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electronicsAugust 18, 2026

Bentley's AI-Driven Servers Revolutionize ASEAN Engineering

Bentley Systems' Model Context Protocol servers win Gold Stevie Award, transforming engineering workflows in ASEAN.

Bentley's AI-Driven Servers Transforming ASEAN Engineering Workflows \\[BREAK]\\ Bentley Systems, a leading infrastructure engineering software company, has recently been awarded the Gold Stevie Award for Technology Breakthrough of the Year in the Construction and Civil Engineering Technology category. This recognition is a testament to the innovative capabilities of Bentley's Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, which integrate AI assistants with STAAD.Pro and MicroStation, enabling natural-language modeling and analysis workflows. \\[BREAK]\\ For factories in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia, this breakthrough means significant improvements in efficiency and accuracy. Engineers can now express design intent in natural language, allowing AI assistants to provide high-level reasoning and execute complex tasks. This not only streamlines the design process but also ensures that engineers remain in control, with the ability to review and adjust the AI's reasoning as needed. \\[BREAK]\\ In Thailand, where the construction industry is rapidly growing, the MCP servers can help structural engineers query and optimize structural models, define load cases, and extract analysis results. This can lead to more robust and cost-effective designs, ultimately benefiting both the factory owners and the end-users. Similarly, in Vietnam, where there is a strong focus on sustainable and resilient infrastructure, the MCP servers can support the development of safer and more compliant structures. \\[BREAK]\\ In Indonesia, where the manufacturing sector is a key driver of economic growth, the integration of AI into engineering workflows can significantly enhance productivity. Factories can leverage the MCP servers to improve their CAD and BIM modeling, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. In Malaysia, where the electronics and semiconductor industries are thriving, the MCP servers can help in the design and optimization of complex systems, leading to more efficient and reliable products. \\[BREAK]\\ A recent demonstration of the MicroStation MCP server showcased its ability to recreate the parametric geometry of London’s Gherkin tower from a text prompt. This highlights the potential of AI assistants to carry out parametric design tasks, making the design process more intuitive and accessible. The ARC Advisory Group has praised Bentley's MCP approach, describing it as a structured path for applying AI in infrastructure engineering, while ensuring that engineers retain oversight and final judgment. \\[BREAK]\\ For factory buyers in ASEAN, the adoption of Bentley's MCP servers can lead to significant cost savings, improved project timelines, and higher quality outputs. By integrating AI into their engineering workflows, factories can stay ahead of the curve and meet the increasing demands of the market. To learn more about how Bentley's MCP servers can benefit your factory, visit [bentley.com](https://www.bentley.com).

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Editorial rewrite by ASEAN Machine team, based on public reporting from Engineering.com, with added ASEAN manufacturing context.

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