SYNCHRO : Construction Solution

An overview of the SYNCHRO portfolio, uses, and capabilities.

Tony Bonacorsi - Bentley

FDOTConnect for OBM Updates (Repeat)

What’s new in FDOTConnect for OBM in 10.12.

Heather Piorun & Steven Tissier - WSP/Aikens

MicroStation CE: Creating Tables and Reports

Learn how to quantify item types, edit items, use existing picklists, create various reports, spreadsheets and tables in the design. Learn to edit existing tables and to add useful functions like table breaks, plus much more..

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

Application of OpenBIM Methodology & data standards on the SR 415 Project

Leveraging the core aspects of openBIM methodology, such as interoperability & data exchange, FDOT and Trimble are collaborating to help evaluate a number of technologies that facilitate Digital Delivery and aid in development of the intelligent Digital As-Built. This session covers the approach thus far for SR 415, including experiences, and lessons learned, as well as highlighting how technology such as Trimble’s object and API based workflow, streamline translation of data from Design to Construct and ultimately Operate & Maintain.
Content will be presented by Adrien Patanè covering the fundamentals of the approach, tools used, and observations gathered from the SR415 project.

Adrien Patane - Trimble

FDOT – CADD BIM Element Properties (Repeat)

As the department continues to advance (Building Information Modeling) BIM for Infrastructure , additional properties governing highway asset information will be added to model elements. This session will provide an overview of the how and where some of this data is being implemented in the design modeling and plan production process.

Kandi Daffin - FDOT

FDOT – FDOTConnect Geotech Tools(Repeat)

Bored? Let’s talk borings! This session will explore how to use the FDOT Geotech Tools to create/import borehole data using the Geotechnical Data Manager and how to use that data to generate the report of core borings, 2D plan elements, 3D Geotech model, and how to create and annotate geotech cross sections.

James Griffith - FDOT

Interrogating an iModel in SYNCHRO

Tools such as Data Visualization, Civil Tools, and Clash Detection allow users to search, locate, and interrogate the model data in order to visualize and understand the project with more information available than traditional plans.

Tony Bonacorsi - Bentley

FDOT Creating a utility profile from vvh data (Repeat)

This session demonstrates methods to incorporate verified utility locate data into existing utility models with OpenRoads Designer.

Brandon Welch - FDOT

FDOTConnect Civil Plan Labeler (Repeat)

This session will describe FDOT’s implementation of Bentley’s new Civil Plan Labeler, including changes, updates, and future enhancements.

Zach Billings - Consor

FDOT C3D Traffic Plans Tools Update (Repeat)

Updates to the Traffic Applications for Civil 3D 2024, includes Place Block Group, Pavement Markings, Signal Design via EMX, & Light Pole Manager.

Randy Roberts & Marcus Duval - FDOT

Why OpenRoads Designer for Collaboration

Operating in a modeling enviroment – often referred to as ‘working in a BIM environment’ – requires all parties to collaborate and share the information they create in a mutually accessible online space known as a common data environment or CDE. OpenRoads Designer is there to deliver this for you.

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

MicroStation CE: Printing and Publishing

The final phase in completing a design project is producing the construction document set. It can be as simple as fencing an area in a design model and printing what is seen within the view window using the default settings or may include the use of sheet models, pen tables and print styles. Drawing sheets may be printed individually or in a “batch” mode using Print Organizer. This workbook contains exercises intended to familiarize a new MicroStation user with the basic printing capabilities found in the MicroStation CONNECT Edition.

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

FDOT C3D 2024 What’s New (Repeat)

Get caught up with what’s new in the latest release of the FDOT Civil 3D State Kit 2024. Topics include Maintenance Release (MR) and new version updates.

Mike Racca - FDOT

* FDOT – MSE Retaining Wall Workflow with OpenRoads Designer (Repeat)

Workflow to model a Wraparound MSE Retaining Wall using OpenRoads Designer and the FDOT ORD Workspace, using a profile to control the elevation of the leveling pad. An OpenBridge Modeler Skewed 3D Bridge Model is used as a reference.

Rob Hunt - WSP

What’s New in MicroStation 2023 (Repeat)

Learn about the new features and workflows in MicroStation 2023 that allow you to be more productive in your every day projects from the MicroStation Product Managers. Gain insight into how this version of MicroStation 2023 can bring value to your organization.

Tamicca Sellars & Dan Eng - Bentley

* Creating a Construction Model in SYNCHRO

Not all models are ready for construction. Construction teams have needs for the model that are usually not addressed, Modeler allows organizations the ability to turn a design model into a construction model for QTO, improved sequencing and adding detailed WBS to the components. This allows for accurate model-based bids, more efficient scheduling, and detailed analysis of the work needed to complete the project.

Tony Bonacorsi - Bentley

With OpenRoads Designer an ordinary design becomes your interoperable data

We discuss how Item Types and iTwin Design Review enhance and support interoperability of your digital deliverables.

Jimmie Prow - Bentley

Drawing with MicroStation CE for Civil Designers

In the MicroStation CONNECT Edition, there are a host of placement tools that allow you to create new drawing elements efficiently and accurately using tools such as Place SmartLine, Place Circle, Create Region, and others. AccuDraw is an intuitive drawing aid that helps you to define exact distances and angles while creating new elements or manipulating existing ones. In this course, you will utilize the Place SmartLine tool along with the aid of AccuDraw for precision placement of the lines which will make up the subdivision for your project.

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

SYNCHRO : Data collection and communication

Forms are used to collect project data and streamline communications with specific intent. Allowing decision-makers to quickly access the information and data in a single system to improve turn-around on decisions. Whether using out-of-the-box forms or configured forms and workflows. Field personnel have the ability to quickly communicate with Project and design teams. In addition, connecting ProjectWise to SYNCHRO allows these forms to be accessed directly in Bentley design applications such as MicroStation and OpenRoads designer.

Tony Bonacorsi - Bentley

** FDOT Creating terrains from point clouds for drainage basin boundaries (Repeat)

This session covers obtaining and converting point cloud data into usable terrain areas for basin boundaries with OpenRoads Designer.

Brandon Welch - FDOT

OpenBridge Modeler – Plans Production Tips & Tricks

This session will cover various tips and tricks when it comes to traditional 2D plans production as well as the 3D to 2D plans production workflow in OBM.

Steven Tissier - Atkins

* OpenRoads – Templates Deconstructed

Deep dive into the template editor and a breakdown of the template structure and how it gets processed to help the user design better/more usable templates

Jimmie Prow - Bentley

Acquisition Best Practices of Complex Environments

Discover best practices for photo and lidar data capture of complex environments, and proven workflows for reality data processing

Kurt Rasmussen - Bentley

FDOT C3D Plan Production Workflows (Repeat)

This session is will focus FDOT C3D Plans Production. We will explain and demonstrate how to create an FDOT Civil 3D Project, Sheet Set (.dst) file, sheets, edit sheets and plotting. We will create and edit fields to make a custom sheet or edit the topics/fields to suit specific needs for FDOT title blocks.

Mike Racca - FDOT

FDOTConnect CADD QC (Repeat)

This session focuses on the tools and workflows used to deliver QC compliant projects with the FDOTConnect workspace.

Matt Sexton & Mike Roberson - FDOT

FDOT – CADD Delivery; including BIM files for Earthwork (Repeat)

In this session techniques will be discussed for preparing BIM files to support and validate Earthwork quantities shown on the Summary of Earthwork Estimated Quantity Report.

Zach Billings - Consor

* ** OpenRoads – Understanding Terrain Models (Repeat)

Learn the tools and techniques behind these dynamic terrain models as well as the do’s and don’ts with managing multiple terrain models.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

* ** Add Digital Context to Digital Twins with High-fidelity 3D Reality Meshes

The survey sector has made advances in the quality and quantity of data acquired by using different types of equipment and sensors. Having the ability to combine all the data to provide clear insight to stakeholders is a key differentiator. ContextCapture has the unique ability to combine point clouds from laser scanners and photos and videos from cameras. Moreover, ContextCapture can leverage cloud and on-premise resources for faster and more efficient processing, to help you deliver in all situations. Learn about ContextCapture’s new features and how it can automatically register different sources of data to produce accurate 3D engineering-ready reality meshes to create digital twins or to use in design, construction, and operations workflows.

Kurt Rasmussen - Bentley

SYNCHRO : 4D models

See how tying construction sequencing to a 3D model enhances communication, planning, and construction processes. 4D modeling allows users to visualize the construction process, virtually analyze sequencing in order to expose potential risks and issues prior to beginning the project. Thereby reducing risk, improving safety, and completing projects efficiently.

Tony Bonacorsi - Bentley

* Modeling Rebar in OpenBridge Modeler

This session will provide an overview of modeling rebar in OBM. You will see what you can do within OBM and what you will need a full license of ProConcrete. A typical workflow for modeling rebar in a bridge pier will also be demonstrated.

Steven Tissier - Atkins

* F-1-SH – OpenRoads – Beyond Centerline Geometry

Pavement Edges are particularly important: they are required in Plan Sheets and the streamline modeling corridors (a single template can follow edges wherever they meander). In this class you create smart, editable, obedient edges, turn lanes, tapers, and driveways. You will see how OpenRoads Remembers the relationships with which you built the geometry and honors it when the design changes. OpenRoads Remembers your Design Intent.

Todd Holt - Bentley

* F-1-H – FDOT Connect – Existing Modeling

This course to go over the fundamentals of creating a 3D Model for existing features to include; hard surfaces (i.e. asphalt, concrete, sidewalks, curbs, etc…), utilities, drainage structures and soil borings. Participants will be introduced to Bentley OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition – OpenRoads Technology tools for design and modeling; specifically for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects using the FDOTCONNECT Workspace.

Gary Gaiotti & Krissy Hoffman - ACEC-FDOT

* F-1-SC I – OpenRoads – Analyzing Larger Storm Events and Creating Drainage Reports

This class will look at how to design pipes to convey the runoff that was collected by inlets to an outfall. The pipes will be placed with an initial size and slope, then they will be designed to optimize them hydraulically.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

* F-1-SC II – OpenRoads – Defining Template End Conditions

This hands-on training teaches how to create and make template end conditions. This training focuses on the side slopes connecting the template hinge to the tie down point. You will learn how to create end conditions with multiple cut and fill slope solutions, cut slopes with a ditch adjacent to the hinge, walls, and forced right-of-way solutions.

Jimmie Prow - Bentley

* F-2-H – FDOT Connect – Digital Delivery Design Review

This workshop will provide knowledge, information, and updates on FDOT requirements for model centric designs, delivering BIM files as legal contract documents, QA/QC of BIM files, and Design Review of BIM files. Participants will get hands on training with contents of BIM files utilizing Design Review software from experienced instructors on the subject matter.

Emmanuel Marin & John-Mark Palacios - ACEC-FDOT

* F-2-SC II – OpenRoads – Drainage Plans, Profiles and Cross Sections

In this course, you will learn how to create and annotate plan, profile and cross section sheets. You will learn how to create Named Boundaries that will be used to generate plan, profile and cross section sheets. You will also learn about drawing models and sheet models that are used during the sheet creation process.
Lastly, you will learn how to add individual annotations to label specific location coordinates, station-offset values, elevations, and more.

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

* F-2-SH – OpenRoads – Site Modeling and Non-Corridor Modeling

The intent of this course is to demonstrate how to turn 2D elements into 3D elements by adding profiles and elevations to civil elements that are typically found outside the limits of a roadway corridor (i.e. civil sites, building pads, parking lots, ponds, infield grading, bridge abutment grading, etc.) In this course you are going to learn how to create 3D elements (or features) and Proposed Terrains using fundamental site modeling and non-corridor modeling techniques. We will utilize the vertical geometry tools along with linear templates and the terrain modeling tools throughout this course. In the first part of the course you are going to learn how to grade a cell tower site that is made up of a tower pad, yard and driveway. The second part of the course you will learn how to create an infield pond between corridors.

Todd Holt - Bentley

* F-2-SC I – OpenRoads – Importing Drainage from Excel Data

In this course, you will learn how to use ModelBuilder connections and mappings to import drainage data from Excel spreadsheets and build a 3D drainage model. You will then learn how to use ModelBuilder to import updated spreadsheets to update the 3D model.

Jordan Hatfield - Bentley

ProjectWise : Managed Workspaces

Discuss the configuration of ProjectWise Managed workspaces with an emphasis on the FLDOT workspace. This session will concentrate on the workspace itself.

Buddy Branham - Bentley

FDOT – FDOTConnect General Workspace Setup Configuration and Troubleshooting (Repeat)

This session is an in-depth dive into the process of setting up, configuring and troubleshooting the FDOT workspace. This session will help the attendee to understand how the software is installed and what to do when things don’t go as planned.

Matt Sexton - FDOT

Centralized Collaboration for Transportation with Bluebeam Revu Studio

This one-hour presentation will showcase Bluebeam Studio’s cloud-based collaboration features. Attendees will learn how they can work on the same PDF at the same time with internal and external colleagues via Studio Sessions. Likewise, Studio Projects is excellent for archiving job milestones and storing tons of correspondence.

Ari Rejtman - Digital Drafting Systems, Inc.

I’VE CRASHED AGAIN! – Tips & Tricks to Improve Stability and Efficiency in Civil 3D

Tips and Trips to improve Stability and Efficiency in C3D

Adam Farnsworth - Mead & Hunt

Right of Way and Utility Easement Permitting

Utility focused, governmental trades and recommendation as to how to obtain an approved Right of Way permitting in a timely manner.

Laurie Jackson - TRC

Using OpenRoads Designer to Identify and Manage Utility Clashes in Transportation Projects (Repeat)

This presentation demonstrates what a 3D model-based workflow may look like for the average DOT using the 3D modeling and analysis workflows inside OpenRoads Designer Drainage and Utilities to help identify and manage utility conflicts on transportation projects. Below are the main topics covered throughout the presentation. How to import drainage/utility data using ModelBuilder, How to create 3D drainage/utility model from CAD graphics or survey, How to use the utility conflict detection tool, How custom properties (UDX and/or Item Types) can be used to document and manage utility conflict status, How to leverage the default and custom utility properties for reporting and data retention purposes.

