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CONNECTION Event Houston
Keynote
Introduction to The CONNECT Edition
Harry Vitelli, VP, Construction and Field, Bentley Systems
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
9:00
10:00
The CONNECT Edition: A New Paradigm for Project Delivery
10:30
12:00
Discover how to transform your project delivery. No matter what your role on a design or building project and no matter how large or small your project, hear first‐hand how you will increase your individual productivity and simplify project‐wide collaboration for all project participants. With improved project execution, you will increase your ability to deliver the best performing buildings, bridges, roads power plants, utility networks, mines, and other infrastructure projects on time, on budget, and with less risk.
The CONNECT Edition is Bentley’s next generation of infrastructure software, and will establish a new paradigm for Project Delivery. Hear about the CONNECT Edition innovations for MicroStation, ProjectWise and Navigator. Hear how these innovations leverage the latest technology enablers, including cloud services, touch, mobile, and more.
Susan Brandt, VP, ProjectWise Collaboration Products, Bentley Systems
Bill McNamara, Senior Product Manager, Bentley Systems
Nicole Stephano, Senior Marketing Manager, Project Delivery, Bentley Systems
CONNECTION Event Houston
Oil and Gas Industry Forum
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
13:00
13:45
Optioneering, Project Delivery, and Asset Information Management: Reducing Risks to Deliver Safer, Better Performing Assets
Owners in the oil and gas industry can derive great value and achieve higher ROI from workflows centered on the management of engineering content created during design and construction for use in operating and maintaining the asset. As the leader in offshore structural analysis and design, Bentley is bringing together its solutions for engineering content management, advanced engineering simulation and analysis, and asset performance management to deliver a game‐changing approach to structural integrity management. Learn how Bentley’s unique approach to interoperability using open industry standards and strong partnerships with other vendors helps deliver pragmatic, open solutions for asset information management, construction modeling, and reality modeling. This approach reduces project risks, lowers costs, and enables a common platform for improving safety and efficiency.
John Sanins, Senior Director, Solutions Management, Bentley Systems
Project Delivery : Visibility into the Path of Construction
13:45
14:30
Landmark research by Independent Project Analysis, Inc. shows that 65 percent of industrial megaprojects fail. For owner‐operators, indicators of project failure in terms of cost overruns and schedule slippage usually come as a complete surprise – due to a lack of visibility into the path of construction and absence of real‐time awareness of work‐in‐progress construction status. Without that visibility, by the time issues are realized it is too late to intervene and resolve them. Advances in work packaging and workface planning, however, are improving construction efficiency. Moreover, they are providing owner‐operators greater insight into project status, eliminating surprises and improving outcomes. In this session learn how Bentley’s ProjectWise Construction Work Package Server is providing that visibility to owners on the most challenging oil and gas projects a success.
Robin Mikaelsson, Senior Application Engineer, Bentley Systems
Asset Integrity Modeling : The Future of Structural Integrity Management
14:45
15:30
An effective Structural Integrity Management system is one of the most important barriers against catastrophic failure in complex industrial facilities. As critical energy infrastructure grows ever larger and more complex, often operating in harsh and ecologically sensitive environments, and as both physical and financial operating margins are squeezed, structural integrity is literally being stretched to the breaking point. For leading owner‐operators, taking responsibility for their integrity management is a top priority. For example, Shell’s mission statement"Our Assets Are Safe ‐ we know it and we can show it" drives what is arguably the most sophisticated process safety and integrity management system of any operator in the world. This presentation discusses the overall process of integrity management, and looks at the software components and technologies involved, the information flows and the inherent challenges. Bentley’s vision for this area will also be presented.
Mark Biagi, Solutions Executive, Process and Power, Bentley Systems
User Success: The ROI of Taking an Integrated Approach to Asset Integrity Management
15:30
16:15
This session will illustrate the value and ROI an owner can derive from taking an integrated approach to asset integrity management across the lifecycle of their assets.
