The Nemetschek Group has entered into a strategic partnership with buildingSMART Saudi Arabia, the kindom’s chapter of buildingSMART International – the global authority spearheading digital transformation in the built asset environment.

 

A global leader in software solutions for the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AEC/O) industry, Nemetschek Group said this collaboration is intended to fast-track the adoption of open Building Information Modeling (openBIM) and international digital standards within Saudi Arabia’s construction and infrastructure sectors. 

 

The initiative aligns closely with the kingdom’s Vision 2030, supporting national goals around innovation, sustainability, and economic diversification.

 

Under this agreement, both organisations plan to work together to facilitate the implementation of openBIM and digital standards in the AEC/O sector and to identify pilot projects for applying Nemetschek’s solutions to enhance project efficiency, safety and cost control.

 

Furthermore, the collaboration sets forth plans to co-develop and deliver professional certification programmes, specialised training workshops, and advanced BIM implementation courses specifically designed for the Saudi market, said the statement. 

 

It will also see the duo introduce advisory services focused on ESG-aligned, digitally enabled practices and green building initiatives, it added.

 

Nemetschek Group CEO Yves Padrines said this partnership reflects its commitment to revolutionising how buildings and infrastructure are designed, constructed, and operated.

 

"By aligning our digital technologies and open standards expertise with buildingSMART’s leadership in the kingdom, we are laying the foundation for a smarter, more connected, and more sustainable infrastructure landscape," he noted.

 

The collaboration will champion the widespread adoption of open standards, enabling seamless data exchange and true interoperability across all project stakeholders in Saudi Arabia, stated Padrines. 

 

By fostering a truly open ecosystem, this partnership will revolutionise the kingdom's AEC/O market, driving unprecedented levels of efficiency, collaboration, and innovation. This move is a game-changer for Saudi Arabia, empowering a more connected and technologically advanced built environment, he added.

 

Nemetschek Arabia Managing Director Muayad Simbawa said: "This collaboration aligns seamlessly with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its bold aspirations for digital innovation and infrastructure development."

 

"Together with buildingSMART Saudi Arabia, we aim to empower the Kingdom’s construction ecosystem with the tools, skills, and standards needed to accelerate progress and deliver world-class projects," he added.

 

Abdul-Rahman Al Ghabban, Chairman of buildingSMART Saudi Arabia, said: "Our partnership with the Nemetschek Group marks a pivotal step towards elevating Saudi Arabia’s construction sector to global standards. We are excited to collaborate on advancing open standards and fostering innovation in building practices, creating lasting value for our industry and our nation."

 

Through this collaboration, Nemetschek Arabia and buildingSMART Saudi Arabia reaffirm their shared commitment to modernising the kingdom’s AEC/O industry. 

 

"Together, they aim to unlock greater efficiency, foster innovation, and drive sustainable transformation across Saudi Arabia’s urban development and infrastructure ecosystem," he added.-TradeArabia News Service