Bechtel officially joined the FL3DMS project as a member on 16 May, 2025. We are pleased to welcome Vidyadhar Jangale, who will represent Bechtel as a USPI Management Board (MB) member and actively contribute to the project's in-depth discussions. We look forward to a productive collaboration!
Hello, my name is Vidyadhar Jangale, and I am the PD&P Design Automation Lead at Bechtel Energy in Houston. I joined Bechtel Energy in Aug 2015 as PD&P Automation Specialist and transitioned to the lead role in 2017.
Before joining Bechtel Energy, I spent 8 years at Hexagon as a SME for Smart3D. In this role, I traveled to different countries like Canada, Germany, South Korea, Japan for helping EPCs deploy Smart3D in their environment. This global experience was invaluable, as it allowed me to gain a deep understanding of different markets and cultures.
I have led my team to create several innovative and time-saving solutions, which benefit Bechtel Energy engineering as construction. I am also serving as the 3D and Visualization Technical User Forum Chair for Hexagon for last 3 years.
Driver behind Bechtel joining FL3DMS
Bechtel is formally joining the FL3DMS (Facility Lifecycle 3D Model Standard) initiative to strengthen our leadership in digital engineering and align with emerging global standards. This move is driven by several strategic priorities:
- Industry Alignment: FL3DMS is a collaborative effort among major EPCs and owner-operators to standardize 3D modeling practices across the facility lifecycle. Participation ensures Bechtel remains aligned with evolving industry norms and CFIHOS RDLs
- Digital Leadership: Our involvement reinforces Bechtel’s position as a leader in automation and Smart3D innovation. It provides a platform to influence the development of standards that directly impact our design automation strategies
- Collaboration & Innovation: FL3DMS offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with peers in the EPC industry. This collaboration fosters innovation and accelerates the adoption of interoperable, scalable digital solutions
- Strategic Visibility: Bechtel’s expertise has been explicitly recognized by FL3DMS leadership. Our participation enhances our visibility and credibility in shaping the future of digital delivery