Oil and Gas Q&A
John Sanins, Senior Director, Solutions Management, Bentley Systems
Robin Mikaelsson, Senior Application Engineer, Bentley Systems
Mark Biagi, Solutions Executive, Process and Power, Bentley Systems
16:30
17:00
CONNECTION Event Houston
Transportation Industry Forum
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
13:00
13:45
Transportation Industry Vision
Bentley has been a trusted partner in transportation for road and rail projects for over 25 years. Though industry has changed, Bentley has stood shoulder to shoulder with owner‐operators and other in the industry professionals as they have tackled some of the world’s most demanding projects. Bentley solutions encompass data acquisition, project delivery, enabling BIM beyond design and construction, into operations and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. This session will deliver Bentley’s vision for the future of our industry, expose some of the myths about BIM, and look at the journey toward its adoption around the world through real‐life projects and success stories. The session will also outline how Bentley will help existing and future users achieve even greater successes.
Mo Harmon, Solutions Executive, Road and Bridge, Bentley Systems
User Success Story ‐ Local Keynote
Hear from industry experts and practitioners on their successful implementations of Bentley solutions in real‐world projects.
13:45
14:30
Integrated Project Delivery for Design and Construction
14:45
15:30
Bentley’s technology ‐ from data acquisition to detailed engineering analysis to construction deliverables ‐ has been the standard in transportation for over 25 years delivering projects of all sizes and complexity on time and under budget. Bentley excels in federating project information, integrating project teams and enabling collaboration between offices around the world. Bentley playbooks and products combine with Bentley’s Project Delivery solution to control and distribute engineering design information and construction deliverables, to achieve 3D collaborative BIM.
Ray Filipiak, Technical Manager ‐ Transportation, Bentley Systems
Asset Information and Performance Management with AssetWise
15:30
16:15
Bentley’s long‐standing position as a leading provider of transportation engineering solutions evolved naturally over the years into a parallel focus on transportation asset management including industry leading products such as InspectTech, Exor, Optram, SUPERLOAD and AssetWise APM.
Discussion, Q & A, and Closing Comments
16:30
17:00
This session offers attendees the opportunity ask questions of Bentley presenters relative to topics covered above and as time permits to engage in an open discussion of current challenges and best practices.
Mo Harmon, Solutions Executive, Road and Bridge, Bentley Systems
Ray Filipiak, Technical Manager ‐ Transportation, Bentley Systems
CONNECTION Event Houston
Utilities Industry Forum
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
13:00
13:45
Better Performing Utilities Assets from Plant to Point of Service
From plant to point of service, productivity is essential for the utilities who plan, design, construct, and operate the world’s utilities infrastructure for power, gas, water, and wastewater. What do utilities want, need, and expect to ensure efficiency across their organizations? What technologies are available today and what can we expect in the future? The Utilities Connections introduction session will address topics of relevance to all types of utilities, including the positive impact on ROI of intelligent engineering applications, the value of BIM and its role in utilities, the impact of cloud technology on utilities workflows, new developments in meeting the challenges of subsurface utilities, best practices in engineering collaboration, and how to achieve operational excellence through better‐performing assets.
Cyndi Smith, Senior Director, Application Marketing, Bentley Systems
Mission Critical Geospatial Technology in Utilities
13:45
14:30
The role geospatial technology plays in utilities has evolved over past decades from simple mapping of network locations to enabling virtually every aspect of utilities operations – from the office to the field, and in communications with the public. The technology is fully integrated with mainstream enterprise and operational systems in utilities and is absolutely mission critical. This session will present innovative solutions for utilities GIS, network planning, distribution network design, modeling and analysis, transmission corridor mapping and analysis, and geospatial mobile apps. Learn about the role reality modeling, 3D visualization, subsurface utilities engineering, and spatially enabled views of engineering records play in bringing efficiency to utilities operations.
