Al Bronakowski and Allison Faulkner Earn Bentley Premier Scholar Accreditation

CHICAGO, IL & POTTSVILLE, PA—Benesch is proud to announce that Project Manager Al Bronakowski, PE, and Project Engineer Allison Faulkner, PE, have earned Bentley Premier Scholar accreditation, a designation that recognizes advanced expertise in digital infrastructure design and delivery using Bentley Platforms such as OpenRoads Designer and OpenBridge Modeler.

The Bentley Premier Scholar Program is an invitation-only accreditation available to a select group of professionals with demonstrated proficiency in Bentley software and digital delivery workflows. With the addition of Al and Allison, Benesch now has eight Bentley Premier Scholars. Worldwide, only approximately 238 professionals across 49 firms have earned the credential.

Earning Premier Scholar accreditation requires candidates to complete a rigorous qualification process that includes advanced software training, Bentley certification exams, an intensive three-day workshop, technical assessments and a capstone project culminating in an oral examination.

Bentley Premier Scholars play an important role within Benesch by helping support training initiatives, sharing best practices and providing guidance on digital delivery tools and workflows. Benesch Premier Scholars lead OpenRoads Designer training sessions, host office hours for project teams and present at internal learning and development events.

Al and Allison’s achievement reflects their dedication to technical excellence and continuous learning while strengthening Benesch’s ability to deliver innovative, technology-driven solutions for clients nationwide.