Sponsors 2023

Strategic Sponsor

SIGNAX is a global IT company with offices in Dubai (UAE) and Boston (USA). The company unites true professionals in construction, clearly understands what the industry needs today and makes the innovations for the future. SIGNAX main goal is to bring the power of digital technologies and BIM to the construction site increasing its efficiency.

SIGNAX has 15+ implementations in Real Estate and industrial projects, more than 50 iconic buildings and 3000000 total sq.m. that were built with use of SIGNAX solutions.

SIGNAX knows how digital construction really looks like. The success of our customers is main priority for us.

We at Urban Surveys provide a comprehensive range of services related to laser scanning, 2D data (drawings & analysis) and 3D Modelling (BIM modelling-Building Information Modeling, mesh modelling, etc). Our laser scanning services include high-definition scanning, 3D point cloud creation, and 3D modelling. Our 2D drawing services include CAD as built services.

Our 3D BIM modelling services include 3D BIM modelling along with clash detection. We use the cutting edge software and technologies to create detailed, accurate, and high-quality models, drawings, and scans, along with a range of services related to 3D visualisation. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering outstanding results to a plethora of clients.

www.urbansurveys.com

Industry Sponsors

Procore is a leading provider of construction management software. Over 1 million projects and more than $750bn in construction volume have run on Procore’s platform.

Our platform connects every project stakeholder to solutions we’ve built specifically for the construction industry—for the owner, the main contractor, and the subcontractor. Procore’s App Marketplace has a multitude of partner solutions that integrate seamlessly with our platform, giving construction professionals the freedom to connect with what works best for them.

Headquartered in Carpinteria, California, Procore has offices around the globe, including Dubai, Paris, London, Sydney, and more. Learn more at Procore.com.

Accuracy is a wholly independent international consulting firm providing advice to company management and shareholders for their strategic or critical decisions, notably in transactions, disputes and crises.

Accuracy’s strength is to connect strategy, facts and figures. Our teams are international and multicultural, combining various skills to provide bespoke services to our clients. We recruit our consultants from the best.

Our Middle East specialists are based in UAE and are supported by our global pool of experts, bringing a unique blend of engineering, finance and project capabilities to the review of complex capital projects.

Accuracy continues to develop an increasing presence in the Middle East, where we have been assisting governments, private owners, contractors, funders and insurers over the past 10 years.

Accuracy is present in 13 countries in Europe, North America, Asia, Middle East and Africa and leads engagements all over the world.

With more than 60 years of experience in the Middle East, we understand the water management problems cities face and are continually evolving our systems and products to challenge the events brought on by an ever-changing climate, cities, and urban areas – as well as helping to make the people who live within these areas have a more comfortable and environmentally secure future.

From high-performance drainage systems for the world’s tallest buildings, to solutions to effectively support the blue-green infrastructure and Green Urbanisation, Polypipe Middle East design, manufacture and supply durable solutions while help sustain the future development of the Middle East.

Driven by transformative digital technologies and trends, RIB is committed to propelling the industry forward and making engineering and construction more efficient and sustainable.

Throughout its 60-year history, the business has expanded its global footprint to incorporate more than 550,000 users and 2,600 talents, with the vision of transforming the operation into a worldwide powerhouse and providing innovative software solutions to its core markets – while placing its people at the heart of everything it does.

Managing the entire project lifecycle, from planning and construction, to operation and maintenance, the development of RIB’s portfolio of software solutions is driven by industry expertise, best practice and a passion to remain at the cutting edge of technology.

Ultimately, it aims to connect people, processes and data in innovative ways to ensure its customers always complete projects within budget, on time and to high quality, while reducing their carbon footprints.

RIB Software is a proud Schneider Electric company.

For further information please visit www.ribccs.com.

Xpedeon is a powerful and flexible ERP suite designed to provide comprehensive digital transformation solutions for the Engineering and Construction industry across the globe.

With an impeccable record of more than 25 years of industry experience across the UK, Middle East and South Asia, Xpedeon has helped businesses to scale up efficiency, increase profitability, and maximize margins in today’s dynamic business environment.

Xpedeon’s customer base is spread across 6 geographies – India, UK, UAE, Saudi, Oman & Ireland.

Key features include project management, budgeting & costing, contract management, procurement, inventory & vendor management, compliance tracking, subcontractor management, accounting integration, plant & equipment management, asset management, production planning, business intelligence & reporting, HR & Payroll.

