Revealed: Full shortlist and winners of the 2026 Digital Construction Awards
The fourth edition of the Digital Construction Awards took place at the Ritz Carlton JBR on 24 June and recorded over 130 people in attendance and received over 100 nominations when nominations closed...
View ArticleAI in construction: Be bold, don’t be afraid, trust the technology,...
The construction industry has long been seen as conservative, asset-heavy, and slower to adopt digital transformation compared to other sectors. But according to Klemensas Mecejus, Executive Director...
View ArticleOmnix announces expansion of its portfolio with integrated Digitised...
Omnix International has announced the expansion of its portfolio with a new suite of integrated Digitised Construction Workflow offerings. These solutions are designed to revolutionise critical...
View ArticleHarnessing connected BIM to deliver Tanzania Hydropower Plant
Summary The Julius Nyerere 2,115MW Hydropower Project (JNHPP) is transforming Tanzania’s energy landscape. ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC Power Systems Projects (EE PSP) overcame decades-long challenges,...
View ArticleUnleash BIM’s potential
The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry is changing rapidly. While innovation is robust, point solution advancements have not dramatically improved overall design processes. As a...
View Article2024 Digital Construction Summit to take place on 25 September
The Big Project Middle East (BPME) editorial team has announced that the 2024 edition of its Digital Construction Summit (DCS) will take place on 25 September at the Habtoor Grand Resort, JBR, Dubai....
View ArticleDisrupting traditional project delivery
DuPod is a pioneer in modular manufacturing, with innovative plug-and-play bespoke solutions powered by an end-to-end tech-enabled platform. The company was founded on four pillars: productisation,...
View ArticleRedcon Construction: Revolutionising reinforced concrete detailing and shop...
Commitment to excellence Redcon Construction has been a driving force in Egypt’s modernisation for decades, leaving its mark with towering skyscrapers and innovative construction projects that redefine...
View ArticleDigital Construction Summit to take place on 26th September in Dubai
The Big Project Middle East (BPME) editorial team has confirmed that the second edition of its Digital Construction Summit (DC Summit) will take place on the 26th of September at the Habtoor Grand...
View ArticleHPA creates digital twin of bridge to facilitate more effective maintenance...
Two Nemetschek Group solutions (Allplan and Solibri) have been deployed by the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) to create a digital twin of the Köhlbrand Bridge in Hamburg, Germany. The smartBRIDGE Hamburg...
View ArticleThink globally, act locally: Delivering projects across borders
Despite local variations, the construction sector has become increasingly global and universal in nature over the years. The trend has significantly impacted employment, making it easier for workers to...
View ArticleDeSimone acquires Dowco Group’s global detailing and BIM business
Engineering major DeSimone Consulting Engineering (DCE) has agreed to acquire Dowco Group’s global detailing, preconstruction and building information modeling (BIM) services business. Dowco was...
View ArticleDigital twins got a ‘kick in the pants’ during the pandemic, says Greg Bentley
Bentley CEO Greg Bentley says that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital twins technology with resources being stretched in the infrastructure sector. “Who would have thought...
View ArticleALEC’s digital vision revealed
As one of the biggest contractors in the region, ALEC has been involved in some of the most high-profile construction projects in the GCC, such as One Za’abeel, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Dubai International...
View ArticleThe state of the union on digitalisation
The construction sector is a major contributor to global and regional GDP, and acts as an incubator for innovation and advancements, the problem is that it is not seen nor appreciated as such. As the...
View ArticleALEC launches Strategic Project and Developments division
Dubai-headquartered ALEC has unveiled a new division – Strategic Projects and Developments – that will specialise in alternative engagement models including design and build, construction management...
View ArticleOmnix and Abu Dhabi Municipality collaborate to push mandate relating to...
Omnix has announced that it has been collaborating with Abu Dhabi Municipality over the past few months, to conduct several online and in-person panel discussion and roundtables. The sessions were...
View ArticleTRSDC first global asset owner in the world to achieve a BSI BIM Project...
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has become the first asset owner in the world to achieve the prestigious BIM...
View ArticleK&A achieves international BIM standards recognition
Khatib & Alami (K&A) has been recognised for its international BIM standards after achieving globally recognized certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI). After a company-wide...
View ArticleSennheiser joins BIMobject content platform
Sennheiser, the audio specialist, has announced that it has joined the BIMobject content platform for architects and the building product manufacturing industry. In a statement, the company said that...
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