets the patent).
In case of option one, the EPO then conducts a search and examination procedure to ensure the invention has not already been patented in Europe. Based on this search, the patent office will issue a search report and preliminary opinion on patentability. Next, applications are examined by a panel of three expert examiners who check that the scope of protection is limited to what is actually patentable.
Even with a patent, your IPR can still be violated. A patent infringement is defined as the commission of a prohibited act with regard to a patented invention without permission from the patent holder. However, it should be noted that infringement can only occur in countries where a patent is in force; a pending patent application is not sufficient for infringement.
To determine if a patent has been infringed, a specific test is used, requiring that the infringing party’s product or method falls within one or more of the (independent) claims of the patent. If, however, it is shown that the patent holder is not practicing the patented invention, that the infringing party is not performing on any infringing act in the territory covered by the patent, that the patent has expired or has otherwise become invalid, then no infringement will be found.
So how does this all apply to the development of GNSS technologies? First, it must be remembered that the legal framework for the European GNSS programme is set by the the European Union. The GNSS Regulation specifies that the Union shall be the owner of all tangible and intangible assets created or developed under the Galileo and EGNOS programmes. The Commission shall ensure the optimal use of these assets and an effective IPR management, taking into account the need to protect and give value to the Union's intellectual property rights, the interests of all stakeholders, and the necessity of harmonious development of the markets and of new technologies.
In practice, IPR management is implemented on the level of contracts, with dedicated and sometimes highly complex provisions. The applicability of certain IPR rules depends on whether a project receives a grant (complementary financing, subject to annual programming) or goes through public procurement (process where public authorities purchase work, goods or services).
As a general rule, the EU becomes the owner of all tangible and intangible assets developed or created under public contracts resulting from procurements. As to grants, however, the beneficiary, with exceptions, typically maintains the rights to IP. In this context, it is important to note that although the Commission and the GSA issue both grants and procurements, the ESA only issues procurements.
Clearly, the area of IPR in the context of GNSS is highly complex. To learn more the national and the European Patent Offices offer helpdesks. In addition, especially around the main premises of these institutions, a wide community of specialised patent attorneys is ready to support you. Often regions like Bavaria have an interest to support filing of technology-related patents, so it is a good idea to look for the local aerospace cluster in your region and contact them.
Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).
The European GNSS Agency (GSA), along with the e-KnoT project and in conjunction with project partner bavAIRia e.V. (the Bavarian Aerospace Cluster), recently held a two-day seminar providing engineers and scientists working in GNSS and the space sector with insights into the patent process and the scope and content of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) protection along the value chain.
Over the summer, the GSA-funded e-KnoT project, in conjunction with project partner bavAIRia e.V. (the Bavarian Aerospace Cluster), held a two-day seminar providing engineers and scientists working in GNSS and the space sector with insights into the patent process and the scope and content of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) protection along the value chain.
Topics included the different forms of IPR and how to best protect each of them, along with practical insight on IPR contractual provisions in EU and GSA grants and procurements, as well as in ESA projects.
The event was offered in cooperation with BHO Legal, Cologne and Munich, and supported by the European Patent Office (EPO) in Rijswijk and Munich.
According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. ‘By striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interest, the IP system aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish’, says the WIPO.
IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright and trademarks, which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent or create. A patent, perhaps the most common method for protecting IPR, is essentially a legal title granting the holder the right to prevent third parties from commercially using an invention without prior authorisation. In return for this protection, the holder is required to disclose the invention to the public. Typically patent protection is granted for a limited period of time (up to 20 years) and for a specified geographic area.
Within the world of GNSS, examples of IPR include the European Patent for the modulation signal for a satellite navigation system. It can also include technology and product design, such as a GNSS integrated antenna.
On a European scale, IPR is managed by the European Patent Office. With limited exceptions, in order to receive a patent, the invention must be new, involve an inventive step and be industrially applicable. Typically, patent claims relate to a product, a process, an apparatus or a method. In order to file a patent in Europe, an inventor has three options:
To file, the applicant begins by preparing a description of the invention, one or more claims and, when applicable, some graphs and drawings. The application could be filed online, by fax or post. Once received, the patent office first checks the document for compliance and, if compliant, assigns it a date of filing – which protects it against any similar patent being filed at the same time (i.e., the first to file gets the patent).
In case of option one, the EPO then conducts a search and examination procedure to ensure the invention has not already been patented in Europe. Based on this search, the patent office will issue a search report and preliminary opinion on patentability. Next, applications are examined by a panel of three expert examiners who check that the scope of protection is limited to what is actually patentable.
