Digital Transformation of the Year

Azizi Developments, based in Dubai, UAE, is a leading name in the real estate sector. With over 30,000 homes delivered to local and international investors and end-users from more than 100 nationalities, the company takes pride in its extensive portfolio of modern luxury properties across Dubai’s most sought-after residential and commercial locations.

Known for its construction-focused approach, transparency, and customer-centric philosophy, Azizi offers investor-friendly properties tailored to a variety of lifestyles. The company is committed to enhancing the lives of its residents while driving the growth and progress of the markets it serves.

Currently, Azizi has approximately 40,000 units under construction, valued at several billion US dollars, and scheduled for delivery by 2027. Renowned for iconic developments, Azizi is behind the world’s second-tallest skyscraper and an AED2.5bn opera house, a cultural landmark within the Azizi Venice district.

With an impressive track record, an extensive land bank, and strategic partnerships with Dubai’s leading master developers, Azizi plays a vital role in shaping world-class communities in MBR City, Palm Jumeirah, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai South, Al Furjan, Studio City, Sports City, and Downtown Jebel Ali.

Dubai Holding Real Estate (DHRE) is the largest developer in the UAE. It is known to the market throw its four brands: Meraas, Nakheel, Dubai Properties, & Meydan. DHRE’s portfolio of 75 active projects per year are multi billion dollars in value. DHRE has successfully executed a comprehensive digital transformation, leveraging BIM, Digital Twin, advanced analytics, and deep analysis risk management to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and financial performance.

Key achievements include:

• Improved Project Performance: On-time delivery rates increased from 89% in 2021 to 94%, while strategic KPIs exceeded targets, reaching 96.5% in year two (2024).
• Financial Optimisation: Earned Value and procurement efficiency improved, with strategic framework agreements reducing procurement cycles and cost fluctuations.
• Risk Mitigation & Predictive Analytics: The Early Warning System enabled proactive risk detection in schedule, procurement, and cost management, preventing delays and financial losses.
• Constructability & Waste Reduction: Digitalised design-to-construction workflows, LOD 500 BIM, and VDC integration optimised material use, reducing design errors and construction waste.
• Sustainability & ESG Impact: Smart building systems, carbon calculation modules, and energy-efficient designs led to lower carbon emissions and optimised resource consumption.

Rua Al Madinah Holding (RUA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), undertakes holistic development projects to enrich the experiences of residents and visitors in Madinah and strengthen its position as an Islamic and cultural destination.

Considering the scale, complexity, and ambition of RUA, digital transformation is essential to achieve its objectives, overcome challenges, and enhance efficiency, visibility, and coordination across development sectors.

Manual processes and governance inefficiencies previously led to delays, miscommunication, and limited oversight, impacting decision-making and project execution. To address this, RUA launched a digital transformation strategy led by the Digital Development Department, aiming to improve efficiency, enhance governance, and optimise project delivery.

RUA engaged over 90 vendors and conducted 300+ workshops, training sessions, proof-of-concept exercises to develop an integrated digital ecosystem. Project timelines improved, risks reduced, decision-making accelerated with real-time insights. Automated workflows reduced manual processes, increased transparency, and strengthened collaboration, benefiting stakeholders (internal/external) across sectors.

RUA partnered with technology providers to align with product strategies and roadmaps, ensuring trust, accountability, digital adoption. The cutting-edge digital solutions have been deployed across sectors, with advanced initiatives in progress.

The roadmap is continuously refined, driving innovation, enhancing technologies, vendors, capabilities. These efforts position RUA as a leader in Saudi Arabia and the region’s AEC digital transformation landscape, delivering benefits in efficiency, governance and collaboration.

Recognising the critical role of digital transformation in shaping the future of the construction industry, BEC Arabia has embarked on a transformative journey to leverage digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable growth.

In this context, BEC Arabia has developed a roadmap aimed at pursuing three strategic business objectives: Optimise and streamline processes to eliminate redundancies, enhance productivity, promote eco-friendly practices, position BEC Arabia as a leader in the construction industry by harnessing advanced digital solutions to redefine standards for efficiency, collaboration, and innovative practices.

