Bentley Systems, Incorporated announced the winners of the 2026 Year in Infrastructure Awards on October 8, 2026. The awards recognize infrastructure professionals for using Bentley software to improve design, construction, and operation.
Key points
•Over 300 projects were nominated by organizations in 53 countries.
•Winners were selected across 12 categories during the event in Singapore.
•Bentley also presented Founders’ Honors to 17 projects and organizations.
For over 20 years, the awards have honored extraordinary work from infrastructure professionals. In 2026, over 300 projects were nominated by organizations across 53 countries. A panel of independent judges selected winners across 12 categories during the event, held October 6-7 in Singapore.
Cate Lochead, chief marketing officer at Bentley Systems, stated that finalists used AI to advance infrastructure. Lochead noted that connecting data across lifecycle phases and engineering disciplines unlocked potential previously out of reach. The company stated that AI-enabled innovation requires an open ecosystem for better, faster decisions.
The awards recognized numerous winners across various sectors. For example, AYESA Engineering in Portugal won for the Porto Metro 3.0 design workflow, while Torrens to Darlington Alliance in Australia was recognized for the River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project. Other winners included Wills Bros in Ireland and Evides N.V. in the Netherlands.
Bentley also presented Founders’ Honors to 17 projects and organizations. These honors recognize stand-out efforts that advance the world’s infrastructure. Recipients spanned areas like Asset Intelligence, Digital Twin at Scale, and Resilience/Sustainability.
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, founded in 1984, provides software for infrastructure professionals. The company's software helps clients design, build, and operate resilient infrastructure for sectors including transportation, water, and energy.
