Finalists in this industry category demonstrate excellence and digital advancements in several award categories. Under each finalist, click “Watch Presentation” to learn more and hear from the people behind these extraordinary infrastructure projects!
Project Delivery
CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC
SeaTac Airport International Arrivals Facility
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Image Credit: Clark Construction Group, LLC
CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC
SeaTac Airport International Arrivals Facility
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
The SeaTac Airport International Arrivals Facility is the most complex capital development project in the history of the 69-year-old Seattle airport. The project included constructing a three-story building, an elevated sterile corridor, and the world’s longest pedestrian walkway over an active airport taxi lane. Clark Construction was responsible for the design and construction but faced several challenges, including remotely assembling a 3-million-pound, 320-foot-long center-span pedestrian bridge and then transporting it to the project location.
By leveraging BIM and reality modeling technology with Bentley’s SYNCHRO 4D, Clark Construction linked the model with the construction schedule, developing a digital twin to fully visualize the construction sequencing. They used the application to enable precise planning and execution to safely install and fit the iconic walkway within three-eighths of an inch without causing airport disruptions. The digital twin will be used by the Port of Seattle for facilities management purposes.
Project Playbook: SYNCHRO 4D
QITAIHE JIANHE INVESTMENT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CO., LTD., HEILONGJIANG BIG DATA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.
Taoshan Lake Ecological Water Conservancy Project in Qitaihe City
Location: Qitaihe, Heilongjiang, China
Image Credit: Qitaihe Jianhe Investment and Construction Management Co., Ltd., Heilongjiang Big Data Industrial Development Co., Ltd.
QITAIHE JIANHE INVESTMENT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CO., LTD., HEILONGJIANG BIG DATA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.
Taoshan Lake Ecological Water Conservancy Project in Qitaihe City
Location: Qitaihe, Heilongjiang, China
Located along the Woken River in Heilongjiang, the Taoshan Lake ecological, environmental, and water conservancy initiative creates a wetland ecological culture, promoting tourism and leisure. The project area covers over 6.5 million square meters within a narrow, complex construction site. Consultants had to coordinate multiple disciplines amid a short construction period, realizing the imperative need for an integrated and collaborative construction technology solution.
After evaluating several applications, they selected ContextCapture and SYNCHRO 4D. The Bentley solutions helped them to create a 3D model of the construction area, linking the demolition and construction sequences. The digital solution reduced construction time by 40% to achieve delivery 240 days ahead of schedule and save over CNY 60 million. Leveraging BIM, engineering quantity, and environmental data in a digital platform helped leverage intelligent control, reducing costs associated with human error by over CNY 2 million. Through SYNCHRO’s data processing, they improved communication and task execution while reducing overall costs.
Project Playbook: ContextCapture, MicroStation, OpenBridge Modeler, OpenBuildings, OpenPlant, ProStructures, SYNCHRO 4D
Zachry Industrial, Inc., a Zachry Group Company
Golden Pass LNG Export Project
Location: Sabine Pass, Texas, United States
Image Credit: Zachry Industrial, Inc., a Zachry Group Company
Zachry Industrial, Inc., a Zachry Group Company
Golden Pass LNG Export Project
Location: Sabine Pass, Texas, United States
When Zachry Group was selected to construct the Golden Pass LNG Export facility, which has an annual production capacity of 16 million tons, they had to coordinate a globally dispersed team, compounded by COVID-19 restrictions. Prior use of lengthy, error-prone manual work packaging, construction scheduling, and sequencing methods proved ineffective. Given the sheer magnitude of the project, the team needed advanced 4D modeling to visualize construction planning, streamline collaboration, and digitalize project delivery.
Already familiar with Bentley solutions, they chose SYNCHRO as their leading solution, saving 29,050 resource hours for scheduling and 120,000 resource hours on work package development. By establishing a construction digital twin during design and linking models to the schedule, they improved coordination and eliminated travel during pandemic restrictions, reducing congestion and mitigating risks to workers. The integrated digital solution helped leverage data in a connected data environment, optimizing collaboration and communication to make the right decisions at the right time.
