Bentley Systems announces 2026 infrastructure award winners

Key Takeaways

• 53 nations submitted more than 300 project nominations for Bentley Systems’ 2026 Year in Infrastructure Awards.
• 12 categories spanning the full infrastructure lifecycle were judged by an independent panel.
• Winners showcase digital‑first workflows, digital twins, and advanced simulation across bridges, tunnels, rail, energy, and more.
• Projects are located on four continents, highlighting the global reach of Bentley’s software ecosystem.

Overview of the 2026 Year in Infrastructure Awards

Bentley Systems, a leader in infrastructure engineering software, hosted its 2026 Year in Infrastructure ceremony in Singapore on October 6‑7. The event celebrated the most innovative applications of Bentley’s portfolio—​including ProjectWise, OpenRoads, OpenRail, and ContextCapture—​that are reshaping how assets are designed, constructed, and operated.

A panel of 15 independent judges—comprising senior engineers, academics, and industry consultants—selected winners from 12 distinct categories. The judging criteria emphasized measurable performance gains (e.g., 15‑30 % reduction in design time, 10‑20 % cost savings) and the depth of digital integration.

Winners by Category

Note: The original release listed a “Transmission and distribut” heading without completing the entry; the table reflects the available information.

What Sets These Projects Apart?

Digital Twin Leadership

The Pinnacle Infotech Digital Twin in Madurai demonstrates how a unified data environment can support continuous operations monitoring, predictive maintenance, and stakeholder engagement—all from a single BIM model.

Simulation‑Driven Design

Both the Jakarta International Stadium roof and the Tailings Dam project leveraged high‑fidelity finite‑element analysis (RAM Structural System, PLAXIS) to achieve material reductions and safety improvements that would be impossible with conventional 2‑D calculations.

Integrated Collaboration Platforms

The Port Polska award highlights the power of ProjectWise for managing 200+ cross‑disciplinary participants, reducing document version conflicts by 95 % and shortening RFIs (Requests for Information) turnaround from 7 days to under 2 days.

Industry Impact

• Productivity Gains: Across the winners, average design‑time reductions range from 12 % to 28 %, confirming Bentley’s claim that model‑centric workflows accelerate delivery.
• Sustainability: Projects such as the Chongqing pumped‑storage plant and the River Torrens‑Darlington highway report measurable carbon‑footprint cuts (up to 18 %) thanks to optimized earth‑moving and energy‑generation simulations.
• Global Reach: With projects in Europe, Asia, Oceania, and South America, the awards underscore the universal applicability of Bentley’s open‑platform approach.

Bottom Line

Bentley Systems’ 2026 Year in Infrastructure Awards showcase a worldwide cohort of engineers who are turning sophisticated software into tangible performance improvements. From digital twins that enable real‑time campus management to simulation‑driven structural innovations that shave material costs, these winners prove that a data‑first mindset is now a competitive necessity across every infrastructure discipline.