Even with a patent, your IPR can still be violated. A patent infringement is defined as the commission of a prohibited act with regard to a patented invention without permission from the patent holder. However, it should be noted that infringement can only occur in countries where a patent is in force; a pending patent application is not sufficient for infringement.
To determine if a patent has been infringed, a specific test is used, requiring that the infringing party’s product or method falls within one or more of the (independent) claims of the patent. If, however, it is shown that the patent holder is not practicing the patented invention, that the infringing party is not performing on any infringing act in the territory covered by the patent, that the patent has expired or has otherwise become invalid, then no infringement will be found.
So how does this all apply to the development of GNSS technologies? First, it must be remembered that the legal framework for the European GNSS programme is set by the the European Union. The GNSS Regulation specifies that the Union shall be the owner of all tangible and intangible assets created or developed under the Galileo and EGNOS programmes. The Commission shall ensure the optimal use of these assets and an effective IPR management, taking into account the need to protect and give value to the Union's intellectual property rights, the interests of all stakeholders, and the necessity of harmonious development of the markets and of new technologies.
In practice, IPR management is implemented on the level of contracts, with dedicated and sometimes highly complex provisions. The applicability of certain IPR rules depends on whether a project receives a grant (complementary financing, subject to annual programming) or goes through public procurement (process where public authorities purchase work, goods or services).
As a general rule, the EU becomes the owner of all tangible and intangible assets developed or created under public contracts resulting from procurements. As to grants, however, the beneficiary, with exceptions, typically maintains the rights to IP. In this context, it is important to note that although the Commission and the GSA issue both grants and procurements, the ESA only issues procurements.
Clearly, the area of IPR in the context of GNSS is highly complex. To learn more the national and the European Patent Offices offer helpdesks. In addition, especially around the main premises of these institutions, a wide community of specialised patent attorneys is ready to support you. Often regions like Bavaria have an interest to support filing of technology-related patents, so it is a good idea to look for the local aerospace cluster in your region and contact them.
Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).
The European GNSS Agency (GSA), along with the e-KnoT project and in conjunction with project partner bavAIRia e.V. (the Bavarian Aerospace Cluster), recently held a two-day seminar providing engineers and scientists working in GNSS and the space sector with insights into the patent process and the scope and content of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) protection along the value chain.
Over the summer, the GSA-funded e-KnoT project, in conjunction with project partner bavAIRia e.V. (the Bavarian Aerospace Cluster), held a two-day seminar providing engineers and scientists working in GNSS and the space sector with insights into the patent process and the scope and content of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) protection along the value chain.
Topics included the different forms of IPR and how to best protect each of them, along with practical insight on IPR contractual provisions in EU and GSA grants and procurements, as well as in ESA projects.
The event was offered in cooperation with BHO Legal, Cologne and Munich, and supported by the European Patent Office (EPO) in Rijswijk and Munich.
According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. ‘By striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interest, the IP system aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish’, says the WIPO.
IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright and trademarks, which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent or create. A patent, perhaps the most common method for protecting IPR, is essentially a legal title granting the holder the right to prevent third parties from commercially using an invention without prior authorisation. In return for this protection, the holder is required to disclose the invention to the public. Typically patent protection is granted for a limited period of time (up to 20 years) and for a specified geographic area.
Within the world of GNSS, examples of IPR include the European Patent for the modulation signal for a satellite navigation system. It can also include technology and product design, such as a GNSS integrated antenna.
On a European scale, IPR is managed by the European Patent Office. With limited exceptions, in order to receive a patent, the invention must be new, involve an inventive step and be industrially applicable. Typically, patent claims relate to a product, a process, an apparatus or a method. In order to file a patent in Europe, an inventor has three options:
To file, the applicant begins by preparing a description of the invention, one or more claims and, when applicable, some graphs and drawings. The application could be filed online, by fax or post. Once received, the patent office first checks the document for compliance and, if compliant, assigns it a date of filing – which protects it against any similar patent being filed at the same time (i.e., the first to file gets the patent).
In case of option one, the EPO then conducts a search and examination procedure to ensure the invention has not already been patented in Europe. Based on this search, the patent office will issue a search report and preliminary opinion on patentability. Next, applications are examined by a panel of three expert examiners who check that the scope of protection is limited to what is actually patentable.
Even with a patent, your IPR can still be violated. A patent infringement is defined as the commission of a prohibited act with regard to a patented invention without permission from the patent holder. However, it should be noted that infringement can only occur in countries where a patent is in force; a pending patent application is not sufficient for infringement.