Project Playbook: ConstructSim, SYNCHRO 4D, SYNCHRO AWP, SYNCHRO Perform
CHINA WATER RESOURCES BEIFANG INVESTIGATION, DESIGN AND RESEARCH CO. LTD.
Geological Survey of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering
Location: Tibet, China
Image Credit: China Water Resources Beifang Investigation, Design and Research Co. Ltd.
CHINA WATER RESOURCES BEIFANG INVESTIGATION, DESIGN AND RESEARCH CO. LTD.
Geological Survey of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering
Location: Tibet, China
Located in the high-altitude alpine region of Tibet, this hydro-complex for a water conservancy initiative is focused on irrigation and power generation, improving urban and rural water supply and the regional water ecological environment. Knowing the importance of subsurface findings, the survey and design team faced challenging terrain and extreme environmental conditions, that traditional survey methods could not accommodate. They explored digital data acquisition and 3D modeling of geological data but found that many software products lacked integration and the ability to maximize data potential.
They selected Bentley’s open, vendor-neutral ecosystem to produce solutions that would digitalize the production process. Using ContextCapture to process data for geological visibility and ProjectWise for multidiscipline collaboration, new reusability of data for smart engineering evolved. The solution saved CNY 400,000 in survey costs and over 50% in survey time, improving data accuracy by over 10% and work efficiency by over 15%. Establishing a digital twin enhanced project management by 10% and sets an industry benchmark.
Project Playbook: AssetWise, ContextCapture, iTwin.js, MicroStation, OpenBuildings, OpenRoads, PLAXIS, Pointools, ProjectWise
RESEARCH CENTER OF CONSTRUCTION - GERSEVANOV RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF BASES AND UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES (NIIOSP)
Geotechnical Aspects of the Moscow Luzhniki Stadium Reconstruction
Location: Moscow, Russia
Image Credit: Research Center of Construction - Gersevanov Research Institute of Bases and Underground Structures (NIIOSP)
RESEARCH CENTER OF CONSTRUCTION - GERSEVANOV RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF BASES AND UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES (NIIOSP)
Geotechnical Aspects of the Moscow Luzhniki Stadium Reconstruction
Location: Moscow, Russia
Built in the 1950s, the Moscow Luzhniki Stadium has recently undergone its third and largest reconstruction to become an elite category football stadium designed for use year-round. The project required reconstruction of the six-level, elliptically shaped structure while preserving the heritage façade and stadium roofing. Before beginning construction works, the team needed to address several geotechnical issues, including over-consolidated, Jurassic clay deposits, soil compaction, and existing utilities under the foundation slab.
They selected PLAXIS to model and simulate the impact of reconstruction activities, determining the optimal construction sequence in terms of soil deformation, stress, and stability. Using the 3D model increased reliability of the geotechnical forecast of the base displacements for the new construction and reconstruction of existing buildings and structures, providing opportunities to improve operational efficiencies in the final design. Bentley’s digital solution enabled more accurate predictions, improved construction reliability, and reduced the cost of the foundation through detailed soil analysis.
Project Playbook: PLAXIS
ROYAL HASKONINGDHV
Moondrian - A Digital Solution for Soil Investigation
Location: Netherlands
Image Credit: Royal HaskoningDHV
ROYAL HASKONINGDHV
Moondrian - A Digital Solution for Soil
Location: Netherlands
With expertise in geotechnical design and engineering, Royal HaskoningDHV was an early adopter utilizing automated and digitalized ground data management and 3D models for advanced interpretation. Previously, soft soil tests were done manually with PDFs and 2D models, which was time-consuming and error-prone, and limited the value of data for geotechnical engineers. They needed a collaborative technology platform to collect, integrate, and reuse data, as well as facilitate reliable digital workflows.
They selected OpenGround as the foundation for geotechnical information management. OpenGround’s accessible single source of truth supports Royal HaskoningDHV’s accurate soil data and enabled a process-based, collaborative approach. Having access to more accurate data in a 3D visual environment provided holistic context, improving understanding of subsurface conditions for data-driven decisions. The collaborative digital solution reduced time on small projects by 10% and by up to 40% on larger projects, with enormous potential to maximize the value of data and connect with other design platforms for future sustainable designs.