Jim Lucas, Solutions Director, Bentley Systems
Achieving Operational Excellence through Better Performing Utilities Assets
14:45
15:30
Better performing assets are the result of a sustainable process supported by the right tools, methodology, training, measurement, and leadership. Learn how Bentley provides a cohesive and integrated approach to develop, implement, and manage a living program to manage the performance, safety, integrity, and reliability of utility assets to mitigate risk and the consequences of failure, as well as significantly lower costs.
Attendees will learn how AssetWise APM enables utilities to efficiently and effectively collect, analyze, and act on asset condition data to make timely and informed maintenance decisions. See how AssetWise Amulet enables real‐time operational predictive and prescriptive analytics facilitate mission critical operational decision‐making. Attendees will also learn how Bentley users are enabling a risk‐centric approach to asset performance management using the latest in information modeling and asset performance modeling.
User Success: The ROI of Intelligent Engineering of Utilities Assets
This session will describe the value and ROI owner‐operators can derive from the intelligent engineering of utilities assets.
15:30
16:15
Utilities Q&A
Engage our industry and product experts in discussion.
16:30
17:00
CONNECTION Event Houston
SITEOPS Application Seminar
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
13:00
13:45
SITEOPS Provides Unmatched Speed in the Conceptual Design Phase
Patented generative design capabilities in SITEOPS can solve incredibly complex engineering feats, comparing millions of layout, grading, and piping combinations for a site within hours. Parametric design allows the users to quickly manipulate sites without having to redraw. Smart objects such as buildings, parking lots, ponds, and roads work intelligently with one another. This presentation will provide a real‐world example of a complex multi‐family residential site, demonstrating the efficiency of the Topo Import, Layout, and Grading and Piping modules.
David Settlemyer, Senior Product Engineer, Bentley Systems
Reduce Risk with the Ability to Cost Optimize
13:45
14:30
Learn how the SITEOPS Grading and Piping module provides incredible time and cost savings while reducing project risk for site planning. SITEOPS engineering decision making software identifies improved layout and grading solutions based on cost from a single‐acre parcel up to larger projects such as distribution centers, shopping centers, schools, industrial, and mixed use. Langan Engineering will show how it was able to save its client nearly USD 5 million on a large project in California by reducing the earthwork movement thanks to SITEOPS.
David Settlemyer, Senior Product Engineer, Bentley Systems
Explore the Power of "What If?"
14:45
15:30
Moving a building or adding 100 parking spaces no longer needs to be a dreaded job. With SITEOPS, users can make major revisions to a site and the entire layout will be redrawn within seconds. SITEOPS gives users the luxury of exploring numerous site options with smart objects and parametric design. Users can also draw their plans in traditional 2D and with a click of a button, they can see their design as a dynamic 3D model. See how SITEOPS is used to design a multi‐use commercial development, creating multiple layout options.
David Settlemyer, Senior Product Engineer, Bentley Systems
User Success: Harnessing the Power of SITEOPS to Win More Business
15:30
16:15
Learn how SITEOPS can change the typical conceptual design phase workflow to a more informed driven process. Thanks to upfront grading and piping information, users can make measurable decisions that ultimately improve the project as a whole.
SITEOPS Q&A
David Settlemyer, Senior Product Engineer, Bentley Systems
LEARNing Day
CONNECT Edition LEARNing Day
Samir Haque, LEARNing Product Manager, Bentley Systems
Robert DeFeo, Senior Application Engineer, Bentley Systems
16:30
17:00
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
9:00
12:00
CONNECTION Event Houston
AutoPIPE Application Seminar
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
13:00
13:45
Design Integration with AutoPIPE: A Look at the Impact on the Bottom Line
Design, modeling, and information mobility go hand in hand to help increase design quality, project efficiency, and overall collaboration. The intelligent 3D models are key to accelerated project delivery, and information mobility is more than simply accessing files in multiple locations. The ability to pass information across project teams and disciplines, and through project lifecycle phases, in a controlled, secured manner is important. This presentation will provide real‐world examples of successful implementations of Bentley design and collaboration tools as well as the ROI delivered when employing these strategies.
