Held on 18 September, the event attracted industry professionals. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Khansaheb Civil Engineering (KCE), in collaboration with Autodesk UAE, recently hosted a highly informative webinar focused on the benefits of adopting a Common Data Environment (CDE) to optimise construction operations.

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Dubai, UAE: Held on 18 September, the event attracted industry professionals eager to understand how digital solutions can revolutionise traditional construction processes.

During the webinar, KCE demonstrated how it successfully integrated Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) into its operations. The platform allowed KCE to streamline project workflows, centralise data, and improve the accuracy of communication between project stakeholders.

By utilising ACC, KCE transformed its approach to tasks such as material submittals, site inspections, and snag lists—enhancing efficiency across various construction phases.

A key highlight of the session was KCE’s use of the ACC to handle file version control, change management, and the comparison of different project phases. The platform also enabled seamless access to drawings, models, and Microsoft Office files, significantly reducing errors caused by outdated or incorrect information.

The webinar showcased how KCE’s adoption of a CDE has not only sped up construction processes but also improved overall project quality and client satisfaction. Faster information exchange, combined with accurate data and timely access, has enabled KCE to deliver projects more efficiently.

Attendees were able to gain first-hand insights into the practical benefits of implementing a digital solution like ACC, with many expressing interest in applying similar technologies to their own projects. The event demonstrated how digital innovation is no longer an option but a necessity in the evolving construction landscape.

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A specialist line-up was assembled to provide their expertise. (Image source: Technical Review Middle East)

Technical Review Middle East and Bentley Systems have hosted a specialised virtual panel session unpicking the present and future challenges facing the transport sector and how new solutions – specifically digital twin technology – are helping to overcome them

In a free-to-view virtual discussion, host Robert Daniels, Editor at Alain Charles Publishing, was joined by a formidable line-up of industry experts who provided unique insights that have been gained through extensive careers within the Middle East and African logistics sector. Participants included:

• Mark Coates: Vice President, Infrastructure Policy Advancement at Bentley Systems;
• Khalil Al-Abbasi: Sustainability Consultant, The Department of Municipalities and Transport;
• Dr. Hamad Al Jassmi: Director of Emirates Centre for Mobility Research, UAEU;
• Debabrata Chakraborty: Sr. Regional Director, MEA & Turkey, Bentley Systems;
• Prof. Dr. Sabih Gatea Khisaf: Infrastructure Lead Engineer MENA, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Inc;
• Johannes Neethling: Director: Design Services (Act.) & Chief Engineer: Road Systems, Chief Directorate Road Programme Management, Transport
Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government.

As outlined by Chakraborty at the start of the session, the Middle East and African freight and logistics market stands at approximately US$164bn in 2024 and is expected to reach US$223bn by 2029. This, he noted, represents a huge market– driven by key countries including Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania – that is offering lots of opportunities for future development and investment. Yet, despite this, persistent challenges threaten to inhibit its progress, most notably around poor & ageing infrastructure, political instability and skills shortages. It is here, that “leveraging technology and fostering collaboration” (which Bentley Systems aims to support) can help to mitigate such problems, realise the resplendent opportunities on offer in this field, and “create more efficient, resilient and sustainable transportation networks.”

Such a message set the tone for the session as panellists dived in to carry on the discussion began by Chakraborty. This led to varied debates going into further detail around the difficulties industry stakeholders are vying with and the advantages of utilising digital twins in doing so; how digital solutions are supporting the implementation of lean principles in project delivery; why collaborative efforts are important to effectively implement digital technology and facilitating successful environmental strategies; and where digital twins are being used to maximise the effectiveness of operations and maintenance strategies.

Click here to view the full recording of the virtual panel session

The webinar also covered effective monitoring and analytics. (Image source: Alain Charles Events)

On 17 January, Technical Review Middle East Technical Review Middle East gave exclusive access to expertise on how project leaders and team managers play an integral part in the delivery of mid to large-scale infrastructure projects

The webinar also looked at balancing water scarcity and rising demand. (Image source: Alain Charles Events)

On 17 October this year, Technical Review Middle East in association with Bentley Systems, hosted a leadership seminar titled "Advancing Water Infrastructure with Digital Solutions.