Our Digital Transformation Roadmap was designed to guide BEC Arabia through a structured journey, ensuring the seamless adoption of advanced technologies, improved operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

El Seif Engineering Contracting (ESEC) is fully committed to digital transformation, recognising its critical role in shaping the future of the construction industry. Our strategy for embracing digital transformation is an integral part of our overarching business strategy, reflecting our dedication to innovation and excellence.

In December 2020, El Seif Engineering Contracting Co. became the first company in Saudi Arabia to obtain the BSI Kitemark certification in BIM ISO 19650; which is an international benchmark for excellence in digital engineering and virtual project delivery. This achievement marks a significant milestone in our digital strategy, which has made the kingdom of Saudi Arabia the 20th nation in the world to carry the BSI Kitemark for BIM.

El Seif Engineering Contracting Co is implementing an enterprise-wide digital transformation initiative to build AI into the work processes. We are digitalising and integrating our EPC functions, from tendering, through design, construction to handover and facility management.

We are excited to be at the forefront of intelligent construction solutions that integrate off-site engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things, and virtual reality applications.

Through delivering excellence and innovation, ESEC continues to invest in best-in-class E&C capabilities and modernises the construction industry.

Force 10 UAE has undertaken a comprehensive digital transformation over the past 24 months, focusing on operational efficiency, strategic growth, and service quality improvements. The transformation included the implementation of ERP systems like ePROMIS, CRM software, Microsoft Office 365, and the Ventures On Site Lead Management System. These tools have revolutionised the way we handle processes, communications, and decision-making across the organisation.

By integrating Office 365, we enhanced collaboration across teams, ensuring seamless document sharing and improved project management. The CRM system has empowered our business development efforts by better managing client relationships and tracking project progress, while the Lead Management System has streamlined the identification and conversion of new business opportunities.

This digital initiative has led to a 20% improvement in operational efficiency, a 15% reduction in project timelines, and a 12% decrease in material waste.

Furthermore, these tools have supported our ESG goals by promoting sustainability and creating a more inclusive work environment. This transformation has significantly enhanced client satisfaction, reinforced industry leadership, and improved our competitiveness in the market.

Innovation, sustainability, and people are central to Innovo’s mission. The organisation consistently explores, adopts, and embraces cutting-edge technological solutions to enhance sustainability, improve efficiency, and boost profitability.

The Digital & Technology department at Innovo orchestrates all digital transformation and innovation initiatives within the group, as well as in collaboration with clients and joint venture partners.

Recognising the scale and diversity of its operations, Innovo embarked on a digitisation journey centred on four core business pillars: Finance, Procurement & Supply Chain, People, and Operations. After rigorous market analysis, solution workshops, and proofs of concept, Innovo selected Oracle Fusion for Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes, SAP SuccessFactors for people management, and Autodesk Construction Cloud for project operations.

To further enhance its operations, Innovo has implemented several digital innovations, including 3D AI Reality Capture, Digital Twin technology, the Karbonwise carbon accounting solution, and iEnergy for energy monitoring and optimisation. These technologies collectively align with Innovo’s business objectives, promote sustainability, and reduce its carbon footprint.

Through this comprehensive digitisation strategy, Innovo is reshaping the way it operates, ensuring alignment with its mission and setting a benchmark for innovation and operational excellence in the built environment.

Nesma & Partners' business transformation roadmap is built upon a strategic roadmap anchored in a balanced scorecard, which aligns key business metrics to achieve three primary objectives:

1. Increase productivity and dependability of project execution processes
2. Reduce risk in project management and execution
3. Increase knowledge transfer across various company function

The Business Transformation strategy is implemented through two distinct roadmaps.