Luke Andrew, Product Manager, Bentley Systems
AutoPIPE: Design and Modeling
13:45
14:30
AutoPIPE provides a comprehensive and advanced software tool specialized in pipe stress analysis. The intuitive modeling environment and the advanced analysis features provide for increased productivity and improved quality control. In this session discover how AutoPIPE combines traditional engineering design with advanced and innovative 3D modeling technology. This presentation will showcase how AutoPIPE can improve the model’s behavior and ability to react to design changes.
Jessica Portuese, Application Engineer, Bentley Systems
14:45
15:30
AutoPIPE Vessel’s Impact on the Bottom Line
15:30
AutoPIPE Vessel provides comprehensive, flexible modeling and an easy‐to‐use interface that enables designers to find solutions quickly. 16:15
User Success: Saving Time and Money with Bentley Pipe and Vessel Solutions
Luke Andrew, Product Manager, Bentley Systems
Discover how AutoPIPE Vessel combines traditional engineering design with advanced and innovative time and cost reducing technology. This presentation will showcase how AutoPIPE Vessel can improve vessel and heat exchanger design.
• Advanced Pressure Vessel Design
• Heat Exchanger and Air Cooler Design
• Motion and Blast Calculations
• Lifting and Erection Calculations
• Support for Design Codes from Around the World
Jessica Portuese, Application Engineer, Bentley Systems
AutoPIPE Q&A
Luke Andrew, Product Manager, Bentley Systems
Jessica Portuese, Application Engineer, Bentley Systems
16:30
17:00
CONNECTION Event Houston
Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Modeling Application Seminar
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
13:00
13:45
Improved Engineering and Operations of Water Distribution and Wastewater Systems
Bentley users around the world are relying on decision‐support tools for their water distribution and wastewater networks in order to improve their knowledge of how infrastructure behaves as a system, how it reacts to operational strategies, and how it should grow as population and demands increase. In this session, specific user examples from the Be Inspired Awards will be discussed, including how their projects improved water and wastewater system reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
Bruce Buxton, Sales Consultant, Bentley Systems
Long‐Term Planning for Water and Wastewater Systems
13:45
14:30
Long‐term capital and master plans are essential for a well‐managed water or wastewater system. However, it can be difficult to prioritize capital improvement priorities, or even determine the size and scope of future projects. This session will introduce a series of engineering tools to help water and wastewater professionals create capital and master plans. These tools make it easy to prioritize capital improvement projects, and develop detailed and hydraulically accurate plans for future system expansion.
Complementing Your SCADA Data for Effective Forecasting and Operations
14:45
15:30
SCADA systems provide operators with a “live” snapshot of the water distribution system.  However, when it comes to predicting how the system will operate in the short to medium term, operators need more than just SCADA data. This session will introduce a hydraulic modeling system that helps operators ‘predict the future’ – from analyzing pump schedules to minimize energy cost, to determining if there is enough system capacity to deal with a planned shutdown during a peak day.
Bruce Buxton, Sales Consultant, Bentley Systems
User Success: Optimizing Water and Wastewater Systems
15:30
16:15
Learn how water professionals are benefiting from their use of Bentley's latest hydraulics and hydrology software technology to design new water and wastewater infrastructure cost‐effectively, manage and optimize existing water and wastewater systems, improve team productivity, and reduce project costs.
Hydraulics and Hydrology Q&A
Bruce Buxton, Sales Consultant, Bentley Systems
16:30
17:00
CONNECTION Event Houston
Offshore Application Seminar
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
13:00
13:45
A Global Perspective on Offshore Engineering: On Time is Indispensable and Change is the Only Constant
Offshore oil and gas exploration projects present great challenges to the global engineering community. Engineering software has emerged as the principal tool to reduce the engineering cycle time and achieve desired results. Learn about global offshore industry trends and see how Bentley technology aids projects engineered to address global energy demand.