To determine if a patent has been infringed, a specific test is used, requiring that the infringing party’s product or method falls within one or more of the (independent) claims of the patent. If, however, it is shown that the patent holder is not practicing the patented invention, that the infringing party is not performing on any infringing act in the territory covered by the patent, that the patent has expired or has otherwise become invalid, then no infringement will be found.
So how does this all apply to the development of GNSS technologies? First, it must be remembered that the legal framework for the European GNSS programme is set by the the European Union. The GNSS Regulation specifies that the Union shall be the owner of all tangible and intangible assets created or developed under the Galileo and EGNOS programmes. The Commission shall ensure the optimal use of these assets and an effective IPR management, taking into account the need to protect and give value to the Union's intellectual property rights, the interests of all stakeholders, and the necessity of harmonious development of the markets and of new technologies.
In practice, IPR management is implemented on the level of contracts, with dedicated and sometimes highly complex provisions. The applicability of certain IPR rules depends on whether a project receives a grant (complementary financing, subject to annual programming) or goes through public procurement (process where public authorities purchase work, goods or services).
As a general rule, the EU becomes the owner of all tangible and intangible assets developed or created under public contracts resulting from procurements. As to grants, however, the beneficiary, with exceptions, typically maintains the rights to IP. In this context, it is important to note that although the Commission and the GSA issue both grants and procurements, the ESA only issues procurements.
Clearly, the area of IPR in the context of GNSS is highly complex. To learn more the national and the European Patent Offices offer helpdesks. In addition, especially around the main premises of these institutions, a wide community of specialised patent attorneys is ready to support you. Often regions like Bavaria have an interest to support filing of technology-related patents, so it is a good idea to look for the local aerospace cluster in your region and contact them.
Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).
Mezinárodní veletrh pro geodézii a geoinformatiku INTERGEO se letos koná v Hamburku a mezi 550 vystavovateli z celého světa bude i CLEERIO. Rádi bychom vás pozvali k návštěvě našeho stánku a nabídli vám volné vstupenky na veletrh - podrobnosti najdete v celém článku.
Příspěvek Získejte vstupenku zdarma – Pozvánka na INTERGEO 2016 v Hamburku: 11. – 13. října pochází z Cleerio
Mezinárodní veletrh pro geodézii a geoinformatiku INTERGEO se letos koná v Hamburku a mezi 550 vystavovateli z celého světa bude i CLEERIO. Rádi bychom vás pozvali k návštěvě našeho stánku a nabídli vám volné vstupenky na veletrh - podrobnosti najdete v celém článku.
Příspěvek Získejte vstupenku zdarma – Pozvánka na INTERGEO 2016 v Hamburku: 11. – 13. října pochází z Cleerio
Díky těsné spolupráci na oběžné dráze má pár malých družic šanci otevřít nám úplně nový pohled na zdroj záření pocházející z největšího objektu ve Sluneční soustavě: na sluneční atmosféru, která zasahuje milióny kilometrů do vesmíru.
An app that uses satellite data to evaluate the quality of wine took home the top prize at this year’s Space App Camp at ESA’s centre in Frascati, Italy.
An app that uses satellite data to evaluate the quality of wine took home the top prize at this year’s Space App Camp at ESA’s centre in Frascati, Italy.
Hned čtyři družice systému Galileo dopravilo do Francouzské Guayany jedno letadlo v úterý 6. září. Stalo se tak v rámci příprav na jejich společný start v listopadu letošního roku pomocí rakety Ariane 5: první v rámci budování evropské navigační satelitní konstelace.
Hned čtyři družice systému Galileo dopravilo do Francouzské Guayany jedno letadlo v úterý 6. září. Stalo se tak v rámci příprav na jejich společný start v listopadu letošního roku pomocí rakety Ariane 5: první v rámci budování evropské navigační satelitní konstelace.
Společnost Arianespace dnes vypustila raketu Vega na komplexní misi, která demonstruje flexibilitu jejího horního stupně a schopnost vynášet několik družic najednou.
Společnost Arianespace dnes vypustila raketu Vega na komplexní misi, která demonstruje flexibilitu jejího horního stupně a schopnost vynášet několik družic najednou.