Bentley Systems Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure ñ sustaining both the global economy and environment. Our industry leading software solutions are used by professionals, and organizations of every size, for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit, water and wastewater, public works and utilities, buildings and campuses, mining, and industrial facilities. Our offerings, powered by the iTwin Platform for infrastructure digital twins, include MicroStation and Bentley Open applications for modeling and simulation, Seequent’s software for geoprofessionals, and Bentley Infrastructure Cloud encompassing ProjectWise for project delivery, SYNCHRO for construction management, and AssetWise for asset operations. Bentley Systems' 5,000 colleagues generate annual revenues of more than $1 billion in 194 countries. www.bentley.com

Digital Design Partner

Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, employing over 19,000 people across the UK, North America, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, technology and data to design, deliver and operate the most complex projects. With end-to-end capability across the project lifecycle, we support clients to provide reliable, sustainable and affordable low carbon energy solutions.

Established in 1951, EllisDon has grown into one of Canada’s leading companies delivering some of the largest and most complex construction projects across the country. The experienced gained in design, construction, financing, operating and maintaining those projects has continued to attract many international clients to seek the consultancy’s expertise in delivering the same level of quality, cost and efficiency. For the past five years, EllisDon has been named by the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business as one of the 50 Best Employers In Canada. The National Post also named EllisDon as one of the 50 Best Managed Companies In Canada.

EllisDon began operating in the Middle East in 2004 and to date has been responsible for delivering over $7 billion worth of projects. Having established ourselves as a key player in Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Afghanistan, combined with our core values - trust, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, complete openness, mutual accountability, integrity and mutual respect - we’re using this expertise to overcome new challenges.

As an employee-owned company delivering construction expertise and cradle-to-grave services to clients around the globe, EllisDon is well-positioned to complete over $4.5 billion in new construction work annually, employing approximately 5,000 people who reinforce a renowned presence throughout North America. For over 71 years, EllisDon has distinguished itself through innovative people that lead to innovative practices. A leader in the development of some of the most exciting projects in the world, we accentuate the need to innovate and continuously improve. This approach is how we maintain our industry leadership while providing the best possible service to our clients. Attention to the needs of our clients, combined with a clear understanding of how they operate, is central to how we do business. Our goal is not just to meet our client's needs, but to exceed them at every level.

Design Innovation Partner

Khatib & Alami (K&A) is an international multidisciplinary consultancy composed of architects, engineers, planners, technologists, and other project specialists. With 6,000 people in over 30 locations, K&A has vast experience working at the forefront of fast-changing urban environments and a deep understanding of delivering major complex projects within agreed timeframes and budgets.

We fuse engineering with technology, meaning our digital services inform our approach to smart digital design. We integrate technologies and platforms like BIM, IoT, and digital twins to enable improved visualization, analysis, and decision-making. Our digital specialists combine leading technical expertise with market knowledge to offer outstanding solutions to our clients.

Conference Sponsors

Group AMANA is the regional leader in the design-build construction of industrial and commercial facilities across the region.

The company has built its reputation on the ability to offer design-build solutions for extremely fast-track projects.

Group AMANA also provides next generation modular building solutions under who brands – DuBox and Dupod.

Exhibitor

Aksa Power Generation manufactures gasoline, diesel, natural gas and marine generating sets range between 1 kVA to 3.125 kVA as well as lighting towers and generator hardware. The company has three manufacturing facilities in Türkiye, China, the USA and two trade centres in the Netherlands and the UAE and has become a leader and pioneer within the industry. Aksa Power Generation aims to rank among the top three global manufacturers by 2025.

Aksa Power Generation, with its experience of more than 30 years, is working non-stop to continue its production in 176 countries of the world. It also provides uninterrupted services through its 24/7 service guarantee with 24 offices worldwide.

Omran tech galvanized one of the leading factory in the lightweight steel construction system and it has a high construction speed comparing with classical systems.

Pre-engineering allows omran tech to be managed of the process up to construction site and it gives much better quality and faster. Omran tech, it has a production facilities that equips with the latest technology, where we located with offices in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh and eastern providence as well as Alula near future and near Neom as well. Also Bahrain will in the near future. produces lightweight steel construction systems in a very short of time, dispatches it to the construction site field and provides great saving on time. Pre-engineered building system gives extra benefits for customers and greatly of mismatches and defects in the application area and accelerates the installation of lightweight steel constructions. Lightweight steel construction system is a huge advantage especially in areas where the construction season is very short where we have applied that in buolivard of Riyadh city that was required very short construction time reduces the cost of total investment by eliminating also unnecessary labor and construction site costs.

PlanRadar is an award-winning, digital SaaS field management platform for documentation, task management and communication in construction and real estate projects. The platform operates across the globe, currently in over 65 markets. PlanRadar digitises all daily processes and communication across real estate and construction. The platform connects all project stakeholders and provides real-time access to valuable project data, enabling teams to increase quality, cut costs and realise work faster. The easy-to- use platform adds value to every person involved in a building’s lifecycle, from contractors and engineers to property managers and owners, with flexible capabilities for all company sizes and processes.

