AI data center infrastructure solutions

Bridge planning and physical delivery to help hyperscaler, colocation providers, and design-build teams maximize data center project certainty.

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OVERVIEW

Build AI-ready data centers faster

Deliver AI-ready data centers faster by unifying site intelligence, engineering, and construction workflows.

Subsurface site intelligence

Analyse complex ground conditions and geotechnical risks with PLAXIS 3D to ensure structural stability for heavy rack loads. 

Optimize steel and concrete structural designs using STAAD to support unprecedented high-density AI server rack layouts. 

Coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP designs using OpenBuildings to avoid clashes and reduce design rework. 

4D scheduling and planning

Use SYNCHRO to integrate 3D models with schedules, visualizing construction sequences to accelerate project deployment. 

Connect field and office teams using ProjectWise to access the latest designs, reducing on-site delays and errors. 

Simulate and optimize complex material logistics and crane placements to ensure safety and stay on schedule. 

Infrastructure digital twins

Create a living digital twin using the iTwin Platform to monitor asset performance and power consumption in real time.

Create a living digital twin using the iTwin Platform to monitor asset performance and power consumption in real time.  

Predictive asset maintenance

Anticipate equipment failures and plan maintenance schedules using predictive analytics to minimize costly downtime. 

Anticipate equipment failures and plan maintenance schedules using predictive analytics to minimize costly downtime. 

Solutions

Solutions for every project stage

Geotechnical site design

De-risk site selection and excavation with Bentley’s PLAXIS and Leapfrog to ensure stable foundations for high-density data centers. 

  • 3D geotechnical finite element analysis in PLAXIS 3D showing soil-structure interaction for a tunneling project.

    PLAXIS 3D

    Starting at

    $11,675.00 USD

    3D geotechnical finite element analysis software

    • Design
  • 3D geological model in Leapfrog Works showing subsurface stratigraphy and borehole data beneath a surface topography map.

    Leapfrog Works

    Starting at

    $11,600.00 USD

    3D geological and subsurface modeling software

    • Design
  • 3D bridge model in OpenGround, showing the integration of subsurface geotechnical data with the infrastructure design.

    OpenGround

    Starting at

    $245.00 USD

    Geotechnical data management software and collaboration platform

    • Design

Structural and MEP design

Optimize steel, concrete, and MEP designs using Bentley’s STAAD and OpenBuildings Designer to support massive server loads and rack densities.  

  • 3D structural model of a large two-tower suspension bridge, created in STAAD.Pro

    STAAD.Pro

    Starting at

    $3,995.00 USD

    Structural analysis and design software for engineers

  • Multi-disciplinary BIM model of a transportation hub in OpenBuildings Designer, showcasing its computational design capabilities.

    OpenBuildings Designer

    Starting at

    $3,844.00 USD

    Building design and energy analysis software

4D construction scheduling

Integrate 3D models with real-time schedules using Bentley’s SYNCHRO to simulate construction, streamline logistics, and deliver faster. 

  • 4D construction model in SYNCHRO showing cranes installing a new bridge section over a railway

    SYNCHRO 4D

    Starting at

    $4,980.00 USD

    4D construction planning and performance tracking software

    • Build

These mega projects are essentially a sequence of sprints within a marathon. The expectation is to deliver quick wins while sustaining performance over the long haul

– Hannu Lindberg, Construction Technology Leader, DPR

USER STORIES

Real stories, real users

Rewriting the playbook for building hyperscale AI data centers

Inside the race to build at 1.2-gigawatt scale: How DPR Construction leverages Bentley software to master the “marathon of sprints” required for AI infrastructure.

Aerial view of a large industrial complex with multiple buildings, surrounding infrastructure, and nearby construction by DPR Construction on a vast, mostly barren Texas landscape—ideal for hyperscale AI data centers.

FAQS

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Bentley provides a unified workflow that connects site intelligence, structural engineering, and 4D construction scheduling. By integrating Bentley’s PLAXIS for geotechnical analysis, STAAD for structural design, and SYNCHRO for construction scheduling, teams can de-risk projects, optimize layouts for high-density racks, and speed up delivery. This collaboration ensures designs are accurate and aligned, reducing costly on-site rework and scheduling delays. 

Yes. Our solutions follow open standards and integrate seamlessly with third-party CAD, BIM, and enterprise systems. Using ProjectWise and the iTwin Platform, you can consolidate disconnected data sets into a single pane of glass. This interoperability ensures all project stakeholders, from designers to contractors, speak the same language, facilitating smooth collaboration and eliminating data silos. 

To accelerate delivery, hyperscale developers use 4D scheduling software like Bentley's SYNCHRO. SYNCHRO combines 3D BIM models with project schedules to create a dynamic 4D visual simulation of the construction process. This allows teams to dry-run sequences, identify spatial clashes, and optimize logistics beforehand. Visualizing these sequences helps compress schedules, improve safety, and manage complex builds efficiently. 

Infrastructure digital twins compile and visualize real-time data from design, construction, and operations. Using the iTwin Platform, owner-operators gain a complete virtual view of their facility. This helps monitor asset performance, track cooling efficiency, and manage power consumption. Having this real-time visibility enables smarter operational decisions, simplifies compliance, and maximizes data center uptime. 

Modern data centers, especially those built for AI workloads, are massive facilities with incredibly heavy structural loads from high-density server racks and complex cooling systems. Geotechnical analysis software, like Bentley’s PLAXIS, is crucial for assessing soil-structure interaction. It allows engineers to confidently design deep foundations, mitigate settlement risks, and ensure the long-term stability of the site before construction even begins. 

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