Bentley Systems, an infrastructure engineering software company, has announced the winners of the 2025 Going Digital Awards, which celebrate excellence in digital innovation in the global infrastructure sector. The awards recognize professionals using Bentley software to enhance infrastructure design, construction, and operation. Nearly 250 projects from 47 countries competed across 12 categories, with winners selected by an independent jury. The winners showcase how leading companies and owner-operators are leveraging digital advancements to transform project delivery and asset performance. Bentley Systems, a leading infrastructure engineering software company.
Unveiled the winners of its 2025 Going Digital Awards on October 16, 2025, during the Year in Infrastructure conference in Amsterdam. This prestigious annual event recognizes exceptional projects that leverage Bentley’s digital solutions to enhance the design, construction, and operation of infrastructure worldwide. This year, nearly 250 projects from 47 countries were nominated, with winners selected across 12 categories by an independent panel of judges In the Bridges and Tunnels category, Telfer S.p.A. from Italy was honored for its innovative use of digital technologies to improve infrastructure management. Their project exemplifies how digital advancements can enhance the efficiency and safety of critical transportation networks.
Cities, Campuses, and Facilities
Voyants Solutions Private Ltd. from India received recognition for its comprehensive work on the Atal Puram Township in Agra. The project encompassed master planning, detailed design, and project management, showcasing how integrated digital solutions can streamline urban development (Bentley ) processes Deloitte and Vale from Brazil were awarded for their collaboration on the world’s first iron ore briquetting plant, powered by SYNCHRO 4D technology. This project highlights the transformative impact of 4D modeling in managing complex construction timelines and resources Boatel Engineering & Technology Group Co., Ltd. from China was recognized for its digital intelligent.
Construction project at a steel plant. Utilizing Bentley’s technology, the project demonstrated how digital tools can optimize energy production facilities, enhancing both efficiency and sustainability The Al Madinah Region Development Authority (MDA) in Saudi Arabia received accolades for its Mandarah Urban Data Platform. This platform integrates geospatial data to support urban planning and development, exemplifying the role of reality modeling in modern city management Egis from France was honored for its work on the Canal Seine Nord Europe project. The project utilized Bentley’s digital solutions to streamline project delivery, demonstrating the effectiveness of digital twins in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
Rail and Transit
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) was recognized for its smart infrastructure initiatives, including the implementation of AssetWise Linear Analytics. These efforts underscore the importance of digital tools in enhancing the performance and reliability of rail systems While specific details for the Roads and Highways category were not disclosed, the recognition highlights the ongoing advancements in road infrastructure through digital innovation In addition to the category awards, Bentley’s Founders’ Honors were presented to 18 exemplary projects that reflect the company’s mission of advancing infrastructure for better quality of life. These projects were chosen for their innovative use of Bentley’s software and their positive impact on communities.
The Bentley-Envision Award for Sustainable Infrastructure was presented to GeoStruXer from Saudi Arabia. This award recognizes a project that goes beyond technical excellence to address sustainability challenges in infrastructure development The 2025 Bentley Educator of the Year award was (Bentley Systems) bestowed upon Irfaan Peerun from Griffith University, Australia. This accolade honors educators who have significantly contributed to advancing knowledge and skills in infrastructure engineering through the use of digital technologies Chris Bradshaw, Chief Sustainability and Education Officer at Bentley Systems, commended the winners for their groundbreaking projects.
Stating that they demonstrate how digital advancements from connected data to AI are transforming project delivery and elevating asset performance. He emphasized that these achievements are setting new standards for resilience, sustainability, and impact across infrastructure sectors The 2025 Going Digital Awards not only celebrate technological innovation but also underscore the critical role of digital solutions in shaping the future of infrastructure. As cities and communities continue to grow, the integration of digital technologies will be essential in addressing the complex challenges of urbanization, sustainability, and resilience. The projects recognized this year serve as exemplary.
Models of how digital tools can be harnessed to create smarter, more sustainable infrastructure for generations to come. External Resources.