Jordan Hatfield - Bentley

Dictate Your Ribbon Don’t Let it Dictate You

Tired of always searching for common tools you use daily on separate tabs in your ribbon? Tailor your ribbon to show the tools you use most with this guide to create a customized workflow that features a tool ribbon tailored to your specific needs.

Andrew Easley - Mead & Hunt

Utility Conflict Solutions – Reducing Cost and Eliminating Schedule Impacts

A discussion on a strategy to mitigate utility conflicts on large projects to minimize schedule and budget impacts.

Larry Hill - Badger

* FDOT – FDOTConnect Custom Drainage Structures: Bottom’s up! (Repeat)

What do you do when you need the ORD Drainage Structure you placed to have a different bottom box? Well that is what you will see in this informative look at creating Custom Structures with larger sized, rotated, off center or completely custom sized or shaped bottom boxes. Come join in on the fun and learn how it is done.

James Worley - FDOT

* OpenRoads – Item Type Fundamentals – Part 1 (Repeat)

In this session you will learn about the fundamentals of using Item Types in OpenRoads Designer.
Item Type Properties, Pick Lists, Custom Property Types, Calculated Properties, Expression Builder, Lookup Expression

Jordan Hatfield - Bentley

ProjectWise Drive

A component of using the FDOT workspace with ProjectWise is ProjectWise Drive. This will be a continuation of the “ProjectWise Managed Workspaces” session and discuss ProjectWise Drive – how to implement / configure, best practices and why ProjectWise Drive is part of working with the FDOT Workspace

Buddy Branham - Bentley

Project Explorer & Grading Optimization

As an update to Civil 3D 2021, and even more improved in 2024, Autodesk introduced an add on called Project Explorer. Here we will take a deeper dive into PE to explore the benefits of this add-on to Civil 3D. New for Civil 3D 2022/23 is one of the bigger additions in recent years called Grading Optimization (GO). GO Grading Optimization is an extension to Civil 3D that enables designers to perform grading design based on specific project constraints, explore alternatives to achieve an optimal grading solution, and return the selected result to Civil 3D for detailed design.

Shawn Herring - ProSoft

MicroStation CE – Taking Control of how Models are Presented in the View

The MicroStation CONNECT Edition contains a variety of tools and features that may be used to enhance the display of your 3D models. This includes tools developed specifically for use within civil design projects. This session will show how to use tools such as adding rendering materials and lighting. It will also discuss using the populate, stencil, and traffic animation tools and the 3D Warehouse to enhance your 3D civil drawings.

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

* FDOT – FDOTConnect Custom Drainage Structures: Pond Control (Repeat)

Have at least one pond on your project? Then you will more than likely have at least one Pond Control Structure that will be needed. In this session we will look at how an existing ORD Drainage Structure can be made into a Pond Control Structure. Starting with a standard top we will add weirs, an orifice and even a skimmer to make the new structure top. Also if you stay until the end you will be among the first to see an upcoming application to help with this process. So, come join in on the fun and learn how it is done.

James Worley - FDOT

Utility Conflict Identification and Constructability Concerns

A discussion on what is a utility conflict, direct vs in-direct conflicts, design element impacts to utilities, critical utilities, utility relocation constraints, and constructability concerns

Melonie Schwartz & Josh Kelly - Inwood Consulting Engineers

* Using Geometry Tools to Design Interchange Concepts

File organization, horizontal & vertical alignment tools, and introductory modeling tools used in developing conceptual design alternatives of an interchange

Travis Cook & Suraj Sanghani - Mead & Hunt

* OpenRoads – Item Type Fundamentals – Part 2 (Repeat)

In this session, we will focus on how to use Item Types with civil data and show how you can leverage Item Types for quantities and reporting. Item Types with Feature Definitions, Single Source of Truth, Propogation, Prioritization, and Conflict Resolution, Asset Manager, Annotation and Labeling, Display Styles and Display Rules, Items Browser, Reporting

Jordan Hatfield - Bentley

ProjectWise : Workflows / Rules Engine

What is a ProjectWise Workflow and what do you do with it? This session will share examples of US Based workflows using ProjectWise basic workflows, Workflow Rules Engine and introduce ISO 19650.

Kestutis Gircys & Teresa Bouton - Bentley

Drones and Dirt – the latest on construction and photogrammetry

There are now multiple drones and software in the construction marketplace. We will take a tour of the tools, hardware, and software options to successfully capture photogrammetry information in the field for volumes calculations and site verifications of existing conditions.

Scott Bridges & Mike Easton - Trimble / Sitech

ProjectWise : Rendition Setting Organization and Management

Organizing the Rendition settings for iCS is often problematic and varies from company to company. Bentley just reviewed how to organize the rendition settings as we developed a new template for ProjectWise Datasources. This session will describe how Bentley will recommend storing MicroStation Configuration for DWG file Rendering and discuss how to create an optimized Rendition configuration or iCS.

Kestutis Gircys - Bentley

FDOT – Plan Set Manager (Repeat)

How to use FDOT Connect Plan Set Manager (PSM) to automate the annotation of sheet borders using MicroStation, OpenRoads, & OpenBridge. This session will cover the background information on how PSM is programmed and configured to use Model Properties & Custom Item Types to automate the entryediting of text in border sheets. We’ll go over Single Sheet updating, multiple sheet editing, creating Sheet Lists, and plotting.

Mike Robertson - FDOT

MicroStation CE – Controlling the Display of Designs for Civil Designers

In the MicroStation CONNECT Edition, there are many ways you can control how you view your designs. In this course, you learn how to control the display of levels in both the active and those of attached references. Set View Attributes by creating a Display Style that will be matched up to a Display Rule. You will then create a Clip Volume, which will limit the region that is displayed within a view to the area of that around the project site, and then finally preserving all these view settings through the creation of a Saved View.

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

Automated Quantities in ORD

Learn to generate quantities, EQ Reports and Final PDF EQ Report in the FDOT workspace 101

Richard Perez - 3D Highway Engineering

* Meshin Around with OpenRoads Designer

This presentation will cover the many nuances with computing quantities and calculating earthwork such as unsuitable materials, multiple substrata, and complex volumes with meshes.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

Increase the Fidelity of your Reality Meshes with Photos and Lidar

Discover how organizations are leveraging hybrid data input to achieve higher fidelity in their reality meshes.

Kurt Rasmussen - Bentley

Power Tools: Import and link Excel and Word into Revit, MicroStation, and AutoCAD with exceptional formatting.

In this session, we’ll cover an easy, fast way to import Excel, Word and PDF data into your MicroStation, Revit, and AutoCAD files, with beautiful formatting that meets your CAD standards. Discover how to automatically link imported data in your RVTs, DGNs, and DWGs to Excel spreadsheets and Word documents. Eliminate repetitive tasks to save time on your next project.

Leo Chavoya - Axiom

Landscape Architecture Workflows with OpenBuilding Designer

Explore workflows for the planning, design, and management of the built and natural environment.
Topics will include:
• Geo-Referencing BIM models with Site/Civil Models
• Early Schematic/Conceptual modeling workflow with Shadow Studies and Solar Exposure
• Placing parametric components such as retaining walls, slabs, steps, railings, and enclosures for picnic areas, performance stages, restrooms, and waste/recycling, etc).
• Placing Site Objects: (Trees, Site Furniture, Site Fixtures, and Site Equipment)
• Creating custom Site objects
• Best practices for importing Site objects from other formats (RFA, OBJ, SketchUp, etc)
• Producing Drawings (Site Plans, Site Sections, Elevations), Reports and Schedules from intelligent objects.
• Utilizing OpenBuildings Designer Generative Components to place building components, site components and trees along a Rail or Road Alignment to create a Green Corridor.

Mark Enos - Bentley

FDOT -NextGen Plans – Panel Discussion (Repeat)

Got questions about NextGen, BIM & Digital Delivery of contract plans? This panel provides an opportunity to ask questions regarding NextGen initiatives, workflows, etc.

K. Daffin/J. Worley/B. Welch - FDOT Panel

* Developing Better Models with Construction and Machine Control in Mind (Repeat)

As construction equipment gets more sophisticated and can utilize models through machine control, the need for accurate models increases. This session covers tips and tricks on how to develop better models in preconstruction that can then be translated into construction equipment directly, saving the contractor time and money during both bidding and construction phases. This is particularly important with the industry releasing more and more 3D and earthwork models with their submittals, and are trying to increase the reliability of their digital files. Tips and tricks covered during this session were developed during working sessions in Utah (with UDOT) with several contractors providing use cases and testing the methods on the back end.
Objective 1: Apply best practices for modeling during pre-construction
Objective 2: Demonstrate the benefits of modeling with construction and machine control in mind
Objective 3: Summarize the value in bidding and construction for the contractor as well as to the owner

John Matern & Mike Donahue - Kimley-Horn

OpenRoads – Creating Storm Events – IDF

In this class you will learn how to create rainfall data in Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) format, by importing a spreadsheet. You will also learn how to select a specific storm event and assign it to an alternative.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

Buildings for Road and Rail Projects with OpenBuildings Designer

OpenBuildings Designer is a scalable, multi-discipline building design application that enables BIM workflows to develop and design buildings of any size or complexity. We will explore tools and workflows to design and maintain DOT maintenance and support buildings such as toll plazas, comfort stations and weigh stations. Bentley’s federated BIM approach allows quick design alternative exploration and adaptive re-use.

Mark Enos - Bentley

** Utilizing Descartes for Ground Extraction of Reality Meshes and Point Clouds

“Ground detection” is a Bentley Descartes tool that uses a point cloud file to create a terrain model representing the bare earth and then uses this terrain model to classify point cloud points as “ground”.

Kurt Rasmussen - Bentley

What’s New in MicroStation 2023

Learn about the new features and workflows in MicroStation 2023 that allow you to be more productive in your every day projects from the MicroStation Product Managers.  Gain insight into how this version of MicroStation 2023 can bring value to your organization.

Tamicca Sellars, Louis-Martin Losier & Dan Eng - Bentley

FDOT – Converting projects from FDOTSS10 to FDOTConnect for ORD

This session is a detailed overview of the prerequisites and tools for migrating FDOTSS10 projects to the FDOTConnect OpenRoads Designer platform.

Brandon Welch - FDOT

FDOT – FDOTConnect Automated Quantities Troubleshooting and Custom Pay Items (Repeat)

This session will explore how to use native Bentley ORD and FDOT workspace tools to visualize and troubleshoot and customize pay item information for quantities.

Kandi Daffin - FDOT

* ** TH-1-SH – OpenRoads – Creating and Managing Multiple Terrain Models

In this workshop, you will learn about terrain model feature types, managing existing terrain models using null terrains and complex terrains, clipping terrain models to speed up corridor processing, creating a terrain model using graphical filters, and creating merged terrain models.

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

* TH-1-H – FDOT Connect – Automated Quantities

This training course details the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Quantity Workflow developed for the Summary of Quantity Reports required for the Estimated Quantities Report PDF. The participants will learn the use of FDOT and OpenRoads Designer tools required in the workflow. This includes tools used to assign pay item information to 2D and 3D design elements, calculate quantities, and export quantity reports. This course also covers the Designer Interface Quantity Builder, used to generate an XML file compatible for upload to Designer Interface for AASHTOWare Project Preconstruction.

Emmanuel Marin & Krissy Hoffman - ACEC-FDOT

* TH-1-SC I – Introduction to OpenRoads Designer for Civil 3D Users

This course is a basic introduction to OpenRoads Designer intended for Civil 3D Users.

Todd Holt - Bentley

TH-1-SC II – Conceptual Modeling and Geo-Referencing of a 3D Transit Station

This hands-on session contains exercises for getting started with Bentley’s BIM solution, OpenBuildings Designer. The students will learn basic modeling techniques for working in a 3D environment and explore the workflow of creating an intelligent model for a small above ground transportation station. Exercises start with a creating a conceptual block model, working with site files (geo-referencing), and then modeling columns, beams, walls, doors, windows, and curtain walls.

Mark Enos - Bentley

* TH-2-SH – OpenRoads – Placing a Ditch and Culvert Network

In this workshop, you will learn about terrain model feature types, managing existing terrain models using null terrains and complex terrains, clipping terrain models to speed up corridor processing, creating a terrain model using graphical filters, and creating merged terrain models.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

* TH-2-SC II – OpenRoads – Using and Defining Superelevation

In this course, you will learn how to create, edit and review superelevation information using the tools provided in OpenRoads Designer. You will learn about the Superelevation XML preference file that controls how superelevation is calculated. You will learn how to create superelevation sections, lanes and transitions and how to apply the superelevation transitions to your corridor. You will also learn how to review and edit superelevation data.

Kevin Jackson - Bentley

* TH-2-SC I – Analytical Design of Concrete Bridges

After modeling the bridge in OpenBridge Modeler, the next step is to perform the analytical design. Let’s use the interoperability with LEAP Bridge Concrete to analyze and design the bridge. Add the live loads, load combinations and come up with the proper strands arrangement and rebar reinforcement for your beams, piers and abutments.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

* TH-2-H – FDOT Connect – Traffic Plans

This course will go over the fundamentals for developing Traffic Plans. Participants will be introduced to Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)CONNECT Edition – FDOT Traffic Tools developed for OpenRoads Technology specifically for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects using the FDOTCONNECT Workspace.

Maria Vizcarrondo & John-Mark Palacios - ACEC-FDOT

* TH-3-SC II – OpenRoads – Intersection Design – 3D Model Detailing

This course teaches tools and techniques that can be used to accurately model a complex intersection in 3D. In this course, you will learn how to: Use Linear Templates to create the curb, sidewalk and side slope grading along the edges of pavement and islands. Use Surface Templates to apply material thickness to the pavement surface and median islands.

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

* TH-3-SH – Trimble Construction Technology – Office to Field and Back to the Office (Repeat)

From the Office to the Field construction and inspection workflow – In this hands on workshop we will be taking CAD office data into the field with GPS equipment and then back to the office. Using Trimble office and field software and hardware, we will build a CAD file and Stakeout points. We will load the data into GPS rovers and go stake out and locate the survey points right on Cocoa Beach. We will then bring the data back into the office for final construction verifications. YES, feel free to wear your T-Shirts, Shorts, Sunglasses and Flip Flops. We will bring the data back into the office for final construction verifications.

