Saudi construction firms hope for 2018 to be the “tipping point” for digital transformation, ensuring the 178 billion Saudi Riyals (SAR) worth of projects can be completed on time and on budget, experts announced today ahead of Saudi Build.
Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program 2020 are advancing complex projects, including high-speed rail, airports, and seaports. As a result, the Kingdom’s construction market is set to grow to SAR 178 billion in 2018, according to a recent report by BMI Research.
In anticipation of this growth, construction technology and software solutions are major points of interest at Saudi Build, across architects, designers, engineers, and contractors.
“Building information modelling software solutions are in high demand in the Kingdom, helping to enhance productivity and collaboration across the entire project lifecycle, and reducing waste and cost,” said Trimble Solutions’ general manager for Saudi Arabia Anwar Al Qwasmi. “In the current economic climate, technology solutions can drive business competitiveness and new levels of digital business innovation.”
The firm currently across a range of projects in the Kingdom, including the Abdullah Arif Intersection Bridge in the Makkah Municipality, Riyadh Metro Depots, and the King Abdulaziz International Airport Railway Station in Jeddah.
“Saudi Build showcases Trimble’s commitment to ensuring that Saudi Vision 2030 mega-projects are delivered on time and on budget. The construction sector is vital for supporting the Kingdom’s nationwide economic competitiveness and diversified economic growth,” Al Qwasmi added.
