Partner Spotlight IAC

Ingeniería Asistida por Computador (IAC), a 30-year-old Colombian firm, collaborates with Bentley Systems to modernize Latin American engineering through BIM, PLM, and AI. The partnership addresses regional challenges such as manual budgeting and resistance to new technology by combining Bentley’s specialized infrastructure tools with IAC’s local expertise. Guillermo Cañon, IAC’s founder and CEO, emphasizes the mission to transform business models and enable local firms to compete globally while improving efficiency and profitability.

IAC’s approach focuses on client success by tailoring Bentley’s solutions to local workflows and standards, described as a 'tropical region' way of working. The company has implemented these tools for a major energy transport firm operating across Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, and Brazil. The client, which manages assets rather than designs them, required seamless integration with contractors’ diverse CAD systems to ensure uninterrupted energy supply and avoid penalties.

To reduce adoption barriers, IAC launched Acaddemia.com, an online training platform offering Spanish-language courses in AI, CAD systems, and SYNCHRO. The platform supports self-paced learning to lower implementation costs and accelerate digital transformation. IAC also integrates Bentley’s infrastructure tools with AI to push beyond traditional methods, aiming to elevate Latin American engineering globally.

Looking ahead, IAC plans to expand its BIM and AI expertise into more mature global markets. Cañon envisions the company being recognized for enabling local firms to compete internationally and for pioneering AI-driven innovations in infrastructure. The partnership with Bentley Systems underpins this ambition, combining technical solutions with a shared commitment to client success and regional growth.