OpenUtilities

OpenUtilities is a comprehensive grid design and network management software by Bentley Systems used for creating intelligent 3D models of utility infrastructure with integrated GIS workflows and data-driven design.

What is OpenUtilities?

OpenUtilities is Bentley Systems’ advanced utility design and engineering solution that enables engineers to create accurate, data-rich 3D models of electric, gas, water, and district energy networks. It supports collaborative workflows across disciplines, allowing teams to design, analyze, and document utility systems efficiently. With its open data environment and seamless GIS interoperability, OpenUtilities ensures data integrity across the entire asset lifecycle.

OpenUtilities provides a unified platform for designing and modeling utility networks, including distribution lines, substations, and underground infrastructure. It enables intelligent 3D modeling with real-time spatial integration, allowing engineers to improve design accuracy and network coordination. With support for industry standards and seamless interoperability with other Bentley applications, OpenUtilities enhances productivity and reduces errors. Its capabilities extend across planning, construction, and operations, making it a key tool for modernizing aging infrastructure and managing digital twins.

OpenUtilities supports a wide range of utility infrastructure projects involving 3D modeling, network integration, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Key applications include:

  • Intelligent 3D modeling of electric, gas, and water distribution systems

  • Substation and physical plant design within utility networks

  • Layout and profiling for underground and overhead utility lines

  • Integration of engineering data with enterprise GIS environments

  • Clash detection between different utility types and existing structures

  • Automated documentation and construction drawing generation

  • Lifecycle data management and infrastructure digital twin integration

  • Standard compliance and project collaboration for regional utility providers

These capabilities allow engineers and utility designers to deliver more accurate, efficient, and coordinated network designs while improving grid reliability and reducing project rework.

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