Delivers accurate element-level inspection data enabling data-driven decision making
EXTON, Pa., U.S.A. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced that all 15 state DOTs and agencies using AssetWise InspectTech achieved compliance with annual Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) MAP-21 National Bridge Inventory (NBI) and National Bridge Element (NBE) reporting requirements and successfully submitted reports on time. AssetWise InspectTech delivers accurate element-level inspection data required by MAP-21 enabling data-driven decision making. Faced with aging bridge infrastructure nationwide, FHWA’s MAP-21 performance-based program is designed to maximize return on investment in transportation infrastructure, ensure public safety and infrastructure reliability, and reduce project delivery delays.
Michael F. Premo, P.E., NDOT Structures Division - Bridge Inspection, said, “The ability of AssetWise InspectTech to support our Nevada-specific inspection needs and meet the FHWA, MAP-21, and NBI regulatory requirement deadlines is a testament to its flexibility. It allows our inspectors to accurately and efficiently collect, manage, and submit all required data including mobile data from the field in the required format. Using InspectTech our NBI submittal went smoothly again this year.”
AssetWise InspectTech provides performance metric reports and dashboards based on industry best practices for NBI and NBE submission, performs error checks and automated sufficiency rating calculations that prevent errors during the data collection process, and, through timely reporting, gives citizens peace of mind that states are fully ensuring their transportation safety. Its extensive configuration tools allow state agencies to tailor the application to meet their respective needs while still supporting all required federal reports.
Taylor Gilmore, product manager, AssetWise InspectTech, said, “The element-level inspection enabled by AssetWise InspectTech increases the granularity of the analytical capabilities for the inspection and evaluation of bridges – better predicting their performance, enhancing public safety, and advancing the timely delivery of bridge maintenance and repair projects. AssetWise InspectTech was used to inspect over 175,000 bridges for our users’ 2016 Federal Highway NBI and NBE data reports.”
About AssetWise
AssetWise optimizes asset performance and supports an asset strategy for risk mitigation, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Built on a hybrid cloud-computing platform that leverages a common data environment, AssetWise facilitates the interoperability of multiple data sources, providing operations, maintenance, and engineering with accurate and reliable information, when it is needed, to make informed decisions, from capital planning through proactive asset maintenance. Aligned with asset management standard ISO 55001 and asset information standard PAS 1192-3, AssetWise ensures assets are delivering optimal value and meeting business needs. AssetWise applies information modeling and information management technologies to asset operations and, when combined with Bentley’s ProjectWise, provides a complete lifecycle information management solution. AssetWise solutions are advancing intelligent infrastructure for Bentley Infrastructure 500 owner-operators – in industries including rail and road, utilities, power generation, oil and gas, and process manufacturing – among whom the Bentley user organizations account for a net infrastructure value of over $4.5 trillion. For additional information about AssetWise, visit www.bentley.com/AssetWise.
About Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems is a global leader in providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. Bentley users leverage information mobility across disciplines and throughout the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing projects and assets. Bentley solutions encompass MicroStation applications for information modeling, ProjectWise collaboration services to deliver integrated projects, and AssetWise operations services to achieve intelligent infrastructure – complemented by worldwide professional services and comprehensive managed services.
Founded in 1984, Bentley has more than 3,000 colleagues in over 50 countries, more than $600 million in annual revenues, and since 2008 has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.
Additional information about Bentley is available at www.bentley.com and in Bentley’s annual report. For Bentley news as it happens, subscribe to an RSS feed of Bentley press releases and news alerts. Visit The Year in Infrastructure Conference website for information on Bentley’s premier thought-leadership event. To view a searchable collection of innovative infrastructure projects from the annual Be Inspired Awards, access Bentley’s Infrastructure Yearbooks. To access a professional networking site that enables members of the infrastructure community to connect, communicate, and learn from each other, visit Bentley Communities.
To download the Bentley Infrastructure 500 Top Owners ranking, a unique global compendium of the top public- and private-sector owners of infrastructure based on the value of their cumulative infrastructure investments, visit BI 500.
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Bentley, the “B” Bentley logo, Be, MicroStation, ProjectWise, AssetWise, and InspectTech are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated or one of its direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Are you a passionate coder wanting to shape the future of Location Based Services (LBS) and Geo-IoT (Internet of Things)? Maybe you’re already working on an LBS-based application? Or perhaps you want to test your skills while developing a prototype?
Either way, the Galileo Hackathon is for you.
The two-day hackathon is a unique opportunity to showcase your coding skills, connect with the GEO-IoT app development community, gain a competitive advantage for your future projects and compete for a chance to win exciting prizes. Competitors will also be amongst the very first to utilise Galileo-enabled mobile phones.
