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The First AI-driven Civil Engineering Software for Site Design

Revolutionizing Civil Engineering: Bentley’s OpenSite Plus at ACEC 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK2ruQjyWOI In the rapidly evolving field of civil engineering, innovation is the key to staying ahead of the curve. During the Year in Infrastructure 2024 event, Bentley announced OpenSite+, the first-to-market AI-powered civil engineering software specifically built for site design and land development. This game-changing software equips engineers to deliver high-quality projects up to ten times faster than traditional methods. Letā€™s explore some of the key features and benefits of OpenSite+, highlighting why it is revolutionizing the civil engineering industry. Unmatched productivity and efficiency OpenSite+ was designed for engineers and drafters working on commercial, industrial, and residential site designs. This software offers unparalleled productivity and efficiency, giving professionals and organizations the capacity and freedom to address higher-value tasks. With next-generation, AI-driven tools such as Copilot Design Assistant, even those who may not be familiar with specific regulations can enhance their productivity by using voice commands instead of the traditional keyboard and mouse. Interoperability and workflow integration The software is designed to work seamlessly with other industry standard tools, including Cesium tiles, GIS (ESRI) platforms, file-based terrain (GeoTIFF, LandXML), and CAD files (DGN, DWG). This interoperability ensures that all necessary inputs, such

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Civil Worksuite: How OpenSite Designer, OpenRoads Designer, and OpenBridge Designer are positively affecting the past, present and future at HUB Engineers

OpenBridge Designer, OpenSite Designer, and OpenRoads Designer form a trio of Bentley Systemsā€™ leading purpose-built software. These individual applications are part of Civil WorkSuite, a collective solution that address bridge, site, and roadway civil projectsā€“supporting workflows in a unique way and making them essential for deliverables.   Bentley Systemsā€“the infrastructure engineering software company that empowers people to design, build, and operate better and more resilient infrastructureā€“offers a way to bundle what you need, when you need it, to deliver complete projects. This bundle is called Civil WorkSuite, a collection of nine Bentley solutions that cover the needs of any type of civil project.  One user of Civil Worksuite is Holloway, Updike and Bellen, Inc. Consulting Engineers (HUB Engineers), a multidiscipline firm offering the full spectrum of engineering services that include surveying, transportation design, storm water solutions, and construction services in Oklahoma. With their decades of expertise, Dwain Garner and his team have designed and overseen the successful completion of numerous projects of different magnitudes.  Ā  HUB Engineers views problems as opportunities to discover solutions. The company recognized the need for a comprehensive collection of software that addresses the site projects that they have undertaken in recent years, road projects that they

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What are OpenSite SITEOPS and OpenSite Designer?

OpenSite is a conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design application created specifically for site design and land development. Known for its ability to identify constraints early, its automation to reduce manual work and risk, and its ability to generate multiple design alternatives with financial and project feasibility, OpenSite ensures you can make informed decisions in hours.Ā 

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Longwood Gardens Overflow Parking

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States Facts Longwood Gardens has over 1,000 acres of botanical gardens and associated land uses in three municipalities in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Longwood Gardens and Pennoni conducted a feasibility study of several locations to determine the ideal location for an overflow parking lot. Project A True Horticultural Experience A world-renowned attraction with more than 1 million visitors a year, Longwood Gardens includes over 1,000 acres of botanical gardens and associated land uses across three municipalities in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Longwood Gardensā€™ busiest months are November and December when it hosts a holiday light show. In recent years, the number of yearly visitors has increased. To accommodate the influx, the facility needed to enlarge its parking facilities by 1,200 spaces. Longwood Gardens contracted engineering consulting firm Pennoni to provide survey, geotechnical, civil and site design, and landscape architecture for the overflow parking facility. They had to identify a suitable location for the parking lot by analyzing several locations on the property. Further, a second analysis was needed to determine the best route to accommodate shuttle bus travel. Locating Aboveground and Belowground Utilities Longwood Gardens and Pennoni first had to determine where Longwood Gardensā€™ many aboveground and belowground

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Land Developers – Create a Detailed Conceptual Site Plan in 100 Clicks

A new piece of land hits the market. Developers dive into the unknown, racing to find answers to their many questions in order to make an informed decision before the competition. Is the investment worth it? Knowledge is power and with the right tools, land developers can confidently negotiate price, terms, and risk in 48 hours without an engineer or CAD expert. Land Developers DIY in 48 Hours Stop wasting time on engineering tools you’ll never use. Fast and affordable, OpenSite doesn’t require engineering or CAD expertise. In 4 easy steps land developers can generate: Conceptual site plans Conceptual grading plans with earthworks estimates Quantity reports for cost analysisĀ  PDF Documentation with a 3D model How is this possible! OpenSite uses artificial intelligence to automatically handle tedious drafting and engineering calculations, so you don’t have to.Ā Its patented generative design capabilities solve incredibly complex engineering feats, comparing millions of layout, grading, and piping combinations for a detailed conceptual site in hours. That’s right it does the work for you.Ā  OpenSiteĀ trades hundreds of tedious manual steps for just a few clicks of your mouse.Ā Ā  https://youtu.be/ovkwMOrPVlQ Generate Conceptual Site Plan in 4 Steps (Steps 2-4 Automated!) Step 1: Create your site OpenSite’s automation

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Overcome Obstacles and Increase Efficiency in Site and Land Development with OpenSite

Attention civil engineers who work in site and land development!Ā  We all know you encounter daily obstacles that not only affect your workflow but also your organization’s bottom line.Ā  In this blog, we’ll review 3 of your main challenges (Time, Client Satisfaction, New Technology), and illustrate how OpenSite can help you overcome them to deliver better projects and ultimately, improve ROI for your organization. Get Back Time Decrease Land Development Design Time by 20% As an engineer, time is not on your side.Ā  There is never enough of it to create the numerous iterations of design alternatives you need to evaluate the best possible use of your client’s land.Ā  So how can you possibly meet deadlines and produce best-case scenarios without working overtime or hiring more people?Ā  The answer is OpenSite. Its built-in automation, parametric, and optimization tools allow you to reduce manual drafting work in exchange for more design time.Ā  In the first 30 days of using OpenSite your engineers will: Produce conceptual design alternatives in hours, not days Reduce frustrating, tedious, manual work Have more time to receive and implement client feedback Deliver optimized site designs they are proud of Improve ROI with a happy return client base

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