Leapfrog Works 2025 is a 3D geological modeling software developed by Seequent, specifically designed for civil engineering, environmental projects, and groundwater management. It helps users make more informed decisions in infrastructure construction, environmental assessment, and geological risk management. The following is a brief introduction to Leapfrog Works 2025:
Core Features and Benefits
1 Dynamic 3D Geological Modeling:
• Utilizes FastRBF™ (Fast Radial Basis Functions) technology to quickly build 3D geological models from borehole data, geophysical data, historical maps, and cross-sections, reducing manual modeling time.
• Supports dynamic updates, so when new data is input, the model and outputs (such as cross-sections) automatically update without the need for reconstruction, saving time and costs.
2 Multi-disciplinary Data Integration:
• Supports multiple industry-standard data formats, including geological information, engineering design, GIS, MODFLOW/FEFLOW fluid models, and geophysical data (such as seismic and ground-penetrating radar data).
• Can integrate geological models with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and engineering design to generate infrastructure information models, promoting team collaboration.
3 Intuitive Workflow:
◦ Provides a user-friendly interface and logical workflow designed specifically for geologists and engineers, with a short learning curve—basic operations can typically be mastered in a few days.
    ◦ Supports the generation of cross-sections, rotated models, and error detection from any angle, and identifies data trends and correlations using intuitive analysis tools (such as scatter plots and distance functions).
    4 Visualization and communication:
◦ Provides powerful 2D and 3D visualization tools to help users clearly communicate geological information to non-technical stakeholders (such as project managers or clients).
    ◦ Supports the generation of animations, slices, and annotations, facilitating report creation or integration with CAD and geological analysis software.
    5 Extension Modules:
◦    Contaminant Extension: Used to characterize and visualize land and groundwater contamination plumes, supporting audit estimates of contaminant quality and location.
    ◦    Geophysical Extension: Integrates seismic and ground-penetrating radar data to assist in model interpretation and visualization.
◦    Hydrogeology Module: Supports importing and assigning properties to MODFLOW and FEFLOW fluid models for groundwater flow simulation and visualization.
Use Cases
•    Civil Engineering: Used for geological risk assessment in projects such as tunnels, bridges, and roads, identifying potential issues (e.g., faults, soft soil layers) through 3D models to optimize design.
• Environmental Management: Build groundwater contamination models, assess contaminant dispersion pathways, and support environmental remediation decisions.
• Infrastructure Projects: Facilitate collaboration among geologists, engineers, and project managers through integration with BIM workflows, optimizing project lifecycle management.
• Mining and Geology: Similar to Leapfrog Geo, it can be used for geological modeling in mining projects but is more focused on engineering and environmental applications.
System Requirements and Access
• Data Formats: Supports geological and geotechnical data formats such as gINT, AGS, and OpenGround, as well as fluid modeling formats like MODFLOW and FEFLOW.
Training and Learning
• Seequent offers free online tutorials (e.g., 2–4-hour courses on MySeequent) covering data import, model building, and visualization.
• In-person and remote training courses are available for both beginners and experienced users to master efficient workflows.
• User feedback indicates that Leapfrog Works’ 3D visualization capabilities significantly enhance geological understanding and cross-team communication efficiency, particularly for non-technical stakeholders.
Differences from Leapfrog Geo
•    Leapfrog Geo is more focused on mining and resource estimation, suitable for geological exploration and mineral development.
    •    Leapfrog Works is tailored for civil engineering and environmental projects, emphasizing integration with engineering design and BIM, suitable for infrastructure and pollution management.
Summary
Leapfrog Works 2025 enables engineers and geologists to quickly build and analyze underground models through intuitive 3D modeling, dynamic updates, and robust data integration capabilities, optimizing decision-making processes for civil engineering and environmental projects. Its user-friendly design and multidisciplinary collaboration support make it a leading industry tool, particularly suited for complex projects requiring efficient communication and risk management.