Today, over 120,000 professionals are using PlanRadar to track, connect and solve issues on- and off-site. PlanRadar is currently available in 20 languages, and can be used across all IOS, Windows and Android devices.

ZWSOFT aims to provide reliable all-in-one CAx (CAD/CAE/CAM) solutions for designers and engineers worldwide and enables them to streamline complex design workflows at a reasonable price.

Since ZWSOFT’s inception in 1998, over 1,400,000 customers from over 90 countries have chosen our products to solve their design challenges. Among the list are the world’s most innovative companies across various industries, including Saint-Gobain, LG, and Ericsson.

ZWCAD is a reliable CAD software fully compatible with DWG® format. It empowers designers and engineers to get their work done faster and more efficiently with a seamless design experience at zero learning cost.

ProjectPro is an all-in-one comprehensive solution for the construction industry powered by Microsoft Dynamics Business Central. It has been helping Construction and Project Based companies manage their business for over 20+ years globally.

This world-class construction software is fully certified by Microsoft and integrates with other Microsoft products such as Office365, Power Apps, and Power BI.

In addition, it handles all your complex business needs around Job Quoting and Proposals, Job Material Planning, Job Purchasing and Procurement, Subcontract Management, Progress Billings & Field Service along with many other features.

ProjectPro, in conjunction with EBT Middle East LLC, an Authorized Reseller for the GCC region, is a proud sponsor and will be present to discuss your business needs.

Drone Reality Capture-based Digital Twin Platform for Construction Job Sites

Angelswing innovates how construction job sites work with realistic site monitoring, quick and accurate survey, and intuitive equipment planning and simulation.

The fully automated data processing lets users visualize their job sites by simply uploading data to the platform. The CAD overlay feature enables powerful job site management and highly accurate stockpile measurement tools allow productive and safer surveys. The equipment planning and simulation feature helps users plan and coordinate their daily work in a more effective and intuitive way.

Georg Fischer is headquartered in Switzerland and founded in 1802. GF is a global technology leader in the manufacturing industry for Casting Solutions, Machining and Piping Systems. Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd is specialized in offering sustainable piping solutions for the distribution of Water and Gas, Industrial liquids, cooling and hot & cold water in Buildings, by offering products, solutions and services including planning & design, pre-fabrication, engineering services and digital services. GF Middle East has a local team of experts covering the entire GCC region. In addition, we manufacture in the UAE and have off-site manufacturing capabilities with our joint venture partners.

MILWAUKEE® Tool - the fastest growing tool brand in the market – is relentlessly investing in disruptive innovation combined with unrivalled battery technology and its Zero Emission goal. Having launched the first of the M18™ range in 2008, 15 years later the same battery platform powers 255+ 18V solutions. The cordless offer expanded further with the introduction of the MILWAUKEE® M12™ platform, now boasting 115+ compact tools powered by 12V battery.

Recently the MX FUEL™ technology bring Milwaukee into light construction equipment, disrupting the entire sector by converting petrol engine equipment with battery operated tools.

Together with 3000+ MILWAUKEE® Accessories, 1000+ MILWAUKEE® hand tools and storage solutions, 150+ PPE solutions, whatever the trade, whatever the application, MILWAUKEE® has the solution.

Established in 1984, the company has 180.000 m2/year tiles and slabs capacity and 100.000 tons/year of overall 6 quarries.

Tenderd is a groundbreaking AI analytics platform optimizing fleet operations and environmental sustainability. By harnessing the power of IoT sensors, it empowers businesses to efficiently manage assets, track core equipment utilization, and receive personalized recommendations, leading to remarkable productivity gains and efficiency improvements. Renowned organizations across diverse sectors, including, construction, logistics, infrastructure, and energy, rely on Tenderd’s expertise to streamline operations and reduce CO2 emissions. Discover the transformative capabilities of Tenderd as it paves the way for optimized operations, reduced environmental impact, and a more sustainable future.

Startup Sponsors

Oscar is the only MENA-focused automated sustainable procurement solution. We mitigate supply chain risk, enabling you to align with national visions and net zero commitments, reduce overall costs and proceed to RFP 4X faster than standard practice. Our due diligence protocols have been developed in line with international standards and regional guidelines, as such, Oscar is the only platform to have taken the latest unified GCC ESG reporting guidelines into consideration. Oscar has partnered with a leading global consultancy for distribution & are offered as an add-on service to their key projects. Oscar was also selected to join the KSA Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Accelerator for environmentally-focused solutions.