As Europe’s Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Galileo provides improved positioning and timing information that will greatly benefit European services and users – including the LBS community. Being fully compatible with all existing and future GNSS (i.e., GPS, GLONASS, etc.), Galileo enables a seamless and accurate experience for multi-constellation users worldwide. With Galileo Initial Services set to launch this year, the Galileo Hackathon is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get in on the ground floor and help shape the future of Location Based Services.
The challenge to you is to come up with innovative applications that make full use of the Galileo’s numerous capabilities. There are no limitations on the types of applications you can submit, so be creative and show us how your application will bring an added commercial or societal value by using Galileo services.
Judges from the mobile technology and LBS industry, along with GNSS experts, will evaluate applications based on their level of innovation, benefit(s) to society, market readiness, usefulness, usability and design. Two winners will be announced, one for the most innovative Galileo app and one for the app having the most substantial societal impact, with both winners receiving a cash prize of EUR 500.00 and having their work featured on the GSA website.
The Hackathon is open to any individual or team of two to four people interested in developing new applications using Galileo. The Hackathon will be held November 3 – 4 during WhereCamp, the ‘unconference’ dedicated to geolocation enthusiasts and professionals, at Berlin’s Beuth University of Applied Sciences. All participants must register for both WhereCamp Berlin and the Galileo Hackathon and must commit to participating in both days of the event. Registration is free. Galileo-enabled mobile phones will be provided, so all you need to bring is your laptop and a good idea. On-site technical support will also be available.
More information and registration can be found here.
Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).
Are you a passionate coder wanting to shape the future of Location Based Services (LBS) and Geo-IoT (Internet of Things)? Maybe you’re already working on an LBS-based application? Or perhaps you want to test your skills while developing a prototype?
Either way, the Galileo Hackathon is for you.
The two-day hackathon is a unique opportunity to showcase your coding skills, connect with the GEO-IoT app development community, gain a competitive advantage for your future projects and compete for a chance to win exciting prizes. Competitors will also be amongst the very first to utilise Galileo-enabled mobile phones.
As Europe’s Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Galileo provides improved positioning and timing information that will greatly benefit European services and users – including the LBS community. Being fully compatible with all existing and future GNSS (i.e., GPS, GLONASS, etc.), Galileo enables a seamless and accurate experience for multi-constellation users worldwide. With Galileo Initial Services set to launch this year, the Galileo Hackathon is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get in on the ground floor and help shape the future of Location Based Services.
The challenge to you is to come up with innovative applications that make full use of the Galileo’s numerous capabilities. There are no limitations on the types of applications you can submit, so be creative and show us how your application will bring an added commercial or societal value by using Galileo services.
Judges from the mobile technology and LBS industry, along with GNSS experts, will evaluate applications based on their level of innovation, benefit(s) to society, market readiness, usefulness, usability and design. Two winners will be announced, one for the most innovative Galileo app and one for the app having the most substantial societal impact, with both winners receiving a cash prize of EUR 500.00 and having their work featured on the GSA website.
The Hackathon is open to any individual or team of two to four people interested in developing new applications using Galileo. The Hackathon will be held November 3 – 4 during WhereCamp, the ‘unconference’ dedicated to geolocation enthusiasts and professionals, at Berlin’s Beuth University of Applied Sciences. All participants must register for both WhereCamp Berlin and the Galileo Hackathon and must commit to participating in both days of the event. Registration is free. Galileo-enabled mobile phones will be provided, so all you need to bring is your laptop and a good idea. On-site technical support will also be available.
More information and registration can be found here.
Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).
Are you a passionate coder wanting to shape the future of Location Based Services (LBS) and Geo-IoT (Internet of Things)? Maybe you’re already working on an LBS-based application? Or perhaps you want to test your skills while developing a prototype?
Either way, the Galileo Hackathon is for you.
The two-day hackathon is a unique opportunity to showcase your coding skills, connect with the GEO-IoT app development community, gain a competitive advantage for your future projects and compete for a chance to win exciting prizes. Competitors will also be amongst the very first to utilise Galileo-enabled mobile phones.
As Europe’s Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Galileo provides improved positioning and timing information that will greatly benefit European services and users – including the LBS community. Being fully compatible with all existing and future GNSS (i.e., GPS, GLONASS, etc.), Galileo enables a seamless and accurate experience for multi-constellation users worldwide. With Galileo Initial Services set to launch this year, the Galileo Hackathon is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get in on the ground floor and help shape the future of Location Based Services.
The challenge to you is to come up with innovative applications that make full use of the Galileo’s numerous capabilities. There are no limitations on the types of applications you can submit, so be creative and show us how your application will bring an added commercial or societal value by using Galileo services.
