K&A Celebrates Double Win at Construction Technology Awards
DUBAI, June 9, 2022 — Multidisciplinary consultancy Khatib & Alami (K&A) celebrated two prestigious successes at last night’s Construction Technology Awards. The company was named BIM Organization of the Year, while Structural Computational Solutions Manager, Hussein Rida, won ConTech Rising Star of the Year.
The Construction Technology Awards, part of the Construction Technology Festival, recognizes forward-thinking individuals, organizations, and projects that have demonstrated the best use of digital technologies to improve design, efficiency, cost, sustainability, and safety.
“We are thrilled with this recognition that reflects the dedication of our people to drive the adoption of BIM across all parts of the organization,” said Ahmed Faeq, Senior Director of Operational Excellence.
“K&A’s adoption of BIM has been a core part of its digital transformation, improving decision-making, reducing timescales, and maximizing project performance. BIM is enabling reliable, clash-free, and sustainable projects that offer low maintenance costs, reduced risks and higher revenue streams.”
The company’s BIM journey started in 2011 but accelerated in 2018 with the launch of K&A’s digital transformation program. This has led to the emergence of a dynamic, tech-friendly culture, including the in-house development of new, client-focused products and services which position the company among the world’s leading international technology providers and systems integrators in its sector.
ConTech Rising Star of the Year winner, Hussein Rida, has played a transformational role in expanding digital computation and design automation across all AEC services. His advanced computing skills and structural tools were a key reason he was selected for this honor.
Commenting on the awards, Hussein said: “I’m delighted to be recognized in this way by industry peers and colleagues. BIM automation made a significant contribution to K&A’s projects by saving around 40% of the time for specific tasks, reducing manual and repetitive processes, and eliminating human error.
“It’s great to be able to celebrate our successes, but it is even more important that we and others are sharing best practices which can benefit the whole industry, leading to better and more sustainable projects. We, as tech-driven people, need to use opportunities like this to motivate others to join us in this journey.”
About Khatib & Alami
Khatib & Alami (K&A) is a leading international multidisciplinary consultancy with 60+ years of experience working at the forefront of fast-changing urban environments. We offer deep expertise and a broad understanding of delivering complex, large-scale projects within agreed timeframes and budgets.
Ranked among the Top 50 international design firms and the Top 5 in the Middle East by Engineering News-Record (ENR), K&A employs approximately 7,000 professionals across 30+ office locations worldwide.
Our award-winning work spans a wide range of sectors, including architecture, urban planning, transportation, mobility, water & environment, energy, program management, and digital services. Our teams are engaged in enhancing infrastructure, designing innovative buildings, developing vibrant neighborhoods, and transforming entire cities.
Driven by curiosity and a commitment to excellence, K&A is dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and making a positive, sustainable impact on the communities in which we work.
For more information visit www.khatibalami.com.
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