Project Playbook:
OpenGround
DOW CHEMICAL
Integration of Advanced Work Packaging into Global Project Methodology
Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Image Credit: Dow Chemical
DOW CHEMICAL
Integration of Advanced Work Packaging into Global Project Methodology
Location: Houston, Texas, United States
As an international owner-operator company that executes capital projects across the entire lifecycle, Dow applies advanced work packaging (AWP) best practices on capital projects above USD 10 million. They considered several software packages for AWP and originally used an initial version of ConstructSim successfully on a pilot project.
Wanting to improve processing time and data availability in the field, which required upgraded technology capabilities to streamline workflows and data sharing, they implemented an updated version of ConstructSim across 15 projects throughout the United States and Canada. The software’s new features drastically decreased model processing time and execution of work packages by one-third. Having more frequent current models, project personnel can more efficiently plan two to four weeks ahead of construction works, significantly reducing rework in the field, saving time and money, and reducing safety risks. Bentley’s AWP solution is now ingrained into Dow’s global project methodology and has become part of their normal workflow.
Project Playbook: ConstructSim
SHENYANG ALUMINUM & MAGNESIUM ENGINEERING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD. (SAMI)
Phase II C5 Plant Digital Twin Application Project of Neusoft Healthcare International Industrial Park
Location: Shenyang, Liaoning, China
Image Credit: Shenyang Aluminum & Magnesium Engineering & Research Institute Co., Ltd.
SHENYANG ALUMINUM & MAGNESIUM ENGINEERING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD. (SAMI)
Phase II C5 Plant Digital Twin Application Project of Neusoft Healthcare International Industrial Park
Location: Shenyang, Liaoning, China
The second phase of Neusoft Healthcare International Industrial Park’s production line expansion is a large-scale civil project, featuring three factory buildings and numerous utility systems spanning over 63,000 square meters. SAMI is responsible for 3D digital design and faced a tight schedule with strict demands on design scheme and construction optimization. They realized that previous traditional methods for implementing civil projects were inadequate and that they needed integrated BIM and digital twin technology.
Already familiar with ProjectWise, SAMI established a collaborative management platform to coordinate over 10 disciplines. They created over 600 3D digital models, saving approximately 2,000 hours. They created full-featured digital twins from the 3D models and used SYNCHRO 4D to link the construction schedule to the model, shortening construction by 300 hours. Bentley’s digital twin solution will save over CNY 3 million in construction costs and lay the foundation for building a digital twin factory.
Project Playbook:
Bentley Raceway and Cable Management, MicroStation, OpenBuildings, OpenPlant, OpenRoads Designer, ProjectWise, SYNCHRO 4D
WISDRI ENGINEERING & RESEARCH INCORPORATION LIMITED
Converter-based Continuous Casting Project of Jinnan Steel Phase II Quwo Base Capacity Reduction and Replacement Project
Location: Quwo, Shanxi, China
Image Credit: WISDRI Engineering & Research Incorporation Limited
WISDRI ENGINEERING & RESEARCH INCORPORATION LIMITED
Converter-based Continuous Casting Project of Jinnan Steel Phase II Quwo Base Capacity Reduction and Replacement Project
Location: Quwo, Shanxi, China
Jinnan Steel Group invested in the Quwo Group (a merger of two steel production plants) to optimize the plant’s industrial layout and achieve higher production quality, efficiency, and sustainability. As the general contractor, WISDRI faced technical and coordination challenges, compounded by limited space and a tight schedule amid COVID-19. They sought to streamline workflows and identify risks in advance through collaborative design and construction simulation technology.
They selected ProjectWise and Bentley’s open modeling applications to digitally unify design among 16 different disciplines, reducing ambiguity and improving design quality. By performing collision detection, they eliminated 66 clashes, saving approximately CNY 1.7 million and reducing rework. Through construction simulation in SYNCHRO 4D, they cut construction by over 30 days and saved an additional CNY 3 million. The integrated digital approach minimized the impact of the pandemic and facilitated the development of a green, smart steel plant, promoting sustainable economic growth.
