Gulf Business Solutions (GBS) showcased digital construction technology solutions at ConFex KSA 2025 in Riyadh on November 27, generating business leads from major Vision 2030 projects while highlighting its workforce development programs. The company has trained over 60 Saudi engineering professionals in Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows as the Kingdom’s construction sector accelerates digital adoption.

The technology provider’s participation at the conference attracted interest from asset owners and contractors including Red Sea Global, Diriyah, Parsons, Rua Al Madinah Holding, and the Saudi Contractors Authority, according to the company. Additionally, conference organizers selected GBS to present the “ConTech Leader of the Year” award.

Key Takeaways

  • GBS trained 60+ Saudi engineers in Autodesk BIM and construction cloud platforms
  • Company generated approximately 50 business leads at ConFex KSA 2025
  • Digital construction technology deployed across NEOM, Diriyah, and Red Sea Global projects
  • Performance metrics show up to 30% reduction in design rework through model coordination

Workforce Development Supports Construction Sector Goals

The workforce training initiative focuses on Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and related digital project delivery systems. This aligns with Saudi Arabia’s digital construction technology adoption goals under the National Transformation Program, which emphasizes building domestic technical capabilities.

“Our teams are committed to equipping Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects with Autodesk digital twin and BIM technologies,” said Binil Kumar, Practice Head at GBS. “We are empowering the next generation of Saudi engineers by training and certifying professionals in advanced digital workflows.”

Performance Metrics From Digital Construction Technology Implementation

The company reports measurable outcomes from Autodesk Construction Cloud and connected BIM workflow implementations. According to GBS, project teams utilizing these platforms achieve up to 30% reduction in design rework through integrated model coordination and clash detection.

Furthermore, the technology enables approximately 20% faster project delivery through real-time collaboration and digital review processes. Cloud-based document management provides enhanced cost control via version tracking and connected issue resolution.

Major Project Deployments in Saudi Arabia

GBS currently implements digital construction technology solutions across several Vision 2030 giga-projects. The company provides Autodesk-based systems for multidisciplinary teams working on NEOM, Diriyah, and Red Sea Global developments.

These implementations utilize Autodesk Construction Cloud as a unified data environment for design-to-construction integration. The platform supports project coordination requirements for large-scale developments through standardized digital workflows.

What’s Next

The Saudi Arabia digital construction technology sector continues expanding as giga-projects progress through design and construction phases. Workforce development remains a priority as the Kingdom builds domestic capabilities in digital project delivery systems.

GBS, established in 2020, operates as a technology solutions provider offering cybersecurity consultancy, cloud solutions, managed IT services, and IoT solutions across multiple sectors in Saudi Arabia. The company employs over 500 specialists.