{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Using Software, AI To Reduce CO2 & Increase Resilience \u2013 Lydia Walpole & Chris Bradshaw of Bentley Systems","description":"Using Software, AI To Reduce CO2 & Increase Resilience \u2013 Lydia Walpole & Chris Bradshaw of Bentley Systems   \u201cFor example, if we have a concrete pile, we can change the parameters and use AI to suggest actually a more optimal design with regards to how much concrete is going to be used. So we quite often, as engineers, we are risk averse. So sometimes you can over design to make sure consequences in construction and infrastructure are real. We do need to be precise, but we can use AI to ensure that we have a reduced amount of carbon and concrete in that pile, but still meeting the outcomes that we set out to achieve.\u201d Lydia Walpole on Electric Ladies Podcast Infrastructure like roads and bridges, as well as buildings today need to be built with strong climate resilience, as well as reduced carbon footprint. Innovative software systems are leveraging AI to increase performance. How? Listen to Lydia Walpole, Senior Director of Global Performance and Chris Bradshaw, Chief Sustainability Officer both of Bentley Systems in this fascinating conversation with Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson. It was recorded live at the Bentley Systems \u201cYear in Infrastructure\u201d 2025 conference.   You\u2019ll hear about: \u25cf        How Bentley Systems\u2019 digital twin technology is reducing risk, waste and CO2 and improving performance. \u25cf        How sustainability and climate resilience shift the approach to infrastructure builds from \u201creactive to predictive,\u201d as Chris said, as extreme weather increases. \u25cf        How their technologies are transforming infrastructure builds across the globe. \u25cf        Plus, career advice, such as:   \u201cI often hear about imposter syndrome, and I know it's easy to say, but I've worked in a male dominated environment my whole career, and I've never felt like I shouldn't be here. And it is easy to say, don't feel that, but you deserve to be where you are. You've worked hard and recognize that. \u2026Secondly, be curious and remain curious, and make sure you are continuing to learn and educate yourself every day\u2026.Keep abreast of new technologies.\u201d Lydia Walpole on Electric Ladies Podcast  And Chris Bradshaw added: \u201cMy biggest piece of advice would be to be bold. Don't be shy. Diverse groups make better decisions, always\u2026. You are bringing a different point of view.\u201d Read Joan\u2019s Forbes article on whether A.I. makes our infrastructure safer or not here, and her Joan\u2019s other Forbes articles here. You\u2019ll also like: \u00b7       Leveraging AI for Sustainability \u2013 Mandi McReynolds, VP of External Affairs & Chief Sustainability Office at Workiva \u00b7       Artificial Intelligence and the Climate: Stephanie Hare, Ph.D, author of \u201cTechnology is Not Neutral\u201d and BBC Broadcaster \u00b7       How Design & Technology Are Redesigning Cities: Nikki Greenberg, Real Estate of the Future, live at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 \u00b7       88% of Companies Say Sustainability Increases Long-Term Value: Maura Hodge, Chief Sustainability Officer, KPMG \u00b7       The Politics of Climate & Energy \u2013 with Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan, Co-Chair, Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus   Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.   Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson ","author_name":"Electric Ladies Podcast - Women Leaders Discuss Careers, Trends, Technologies and Innovation in Energy, Climate, and Corporate Responsibility","author_url":"http:\/\/www.electricladiespodcast.com","html":"