Scott Bridges & Mike Eason - Trimble/Sitech

* TH-3-SC I – Analytical Design of Steel Bridges

Built-up girders, cross frames, stiffeners, field splices, filler plates and shear studs are some of the elements that can be challenging in modeling a steel bridge. Moreover, all of that information needs to be transferred or duplicated when calculating the bridge in the analytical software. Let’s discover during this presentation how OpenBridge Designer brings interoperability to the back and forth between the physical and analytical model to streamline the process of modeling and designing a bridge.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

* OpenRoads – Geometry Rules and Relationships

Understanding Geometry parent/child relationships, how to build geometry in such a way that it maximizes efficiency when dealing with design changes.

Jimmie Prow - Bentley

Introduction to Reality Modeling

Discover how reality modeling provides real-world digital context for digital twins.

Kurt Rasmussen - Bentley

** Survey-From Flight to Finish (UAV Workflows using ReCap, Infraworks and Civil 3D)

Surveying is changing. Everyone has a drone! But cool, it captured a ton of data, now what? This session will look at classification of data, removal of “non-ground” data and extract/digitize our 2D and 3D linework. So let’s take some UAV captured data and run it through several of the Autodesk options including, but not limited to, ReCap, Infraworks and Civil 3D!

Shawn Herring - ProSoft

OpenBridge Designer/Modeler – Understanding Workspace Files and Configuration

Open Bridge Designer/Modeler provides libraries and configuration variables that can be user modified. This workshop explains what each variable does as well as how to modify the libraries. You will also learn how to create a single workspace for both the OpenBridge and OpenRoads products.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

FDOT – Plan Set Manager

How to use FDOT Connect Plan Set Manager (PSM) to automate the annotation of sheet borders using MicroStation, OpenRoads, & OpenBridge. This session will cover the background information on how PSM is programmed and configured to use Model Properties & Custom Item Types to automate the entryediting of text in border sheets. We’ll go over Single Sheet updating, multiple sheet editing, creating Sheet Lists, and plotting.

Mike Robertson - FDOT

FDOT – FDOTConnect Automated Quantities Troubleshooting and Custom Pay Items

This session will explore how to use native Bentley ORD and FDOT workspace tools to visualize and troubleshoot and customize pay item information for quantities.

Kandi Daffin - FDOT

FDOT – CADD BIM Element Properties

As the department continues to advance (Building Information Modeling) BIM for Infrastructure , additional properties governing highway asset information will be added to model elements. This session will provide an overview of the how and where some of this data is being implemented in the design modeling and plan production process.

Kandi Daffin - FDOT

* FDOT – FDOTConnect Custom Drainage Structures: Pond Control

Have at least one pond on your project? Then you will more than likely have at least one Pond Control Structure that will be needed. In this session we will look at how an existing ORD Drainage Structure can be made into a Pond Control Structure. Starting with a standard top we will add weirs, an orifice and even a skimmer to make the new structure top. Also if you stay until the end you will be among the first to see an upcoming application to help with this process. So, come join in on the fun and learn how it is done.

James Worley - FDOT

OpenRoads – Civil Labeler – tips and tricks

Learn more about the Civil Labeler and what you can do for your plan labeling with this new toolset

Jimmie Prow - Bentley

** QuickStart to Survey

This course is an introduction to the survey commands and tools. Learn how to create Field Books, import an ASCII file, edit data, use the decorations and view the terrain model.

Sonya Pieterse - Bentley

* ** Reality Modeling for Transportation Projects

Leveraging Reality Modeling allowed users of a large-scale bridge and road construction site to monitor and quantify the construction progress resulting in the discovery of major differences in the areas between the design and the actual construction.

Kurt Rasmussen - Bentley

* Moving to BIM: How Organizations are moving from 2D Bridge Plans to Digital Deliverables

Private and government organizations are facing new challenges as they are required to apply the BIM methodology in their projects in which not only 3D models need to be submitted but still provide 2D plans. A new set of workflows, CADD standards and BIM standards need to be put in place before starting any project and at the same time dealing with software and hardware compliance and upskilling their personnel.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

Drainage – Plans Production Tips and tricks

Tips and tricks using OpenRoads Designer Drainage and Utilities for plans production

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

* BIM for Bridges: The New OpenBridge Designer

What is BIM for Bridges and how can you apply a BIM workflow to your projects today?

Duygu Baser - Bentley

FDOTConnect Traffic Tools Update

Updates to the Traffic Applications for ORD 10.12, includes Place Cell Group, Pavement Markings, Signal Design, & Light Pole Manager.

Randy Roberts & Marcus Duval - FDOT

* FDOT – FDOTConnect Custom Drainage Structures: Bottom’s up!

What do you do when you need the ORD Drainage Structure you placed to have a different bottom box? Well that is what you will see in this informative look at creating Custom Structures with larger sized, rotated, off center or completely custom sized or shaped bottom boxes. Come join in on the fun and learn how it is done.

James Worley - FDOT

** Understanding Survey Feature Definitions

This course will review how raw field codes are mapped into a DGN file when processed with the Survey product. It will show the relationship between field codes and Feature Definitions that have been configured to display various survey features and how to control those settings.

Todd Holt - Bentley

OpenRoads – Data Migration – New Tools and Workflows

Over the past several releases of OpenRoads Designer we have been adding more tools to make moving legacy data easier for the users. This session will highlight those tools and how to use them to migrate data.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

FDOT – FDOTConnect General Workspace Setup Configuration and Troubleshooting

This session is an in-depth dive into the process of setting up, configuring and troubleshooting the FDOT workspace. This session will help the attendee to understand how the software is installed and what to do when things don’t go as planned.

Matt Sexton -FDOT

** Best practices for Survey deliverables

This presentation covers a thorough overview on the many high-value tools and techniques that surveyors demand when creating deliverables for designers.

Sonya Pieterse - Bentley

* OpenRoads – Grading – It’s not just Dirt

This presentation introduces some non-corridor approaches to solving advanced grading problems.

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

Custom Item types in OBM

Join us in this presentation as we will explore the use of item types in a bridge project context.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

* OpenRoads – Item Type Fundamentals – Part 1

In this session you will learn about the fundamentals of using Item Types in OpenRoads Designer. Item Type Properties, Pick Lists, Custom Property Types, Calculated Properties, Expression Builder, Lookup Expression

Jordan Hatfield - Bentley

FDOT – CADD Delivery; including BIM files for Earthwork

In this session techniques will be discussed for preparing BIM files to support and validate Earthwork quantities shown on the Summary of Earthwork Estimated Quantity Report.

Zach Billings - Consor

* Grading Design and Modeling at Bridge Abutments

Let’s review the how using the new incorporated linear templates functionality in OpenBridge Modeler allows us to model more complex abutment grading options thru the use of a pre-defined template library.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

* Navigating Drainage and Utilities

In this course you will learn how to use core product tools to display, review and analyze drainage and utility objects in a design file. You will also learn how to display annotations, create FlexTables, run queries and reports, and create profiles on drainage and utility objects.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

* OpenRoads – Item Type Fundamentals – Part 2

In this session, we will focus on how to use Item Types with civil data and show how you can leverage Item Types for quantities and reporting.
Item Types with Feature Definitions, Single Source of Truth, Propogation, Prioritization, and Conflict Resolution, Asset Manager, Annotation and Labeling, Display Styles and Display Rules, Items Browser, Reporting

Jordan Hatfield - Bentley

** Editing Link Code Survey Features

In this course you will learn how to review and edit survey linear features by adjusting Link Codes and Field Codes. You will also learn how to annotate the features after they have been edited.

Todd Holt - Bentley

* Above and Beyond Corridor Modeling

A “deep dive” presentation into corridor modeling methods that you may have never thought possible.

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

Converting projects from FDOTSS10 to FDOTConnect for ORD

This session is a detailed overview of the prerequisites and tools for migrating FDOTSS10 projects to the FDOTConnect OpenRoads Designer platform.

Brandon Welch - FDOT

* FDOT – FDOTConnect Geotech Tools

Bored? Let’s talk borings! This session will explore how to use the FDOT Geotech Tools to create/import borehole data using the Geotechnical Data Manager and how to use that data to generate the report of core borings, 2D plan elements, 3D Geotech model, and how to create and annotate geotech cross sections.

James Griffith - FDOT

* OpenRoads – Roadway Plans Methodology and More

Best practices, tips and workflows for creating and managing plan sheets assembly.

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

* OBM – Footing and Column Variables

Learn how to define templates for custom geometry footings and incorporate them into your standards.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

Why OpenRoads Designer for Drainage and Utilities

A presentation about why OpenRoads should be part of your Drainage and Utilities workflow. In today’s BIM world, a 3D model of drainage and utilities is becoming a necessity. However, road design, drainage design and utilities modelling are often done by separate teams, with different software. This siloed approach can lead to a lack of coordination between disciplines, costly mistakes from out-of-date data, and missed opportunities to find and address conflicts.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

* Using OpenRoads Designer to Identify and Manage Utility Clashes in Transportation Projects

This presentation demonstrates what a 3D model-based workflow may look like for the average DOT using the 3D modeling and analysis workflows inside OpenRoads Designer Drainage and Utilities to help identify and manage utility conflicts on transportation projects. Below are the main topics covered throughout the presentation. How to import drainage/utility data using ModelBuilder, How to create 3D drainage/utility model from CAD graphics or survey, How to use the utility conflict detection tool, How custom properties (UDX and/or Item Types) can be used to document and manage utility conflict status, How to leverage the default and custom utility properties for reporting and data retention purposes.

Jordan Hatfield - Bentley

** Editing Survey Features Using Point Lists

This course focuses on how to easily correct erroneous survey linework by converting the Linking Code survey features to Point List Features and then editing the features. We will focus on converting Linking Code Features to Point List Features and then editing the Point List Features.

Todd Holt - Bentley

T-1-SH – QuickStart for MicroStation CONNECT Edition for All Users

The MicroStation CONNECT Edition features updates to many parts of the software. These updates include the introduction of a ribbon-style graphical user interface (GUI), a relocation of the workspace settings, a new Backstage, updated tools and dialogs, Property Driven Annotation, a new Explorer replacing Project Explorer, and much more. Master these new and exciting features.

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

* T-1-H – FDOT Connect – Roadway Design 3D Modeling

In this class, users will utilize Bentley OpenRoads Designer Connect Edition tools for design and modeling within the FDOTConnect WorkSpace to learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling.

Mike Donahue & Emmanuel Marin - ACEC-FDOT

* T-1-SC II – OpenRoads – QuickStart for Corridor Modeling – Road

In this course, you will be creating a horizontal and vertical alignment using the OpenRail Designer Geometry tools. You will learn how to create, edit, review and annotate geometric elements. This course will also cover working with existing ground terrain and aerial imagery as well as defining 2D/3D Views.

Todd Holt - Bentley

** T-1-SC I – Latest features and methods for Feature Extraction using Point-Clouds for TopoDOT Users

Learn the latest techniques to improve your corridor feature extraction process. This session is a summary of the recent changes and updates to the Main Extraction tools in TopoDOT® such as the Drape Element to Data, Asset Identification, Extraction by Intensity and more. This session is a great opportunity to increase your productivity with a few tips and tricks we have in store for TopoDOT Users. Note: Since this is a TopoDOT users’ workshop, it’s recommended to have some experience with the software in order to attend.

Zach Diaz - TopoDOT

T-2-SH – Getting Started with 3D in MicroStation CONNECT Edition

Learning 3 Dimensional drawing with MicroStation Connect Edition is an extension of your knowledge of 2 Dimensional drawing. If you can draw in 2 Dimensions (2D), then all that is needed is to learn how to manipulate the AccuDraw compass in 3 Dimensional (3D) space

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

* T-2-SC II – OpenRoads – QuickStart for Geometry – Road

In this course, you will be creating a horizontal and vertical alignment using the OpenRail Designer Geometry tools. You will learn how to create, edit, review and annotate geometric elements. This course will also cover working with existing ground terrain and aerial imagery as well as defining 2D/3D Views.

Kevin Jackson - Bentley

* T-2-SC I – OpenRoads – Creating and Manipulating the Corridor

In this course, you will create a roadway corridor and then explore the many tools and techniques to edit and manipulate the corridor. We will take a look at how to add multiple templates drops along the corridor as you encounter intersections, driveways and turn lanes and how to edit and copy template drops in lieu of creating a new template. We will show how to make the corridor follow edge of pavement geometry using point controls and corridor references. You will learn how the secondary alignment tool aids in changing the direction of template processing as it applies to point controls and corridor reference elements. You will also learn how to use parametric constraints to override default template values for pavement depths, curb heights, shoulder slopes and ditch widths and how to use the clipping reference tool to clip out a portion of your corridor. We will take a look at how corridors interact with other corridors by learning how to use target aliasing to seek corridors. And finally we will show how to create end condition exceptions in areas that require a different type of end condition solution.

Jimmie Prow - Bentley

* T-3-SH – Trimble Construction Technology – Office to Field and Back to the Office

From the Office to the Field construction and inspection workflow – In this hands on workshop we will be taking CAD office data into the field with GPS equipment and then back to the office. Using Trimble office and field software and hardware, we will build a CAD file and Stakeout points. We will load the data into GPS rovers and go stake out and locate the survey points right on Cocoa Beach. We will then bring the data back into the office for final construction verifications. YES, feel free to wear your T-Shirts, Shorts, Sunglasses and Flip Flops. We will bring the data back into the office for final construction verifications.

Scott Bridges & Mike Eason - Trimble/Sitech

* T-3-SC II – OpenRoads – Editing and Managing Geometry

There are many tools to edit civil geometry in OpenRoads Designer and understanding how to use them is critical to maintain the rules and relationships between geometric elements. In this workshop, we will take a look at various tools and techniques for editing civil geometry.

Jimmie Prow - Bentley

* T-3-SC I – OpenRoads – Overlay, Stripping and Widening

During this course you will learn to create and use templates that incorporate overlay and stripping components. You will also learn to use the Overlay Vertical Adjustments tool to calculate new vertical alignments that result in minimizing or specific depths of overlay and stripping/milling.

