Bentley Acquires Common Point to Mainstream Construction Simulation

Bentley Systems Inc. has announced its acquisition of the global business of Common Point Inc., the pioneer and market leader in software products for construction simulation (ConstructSim) and operations simulation (OpSim).

ConstructSim has become widely established in plant projects, has been successfully deployed on building projects and, along with OpSim, can also be applied in civil infrastructure projects. The integration of Common Point’s technology with Bentley’s ProjectWise Navigator platform and comprehensive portfolio of applications and collaboration servers will enable Bentley to accelerate integrated project delivery for infrastructure projects by closing gaps between design, construction and operations.

“As an owner faced with the challenges of managing our mega projects from end to end across multiple engineering, procurement and constructions, we are delighted that Bentley has acquired Common Point to address the construction side of our business," said Pieter Diedericks, senior project director of oil sands projects for Petro-Canada. "Some time ago, we standardized on Bentley software for engineering design, and we used Common Point’s ConstructSim for construction simulations. We are excited that this acquisition promises improved integration between engineering and construction that will deliver a further step change in project productivity and efficiency.”

Source: Bentley Systems Inc.