Steve McNany, Industry Sales Director, Bentley Systems
Optimizing Offshore Structural Design
13:45
14:30
SACS is part of Bentley’s range of proven integrated offshore analysis and design software Learn how the latest enhancements for modeling, analysis, code checking, results review, and collaboration can help automate workflows and assist structural teams in achieving an optimal design solution. Discover enhanced tools for improved analysis and design that save time, improve design quality, minimize risk, and ensure compliance.
Geoff Mcdonald, Application Engineer, Bentley Systems
Simulating Hydrodynamic Performance
14:45
15:30
Bentley’s MOSES software provides naval architects and offshore engineers with uniquely integrated software for hydrostatic and hydrodynamic analysis of all types of offshore installations and floating platforms. Learn how new MOSES workflows significantly speed up model preparation for analyzing the hydrodynamic performance of floating offshore systems during installation and operation. Discover enhanced tools for creating analysis models of offshore platforms and vessels such as FPSOs.
Georgina Maldonado, Product Specialist, Bentley Systems
Collaborating Across Disciplines and Time Zones
15:30
16:15
Applying technical expertise to complex offshore engineering projects requires software for globally distributed teams that supports interoperability and data exchange. Learn how SACS, MOSES, and ProjectWise support information mobility that enables data sharing and collaboration between structural and marine teams in geographically dispersed offices. Discover the benefits of dynamic collaboration and increased data reuse by engineers and naval architects on desktop and mobile devices.
Phil Christensen, VP, Offshore and Marine, Bentley Systems
Offshore Q&A
Steve McNany, Industry Sales Director, Bentley Systems
Geoff Mcdonald, Application Engineer, Bentley Systems
Georgina Maldonado, Product Specialist, Bentley Systems
Phil Christensen, VP, Offshore and Marine, Bentley Systems
16:30
17:00
CONNECTION Event Houston
OpenPlant Application Seminar
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
13:00
13:45
Why OpenPlant? Transforming the CAPEX/OPEX Process for Better Performing Projects
Learn how OpenPlant, the first and only plant design engineering suite designed with ISO 15926 as an intrinsic schema, helps owner‐operators and EPCs manage complexity on brownfield and greenfield projects of all scales. See how OpenPlant delivers transformative efficiencies across design, construction, and operations through enabling software interoperability, greater collaboration within distributed multi‐disciplined teams, and long‐term information mobility.
Ian Robinson, Director, Product Management, Bentley Systems
Delivering and Operating Better Performing Plants: A Closer Look at OpenPlant’s Key Enablers
13:45
14:30
Let Bentley experts take you on a guided tour of the key capabilities and functionalities at the heart of OpenPlant. Topics include process design with intelligent PIDs; specification‐driven 3D physical design encompassing piping, equipment, structural, and HVAC; orthographic and isometric drawing production; and information mobility from handover through operations. The presentation concludes with a discussion emphasizing key enhancements planned.
Tony DeRosa, Senior Application Engineer, Bentley Systems
Peter Alspaugh, Senior Application Engineer, Bentley Systems
14:45
15:30
A Day in the Life of a Plant Project: Managing Project Complexity More Effectively with OpenPlant
This session shows how OpenPlant’s interoperable multi‐discipline applications are suitable for any size project. Learn how a small retrofit project with 10 to 20 staff members can quickly implement an OpenPlant design environment, leverage legacy data from other design systems, and become productive to meet a short schedule. Then see how a large mega‐project with hundreds of staff members in many locations and using multiple toolsets can establish a collaborative and interoperable engineering environment around OpenPlant.
Ian Robinson, Director, Product Management, Bentley Systems
Industry Validation: How Leading Owner‐operators and EPCs are Succeeding with OpenPlant
15:30
16:15
Since its introduction in 2009, OpenPlant has achieved substantial industry adoption and redefined the plant CAPEX and OPEX process at leading owner‐
operators and EPCs across the globe. This session will review a selection of user project profiles that demonstrate how your industry peers are using and benefiting from OpenPlant.
OpenPlant Q&A
Ian Robinson, Director, Product Management, Bentley Systems
16:30
17:00