Kevin Jackson - Bentley

** Leveraging Point Cloud Project Data for Effective Support of 3D Design/Construction Processes

As traditional infrastructure design methods migrate from 2D to 3D modeling, this presentation aims to show a collaborative process integrating geospatial operations across downstream transportation design processes to deliver Digital Twin at minimum cost and maximum quality where and when they are needed.
New geospatial technologies (mobile LiDAR, UAV, etc.) quickly acquire large amounts of point cloud data, calibrated images and more. While this raw form of data supports the development of high-quality Digital Twin s, we see the need for a well-defined and productive process for the extraction of features, assets and topographies necessary to construct a Digital Twin. We’ll explore how a significant level of geospatial expertise is required to establish a traceable lineage from the raw data and any extracted Digital Twin to documented survey control to assure the quality of every Digital Twin.
We’ll look at the new TopoShare™ Geospatial Data Catalogue and how it serves a critical role in the execution of a comprehensive Digital Twin process. We will then introduce the TopoShare™’s unique ability to effectively communicate every instance of geospatial project data across downstream operations. This communication workflow makes possible the documentation and maintenance of quality standards of Digital Twin centered design process.

Zach Diaz - TopoDOT

FDOT – Connect Civil Plan Labeler

This session will describe FDOT’s implementation of Bentley’s new Civil Plan Labeler, including changes, updates, and future enhancements.

Zach Billings - Consor

OpenBuildings Designer – Information Modeling in 3D of a Transit Station

This seminar is an overview of Bentley’s new OpenBuildings Designer training material for an above ground Transit Station. The training material includes a WorkSet (US Imperial – Update 9), 200page Workbook, and over four (6) hours of online step by step videos. The new training material can be accessed on the Bentley LearnServer or on Linkedin.

Mark Enos - Bentley

FDOT C3D 2024 What’s New

Get caught up with what’s new in the latest release of the FDOT Civil 3D State Kit 2024. Topics include Maintenance Release (MR) and new version updates.

Mike Racca - FDOT

Bentley Infrastructure Cloud – What does it mean to you? And how can you get the most out of it?

This session will cover an Overview of Bentley Infrastructure Cloud which will demonstrate the complete project workflow from Concept to Design to Construction, and Operations. It will provide users with a understanding how Bentley Infrastructure Cloud will connect to multiple data stores, use data connectors to publish Digital Itwins which will end up as the Project Digital As-Built .

Rob Riley - Bentley

** FDOT – Creating terrains from point clouds for drainage basin boundaries

This session covers obtaining and converting point cloud data into usable terrain areas for basin boundaries with OpenRoads Designer.

Brandon Welch & James Worley - FDOT

FDOT C3D Plan Production Workflows

This session is will focus FDOT C3D Plans Production. We will explain and demonstrate how to create an FDOT Civil 3D Project, Sheet Set (.dst) file, sheets, edit sheets and plotting. We will create and edit fields to make a custom sheet or edit the topics/fields to suit specific needs for FDOT title blocks.

Mike Racca - FDOT

* FDOT – Creating a utility profile from vvh data

This session demonstrates methods to incorporate verified utility locate data into existing utility models with OpenRoads Designer.

Brandon Welch - FDOT

FDOT C3D Traffic Plans Tools Update

Updates to the Traffic Applications for Civil 3D 2024, includes Place Block Group, Pavement Markings, Signal Design via EMX, & Light Pole Manager.

Randy Roberts & Marcus Duval - FDOT

Handover – How can you go from Design to Construction to Operations using iTwin technology?

This session will cover how using Itwins with Bentley Infrastructure Cloud to transition from Design Reviews to a 3D Construction Itwins which is used for Construction 4D scheduling , inspections, costs, RFIs, and 4D Visualizations

Rob Riley - Bentley

Power Tools: Take control of your title blocks and reference files.

Remove the time, frustration, and uncertainty of dealing with title blocks and reference files in MicroStation. Effortlessly renumber all your sheets, updating the text or tags in every title block automatically. Find title block problems early and easily fix them before they delay your submittals. Report on and fix missing reference attachments and change other reference settings in any number of DGN files. Get detailed reports on reference files and their settings to instantly find out about problems before they become submittal-blocking emergencies. Save considerable time on every MicroStation project, starting with your current one. ProjectWise is fully supported.

Leo Chavoya - Axiom

Designing Energy Efficient Buildings with OpenBuildings Energy Simulator

OpenBuildings Energy Simulator is a rigorous yet intuitive application for the design, simulation, and analysis of building energy performance. Utilizing industry leading standards such as ASHRAE, CIBSE, EnergyPlus, Radiance, and PartL, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator allows designers to fully contemplate and assess design trade-offs for both new construction and retrofits. With these capabilities users can easily simulate heating and cooling loads, assess overheating for occupant comfort, simulate HVAC performance, comply with government building regulations for energy performance, simulate internal daylighting levels, and analyse Carbon and Energy usage. The application provides users with the necessary toolsets for developing sustainable designs for a broad range of infrastructure assets, including residential and commercial buildings, airports, rail and metro stations, shopping malls, and stadiums, that are compliant with leading sustainability assessment methods, such as LEED and BREEAM, which help ensure optimum comfort for occupants.
Topics and Workflows will include:
• Conceptual Mode
• Create Energy model from 2D CADD Files
• Analytical Space Model from OpenBuildings Designer
• Import Models from other BIM Applications via GBXML
• Green Roofs and Solar Panels

Mark Enos - Bentley

FDOT – NextGen Plans – Open Panel Discussion

FDOT Support personal will discuss NextGen Plans and answer all your question in this open Panel Discussion

K. Daffin/J. Worley/B. Welch - FDOT Panel

* FDOT – MSE Retaining Wall Workflow with OpenRoads Designer

Workflow to model a Wraparound MSE Retaining Wall using OpenRoads Designer and the FDOT ORD Workspace, using a profile to control the elevation of the leveling pad. An OpenBridge Modeler Skewed 3D Bridge Model is used as a reference.

Rob Hunt -WSP

* Developing Better Models with Construction and Machine Control in Mind

As construction equipment gets more sophisticated and can utilize models through machine control, the need for accurate models increases. This session covers tips and tricks on how to develop better models in preconstruction that can then be translated into construction equipment directly, saving the contractor time and money during both bidding and construction phases. This is particularly important with the industry releasing more and more 3D and earthwork models with their submittals, and are trying to increase the reliability of their digital files. Tips and tricks covered during this session were developed during working sessions in Utah (with UDOT) with several contractors providing use cases and testing the methods on the back end.
Objective 1: Apply best practices for modeling during pre-construction
Objective 2: Demonstrate the benefits of modeling with construction and machine control in mind
Objective 3: Summarize the value in bidding and construction for the contractor as well as to the owner

John Matern & Mike Donahue - Kimley-Horn

iTwin Experience – What is it and how does it relate to my projects?

This session will cover an overview of Bentley’s new Itwin Experience which will showcase Itwin Capture , Itwin IOT, which provides uses with connection to IOT devices , and allows to utilize Reality data and LiDAR data .  

Rob Riley - Bentley

You Want Me to Do What Now? – An Intro to Civil 3D

This sessions will be an Introduction to Civil3D.

Adam Farnsworth - Mead & Hunt

OpenBuildings Designer Visualization with Bentley Vue & LumenRT

Bentley VUE – VUE is now MicroStation’s default rendering solution, replacing Luxology, which is now deprecated and no longer available in MicroStation. The Path Tracer uses the latest, state-of-the-art denoisers algorithm by Intel and NVIDIA to produce incredible quality images in a fraction of the time, taking advantage of the latest advancements in processors and GPUs.
Topics will include:
• Working with OpenBuildings Designer’s Family/Part Rendering System
• Improved Glass & Plastic Materials for VUE Renderings
• NPR: Non-photorealistic rendering examples

Mark Enos - Bentley

FDOTConnect CADD QC

This session focuses on the tools and workflows used to deliver QC compliant projects with the FDOTConnect workspace.

Matt Sexton & Mike Roberson - FDOT

* **Advanced Civil 3D Corridor & Terrain Modeling

AutoCAD Civil 3D software is a great tool for building corridor models, but can be rather challenging when it comes to modeling the “devil in the details,” such as ramp tapers, curb laybacks, pram ramps, and all sorts of earthworks transitions. Learn how to design and model complex subassemblies using Subassembly Composer software and then harness that intelligence within AutoCAD Civil 3D software corridors. We will also look at how to build complex, dynamic earthworks arrangements using a combination of custom subassemblies, offset alignments, auxiliary corridors, and alternate modeling techniques. This class is designed to get you thinking outside of the box with your approach to corridor modeling and to produce rich, detailed and—most importantly—dynamic 3D corridor models.

Shawn Herring - ProSoft

Using Functional and Generative Components for Custom OpenBridge Substructure Elements

There is always an custom element that we need to model, a special abutment or pier that OpenBridge default templates cannot handle. Functional Components or Generative Components are the perfect tool for that special cases. In this session, we will cover how to use them, make parametric changes to a custom abutment and apply tags for quantities computations and establish analytical properties.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

Keeping It Civil: Inside ProjectWise’s Civil Infrastructure Validation Rules

Take an in-depth look at the civil validation features made possible by iTwin and discover how you can improve your designs without retooling your tech stack or process. In the this session we will learn more about Civil Model Validation, Sectioning and Profiling, Bridge Clearance, Super Elevations, Drive Simulation and Civil Reports.

Rob Riley - Bentley

MicroStation CE – Taking Control of how Models are Presented in the View

The MicroStation CONNECT Edition contains a variety of tools and features that may be used to enhance the display of your 3D models. This includes tools developed specifically for use within civil design projects. This session will show how to use tools such as adding rendering materials and lighting. It will also discuss using the populate, stencil, and traffic animation tools and the 3D Warehouse to enhance your 3D civil drawings.

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

Reality Modeling Data Capture Best Practices

Learn photogrammetric principle and limitations and discover data capture requirements and bestpractices for generating high-fidelity 3D reality models leveraging ContextCapture, Bentley’s realtiy modeling software.

Kurt Rasmussen - Bentley

FDOT – Connect for OBM Updates

What’s new in FDOTConnect for OBM in 10.12.

Heather Piorun - WSP

* ** OpenRoads – Understanding Terrain Models

Learn the tools and techniques behind these dynamic terrain models as well as the do’s and don’ts with managing multiple terrain models.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

OpenBridge Plans Production Tools

Optimize your plans creation process using the tools provided in OpenBridge Modeler and take advantage of what the MicroStation platform offers as well. Design, Drawing and Sheet models, Section callouts, Elevation Callouts, Clip Volume, Annotation scales are the few topics that we will cover in this session.

Duygu Baser - Bentley

* DOT earthwork quantities and 3D construction model creation

Take a tour of the latest in Trimble construction technology to verify DOT earthwork quantities and how to send data to and from the field for inspection, layout, construction and more. We will review FL DOT roadway earthwork quantities and processes. This session will provide a high level tour of the construction technology workflows – from the office to the field and back – using different 3D models and connection scenarios.

Scott Bridges & Mike Eason - Trimble / Sitech

MicroStation CONNECT Edition -Tips & Tricks, The Game Show Version

In this course you will learn the best tips and tricks gathered from our instructors and support colleagues. These tips and tricks cover a variety of topics in MicroStation. 

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

* ** Add Digital Context to Digital Twins with High-fidelity 3D Reality Meshes

The survey sector has made advances in the quality and quantity of data acquired by using different types of equipment and sensors. Having the ability to combine all the data to provide clear insight to stakeholders is a key differentiator. ContextCapture has the unique ability to combine point clouds from laser scanners and photos and videos from cameras. Moreover, ContextCapture can leverage cloud and on-premise resources for faster and more efficient processing, to help you deliver in all situations. Learn about ContextCapture’s new features and how it can automatically register different sources of data to produce accurate 3D engineering-ready reality meshes to create digital twins or to use in design, construction, and operations workflows.

Kurt Rasmussen - Bentley

** W-1-SH – OpenRoads – Importing and Reviewing Survey Data

This course will cover the most basic of survey operations: Importing and reviewing survey data collected in the field. We will start with setting up a project seed file with the proper geographical coordinate system and then show several methods for importing survey data. We will examine how different file types can be processed differently. We will also examine the configuration and setup of the import process.

Sonya Pieterse - Bentley

* W-1-SC II – Plans Production with OpenBridge Modeler

Drawing, sheet models, section callouts, annotation scales, dynamic views, display styles are some of the features that we will review during this workshop so we can produce plans directly from the 3D model.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

W-1-SC I – Costs, Calcs, & More with Bluebeam Revu

This two-hour workshop is hands-on and will cover a comprehensive workflow geared towards the Transportation industry. It involves creating custom columns for materials, cost analysis formulas, and pertinent data. Attendees will learn how to assign quantities to customized markups and measurements in their Tool Chest. The instructor will assist attendees with creating a “template” of markups, formulas, and assets that can be imported into subsequent PDFs.

Ari Rejtman - Digital Drafting Systems, Inc.

* W-1-H FDOT Connect – Plan Development Workflows

This course will introduce OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition – OpenRoads Technology tools for Plan Development Workflows on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects. The curriculum was developed within the FDOTCONNECT Workspace to provide sample exercises for most of the new Plan Development tools on a sample project data set.

John Thomas & Emmanuel Marin - ACEC-FDOT

* W-2-SC I – Introduction to Drainage Layout and Hydraulics

This course was previously called Inlet and Pipe Layout – Analysis and Design. In this course we cover creating and designing a highway drainage system consisting of Inlets, Manholes, Outlets, Pipes, and Drainage
Areas. Topics covered include placing drainage structures, placing drainage areas, placing drainage pipes and computing flows through the system. We will also cover creating profiles of the system

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

** W-2-SH – OpenRoads – Right of Way Fundamentals

The objective of this course is to teach tools and techniques that can be used for developing Right of Way Plans on roadway projects. In this course you will learn how to establish the existing right of way centerline, how to create the existing right of way lines and how to create an existing property parcel from record data. You will also learn how to create proposed right of way lines, a proposed parcel, and legal description. And lastly, you learn how to create right of way plan sheets and annotation.

Todd Holt - Bentley

* W-2-SC II – OpenRoads – Creating and Managing Utilities

In this course, you will learn how to create existing utilities from graphics and how to detect utility conflicts.

