Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, has been recognized by Afcons Infrastructure, one of India’s leading infrastructure construction companies, as its Innovation Partner of the Year 2025. The award was presented during Afcons’ Innovation Partners 2025 Felicitation Ceremony in Mumbai.
Bentley received the honor for its invaluable contribution to Afcons’ engineering digitalization journey through an enterprise agreement that provided Afcons’ teams with access to over 250 Bentley engineering software tools. This strategic adoption enables Afcons to accelerate project delivery, standardize digital workflows, and strengthen innovation across its infrastructure portfolio.
A key innovation included the deployment of ProjectWise, part of Bentley Infrastructure Cloud, as a Common Data Environment (CDE) in alignment with ISO 19650 standards, improving collaboration, data management, and compliance across both current and legacy projects. Additionally, Bentley’s SYNCHRO 4D software was leveraged in a pilot program to advance the Greater Malé Connectivity Project (GMCP), which links the capital, Malé, with the Maldives outer islands through a 6.7 km bridge and causeway network, providing real-time progress tracking in 3D models, which accelerated decision-making, reduced rework, and enhanced project visibility. Bentley’s support for onboarding, training, customization, and troubleshooting contributed to improved data integration, enhanced cross-stakeholder collaboration, measurable efficiency gains, and scalability for future projects – marking a significant step in Afcons’ digital transformation journey.
Afcons presented a citation to Bentley during Afcon’s Innovation Partners 2025 event, which read, “Bentley Systems India Pvt. Ltd.’s proactive approach and innovative spirit embody the essence of a true innovation partner. We thank them for their pivotal role in driving our growth through technical insights, problem-solving, and hands-on involvement. Their expertise and professionalism have helped overcome challenges and achieve key milestones, and we look forward to future collaborations.”
Sandeep Desai, Executive Vice President, Afcons Infrastructure, commented, “We are delighted to facilitate Bentley Systems India as one of our esteemed Innovation Partners at InnovateXL 2025. Bentley’s pioneering solutions have significantly strengthened our collaborative efforts, setting new standards in infrastructure innovation. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, and we look forward to many more collaborative triumphs ahead.”
Kamalakannan Thiruvadi, Regional Executive, South Asia, Bentley Systems, said, “We are honored to be named Afcons’ Innovation Partner of the Year 2025. With access to Bentley’s comprehensive suite of software, Afcon’s teams are equipped to deliver complex infrastructure projects with greater efficiency, safety, and resilience. This recognition celebrates not only technology, but a trusted partnership that is helping redefine infrastructure delivery in India and globally.”
