SAN DIEGO, CA, Oct 23, 2025 – Aquawolf has been honored with the founders’ honor award at Bentley Systems’ 2025 Going Digital Awards in infrastructure for their project, “From Fire Zones to Storms: A Case for Efficient and Smart Pole Modelling.” This recognition celebrates Aquawolf’s approach to utility pole assessment and modeling, which combines digital capture with engineering-grade analysis.
Led by Alex Richards, the Aquawolf team integrated Looq AI’s photogrammetric 3D capture technology with Bentley PLS-CADD to create a workflow that improves data accuracy and project cost.
Key outcomes of the project include:
- Reduction in modeling time by more than 60%
- Improved structural analysis using high-fidelity, survey-grade 3D data
- Elimination of redundant pole replacements flagged by legacy tools
- Delivery of higher-quality engineering analysis without additional costs
Leveraging Looq AI’s 3D capture platform, Aquawolf collected field data in less time than traditional survey methods. The data was integrated into Bentley’s PLS-CADD models, allowing utilities to make data-driven decisions, manage project costs, and improve grid strength.
“Utilities should not have to choose between resilience and affordability,” said Alex Richards, president, Aquawolf. “By integrating advanced engineering analysis with efficient data capture, we are helping clients modernize infrastructure at scale.”
Source: Aquawolf
About Aquawolf LLC
Aquawolf LLC, based in Golden, CO, is a multidisciplinary infrastructure engineering firm founded in 2019. The company provides services in overhead and underground transmission and distribution, substations, natural gas pipelines, power generation, renewables, project management, and power system studies. It serves utilities and industrial clients across the U.S. in the energy and power delivery sectors. Aquawolf operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mammoth Energy Services Inc. The company reports an estimated annual revenue of about $5M.
About Looq AI
Looq AI, founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Diego, is a technology company focused on advancing infrastructure digitization through hardware-enabled software. The company develops a handheld, ground-based capture system that uses its proprietary camera technology to make survey-grade 3D capture cost-effective at scale. Its platform enables users to create, visualize, analyze, collaborate, and integrate spatial data, producing 3D models, digital twins, and insights for topographic mapping and transmission and distribution asset management. Looq AI serves industries including civil engineering, surveying, utilities, and the built environment. By combining data capture with advanced analysis, the company helps engineering and infrastructure teams improve accuracy and productivity. Looq AI reports estimated annual revenue of about $1.5M.