Jordan Hatfield - Bentley

TH-1-SC II – Conceptual Modeling and Geo-Referencing of a 3D Transit Station

This hands-on session contains exercises for getting started with Bentley’s BIM solution, OpenBuildings Designer. The students will learn basic modeling techniques for working in a 3D environment and explore the workflow of creating an intelligent model for a small above ground transportation station. Exercises start with a creating a conceptual block model, working with site files (geo-referencing), and then modeling columns, beams, walls, doors, windows, and curtain walls.

Mark Enos - Bentley

SYNCHRO : Construction Solution

An overview of the SYNCHRO portfolio, uses, and capabilities.

Tony Bonacorsi - Bentley

FDOTConnect for OBM Updates (Repeat)

What’s new in FDOTConnect for OBM in 10.12.

Heather Piorun & Steven Tissier - WSP/Aikens

MicroStation CE: Creating Tables and Reports

Learn how to quantify item types, edit items, use existing picklists, create various reports, spreadsheets and tables in the design. Learn to edit existing tables and to add useful functions like table breaks, plus much more..

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

Application of OpenBIM Methodology & data standards on the SR 415 Project

Leveraging the core aspects of openBIM methodology, such as interoperability & data exchange, FDOT and Trimble are collaborating to help evaluate a number of technologies that facilitate Digital Delivery and aid in development of the intelligent Digital As-Built. This session covers the approach thus far for SR 415, including experiences, and lessons learned, as well as highlighting how technology such as Trimble’s object and API based workflow, streamline translation of data from Design to Construct and ultimately Operate & Maintain.
Content will be presented by Adrien Patanè covering the fundamentals of the approach, tools used, and observations gathered from the SR415 project.

Adrien Patane - Trimble

FDOT – CADD BIM Element Properties (Repeat)

As the department continues to advance (Building Information Modeling) BIM for Infrastructure , additional properties governing highway asset information will be added to model elements. This session will provide an overview of the how and where some of this data is being implemented in the design modeling and plan production process.

Kandi Daffin - FDOT

* TH-1-H – FDOT Connect – Automated Quantities

This training course details the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Quantity Workflow developed for the Summary of Quantity Reports required for the Estimated Quantities Report PDF. The participants will learn the use of FDOT and OpenRoads Designer tools required in the workflow. This includes tools used to assign pay item information to 2D and 3D design elements, calculate quantities, and export quantity reports. This course also covers the Designer Interface Quantity Builder, used to generate an XML file compatible for upload to Designer Interface for AASHTOWare Project Preconstruction.

Emmanuel Marin & Krissy Hoffman - ACEC-FDOT

* TH-1-SC I – Introduction to OpenRoads Designer for Civil 3D Users

This course is a basic introduction to OpenRoads Designer intended for Civil 3D Users.

Todd Holt - Bentley

ProjectWise : Managed Workspaces

Discuss the configuration of ProjectWise Managed workspaces with an emphasis on the FLDOT workspace. This session will concentrate on the workspace itself.

Buddy Branham - Bentley

FDOT – FDOTConnect General Workspace Setup Configuration and Troubleshooting (Repeat)

This session is an in-depth dive into the process of setting up, configuring and troubleshooting the FDOT workspace. This session will help the attendee to understand how the software is installed and what to do when things don’t go as planned.

Matt Sexton - FDOT

Centralized Collaboration for Transportation with Bluebeam Revu Studio

This one-hour presentation will showcase Bluebeam Studio’s cloud-based collaboration features. Attendees will learn how they can work on the same PDF at the same time with internal and external colleagues via Studio Sessions. Likewise, Studio Projects is excellent for archiving job milestones and storing tons of correspondence.

Ari Rejtman - Digital Drafting Systems, Inc.

FDOT – FDOTConnect Geotech Tools(Repeat)

Bored? Let’s talk borings! This session will explore how to use the FDOT Geotech Tools to create/import borehole data using the Geotechnical Data Manager and how to use that data to generate the report of core borings, 2D plan elements, 3D Geotech model, and how to create and annotate geotech cross sections.

James Griffith - FDOT

** T-1-SC I – Latest features and methods for Feature Extraction using Point-Clouds for TopoDOT Users

Learn the latest techniques to improve your corridor feature extraction process. This session is a summary of the recent changes and updates to the Main Extraction tools in TopoDOT® such as the Drape Element to Data, Asset Identification, Extraction by Intensity and more. This session is a great opportunity to increase your productivity with a few tips and tricks we have in store for TopoDOT Users. Note: Since this is a TopoDOT users’ workshop, it’s recommended to have some experience with the software in order to attend.

Zach Diaz - TopoDOT

* T-1-SC II – OpenRoads – QuickStart for Corridor Modeling – Road

In this course, you will be creating a horizontal and vertical alignment using the OpenRail Designer Geometry tools. You will learn how to create, edit, review and annotate geometric elements. This course will also cover working with existing ground terrain and aerial imagery as well as defining 2D/3D Views.

Todd Holt - Bentley

T-1-SH – QuickStart for MicroStation CONNECT Edition for All Users

The MicroStation CONNECT Edition features updates to many parts of the software. These updates include the introduction of a ribbon-style graphical user interface (GUI), a relocation of the workspace settings, a new Backstage, updated tools and dialogs, Property Driven Annotation, a new Explorer replacing Project Explorer, and much more. Master these new and exciting features.

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

* T-1-H – FDOT Connect – Roadway Design 3D Modeling

In this class, users will utilize Bentley OpenRoads Designer Connect Edition tools for design and modeling within the FDOTConnect WorkSpace to learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling.

Mike Donahue & Emmanuel Marin - ACEC-FDOT

* OpenRoads – Geometry Rules and Relationships

Understanding Geometry parent/child relationships, how to build geometry in such a way that it maximizes efficiency when dealing with design changes.

Jimmie Prow - Bentley

Introduction to Reality Modeling

Discover how reality modeling provides real-world digital context for digital twins.

Kurt Rasmussen - Bentley

* F-1-H – FDOT Connect – Existing Modeling

This course to go over the fundamentals of creating a 3D Model for existing features to include; hard surfaces (i.e. asphalt, concrete, sidewalks, curbs, etc…), utilities, drainage structures and soil borings. Participants will be introduced to Bentley OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition – OpenRoads Technology tools for design and modeling; specifically for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects using the FDOTCONNECT Workspace.

Gary Gaiotti & Krissy Hoffman - ACEC-FDOT

* F-1-SH – OpenRoads – Beyond Centerline Geometry

Pavement Edges are particularly important: they are required in Plan Sheets and the streamline modeling corridors (a single template can follow edges wherever they meander). In this class you create smart, editable, obedient edges, turn lanes, tapers, and driveways. You will see how OpenRoads Remembers the relationships with which you built the geometry and honors it when the design changes. OpenRoads Remembers your Design Intent.

Todd Holt - Bentley

* F-1-SC II – OpenRoads – Defining Template End Conditions

This hands-on training teaches how to create and make template end conditions. This training focuses on the side slopes connecting the template hinge to the tie down point. You will learn how to create end conditions with multiple cut and fill slope solutions, cut slopes with a ditch adjacent to the hinge, walls, and forced right-of-way solutions.

Jimmie Prow - Bentley

* F-1-SC I – OpenRoads – Analyzing Larger Storm Events and Creating Drainage Reports

This class will look at how to design pipes to convey the runoff that was collected by inlets to an outfall. The pipes will be placed with an initial size and slope, then they will be designed to optimize them hydraulically.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

* ** TH-1-SH – OpenRoads – Creating and Managing Multiple Terrain Models

In this workshop, you will learn about terrain model feature types, managing existing terrain models using null terrains and complex terrains, clipping terrain models to speed up corridor processing, creating a terrain model using graphical filters, and creating merged terrain models.

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

I’VE CRASHED AGAIN! – Tips & Tricks to Improve Stability and Efficiency in Civil 3D

Tips and Trips to improve Stability and Efficiency in C3D

Adam Farnsworth - Mead & Hunt

Right of Way and Utility Easement Permitting

Utility focused, governmental trades and recommendation as to how to obtain an approved Right of Way permitting in a timely manner.

Laurie Jackson - TRC

Using OpenRoads Designer to Identify and Manage Utility Clashes in Transportation Projects (Repeat)

This presentation demonstrates what a 3D model-based workflow may look like for the average DOT using the 3D modeling and analysis workflows inside OpenRoads Designer Drainage and Utilities to help identify and manage utility conflicts on transportation projects. Below are the main topics covered throughout the presentation. How to import drainage/utility data using ModelBuilder, How to create 3D drainage/utility model from CAD graphics or survey, How to use the utility conflict detection tool, How custom properties (UDX and/or Item Types) can be used to document and manage utility conflict status, How to leverage the default and custom utility properties for reporting and data retention purposes.

Jordan Hatfield - Bentley

** Survey-From Flight to Finish (UAV Workflows using ReCap, Infraworks and Civil 3D)

Surveying is changing. Everyone has a drone! But cool, it captured a ton of data, now what? This session will look at classification of data, removal of “non-ground” data and extract/digitize our 2D and 3D linework. So let’s take some UAV captured data and run it through several of the Autodesk options including, but not limited to, ReCap, Infraworks and Civil 3D!

Shawn Herring - ProSoft

OpenBridge Designer/Modeler – Understanding Workspace Files and Configuration

Open Bridge Designer/Modeler provides libraries and configuration variables that can be user modified. This workshop explains what each variable does as well as how to modify the libraries. You will also learn how to create a single workspace for both the OpenBridge and OpenRoads products.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

FDOT – Plan Set Manager

How to use FDOT Connect Plan Set Manager (PSM) to automate the annotation of sheet borders using MicroStation, OpenRoads, & OpenBridge. This session will cover the background information on how PSM is programmed and configured to use Model Properties & Custom Item Types to automate the entryediting of text in border sheets. We’ll go over Single Sheet updating, multiple sheet editing, creating Sheet Lists, and plotting.

Mike Robertson - FDOT

FDOT – FDOTConnect Automated Quantities Troubleshooting and Custom Pay Items

This session will explore how to use native Bentley ORD and FDOT workspace tools to visualize and troubleshoot and customize pay item information for quantities.

Kandi Daffin - FDOT

Dictate Your Ribbon Don’t Let it Dictate You

Tired of always searching for common tools you use daily on separate tabs in your ribbon? Tailor your ribbon to show the tools you use most with this guide to create a customized workflow that features a tool ribbon tailored to your specific needs.

Andrew Easley - Mead & Hunt

Utility Conflict Solutions – Reducing Cost and Eliminating Schedule Impacts

A discussion on a strategy to mitigate utility conflicts on large projects to minimize schedule and budget impacts.

Larry Hill - Badger

Interrogating an iModel in SYNCHRO

Tools such as Data Visualization, Civil Tools, and Clash Detection allow users to search, locate, and interrogate the model data in order to visualize and understand the project with more information available than traditional plans.

Tony Bonacorsi - Bentley

FDOT Creating a utility profile from vvh data (Repeat)

This session demonstrates methods to incorporate verified utility locate data into existing utility models with OpenRoads Designer.

Brandon Welch - FDOT

** Leveraging Point Cloud Project Data for Effective Support of 3D Design/Construction Processes

As traditional infrastructure design methods migrate from 2D to 3D modeling, this presentation aims to show a collaborative process integrating geospatial operations across downstream transportation design processes to deliver Digital Twin at minimum cost and maximum quality where and when they are needed.
New geospatial technologies (mobile LiDAR, UAV, etc.) quickly acquire large amounts of point cloud data, calibrated images and more. While this raw form of data supports the development of high-quality Digital Twin s, we see the need for a well-defined and productive process for the extraction of features, assets and topographies necessary to construct a Digital Twin. We’ll explore how a significant level of geospatial expertise is required to establish a traceable lineage from the raw data and any extracted Digital Twin to documented survey control to assure the quality of every Digital Twin.
We’ll look at the new TopoShare™ Geospatial Data Catalogue and how it serves a critical role in the execution of a comprehensive Digital Twin process. We will then introduce the TopoShare™’s unique ability to effectively communicate every instance of geospatial project data across downstream operations. This communication workflow makes possible the documentation and maintenance of quality standards of Digital Twin centered design process.

Zach Diaz - TopoDOT

* FDOT – FDOTConnect Custom Drainage Structures: Bottom’s up! (Repeat)

What do you do when you need the ORD Drainage Structure you placed to have a different bottom box? Well that is what you will see in this informative look at creating Custom Structures with larger sized, rotated, off center or completely custom sized or shaped bottom boxes. Come join in on the fun and learn how it is done.

James Worley - FDOT

* OpenRoads – Item Type Fundamentals – Part 1 (Repeat)

In this session you will learn about the fundamentals of using Item Types in OpenRoads Designer.
Item Type Properties, Pick Lists, Custom Property Types, Calculated Properties, Expression Builder, Lookup Expression

Jordan Hatfield - Bentley

ProjectWise Drive

A component of using the FDOT workspace with ProjectWise is ProjectWise Drive. This will be a continuation of the “ProjectWise Managed Workspaces” session and discuss ProjectWise Drive – how to implement / configure, best practices and why ProjectWise Drive is part of working with the FDOT Workspace

Buddy Branham - Bentley

FDOTConnect Civil Plan Labeler (Repeat)

This session will describe FDOT’s implementation of Bentley’s new Civil Plan Labeler, including changes, updates, and future enhancements.

Zach Billings - Consor

FDOT C3D Traffic Plans Tools Update (Repeat)

Updates to the Traffic Applications for Civil 3D 2024, includes Place Block Group, Pavement Markings, Signal Design via EMX, & Light Pole Manager.

Randy Roberts & Marcus Duval - FDOT

FDOT – Connect Civil Plan Labeler

This session will describe FDOT’s implementation of Bentley’s new Civil Plan Labeler, including changes, updates, and future enhancements.

Zach Billings - Consor

OpenBuildings Designer – Information Modeling in 3D of a Transit Station

This seminar is an overview of Bentley’s new OpenBuildings Designer training material for an above ground Transit Station. The training material includes a WorkSet (US Imperial – Update 9), 200page Workbook, and over four (6) hours of online step by step videos. The new training material can be accessed on the Bentley LearnServer or on Linkedin.

