Historically, the construction industry had been slow to adopt new technologies. However, that is starting to change as more and more companies realize just how much of an impact technologies can have on their bottom line. There’s no doubt that technology holds transformative power in today’s construction market. Not only have technological advancements led to greater efficiency in day-to-day operations, but they’ve also created new opportunities for companies to gain a competitive edge and focus on strategic growth. There are several ways technologies are making positive impacts on key priorities within the construction industry, including workforce, safety and risk management, and operational efficiency. Cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), building information modeling (BIM), drone mapping, and sensors are greatly enhancing site productivity while making them safer and quality compliant.
Notably, the potential applications of machine learning and AI in construction are also vast. AI is used to monitor construction issues, determine when preventative maintenance needs to be made, or even direct human behavior for optimal security and safety. AI is also being used to track the real-time interactions of workers, machinery, and objects on the site and alert supervisors of potential safety issues, construction errors, and productivity issues.
In addition, the utilization of BIM is facilitating better collaboration because each person can add their piece to the same model instead of broken out into multiple versions of a 2D paper drawing. This way, the model evolves immediately as people contribute, streamlining the process and increasing efficiency.
At this juncture, there is a variety of construction solution providers, service and consulting companies entering the market to cater to the different needs of enterprises. To help them choose the solution, service, or consulting companies that best fit their requirement, Construction Business Review has compiled lists of the most promising construction solution providers, service, and consulting companies. Besides, the magazine also comprises insights from thought leaders in the sector on the industry trends, best practices, recent innovations, and their advice for aspiring CIOs.
We present to you Construction Business Review’s,“Top 10 Construction Consulting Companies in Middle East – 2021.”
Founded over a decade ago by Emad Jaber & Nabil Al Khaja, LACASA has become one of the most accomplished multidisciplinary architectural design firms in the region with a diverse portfolio spanning all types of developments. The company, as it stands today, has successfully completed over 500 projects in many parts of the world, most of which are primarily located in North Africa and the Middle East. Reaching such a substantial number in the construction industry is an incredible and rare feat. LACASA has collaborated with internationally reputed conglomerates like DAMAC, EMAAR, and GEMINI, offering expert consultative services that helped architect some of the finest airports, schools, hospitals, and hotels
Lacasa Architects and Engineering Consultants
Management
Abdullah Sulaiman, Executive Director
Since its inception in 2005, the company has been on a mission to deliver bespoke advisory services to manage complex construction projects within the budget and stipulated time. The company’s wide range of services includes cost consultancy, quantity surveying, project management & development, and facility management support. These services are primarily catered to the government sector; apart from that, the company also delivers construction management solutions to residential buildings, malls, parks, commercial buildings, high-rise towers, and development projects for the private sectors, to name a few
Sithick Mohamed, MDOur objective is to manage the time and cost of construction projects. From the initial phase of planning and concept design to on-site management, we are committed and look at every aspect to reduce time and costs
BIM-LEAD Engineering, a Saudi based company, is one of the leading companies in engineering services; focused on BIM technology and providing solutions in mainly Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the Middle-East region and beyond. They are specialized in architectural and MEP technical office works. In addition, they offer project management solutions for commercial, retail, corporate and housing projects for both local and international business partners. Their work is based on Implementation, Production, Support and Training under Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Colliers is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 65 countries, their more than 15,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert advice to real estate occupiers, owners, and investors. For more than 26 years, their experienced leadership with significant insider ownership has delivered compound annual investment returns of almost 20% for shareholders. With annualized revenues of $3.6 billion ($4.0 billion including affiliates) and $46 billion of assets under management, they maximize the potential of property and accelerate the success of the clients and their people
Deerns is an independent engineering firm specialised in providing technical consulting and engineering solutions with more than 450 staff members in offices around the globe. Deerns provides a broad range of high-quality services to its local, national, and international clients. Deerns has done very successful project work for many Airports, Health Care organisations, Data Centres, Laboratory and Cleanroom users and Commercial Real Estate developers. And our innovative approach within the fields of building systems, energy supply and building physics has proven itself in every area of our service. Deerns has been doing this since 1928, tailoring its approach to every client’s unique needs and specifications. From concept to design to supervision to aftercare, Deerns brings concepts to life.
SAUDI DIYAR CONSULTANTS is one of the leading architecture & engineering firms of Saudi Arabia with a 35 year reputation for design excellence and a portfolio that includes some of the most prominent architectural accomplishments within the Kingdom. SAUDI DIYAR CONSULTANTS is one of the leading architecture & engineering firms of Saudi Arabia with a 35 year reputation for design excellence and a portfolio that includes some of the most prominent architectural accomplishments within the Kingdom. They embrace a diverse range of sectors including hotels and resorts, high-rise, mixed-use, corporate offices, retail, residential, education, entertainments and waterparks, healthcare, mission critical facilities, and industrial. They bring together design integrity, international experience and a deep regional cultural understanding. Their strong creatively driven design services combined with their extensive experience of the Saudi market, ensures they are uniquely placed to deliver solutions that consistently add significant value for the clients.
The leading European consulting, planning and project management enterprise, Drees & Sommer has supported private and public clients and investors for 50 years in all aspects of real estate and infrastructure – both analog and digital. The result is cost-effective and sustainable buildings, profitable real estate portfolios, people-oriented working environments, and visionary mobility concepts. The company’s 3,700 employees in 43 locations around the world work in interdisciplinary teams to provide support for clients from a wide variety of sectors. All the services provided by the partner-run company take into consideration both economic and ecological concerns. Drees & Sommer calls this holistic approach ‘the blue way’. Drees & Sommer commenced operations in the UAE in 2003, and has been bringing innovative solutions to the country’s real estate and hospitality sectors with unparalleled expertise and experience.
HCO operates from offices within Saudi Arabia and other key business locations. Their multi-disciplinary approach means that they employ a diverse range of architectural, engineering, planning and consultancy professionals, offering a complete 'one stop' solution for their clients to manage their needs throughout their project lifecycle. They have the expertise, experience and capacity to serve the critical and strategic requirements of the clients. Having served the needs of their clients for three decades, they are excited about continuing to serve their growing and evolving needs for many decades to come. Their wide range of expertise and capabilities are prevalent in many sectors of industry and commerce. By adopting a planned, organised and controlled methodology of approach through our work systems, they deliver successful projects.
Modelical is a model-oriented engineering company focused in project and process optimization for the building industry. Modelical skills span across several disciplines from project review and optimization to custom application development. Modelical staff constitutes a diverse and highly motivated group of architects, building engineers and software engineers always eager to improve and make feasible and profitable projects and design processes. Based in Madrid with branch offices in Barcelona and Doha, Modelical wants to be close to its clients and their projects.
Driving innovation for excellence – that’s what PORR stands for since already over 150 years. With around 20,000 employees and a production output of around EUR 5.6 billion (as at 31.12.2019), it is one of the largest construction companies in Austria and among Europe’s leading providers in the sector. As a full-service provider, PORR offers every service in building construction, civil engineering and infrastructure construction, covering the entire value chain. PORR focuses on its home markets Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania. On selected international project markets such as in Norway, the UAE and Qatar, PORR focuses on export products in tunnel construction, railway construction and civil engineering. The PORR share is listed in the prime market of Vienna Stock Exchange.