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Winning the Bid: How 4D Gives You the Edge in Construction Tenders

Whether you're new to 4D building information modeling (BIM) or just beginning to explore its potential, linking a 3D model to a project schedule offers powerful advantages for planning, collaboration, and winning work....

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by Marion Bouillin

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Powering the Future: COPEL’s Digital Transformation for Substation Design

See how Brazil's COPEL cut substation design time by 50% and saved USD 630,000 annually using Bentley’s OpenUtilities Substation BIM workflows....

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by Nicole Pearson

Cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a central high-rise, dark tree silhouettes, and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky—the scene whispers stories of when the lights went out during the Iberian Blackout.

When the Lights Went Out: Stories from the Iberian Blackout 

A sudden, cascading power outage swept across Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France, cutting electricity to tens of millions. In an instant, daily life was disrupted—transportation halted, communications failed, and uncertainty took hold. For many, it was a moment...

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by Nicole Pearson

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