Mark Enos - Bentley

W-1-SC I – Costs, Calcs, & More with Bluebeam Revu

This two-hour workshop is hands-on and will cover a comprehensive workflow geared towards the Transportation industry. It involves creating custom columns for materials, cost analysis formulas, and pertinent data. Attendees will learn how to assign quantities to customized markups and measurements in their Tool Chest. The instructor will assist attendees with creating a “template” of markups, formulas, and assets that can be imported into subsequent PDFs.

Ari Rejtman - Digital Drafting Systems, Inc.

* W-1-SC II – Plans Production with OpenBridge Modeler

Drawing, sheet models, section callouts, annotation scales, dynamic views, display styles are some of the features that we will review during this workshop so we can produce plans directly from the 3D model.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

** W-1-SH – OpenRoads – Importing and Reviewing Survey Data

This course will cover the most basic of survey operations: Importing and reviewing survey data collected in the field. We will start with setting up a project seed file with the proper geographical coordinate system and then show several methods for importing survey data. We will examine how different file types can be processed differently. We will also examine the configuration and setup of the import process.

Sonya Pieterse - Bentley

* W-1-H FDOT Connect – Plan Development Workflows

This course will introduce OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition – OpenRoads Technology tools for Plan Development Workflows on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects. The curriculum was developed within the FDOTCONNECT Workspace to provide sample exercises for most of the new Plan Development tools on a sample project data set.

John Thomas & Emmanuel Marin - ACEC-FDOT

FDOT C3D 2024 What’s New

Get caught up with what’s new in the latest release of the FDOT Civil 3D State Kit 2024. Topics include Maintenance Release (MR) and new version updates.

Mike Racca - FDOT

Why OpenRoads Designer for Collaboration

Operating in a modeling enviroment – often referred to as ‘working in a BIM environment’ – requires all parties to collaborate and share the information they create in a mutually accessible online space known as a common data environment or CDE. OpenRoads Designer is there to deliver this for you.

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

MicroStation CE: Printing and Publishing

The final phase in completing a design project is producing the construction document set. It can be as simple as fencing an area in a design model and printing what is seen within the view window using the default settings or may include the use of sheet models, pen tables and print styles. Drawing sheets may be printed individually or in a “batch” mode using Print Organizer. This workbook contains exercises intended to familiarize a new MicroStation user with the basic printing capabilities found in the MicroStation CONNECT Edition.

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

Project Explorer & Grading Optimization

As an update to Civil 3D 2021, and even more improved in 2024, Autodesk introduced an add on called Project Explorer. Here we will take a deeper dive into PE to explore the benefits of this add-on to Civil 3D. New for Civil 3D 2022/23 is one of the bigger additions in recent years called Grading Optimization (GO). GO Grading Optimization is an extension to Civil 3D that enables designers to perform grading design based on specific project constraints, explore alternatives to achieve an optimal grading solution, and return the selected result to Civil 3D for detailed design.

Shawn Herring - ProSoft

Bentley Infrastructure Cloud – What does it mean to you? And how can you get the most out of it?

This session will cover an Overview of Bentley Infrastructure Cloud which will demonstrate the complete project workflow from Concept to Design to Construction, and Operations. It will provide users with a understanding how Bentley Infrastructure Cloud will connect to multiple data stores, use data connectors to publish Digital Itwins which will end up as the Project Digital As-Built .

Rob Riley - Bentley

** FDOT – Creating terrains from point clouds for drainage basin boundaries

This session covers obtaining and converting point cloud data into usable terrain areas for basin boundaries with OpenRoads Designer.

Brandon Welch & James Worley - FDOT

FDOT – CADD BIM Element Properties

As the department continues to advance (Building Information Modeling) BIM for Infrastructure , additional properties governing highway asset information will be added to model elements. This session will provide an overview of the how and where some of this data is being implemented in the design modeling and plan production process.

Kandi Daffin - FDOT

* FDOT – FDOTConnect Custom Drainage Structures: Pond Control

Have at least one pond on your project? Then you will more than likely have at least one Pond Control Structure that will be needed. In this session we will look at how an existing ORD Drainage Structure can be made into a Pond Control Structure. Starting with a standard top we will add weirs, an orifice and even a skimmer to make the new structure top. Also if you stay until the end you will be among the first to see an upcoming application to help with this process. So, come join in on the fun and learn how it is done.

James Worley - FDOT

OpenRoads – Civil Labeler – tips and tricks

Learn more about the Civil Labeler and what you can do for your plan labeling with this new toolset

Jimmie Prow - Bentley

** QuickStart to Survey

This course is an introduction to the survey commands and tools. Learn how to create Field Books, import an ASCII file, edit data, use the decorations and view the terrain model.

Sonya Pieterse - Bentley

* ** Reality Modeling for Transportation Projects

Leveraging Reality Modeling allowed users of a large-scale bridge and road construction site to monitor and quantify the construction progress resulting in the discovery of major differences in the areas between the design and the actual construction.

Kurt Rasmussen - Bentley

* Moving to BIM: How Organizations are moving from 2D Bridge Plans to Digital Deliverables

Private and government organizations are facing new challenges as they are required to apply the BIM methodology in their projects in which not only 3D models need to be submitted but still provide 2D plans. A new set of workflows, CADD standards and BIM standards need to be put in place before starting any project and at the same time dealing with software and hardware compliance and upskilling their personnel.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

MicroStation CE – Taking Control of how Models are Presented in the View

The MicroStation CONNECT Edition contains a variety of tools and features that may be used to enhance the display of your 3D models. This includes tools developed specifically for use within civil design projects. This session will show how to use tools such as adding rendering materials and lighting. It will also discuss using the populate, stencil, and traffic animation tools and the 3D Warehouse to enhance your 3D civil drawings.

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

* TH-2-SH – OpenRoads – Placing a Ditch and Culvert Network

In this workshop, you will learn about terrain model feature types, managing existing terrain models using null terrains and complex terrains, clipping terrain models to speed up corridor processing, creating a terrain model using graphical filters, and creating merged terrain models.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

* TH-2-SC I – Analytical Design of Concrete Bridges

After modeling the bridge in OpenBridge Modeler, the next step is to perform the analytical design. Let’s use the interoperability with LEAP Bridge Concrete to analyze and design the bridge. Add the live loads, load combinations and come up with the proper strands arrangement and rebar reinforcement for your beams, piers and abutments.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

* FDOT – FDOTConnect Custom Drainage Structures: Pond Control (Repeat)

Have at least one pond on your project? Then you will more than likely have at least one Pond Control Structure that will be needed. In this session we will look at how an existing ORD Drainage Structure can be made into a Pond Control Structure. Starting with a standard top we will add weirs, an orifice and even a skimmer to make the new structure top. Also if you stay until the end you will be among the first to see an upcoming application to help with this process. So, come join in on the fun and learn how it is done.

James Worley - FDOT

FDOT C3D Plan Production Workflows

This session is will focus FDOT C3D Plans Production. We will explain and demonstrate how to create an FDOT Civil 3D Project, Sheet Set (.dst) file, sheets, edit sheets and plotting. We will create and edit fields to make a custom sheet or edit the topics/fields to suit specific needs for FDOT title blocks.

Mike Racca - FDOT

* FDOT – Creating a utility profile from vvh data

This session demonstrates methods to incorporate verified utility locate data into existing utility models with OpenRoads Designer.

Brandon Welch - FDOT

FDOT C3D Traffic Plans Tools Update

Updates to the Traffic Applications for Civil 3D 2024, includes Place Block Group, Pavement Markings, Signal Design via EMX, & Light Pole Manager.

Randy Roberts & Marcus Duval - FDOT

Handover – How can you go from Design to Construction to Operations using iTwin technology?

This session will cover how using Itwins with Bentley Infrastructure Cloud to transition from Design Reviews to a 3D Construction Itwins which is used for Construction 4D scheduling , inspections, costs, RFIs, and 4D Visualizations

Rob Riley - Bentley

Power Tools: Take control of your title blocks and reference files.

Remove the time, frustration, and uncertainty of dealing with title blocks and reference files in MicroStation. Effortlessly renumber all your sheets, updating the text or tags in every title block automatically. Find title block problems early and easily fix them before they delay your submittals. Report on and fix missing reference attachments and change other reference settings in any number of DGN files. Get detailed reports on reference files and their settings to instantly find out about problems before they become submittal-blocking emergencies. Save considerable time on every MicroStation project, starting with your current one. ProjectWise is fully supported.

Leo Chavoya - Axiom

Designing Energy Efficient Buildings with OpenBuildings Energy Simulator

OpenBuildings Energy Simulator is a rigorous yet intuitive application for the design, simulation, and analysis of building energy performance. Utilizing industry leading standards such as ASHRAE, CIBSE, EnergyPlus, Radiance, and PartL, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator allows designers to fully contemplate and assess design trade-offs for both new construction and retrofits. With these capabilities users can easily simulate heating and cooling loads, assess overheating for occupant comfort, simulate HVAC performance, comply with government building regulations for energy performance, simulate internal daylighting levels, and analyse Carbon and Energy usage. The application provides users with the necessary toolsets for developing sustainable designs for a broad range of infrastructure assets, including residential and commercial buildings, airports, rail and metro stations, shopping malls, and stadiums, that are compliant with leading sustainability assessment methods, such as LEED and BREEAM, which help ensure optimum comfort for occupants.
Topics and Workflows will include:
• Conceptual Mode
• Create Energy model from 2D CADD Files
• Analytical Space Model from OpenBuildings Designer
• Import Models from other BIM Applications via GBXML
• Green Roofs and Solar Panels

Mark Enos - Bentley

* T-2-SC I – OpenRoads – Creating and Manipulating the Corridor

In this course, you will create a roadway corridor and then explore the many tools and techniques to edit and manipulate the corridor. We will take a look at how to add multiple templates drops along the corridor as you encounter intersections, driveways and turn lanes and how to edit and copy template drops in lieu of creating a new template. We will show how to make the corridor follow edge of pavement geometry using point controls and corridor references. You will learn how the secondary alignment tool aids in changing the direction of template processing as it applies to point controls and corridor reference elements. You will also learn how to use parametric constraints to override default template values for pavement depths, curb heights, shoulder slopes and ditch widths and how to use the clipping reference tool to clip out a portion of your corridor. We will take a look at how corridors interact with other corridors by learning how to use target aliasing to seek corridors. And finally we will show how to create end condition exceptions in areas that require a different type of end condition solution.

Jimmie Prow - Bentley

* T-2-SC II – OpenRoads – QuickStart for Geometry – Road

In this course, you will be creating a horizontal and vertical alignment using the OpenRail Designer Geometry tools. You will learn how to create, edit, review and annotate geometric elements. This course will also cover working with existing ground terrain and aerial imagery as well as defining 2D/3D Views.

Kevin Jackson - Bentley

T-2-SH – Getting Started with 3D in MicroStation CONNECT Edition

Learning 3 Dimensional drawing with MicroStation Connect Edition is an extension of your knowledge of 2 Dimensional drawing. If you can draw in 2 Dimensions (2D), then all that is needed is to learn how to manipulate the AccuDraw compass in 3 Dimensional (3D) space

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

FDOT C3D 2024 What’s New (Repeat)

Get caught up with what’s new in the latest release of the FDOT Civil 3D State Kit 2024. Topics include Maintenance Release (MR) and new version updates.

Mike Racca - FDOT

* FDOT – MSE Retaining Wall Workflow with OpenRoads Designer (Repeat)

Workflow to model a Wraparound MSE Retaining Wall using OpenRoads Designer and the FDOT ORD Workspace, using a profile to control the elevation of the leveling pad. An OpenBridge Modeler Skewed 3D Bridge Model is used as a reference.

Rob Hunt - WSP

What’s New in MicroStation 2023 (Repeat)

Learn about the new features and workflows in MicroStation 2023 that allow you to be more productive in your every day projects from the MicroStation Product Managers. Gain insight into how this version of MicroStation 2023 can bring value to your organization.

Tamicca Sellars & Dan Eng - Bentley

* Creating a Construction Model in SYNCHRO

Not all models are ready for construction. Construction teams have needs for the model that are usually not addressed, Modeler allows organizations the ability to turn a design model into a construction model for QTO, improved sequencing and adding detailed WBS to the components. This allows for accurate model-based bids, more efficient scheduling, and detailed analysis of the work needed to complete the project.

Tony Bonacorsi - Bentley

With OpenRoads Designer an ordinary design becomes your interoperable data

We discuss how Item Types and iTwin Design Review enhance and support interoperability of your digital deliverables.

Jimmie Prow - Bentley

Drawing with MicroStation CE for Civil Designers

In the MicroStation CONNECT Edition, there are a host of placement tools that allow you to create new drawing elements efficiently and accurately using tools such as Place SmartLine, Place Circle, Create Region, and others. AccuDraw is an intuitive drawing aid that helps you to define exact distances and angles while creating new elements or manipulating existing ones. In this course, you will utilize the Place SmartLine tool along with the aid of AccuDraw for precision placement of the lines which will make up the subdivision for your project.

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

* F-2-SC II – OpenRoads – Drainage Plans, Profiles and Cross Sections

In this course, you will learn how to create and annotate plan, profile and cross section sheets. You will learn how to create Named Boundaries that will be used to generate plan, profile and cross section sheets. You will also learn about drawing models and sheet models that are used during the sheet creation process.
Lastly, you will learn how to add individual annotations to label specific location coordinates, station-offset values, elevations, and more.

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

Utility Conflict Identification and Constructability Concerns

A discussion on what is a utility conflict, direct vs in-direct conflicts, design element impacts to utilities, critical utilities, utility relocation constraints, and constructability concerns

Melonie Schwartz & Josh Kelly - Inwood Consulting Engineers

* Using Geometry Tools to Design Interchange Concepts

File organization, horizontal & vertical alignment tools, and introductory modeling tools used in developing conceptual design alternatives of an interchange

Travis Cook & Suraj Sanghani - Mead & Hunt

* TH-2-SC II – OpenRoads – Using and Defining Superelevation

In this course, you will learn how to create, edit and review superelevation information using the tools provided in OpenRoads Designer. You will learn about the Superelevation XML preference file that controls how superelevation is calculated. You will learn how to create superelevation sections, lanes and transitions and how to apply the superelevation transitions to your corridor. You will also learn how to review and edit superelevation data.