The Digital Transformation Roadmap: streamlined over 100 cross-functional company workflows, covering the entirety of the revenue activities, over 75% of its cost base activities, in addition to the critical risk management, governance, and sustainability related processes. Intelligent robots have replaced manual data validation and entry tasks, minimising errors, increasing efficiency, and generating insightful dashboards enabling employees to focus on analysis and decision making.

The VDC (Virtual Design and Construction) Roadmap: has integrated VDC principles into estimation, engineering, and project controls processes, proactively detecting and preventing issues - saving time and costs.

By implementing these roadmaps collaboratively, Nesma & Partners has achieved significant, quantifiable improvements across all key performance indicators at both the individual workflow level and the overall company level. These improvements have been independently validated through a joint effort between the Business Transformation department and process owners.

This submission for the Digital Transformation of the Year is a showcase of KEO PMI’s commitment to innovation and the intrinsic components of its ongoing Digital Transformation roadmap.

As a major Business Digitalisation and Digital Innovation initiative, this roadmap translates strategic vision into an executable process, demonstrating the clear dedication of PMCM International - the largest division of KEO International Consultants - to maintaining a future-oriented, digitally-driven approach to business operations.

KEO PMI’s digitalisation efforts were not initiated in response to external mandates or limited to immediate project delivery needs. Instead, the transformation focuses on creating a robust and adaptable ecosystem that leverages emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency, improve client experiences, and drive sustainable growth.

The roadmap comprises more than 60 digitalisation initiatives spanning eight practice modules, strategically phased to deliver both short-term impacts and long-term value. By addressing key areas such as remote project management, data visualisation, employee engagement, and advanced learning platforms, KEO PMI’s digital transformation emphasizes tangible results and practical outcomes.

KEO’s efforts have led to tangible ESG impacts, including reduced environmental footprints, improved workplace inclusivity, and enhanced governance transparency. These initiatives solidify KEO PMI’s position as a trailblazer in the AEC industry.

Khatib & Alami (K&A) has revolutionised digital transformation within the AEC industry, placing technology at the core of its strategy. Over the past 24 months, K&A has integrated cutting-edge solutions such as BIM, GIS, AI, ML, and IoT to enhance design accuracy, operational efficiency, and project outcomes.

Through our Digital Services Division and BIM Unit, we have unified expertise across domains, integrating technology into architecture and engineering. This has driven the creation of Digital Twins, improving efficiency and reducing costs across projects.

Our Digital Delivery Platform, built on City Information Modelling and BIM frameworks, fosters seamless collaboration, streamlining data integration, submissions, and project communication. Additionally, our customised applications, project management dashboards and automated design systems, enhance productivity and innovation.

To ensure operational excellence, K&A integrated SAP’s ERP and CRM within the "One K&A" framework, reinforcing standardised processes and data-driven decision-making. Our Pricing and Resource Planning Tool automates workforce management, optimising efficiency across projects. Furthermore, we have cultivated a Learning Organisation through a BIM Management Portal for centralised training and knowledge sharing.

With reductions in material waste, energy consumption, and design errors, our digital transformation delivers tangible benefits, driving sustainability and client satisfaction.

Parsons has been a trusted partner in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region for over 65 years, employing more than 6,500 engineers dedicated to delivering critical infrastructure. Currently, we are managing over 300 advanced and complex civil engineering projects simultaneously, with annual designs valued at over US$100bn.

To address the evolving demands of our clients, the increasing complexity of projects, and the associated delivery risks, Parsons EMEA launched a multi-year "Engineering Digital Transformation" (EDT) Program in 2017. This initiative aims to achieve several key objectives:

• Enhance Client Engagement and Satisfaction: By leveraging digital tools, we have improved communication and collaboration with clients, ensuring their needs are met precisely and efficiently.
• Digitally Enabled Workforce: Our teams are equipped with the latest digital technologies, which enhance their capabilities and enable them to deliver high-quality work more efficiently.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: We utilise advanced data analytics to inform our decisions, leading to more accurate and effective project outcomes.
• Enhance Operational Efficiency: Through digital transformation, we have streamlined our processes, reduced design costs and project timelines while maintaining high quality standards.