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BIM Substation Designer: Bringing Substation Design into a True BIM Environment

Utilities are under increasing pressure to deliver more infrastructure projects, coordinate across more disciplines, and manage design data more effectively across the full asset lifecycle. […]

Announcing the SBS ArcGIS Utility Network Plugin for FME

SBS is pleased to announce the availability of the SBS ArcGIS Utility Network (UN) Plugin for FME, a purpose-built integration layer designed to simplify and […]

SubsGPT platform showcasing revit functionality support.

From Concept to BIM: How SBS AI and SubsGPT Transform Substation Design

A Smarter Beginning: Proposal Setup on SBS AI Early-stage substation planning often requires significant engineering effort before a team can even compare options. SubsGPT, built […]

A Better Way to Manage Design Data During GIS Modernization

Inspired by insights from Al Eliasen’s article in Informed Infrastructure Utilities moving toward next-generation GIS platforms, especially ArcGIS Utility Network, are discovering that one of […]

Grounding grid designed in SDS Physical for AutoCAD

Below-Grade Automation in SDS-Physical

Faster, More Accurate Substation Design Designing below-grade systems is one of the most detail-heavy and risk-sensitive aspects of substation engineering. Cable trenches, conduits, control circuits, […]

Showcasing Automated Broadband Designer and rich map capabilities.

SBS 9.2 Software Release: Everyday Improvements

Smoother sign-in experience and quality of life improvements make energy and broadband design easier and faster. SBS version 9.2 is now available for Automated Utility […]

Building the Future of Substation Design with BIM

By Al Eliasen, CEO, SBS Across the utility industry, BIM has become the standard for large, complex projects. Civil, structural, and architectural teams have already […]