Judges from the mobile technology and LBS industry, along with GNSS experts, will evaluate applications based on their level of innovation, benefit(s) to society, market readiness, usefulness, usability and design. Two winners will be announced, one for the most innovative Galileo app and one for the app having the most substantial societal impact, with both winners receiving a cash prize of EUR 500.00 and having their work featured on the GSA website.
The Hackathon is open to any individual or team of two to four people interested in developing new applications using Galileo. The Hackathon will be held November 3 – 4 during WhereCamp, the ‘unconference’ dedicated to geolocation enthusiasts and professionals, at Berlin’s Beuth University of Applied Sciences. All participants must register for both WhereCamp Berlin and the Galileo Hackathon and must commit to participating in both days of the event. Registration is free. Galileo-enabled mobile phones will be provided, so all you need to bring is your laptop and a good idea. On-site technical support will also be available.
More information and registration can be found here.
Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).
Are you a passionate coder wanting to shape the future of Location Based Services (LBS) and Geo-IoT (Internet of Things)? Maybe you’re already working on an LBS-based application? Or perhaps you want to test your skills while developing a prototype?
Either way, the Galileo Hackathon is for you.
The two-day hackathon is a unique opportunity to showcase your coding skills, connect with the GEO-IoT app development community, gain a competitive advantage for your future projects and compete for a chance to win exciting prizes. Competitors will also be amongst the very first to utilise Galileo-enabled mobile phones.
As Europe’s Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Galileo provides improved positioning and timing information that will greatly benefit European services and users – including the LBS community. Being fully compatible with all existing and future GNSS (i.e., GPS, GLONASS, etc.), Galileo enables a seamless and accurate experience for multi-constellation users worldwide. With Galileo Initial Services set to launch this year, the Galileo Hackathon is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get in on the ground floor and help shape the future of Location Based Services.
The challenge to you is to come up with innovative applications that make full use of the Galileo’s numerous capabilities. There are no limitations on the types of applications you can submit, so be creative and show us how your application will bring an added commercial or societal value by using Galileo services.
Judges from the mobile technology and LBS industry, along with GNSS experts, will evaluate applications based on their level of innovation, benefit(s) to society, market readiness, usefulness, usability and design. Two winners will be announced, one for the most innovative Galileo app and one for the app having the most substantial societal impact, with both winners receiving a cash prize of EUR 500.00 and having their work featured on the GSA website.
The Hackathon is open to any individual or team of two to four people interested in developing new applications using Galileo. The Hackathon will be held November 3 – 4 during WhereCamp, the ‘unconference’ dedicated to geolocation enthusiasts and professionals, at Berlin’s Beuth University of Applied Sciences. All participants must register for both WhereCamp Berlin and the Galileo Hackathon and must commit to participating in both days of the event. Registration is free. Galileo-enabled mobile phones will be provided, so all you need to bring is your laptop and a good idea. On-site technical support will also be available.
More information and registration can be found here.
Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).
Are you a passionate coder wanting to shape the future of Location Based Services (LBS) and Geo-IoT (Internet of Things)? Maybe you’re already working on an LBS-based application? Or perhaps you want to test your skills while developing a prototype?
Either way, the Galileo Hackathon is for you.
The two-day hackathon is a unique opportunity to showcase your coding skills, connect with the GEO-IoT app development community, gain a competitive advantage for your future projects and compete for a chance to win exciting prizes. Competitors will also be amongst the very first to utilise Galileo-enabled mobile phones.
As Europe’s Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Galileo provides improved positioning and timing information that will greatly benefit European services and users – including the LBS community. Being fully compatible with all existing and future GNSS (i.e., GPS, GLONASS, etc.), Galileo enables a seamless and accurate experience for multi-constellation users worldwide. With Galileo Initial Services set to launch this year, the Galileo Hackathon is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get in on the ground floor and help shape the future of Location Based Services.
The challenge to you is to come up with innovative applications that make full use of the Galileo’s numerous capabilities. There are no limitations on the types of applications you can submit, so be creative and show us how your application will bring an added commercial or societal value by using Galileo services.
Judges from the mobile technology and LBS industry, along with GNSS experts, will evaluate applications based on their level of innovation, benefit(s) to society, market readiness, usefulness, usability and design. Two winners will be announced, one for the most innovative Galileo app and one for the app having the most substantial societal impact, with both winners receiving a cash prize of EUR 500.00 and having their work featured on the GSA website.
