A Week in Alaska
During a week in Alaska with DOWL colleagues, I engaged in valuable discussions about diverse work in planning, engineering, and environmental disciplines. The local…
Read MoreA Rough Start to 2026 and a Grateful Ending
The first day of 2026 did not start the way we expected. We were all sitting in the living room on January 1st. Calm.…
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Bentley’s Free Education Licenses
If you’re a student or an educator in civil, structural, transportation, or infrastructure engineering, Bentley Systems offers free educational use licenses. Full professional software.…
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Happy Holidays from Between the Lines Blog
Wishing you a safe and great holiday season and a happy New Year from the Between the Lines Blog here in Bend, Oregon. -Shaan
Read MoreCouples Portrait Painting Night
A couples portrait painting night was fun. Despite minimal guidance, both of us faced the challenge of capturing each other's likeness. The results were…
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Autodesk Civil 3D 2026 from Start to Finish: A Practical Guide for Real Projects
I finally had some time to sit with Autodesk Civil 3D 2026 from Start to Finish, and it’s a solid addition to the Civil…
Read MoreBend’s Annual Holiday Paddle
Bend celebrated its annual holiday paddle on The Deschutes River this past Friday, experiencing an unusually warm day instead of traditional snow and ice.…
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Civil 3D 2026.2: Key Features and Enhancements
The 2026.2 update for drainage design tools enhances workflows with improved rainfall support, catchment controls, and channel features. It integrates Dynamo deeper into Civil…
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Shifting DOTs Toward Open Standards
The recent CITE User Group meeting highlighted the shift towards open standards in digital delivery, especially regarding DOTs and the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC).…
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Tech Is Moving Fast but the Work Still Depends on Us
The constant pressure to adopt new AI tools and tech updates can enhance efficiency but cannot replace human expertise. While tools streamline tasks and…
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