Project Playbook:
AutoPIPE, Bentley Raceway and Cable Management, OpenBuildings, OpenPlant, ProjectWise, ProStructures, SYNCHRO 4D
Mott MacDonald SYSTRA JV with Balfour Beatty Vinci
HS2 Phase 1 Main Civil Construction Works
Location: London, United Kingdom
Image Credit: Mott MacDonald Systra JV with Balfour Beatty Vinci
Mott MacDonald Systra JV with Balfour Beatty Vinci
HS2 Phase 1 Main Civil Construction Works
Location: London, United Kingdom
Mott MacDonald Systra (MSD JV) was awarded the design-build contract for phase 1 northern sector civil works of the High Speed 2 railway network (HS2). However, they had to manage over 1,000 people working from 30 locations across over 18 disciplines, as well as terabytes of data. The project had transformed in size since its onset, requiring more standardized processes and new technology for effective data management, change control, and transparent communication.
Already using ProjectWise, they integrated the Bentley iTwin platform, accelerating model access by 95% to save an expected GBP 200,000 annually, as well as reducing data extraction time from two weeks to within hours. They streamlined new deliverable creation with automatic metadata retrieval, reducing manual entry by 75%. Integrating advanced work packaging drastically reduced reporting times and streamlined information sharing, accelerating the project schedule.
Project Playbook:
ContextCapture, iTwin.js, iTwin Design Insights, iTwin Design Review, iTwin Design Validation, MicroStation, OpenBridge Designer, OpenBridge Modeler, OpenBuildings, OpenRoads Designer, ProjectWise, ProjectWise 365, STAAD
RIVERLINX CJV
Silvertown Tunnel Project
Location: London, United Kingdom
Image Credit: Riverlinx CJV
RIVERLINX CJV
Silvertown Tunnel Project
Location: London, United Kingdom
The Silvertown Tunnel in East London is part of new river crossings that will ease the strain on existing crossings. Riverlinx consortium won the bid to design, construct, operate, and maintain the new tunnel under the River Thames, featuring a 1.4-kilometer, twin-bore road tunnel and 600 meters of access ramps. To meet the owner’s strict vehicle emissions standards and BIM requirements, they wanted to leverage BIM technologies and establish a connected data environment to coordinate a design team using different modeling software.
Riverlinx selected ProjectWise to share and manage approximately 300 models, establishing a single source of truth that unified the design process. They integrated the various software models, automating model reviews and drawing production that saved time and reduced staff requirements by approximately 20%. The deliverables management capability streamlined project collaboration and saved the project close to GBP 100,000. At the end of construction, the 3D models will be updated with as-built information to be used for operations and asset management.
Project Playbook:
MicroStation, OpenBuildings, OpenRoads Designer, ProjectWise
WSP
Port of Melbourne - Port Rail Transformation Project
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Image Credit: WSP
WSP
Port of Melbourne - Port Rail Transformation Project
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The Port of Melbourne Rail Transformation project aims to reduce truck movements across Victoria by providing new on-dock rail terminal capacity, new road and rail infrastructure, and improved rail terminal operations. WSP was responsible for completing the final design within 12 weeks, including a preliminary design submission at the six-week mark. The limited time between these key milestones presented information management and collaboration challenges. WSP realized that their traditional approach using multiple platforms would be insufficient and that they needed to establish a connected data environment.
They selected Bentley applications to create a cloud-based platform, providing a single source of truth for all users to access, visualize, and share key project information in real time. Their implementation reduced 2D drawings, automated 3D model coordination, reduced rework, and streamlined stakeholder communications, saving 475 hours and realizing a total return on investment of 67.31%, or AUD 43,500.
Project Playbook:
MicroStation, OpenBuildings, OpenRail Designer, OpenRoads ConceptStation, OpenRoads Designer, ProjectWise, ProjectWise 365, SYNCHRO 4D
Meet the 2021 Finalists
The categories for the 2021 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure encompass all forms of infrastructure projects and stages – from design, to construction, to operations.
Learn more about the 2021 finalists from the other industry categories by clicking the links below.
CITIES
Finalists in this industry category demonstrate excellence and digital advancements in four award categories.
ENERGY
Finalists in this industry category demonstrate excellence and digital advancements in four award categories.
MOBILITY
Finalists in this industry category demonstrate excellence and digital advancements in five award categories.
WATER
Finalists in this industry category demonstrate excellence and digital advancements in three award categories.