The Hackathon is open to any individual or team of two to four people interested in developing new applications using Galileo. The Hackathon will be held November 3 – 4 during WhereCamp, the ‘unconference’ dedicated to geolocation enthusiasts and professionals, at Berlin’s Beuth University of Applied Sciences. All participants must register for both WhereCamp Berlin and the Galileo Hackathon and must commit to participating in both days of the event. Registration is free. Galileo-enabled mobile phones will be provided, so all you need to bring is your laptop and a good idea. On-site technical support will also be available.
More information and registration can be found here.
Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).
Are you a passionate coder wanting to shape the future of Location Based Services (LBS) and Geo-IoT (Internet of Things)? Maybe you’re already working on an LBS-based application? Or perhaps you want to test your skills while developing a prototype?
Either way, the Galileo Hackathon is for you.
The two-day hackathon is a unique opportunity to showcase your coding skills, connect with the GEO-IoT app development community, gain a competitive advantage for your future projects and compete for a chance to win exciting prizes. Competitors will also be amongst the very first to utilise Galileo-enabled mobile phones.
As Europe’s Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Galileo provides improved positioning and timing information that will greatly benefit European services and users – including the LBS community. Being fully compatible with all existing and future GNSS (i.e., GPS, GLONASS, etc.), Galileo enables a seamless and accurate experience for multi-constellation users worldwide. With Galileo Initial Services set to launch this year, the Galileo Hackathon is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get in on the ground floor and help shape the future of Location Based Services.
The challenge to you is to come up with innovative applications that make full use of the Galileo’s numerous capabilities. There are no limitations on the types of applications you can submit, so be creative and show us how your application will bring an added commercial or societal value by using Galileo services.
Judges from the mobile technology and LBS industry, along with GNSS experts, will evaluate applications based on their level of innovation, benefit(s) to society, market readiness, usefulness, usability and design. Two winners will be announced, one for the most innovative Galileo app and one for the app having the most substantial societal impact, with both winners receiving a cash prize of EUR 500.00 and having their work featured on the GSA website.
The Hackathon is open to any individual or team of two to four people interested in developing new applications using Galileo. The Hackathon will be held November 3 – 4 during WhereCamp, the ‘unconference’ dedicated to geolocation enthusiasts and professionals, at Berlin’s Beuth University of Applied Sciences. All participants must register for both WhereCamp Berlin and the Galileo Hackathon and must commit to participating in both days of the event. Registration is free. Galileo-enabled mobile phones will be provided, so all you need to bring is your laptop and a good idea. On-site technical support will also be available.
More information and registration can be found here.
Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).
ESA a společný podnik SESAR jsou připraveni úzce spolupracovat při modernizaci řízení letecké dopravy skrze družicovou komunikaci.
ESA a společný podnik SESAR jsou připraveni úzce spolupracovat při modernizaci řízení letecké dopravy skrze družicovou komunikaci.
Výdej dat bude ve středu 21.9.2016 z provozních důvodů uzavřen.
Evropská kosmická agentura (ESA) organizovala 10. září 2016 zcela první občanskou debatu o vesmíru a o roli Evropy v něm. Debatovalo současně 22 evropských zemí, které jsou členy ESA, včetně České republiky.
Hospodaříte bez platné pachtovní smlouvy na zemědělských pozemcích? Jak dramatickou dohru může tato situace vyvolat, popisuje tento článek na Novinky.cz.
Díky pořádku v evidenci pachtovních smluv lze tato rizika eliminovat a nepřicházet tak o příjmy z dotací. Webová aplikace Clever Assets vám může se správou vašeho majetku významně pomoci.
Hospodaříte bez platné pachtovní smlouvy na zemědělských pozemcích? Jak dramatickou dohru může tato situace vyvolat, popisuje tento článek na Novinky.cz.
Díky pořádku v evidenci pachtovních smluv lze tato rizika eliminovat a nepřicházet tak o příjmy z dotací. Webová aplikace Clever Assets vám může se správou vašeho majetku významně pomoci.
First of Several Research Findings Published in ASCE Journal Natural Hazards Review
EXTON, Pa., U.S.A. – Bentley Fellow Dr. Zheng Yi Wu and a team from Rutgers University jointly published a paper titled “Analysis of Dominant Factors Associated with Hurricane Damages to Residential Structures Using the Rough Set Theory” in the March 29, 2016 issue of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) journal Natural Hazards Review. The research was sponsored by Bentley and jointly conducted with research collaborator Dr. Jie Gong, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rutgers University; Postdoctoral Research Fellow Bingsheng Liu; and Graduate Research Assistant Xuan Hu.