Kevin Jackson - Bentley

* OpenRoads – Item Type Fundamentals – Part 2 (Repeat)

In this session, we will focus on how to use Item Types with civil data and show how you can leverage Item Types for quantities and reporting. Item Types with Feature Definitions, Single Source of Truth, Propogation, Prioritization, and Conflict Resolution, Asset Manager, Annotation and Labeling, Display Styles and Display Rules, Items Browser, Reporting

Jordan Hatfield - Bentley

ProjectWise : Workflows / Rules Engine

What is a ProjectWise Workflow and what do you do with it? This session will share examples of US Based workflows using ProjectWise basic workflows, Workflow Rules Engine and introduce ISO 19650.

Kestutis Gircys & Teresa Bouton - Bentley

Drainage – Plans Production Tips and tricks

Tips and tricks using OpenRoads Designer Drainage and Utilities for plans production

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

* BIM for Bridges: The New OpenBridge Designer

What is BIM for Bridges and how can you apply a BIM workflow to your projects today?

Duygu Baser - Bentley

FDOTConnect Traffic Tools Update

Updates to the Traffic Applications for ORD 10.12, includes Place Cell Group, Pavement Markings, Signal Design, & Light Pole Manager.

Randy Roberts & Marcus Duval - FDOT

* FDOT – FDOTConnect Custom Drainage Structures: Bottom’s up!

What do you do when you need the ORD Drainage Structure you placed to have a different bottom box? Well that is what you will see in this informative look at creating Custom Structures with larger sized, rotated, off center or completely custom sized or shaped bottom boxes. Come join in on the fun and learn how it is done.

James Worley - FDOT

** Understanding Survey Feature Definitions

This course will review how raw field codes are mapped into a DGN file when processed with the Survey product. It will show the relationship between field codes and Feature Definitions that have been configured to display various survey features and how to control those settings.

Todd Holt - Bentley

OpenRoads – Data Migration – New Tools and Workflows

Over the past several releases of OpenRoads Designer we have been adding more tools to make moving legacy data easier for the users. This session will highlight those tools and how to use them to migrate data.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

* F-2-H – FDOT Connect – Digital Delivery Design Review

This workshop will provide knowledge, information, and updates on FDOT requirements for model centric designs, delivering BIM files as legal contract documents, QA/QC of BIM files, and Design Review of BIM files. Participants will get hands on training with contents of BIM files utilizing Design Review software from experienced instructors on the subject matter.

Emmanuel Marin & John-Mark Palacios - ACEC-FDOT

SYNCHRO : Data collection and communication

Forms are used to collect project data and streamline communications with specific intent. Allowing decision-makers to quickly access the information and data in a single system to improve turn-around on decisions. Whether using out-of-the-box forms or configured forms and workflows. Field personnel have the ability to quickly communicate with Project and design teams. In addition, connecting ProjectWise to SYNCHRO allows these forms to be accessed directly in Bentley design applications such as MicroStation and OpenRoads designer.

Tony Bonacorsi - Bentley

** FDOT Creating terrains from point clouds for drainage basin boundaries (Repeat)

This session covers obtaining and converting point cloud data into usable terrain areas for basin boundaries with OpenRoads Designer.

Brandon Welch - FDOT

Drones and Dirt – the latest on construction and photogrammetry

There are now multiple drones and software in the construction marketplace. We will take a tour of the tools, hardware, and software options to successfully capture photogrammetry information in the field for volumes calculations and site verifications of existing conditions.

Scott Bridges & Mike Easton - Trimble / Sitech

OpenBridge Modeler – Plans Production Tips & Tricks

This session will cover various tips and tricks when it comes to traditional 2D plans production as well as the 3D to 2D plans production workflow in OBM.

Steven Tissier - Atkins

* OpenRoads – Templates Deconstructed

Deep dive into the template editor and a breakdown of the template structure and how it gets processed to help the user design better/more usable templates

Jimmie Prow - Bentley

Acquisition Best Practices of Complex Environments

Discover best practices for photo and lidar data capture of complex environments, and proven workflows for reality data processing

Kurt Rasmussen - Bentley

FDOT C3D Plan Production Workflows (Repeat)

This session is will focus FDOT C3D Plans Production. We will explain and demonstrate how to create an FDOT Civil 3D Project, Sheet Set (.dst) file, sheets, edit sheets and plotting. We will create and edit fields to make a custom sheet or edit the topics/fields to suit specific needs for FDOT title blocks.

Mike Racca - FDOT

FDOT – FDOTConnect General Workspace Setup Configuration and Troubleshooting

This session is an in-depth dive into the process of setting up, configuring and troubleshooting the FDOT workspace. This session will help the attendee to understand how the software is installed and what to do when things don’t go as planned.

Matt Sexton -FDOT

* TH-2-H – FDOT Connect – Traffic Plans

This course will go over the fundamentals for developing Traffic Plans. Participants will be introduced to Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)CONNECT Edition – FDOT Traffic Tools developed for OpenRoads Technology specifically for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects using the FDOTCONNECT Workspace.

Maria Vizcarrondo & John-Mark Palacios - ACEC-FDOT

FDOT – NextGen Plans – Open Panel Discussion

FDOT Support personal will discuss NextGen Plans and answer all your question in this open Panel Discussion

K. Daffin/J. Worley/B. Welch - FDOT Panel

* FDOT – MSE Retaining Wall Workflow with OpenRoads Designer

Workflow to model a Wraparound MSE Retaining Wall using OpenRoads Designer and the FDOT ORD Workspace, using a profile to control the elevation of the leveling pad. An OpenBridge Modeler Skewed 3D Bridge Model is used as a reference.

Rob Hunt -WSP

* Developing Better Models with Construction and Machine Control in Mind

As construction equipment gets more sophisticated and can utilize models through machine control, the need for accurate models increases. This session covers tips and tricks on how to develop better models in preconstruction that can then be translated into construction equipment directly, saving the contractor time and money during both bidding and construction phases. This is particularly important with the industry releasing more and more 3D and earthwork models with their submittals, and are trying to increase the reliability of their digital files. Tips and tricks covered during this session were developed during working sessions in Utah (with UDOT) with several contractors providing use cases and testing the methods on the back end.
Objective 1: Apply best practices for modeling during pre-construction
Objective 2: Demonstrate the benefits of modeling with construction and machine control in mind
Objective 3: Summarize the value in bidding and construction for the contractor as well as to the owner

John Matern & Mike Donahue - Kimley-Horn

iTwin Experience – What is it and how does it relate to my projects?

This session will cover an overview of Bentley’s new Itwin Experience which will showcase Itwin Capture , Itwin IOT, which provides uses with connection to IOT devices , and allows to utilize Reality data and LiDAR data .  

Rob Riley - Bentley

You Want Me to Do What Now? – An Intro to Civil 3D

This sessions will be an Introduction to Civil3D.

Adam Farnsworth - Mead & Hunt

OpenBuildings Designer Visualization with Bentley Vue & LumenRT

Bentley VUE – VUE is now MicroStation’s default rendering solution, replacing Luxology, which is now deprecated and no longer available in MicroStation. The Path Tracer uses the latest, state-of-the-art denoisers algorithm by Intel and NVIDIA to produce incredible quality images in a fraction of the time, taking advantage of the latest advancements in processors and GPUs.
Topics will include:
• Working with OpenBuildings Designer’s Family/Part Rendering System
• Improved Glass & Plastic Materials for VUE Renderings
• NPR: Non-photorealistic rendering examples

Mark Enos - Bentley

* W-2-SC I – Introduction to Drainage Layout and Hydraulics

This course was previously called Inlet and Pipe Layout – Analysis and Design. In this course we cover creating and designing a highway drainage system consisting of Inlets, Manholes, Outlets, Pipes, and Drainage
Areas. Topics covered include placing drainage structures, placing drainage areas, placing drainage pipes and computing flows through the system. We will also cover creating profiles of the system

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

** W-2-SH – OpenRoads – Right of Way Fundamentals

The objective of this course is to teach tools and techniques that can be used for developing Right of Way Plans on roadway projects. In this course you will learn how to establish the existing right of way centerline, how to create the existing right of way lines and how to create an existing property parcel from record data. You will also learn how to create proposed right of way lines, a proposed parcel, and legal description. And lastly, you learn how to create right of way plan sheets and annotation.

Todd Holt - Bentley

** Best practices for Survey deliverables

This presentation covers a thorough overview on the many high-value tools and techniques that surveyors demand when creating deliverables for designers.

Sonya Pieterse - Bentley

* F-2-SH – OpenRoads – Site Modeling and Non-Corridor Modeling

The intent of this course is to demonstrate how to turn 2D elements into 3D elements by adding profiles and elevations to civil elements that are typically found outside the limits of a roadway corridor (i.e. civil sites, building pads, parking lots, ponds, infield grading, bridge abutment grading, etc.) In this course you are going to learn how to create 3D elements (or features) and Proposed Terrains using fundamental site modeling and non-corridor modeling techniques. We will utilize the vertical geometry tools along with linear templates and the terrain modeling tools throughout this course. In the first part of the course you are going to learn how to grade a cell tower site that is made up of a tower pad, yard and driveway. The second part of the course you will learn how to create an infield pond between corridors.

Todd Holt - Bentley

* F-2-SC I – OpenRoads – Importing Drainage from Excel Data

In this course, you will learn how to use ModelBuilder connections and mappings to import drainage data from Excel spreadsheets and build a 3D drainage model. You will then learn how to use ModelBuilder to import updated spreadsheets to update the 3D model.

Jordan Hatfield - Bentley

ProjectWise : Rendition Setting Organization and Management

Organizing the Rendition settings for iCS is often problematic and varies from company to company. Bentley just reviewed how to organize the rendition settings as we developed a new template for ProjectWise Datasources. This session will describe how Bentley will recommend storing MicroStation Configuration for DWG file Rendering and discuss how to create an optimized Rendition configuration or iCS.

Kestutis Gircys - Bentley

FDOT – Plan Set Manager (Repeat)

How to use FDOT Connect Plan Set Manager (PSM) to automate the annotation of sheet borders using MicroStation, OpenRoads, & OpenBridge. This session will cover the background information on how PSM is programmed and configured to use Model Properties & Custom Item Types to automate the entryediting of text in border sheets. We’ll go over Single Sheet updating, multiple sheet editing, creating Sheet Lists, and plotting.

Mike Robertson - FDOT

MicroStation CE – Controlling the Display of Designs for Civil Designers

In the MicroStation CONNECT Edition, there are many ways you can control how you view your designs. In this course, you learn how to control the display of levels in both the active and those of attached references. Set View Attributes by creating a Display Style that will be matched up to a Display Rule. You will then create a Clip Volume, which will limit the region that is displayed within a view to the area of that around the project site, and then finally preserving all these view settings through the creation of a Saved View.

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

Automated Quantities in ORD

Learn to generate quantities, EQ Reports and Final PDF EQ Report in the FDOT workspace 101

Richard Perez - 3D Highway Engineering

* OpenRoads – Grading – It’s not just Dirt

This presentation introduces some non-corridor approaches to solving advanced grading problems.

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

Custom Item types in OBM

Join us in this presentation as we will explore the use of item types in a bridge project context.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

* OpenRoads – Item Type Fundamentals – Part 1

In this session you will learn about the fundamentals of using Item Types in OpenRoads Designer. Item Type Properties, Pick Lists, Custom Property Types, Calculated Properties, Expression Builder, Lookup Expression

Jordan Hatfield - Bentley

FDOT – CADD Delivery; including BIM files for Earthwork

In this session techniques will be discussed for preparing BIM files to support and validate Earthwork quantities shown on the Summary of Earthwork Estimated Quantity Report.

Zach Billings - Consor

* TH-3-SH – Trimble Construction Technology – Office to Field and Back to the Office (Repeat)

From the Office to the Field construction and inspection workflow – In this hands on workshop we will be taking CAD office data into the field with GPS equipment and then back to the office. Using Trimble office and field software and hardware, we will build a CAD file and Stakeout points. We will load the data into GPS rovers and go stake out and locate the survey points right on Cocoa Beach. We will then bring the data back into the office for final construction verifications. YES, feel free to wear your T-Shirts, Shorts, Sunglasses and Flip Flops. We will bring the data back into the office for final construction verifications.

Scott Bridges & Mike Eason - Trimble/Sitech

* Meshin Around with OpenRoads Designer

This presentation will cover the many nuances with computing quantities and calculating earthwork such as unsuitable materials, multiple substrata, and complex volumes with meshes.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

Increase the Fidelity of your Reality Meshes with Photos and Lidar

Discover how organizations are leveraging hybrid data input to achieve higher fidelity in their reality meshes.

Kurt Rasmussen - Bentley

Power Tools: Import and link Excel and Word into Revit, MicroStation, and AutoCAD with exceptional formatting.

In this session, we’ll cover an easy, fast way to import Excel, Word and PDF data into your MicroStation, Revit, and AutoCAD files, with beautiful formatting that meets your CAD standards. Discover how to automatically link imported data in your RVTs, DGNs, and DWGs to Excel spreadsheets and Word documents. Eliminate repetitive tasks to save time on your next project.

Leo Chavoya - Axiom

FDOTConnect CADD QC (Repeat)

This session focuses on the tools and workflows used to deliver QC compliant projects with the FDOTConnect workspace.

Matt Sexton & Mike Roberson - FDOT

FDOT – CADD Delivery; including BIM files for Earthwork (Repeat)

In this session techniques will be discussed for preparing BIM files to support and validate Earthwork quantities shown on the Summary of Earthwork Estimated Quantity Report.

Zach Billings - Consor

* ** OpenRoads – Understanding Terrain Models (Repeat)

Learn the tools and techniques behind these dynamic terrain models as well as the do’s and don’ts with managing multiple terrain models.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

Landscape Architecture Workflows with OpenBuilding Designer

Explore workflows for the planning, design, and management of the built and natural environment.
Topics will include:
• Geo-Referencing BIM models with Site/Civil Models
• Early Schematic/Conceptual modeling workflow with Shadow Studies and Solar Exposure
• Placing parametric components such as retaining walls, slabs, steps, railings, and enclosures for picnic areas, performance stages, restrooms, and waste/recycling, etc).
• Placing Site Objects: (Trees, Site Furniture, Site Fixtures, and Site Equipment)
• Creating custom Site objects
• Best practices for importing Site objects from other formats (RFA, OBJ, SketchUp, etc)
• Producing Drawings (Site Plans, Site Sections, Elevations), Reports and Schedules from intelligent objects.
• Utilizing OpenBuildings Designer Generative Components to place building components, site components and trees along a Rail or Road Alignment to create a Green Corridor.