XD House is a construction-tech consultancy firm specializing in algorithmic design solutions using standardized BIM workflows for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction trades. They serve clients worldwide, covering projects in the Americas, Australia, Europe, and the MENA region from Dubai Downtown. XD House's expertise lies in complex Landscape and building envelope (facades) projects, simplifying workflows through automation via algorithmic design, laser scanning, and reality capture technologies. They provide fully coordinated BIM medium scaled projects from A-Z and complete digital integration and migration to BIM, following international and local standards. XD House's tailored APIs and plug-ins automate clients' repeated tasks, allowing them to focus on creative work.

WakeCap was founded in 2017 to answer job site digitization challenges using emerging technologies. WakeCap’s innovation focused on the development of a non-intrusive technology that could be implemented to existing job site operations to create a turnkey solution that adds value to operational excellence.

WakeCap Technology enables an IoT based site solution designed to improve safety, efficiency and productivity on construction sites, manufacturing facilities, oil and gas operations and mining sites - even if they’re underground. We enable a site network of integrated sensors to connect the job site with a proprietary, patented wireless mesh network technology to provide an in-depth understanding of all site activity.

Constructly is a platform of digital solutions for Contractors, Consultants and Developers designed by IT and industry experts to help enhance efficiency at all stages of construction.

Construction defect management tool Constructly Control allows to capture snags at the site and manage them on a daily basis.

Innovative data automation solution Constructly Reports integrates with existing project management software and provides real-time data insights, generating customizable reports to match the needs of the client.

RDS-BIM - Automation platform for construction design. We provide full-cycle automatisation for low voltage, electrical, HVAC systems, helping construction companies avoid repetitive actions on designing, numerations and creations of schemes.

At Procurified, we understand the challenges faced by construction buyers and sellers in managing tenders. That's why we've created a B2B SaaS platform tailored to meet the needs of the construction and design industry. Procurified simplifies tendering & procurement, fostering seamless collaboration with tailored digital tools, bridging gaps, and streamlining workflows for a more efficient industry. Our founders, Marc and Rupert, have been in your shoes and experienced the complexities of the tendering process firsthand. They envisioned a better way of doing things, and thus, Procurified was born.

The construction industry faces numerous challenges related to material monitoring and management, including limited real-time visibility, inefficient manual processes, and lack of actionable insights. ConcR is an IoT solution for construction material monitoring that enables stakeholders to make data-driven decisions, optimize material usage, and ensure the highest quality and safety standards.

Media Partner

CIOB is the world’s most influential professional body for construction management and leadership. It's a platform for industry news, networking, training and more for the construction management community.

With over 23 years of experience, Plant & Equipment has deep knowledge and provides valuable marketing services for heavy equipment, trucks, and spare parts industries via our magazine and website.

The momentous evolution in our online traffic, strengthens the position of our website being the leading destination for classifieds, industry news, upcoming exhibitions & auctions. Our goal is to enhance visibility for dealers to help sell listings online to emerging markets including Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

REM Times is a prominent platform that connects the ever-growing Real Estate Market. We aim to become the leading voice in the industry by providing the latest reports, articles, key trends, insightful opinions, comments from international professionals, and exclusive updates that matter to the sector in the region. The REM Times platform is based on knowledge, and it adds value to all specializations within the broader umbrella of the Real Estate Market, such as Real Estate Developments, Investments, Brokerage, Community Management, Facilities Management, Property Management, and the supporting Services Industries.

Our unique selling point is our ability to propagate cross-pollination of information by onboarding international experts as contributors to the site. This enables us to promote and support industry best practices with a global outlook. Our goal is to continually provide new and innovative offerings to create an enhanced experience for both our contributors and our readers.

Content Partners

We are a young and dynamic company specialised in the fields of publishing and event production. Our editorial expertise combined with creative excellence makes our B2B publications stand out in the region.

The CoreNet Global Middle East Chapter formed in 2008 is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates but members are based across the region including Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.

The Chapter holds regular monthly learning and networking events in the UAE for members and colleagues, and quarterly events in KSA.

Supporting Partners

Ventures ONSITE, a product by Ventures Middle East, has been a market leader in tracking construction projects across the MEA region for over 20 years. The platform offers comprehensive and accurate information on completed, on-going and future construction projects.

Selecting the right projects to transform your sales pipeline has never been easier, explore projects, countries and industries at the click of a button.

The Digital Construction Hub is the industry resource for AEC professionals who are advancing the adoption and use of digital technologies and construction 4.0. It’s a platform for thought leadership, industry insights, articles and intelligence reports, live events and webcasts. DC Hub aims to provide practical, use-case-based advice and create a space for discussion, debate, knowledge-sharing and networking.