The research leveraged the data collected from advanced remote sensing technologies, including mobile LiDAR sensors, to collect high-resolution, 3D images of damaged communities. Using Bentley Pointools and MicroStation software, a “reality modeling” representation was then developed to enable rapid assessment of hurricane-related flooding. One outcome of the research was the determination of the dominant factors that contributed to the failure of residential structures during the hurricane. In the United States, Hurricane Sandy was the second costliest hurricane in U.S. history and affected 24 states, including the entire eastern seaboard from Florida to Maine. The technical paper can be accessed at ASCE Library.
Dr. Zheng Wu said, “Bentley’s reality-modeling-based approach allows rapid and objective evaluation of hurricane damage and, more importantly, yields more extensive data, thereby enabling more strategic approaches to building and rebuilding infrastructure that better ensure resiliency. We gained valuable insights into the specific mechanisms of damage and how best to conduct systematic assessment of damages. In addition to publication by ASCE, our research findings are being published in several other journals, and we have been asked to present our findings in many conference venues and workshops sponsored by state and federal agencies.”
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rutgers University, Dr. Jie Gong said, “Working together with Dr. Wu at Bentley, I was able to take my initial research concept and turn it into a predictive model on hurricane damage and damage mitigation that has important practical applications for the eastern seaboard of the U.S. and any other part of the world with hurricane events. I am indebted to Dr. Wu’s hydraulics modeling expertise, Bentley’s MicroStation and Pointools modeling and visualization software, and the work of the two talented post-graduate interns who worked on this important project.”
Global Head, Bentley Institute, Vinayak Trivedi said, “Bentley Fellow Dr. Zheng Wu’s project is an excellent example of Bentley Institute’s commitment to advancing the infrastructure professions. Studying the mechanisms of damage of Hurricane Sandy and applying the information learned from this data will help to mitigate both the economic and environmental impact of future hurricanes and create greater infrastructure resiliency.”
Dr. Wu also collaborates frequently with researchers at the School of Municipal Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, in Harbin, China. The June 2016 issue of ASCE’s Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management published a paper detailing the results of joint research entitled “Leakage Zone Identification in Large-Scale Water Distribution Systems Using Multiclass Support Vector Machines.” The paper presents a new method for identifying leakage zones of water distribution systems, and can be accessed here.
In other ASCE news, Greg Bentley, CEO, was recently named to the ASCE Industry Leaders Council (ILC). ILC engages senior leaders from industry, academia, government, and non-governmental organizations to prioritize agenda-setting actions for ASCE and the civil engineering profession.
Greg Bentley, CEO, said, “I am honored to join a distinguished group of industry leaders on the Industry Leaders Council and look forward to working together to identify critical national infrastructure challenges and, more importantly, solutions and strategies that advance America’s infrastructure.”
About Bentley Institute
Bentley Systems recognizes that advancing infrastructure uniquely advances both our economy and our environment but that can only be achieved through the work of the infrastructure professions and practitioners themselves. The charter of Bentley Institute is to advance the infrastructure professions by empowering students, academic institutions, and practitioners with the latest software technology, applied research, internships, scholarships, and continuous learning through publications, webinars, conferences, live and on-demand courses, and in-product instruction. Departments within Bentley Institute include the Bentley Fellows and Applied Research Program, Learning Programs for users, Academic Programs for students and educators, and Bentley Institute Press. Current areas of research focus include reality modeling, asset performance modeling, infrastructure analytics, BIM advancements, energy performance modeling, computational design, construction modeling, and hazard and disaster assessment.
About Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems is a global leader in providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. Bentley users leverage information mobility across disciplines and throughout the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing projects and assets. Bentley solutions encompass MicroStation applications for information modeling, ProjectWise collaboration services to deliver integrated projects, and AssetWise operations services to achieve intelligent infrastructure – complemented by worldwide professional services and comprehensive managed services.
Founded in 1984, Bentley has more than 3,000 colleagues in over 50 countries, more than $600 million in annual revenues, and since 2008 has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.
Additional information about Bentley is available at www.bentley.com and in Bentley’s annual report. For Bentley news as it happens, subscribe to an RSS feed of Bentley press releases and news alerts. Visit The Year in Infrastructure Conference website for information on Bentley’s premier thought-leadership event. To view a searchable collection of innovative infrastructure projects from the annual Be Inspired Awards, access Bentley’s Infrastructure Yearbooks. To access a professional networking site that enables members of the infrastructure community to connect, communicate, and learn from each other, visit Bentley Communities.
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