Mark Enos - Bentley

FDOT -NextGen Plans – Panel Discussion (Repeat)

Got questions about NextGen, BIM & Digital Delivery of contract plans? This panel provides an opportunity to ask questions regarding NextGen initiatives, workflows, etc.

K. Daffin/J. Worley/B. Welch - FDOT Panel

* TH-3-SC I – Analytical Design of Steel Bridges

Built-up girders, cross frames, stiffeners, field splices, filler plates and shear studs are some of the elements that can be challenging in modeling a steel bridge. Moreover, all of that information needs to be transferred or duplicated when calculating the bridge in the analytical software. Let’s discover during this presentation how OpenBridge Designer brings interoperability to the back and forth between the physical and analytical model to streamline the process of modeling and designing a bridge.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

FDOTConnect CADD QC

This session focuses on the tools and workflows used to deliver QC compliant projects with the FDOTConnect workspace.

Matt Sexton & Mike Roberson - FDOT

* **Advanced Civil 3D Corridor & Terrain Modeling

AutoCAD Civil 3D software is a great tool for building corridor models, but can be rather challenging when it comes to modeling the “devil in the details,” such as ramp tapers, curb laybacks, pram ramps, and all sorts of earthworks transitions. Learn how to design and model complex subassemblies using Subassembly Composer software and then harness that intelligence within AutoCAD Civil 3D software corridors. We will also look at how to build complex, dynamic earthworks arrangements using a combination of custom subassemblies, offset alignments, auxiliary corridors, and alternate modeling techniques. This class is designed to get you thinking outside of the box with your approach to corridor modeling and to produce rich, detailed and—most importantly—dynamic 3D corridor models.

Shawn Herring - ProSoft

Using Functional and Generative Components for Custom OpenBridge Substructure Elements

There is always an custom element that we need to model, a special abutment or pier that OpenBridge default templates cannot handle. Functional Components or Generative Components are the perfect tool for that special cases. In this session, we will cover how to use them, make parametric changes to a custom abutment and apply tags for quantities computations and establish analytical properties.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

Keeping It Civil: Inside ProjectWise’s Civil Infrastructure Validation Rules

Take an in-depth look at the civil validation features made possible by iTwin and discover how you can improve your designs without retooling your tech stack or process. In the this session we will learn more about Civil Model Validation, Sectioning and Profiling, Bridge Clearance, Super Elevations, Drive Simulation and Civil Reports.

Rob Riley - Bentley

MicroStation CE – Taking Control of how Models are Presented in the View

The MicroStation CONNECT Edition contains a variety of tools and features that may be used to enhance the display of your 3D models. This includes tools developed specifically for use within civil design projects. This session will show how to use tools such as adding rendering materials and lighting. It will also discuss using the populate, stencil, and traffic animation tools and the 3D Warehouse to enhance your 3D civil drawings.

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

Reality Modeling Data Capture Best Practices

Learn photogrammetric principle and limitations and discover data capture requirements and bestpractices for generating high-fidelity 3D reality models leveraging ContextCapture, Bentley’s realtiy modeling software.

Kurt Rasmussen - Bentley

* W-2-SC II – OpenRoads – Creating and Managing Utilities

In this course, you will learn how to create existing utilities from graphics and how to detect utility conflicts.

Jordan Hatfield - Bentley

* Grading Design and Modeling at Bridge Abutments

Let’s review the how using the new incorporated linear templates functionality in OpenBridge Modeler allows us to model more complex abutment grading options thru the use of a pre-defined template library.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

* Navigating Drainage and Utilities

In this course you will learn how to use core product tools to display, review and analyze drainage and utility objects in a design file. You will also learn how to display annotations, create FlexTables, run queries and reports, and create profiles on drainage and utility objects.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

* OpenRoads – Item Type Fundamentals – Part 2

In this session, we will focus on how to use Item Types with civil data and show how you can leverage Item Types for quantities and reporting.
Item Types with Feature Definitions, Single Source of Truth, Propogation, Prioritization, and Conflict Resolution, Asset Manager, Annotation and Labeling, Display Styles and Display Rules, Items Browser, Reporting

Jordan Hatfield - Bentley

** Editing Link Code Survey Features

In this course you will learn how to review and edit survey linear features by adjusting Link Codes and Field Codes. You will also learn how to annotate the features after they have been edited.

Todd Holt - Bentley

* T-3-SC I – OpenRoads – Overlay, Stripping and Widening

During this course you will learn to create and use templates that incorporate overlay and stripping components. You will also learn to use the Overlay Vertical Adjustments tool to calculate new vertical alignments that result in minimizing or specific depths of overlay and stripping/milling.

Kevin Jackson - Bentley

* T-3-SC II – OpenRoads – Editing and Managing Geometry

There are many tools to edit civil geometry in OpenRoads Designer and understanding how to use them is critical to maintain the rules and relationships between geometric elements. In this workshop, we will take a look at various tools and techniques for editing civil geometry.

Jimmie Prow - Bentley

* T-3-SH – Trimble Construction Technology – Office to Field and Back to the Office

From the Office to the Field construction and inspection workflow – In this hands on workshop we will be taking CAD office data into the field with GPS equipment and then back to the office. Using Trimble office and field software and hardware, we will build a CAD file and Stakeout points. We will load the data into GPS rovers and go stake out and locate the survey points right on Cocoa Beach. We will then bring the data back into the office for final construction verifications. YES, feel free to wear your T-Shirts, Shorts, Sunglasses and Flip Flops. We will bring the data back into the office for final construction verifications.

Scott Bridges & Mike Eason - Trimble/Sitech

* ** Add Digital Context to Digital Twins with High-fidelity 3D Reality Meshes

The survey sector has made advances in the quality and quantity of data acquired by using different types of equipment and sensors. Having the ability to combine all the data to provide clear insight to stakeholders is a key differentiator. ContextCapture has the unique ability to combine point clouds from laser scanners and photos and videos from cameras. Moreover, ContextCapture can leverage cloud and on-premise resources for faster and more efficient processing, to help you deliver in all situations. Learn about ContextCapture’s new features and how it can automatically register different sources of data to produce accurate 3D engineering-ready reality meshes to create digital twins or to use in design, construction, and operations workflows.

Kurt Rasmussen - Bentley

SYNCHRO : 4D models

See how tying construction sequencing to a 3D model enhances communication, planning, and construction processes. 4D modeling allows users to visualize the construction process, virtually analyze sequencing in order to expose potential risks and issues prior to beginning the project. Thereby reducing risk, improving safety, and completing projects efficiently.

Tony Bonacorsi - Bentley

* Modeling Rebar in OpenBridge Modeler

This session will provide an overview of modeling rebar in OBM. You will see what you can do within OBM and what you will need a full license of ProConcrete. A typical workflow for modeling rebar in a bridge pier will also be demonstrated.

Steven Tissier - Atkins

* TH-3-SC II – OpenRoads – Intersection Design – 3D Model Detailing

This course teaches tools and techniques that can be used to accurately model a complex intersection in 3D. In this course, you will learn how to: Use Linear Templates to create the curb, sidewalk and side slope grading along the edges of pavement and islands. Use Surface Templates to apply material thickness to the pavement surface and median islands.

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

* Developing Better Models with Construction and Machine Control in Mind (Repeat)

As construction equipment gets more sophisticated and can utilize models through machine control, the need for accurate models increases. This session covers tips and tricks on how to develop better models in preconstruction that can then be translated into construction equipment directly, saving the contractor time and money during both bidding and construction phases. This is particularly important with the industry releasing more and more 3D and earthwork models with their submittals, and are trying to increase the reliability of their digital files. Tips and tricks covered during this session were developed during working sessions in Utah (with UDOT) with several contractors providing use cases and testing the methods on the back end.
Objective 1: Apply best practices for modeling during pre-construction
Objective 2: Demonstrate the benefits of modeling with construction and machine control in mind
Objective 3: Summarize the value in bidding and construction for the contractor as well as to the owner

John Matern & Mike Donahue - Kimley-Horn

* Above and Beyond Corridor Modeling

A “deep dive” presentation into corridor modeling methods that you may have never thought possible.

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

Converting projects from FDOTSS10 to FDOTConnect for ORD

This session is a detailed overview of the prerequisites and tools for migrating FDOTSS10 projects to the FDOTConnect OpenRoads Designer platform.

Brandon Welch - FDOT

OpenRoads – Creating Storm Events – IDF

In this class you will learn how to create rainfall data in Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) format, by importing a spreadsheet. You will also learn how to select a specific storm event and assign it to an alternative.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

Buildings for Road and Rail Projects with OpenBuildings Designer

OpenBuildings Designer is a scalable, multi-discipline building design application that enables BIM workflows to develop and design buildings of any size or complexity. We will explore tools and workflows to design and maintain DOT maintenance and support buildings such as toll plazas, comfort stations and weigh stations. Bentley’s federated BIM approach allows quick design alternative exploration and adaptive re-use.

Mark Enos - Bentley

** Utilizing Descartes for Ground Extraction of Reality Meshes and Point Clouds

“Ground detection” is a Bentley Descartes tool that uses a point cloud file to create a terrain model representing the bare earth and then uses this terrain model to classify point cloud points as “ground”.

Kurt Rasmussen - Bentley

What’s New in MicroStation 2023

Learn about the new features and workflows in MicroStation 2023 that allow you to be more productive in your every day projects from the MicroStation Product Managers.  Gain insight into how this version of MicroStation 2023 can bring value to your organization.

Tamicca Sellars, Louis-Martin Losier & Dan Eng - Bentley

FDOT – Connect for OBM Updates

What’s new in FDOTConnect for OBM in 10.12.

Heather Piorun - WSP

* ** OpenRoads – Understanding Terrain Models

Learn the tools and techniques behind these dynamic terrain models as well as the do’s and don’ts with managing multiple terrain models.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

OpenBridge Plans Production Tools

Optimize your plans creation process using the tools provided in OpenBridge Modeler and take advantage of what the MicroStation platform offers as well. Design, Drawing and Sheet models, Section callouts, Elevation Callouts, Clip Volume, Annotation scales are the few topics that we will cover in this session.

Duygu Baser - Bentley

* DOT earthwork quantities and 3D construction model creation

Take a tour of the latest in Trimble construction technology to verify DOT earthwork quantities and how to send data to and from the field for inspection, layout, construction and more. We will review FL DOT roadway earthwork quantities and processes. This session will provide a high level tour of the construction technology workflows – from the office to the field and back – using different 3D models and connection scenarios.

Scott Bridges & Mike Eason - Trimble / Sitech

MicroStation CONNECT Edition -Tips & Tricks, The Game Show Version

In this course you will learn the best tips and tricks gathered from our instructors and support colleagues. These tips and tricks cover a variety of topics in MicroStation. 

Dave Mayer & Steve Rick - Bentley

* ** Add Digital Context to Digital Twins with High-fidelity 3D Reality Meshes

The survey sector has made advances in the quality and quantity of data acquired by using different types of equipment and sensors. Having the ability to combine all the data to provide clear insight to stakeholders is a key differentiator. ContextCapture has the unique ability to combine point clouds from laser scanners and photos and videos from cameras. Moreover, ContextCapture can leverage cloud and on-premise resources for faster and more efficient processing, to help you deliver in all situations. Learn about ContextCapture’s new features and how it can automatically register different sources of data to produce accurate 3D engineering-ready reality meshes to create digital twins or to use in design, construction, and operations workflows.

Kurt Rasmussen - Bentley

* FDOT – FDOTConnect Geotech Tools

Bored? Let’s talk borings! This session will explore how to use the FDOT Geotech Tools to create/import borehole data using the Geotechnical Data Manager and how to use that data to generate the report of core borings, 2D plan elements, 3D Geotech model, and how to create and annotate geotech cross sections.

James Griffith - FDOT

* OpenRoads – Roadway Plans Methodology and More

Best practices, tips and workflows for creating and managing plan sheets assembly.

Christiana Holmes - Bentley

* OBM – Footing and Column Variables

Learn how to define templates for custom geometry footings and incorporate them into your standards.

Steve Willoughby - Bentley

Why OpenRoads Designer for Drainage and Utilities

A presentation about why OpenRoads should be part of your Drainage and Utilities workflow. In today’s BIM world, a 3D model of drainage and utilities is becoming a necessity. However, road design, drainage design and utilities modelling are often done by separate teams, with different software. This siloed approach can lead to a lack of coordination between disciplines, costly mistakes from out-of-date data, and missed opportunities to find and address conflicts.

Kevin Lusterio - Bentley

* Using OpenRoads Designer to Identify and Manage Utility Clashes in Transportation Projects

This presentation demonstrates what a 3D model-based workflow may look like for the average DOT using the 3D modeling and analysis workflows inside OpenRoads Designer Drainage and Utilities to help identify and manage utility conflicts on transportation projects. Below are the main topics covered throughout the presentation. How to import drainage/utility data using ModelBuilder, How to create 3D drainage/utility model from CAD graphics or survey, How to use the utility conflict detection tool, How custom properties (UDX and/or Item Types) can be used to document and manage utility conflict status, How to leverage the default and custom utility properties for reporting and data retention purposes.

Jordan Hatfield - Bentley

** Editing Survey Features Using Point Lists

This course focuses on how to easily correct erroneous survey linework by converting the Linking Code survey features to Point List Features and then editing the features. We will focus on converting Linking Code Features to Point List Features and then editing the Point List Features.

Todd Holt - Bentley

FDOT – Converting projects from FDOTSS10 to FDOTConnect for ORD

This session is a detailed overview of the prerequisites and tools for migrating FDOTSS10 projects to the FDOTConnect OpenRoads Designer platform.

Brandon Welch - FDOT

FDOT – FDOTConnect Automated Quantities Troubleshooting and Custom Pay Items (Repeat)

This session will explore how to use native Bentley ORD and FDOT workspace tools to visualize and troubleshoot and customize pay item information for quantities.

Kandi Daffin - FDOT