Nemetschek Group partners with WakeCap to drive digital transformation in GCC construction sector

Image: Getty Images

The Nemetschek Group, the global software provider for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) industry, has announced a strategic partnership with WakeCap Technologies, the construction technology company specialising in sensor-powered, real-time project control systems. The collaboration is aimed at accelerating digital transformation across the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) construction sector.

The partnership combines Nemetschek Group’s extensive portfolio of software solutions with WakeCap’s advanced, sensor-driven project controls platform, which provides real-time workforce visibility and site-wide intelligence. Currently deployed across over $100bn worth of giga-projects and tracking more than 150 million worker hours, WakeCap operates the region’s largest workforce database. Its solutions have driven major improvements, including a 90 per cent reduction in safety violations, productivity gains exceeding 25%, and 70% faster incident response times. WakeCap’s safety technologies are now mandated across Aramco, Neom, and Qiddiya.

Under the agreement, both companies will jointly pursue business opportunities across the GCC, leveraging WakeCap’s regional expertise and strong industry relationships to accelerate Nemetschek Arabia’s market expansion. The collaboration includes joint go-to-market strategies for construction and real estate stakeholders, as well as the potential integration of WakeCap’s technologies with Nemetschek’s leading software platforms, such as Bluebeam, dTwin, and GoCanvas.

The partnership also extends to knowledge exchange and the co-creation of thought leadership content, including whitepapers and digital construction initiatives. Both companies will participate together in regional industry events and explore new synergies within the infrastructure and natural resource sectors, where demand for intelligent, data-driven project delivery is growing.

Marc Nezet, group chief strategy officer and chief division officer of the Nemetschek Group, said: “WakeCap is one of the most innovative frontrunners in the global construction tech landscape. Their ability to deliver real-time visibility and actionable insights at scale is reshaping how major infrastructure projects are built and managed. By combining Nemetschek’s world-class software capabilities with WakeCap’s cutting-edge solutions and regional strength, we are excited to unlock transformative outcomes for the GCC’s construction sector.”

Muayad Simbawa, managing director of Nemetschek Arabia, added: “This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our mission to accelerate digital innovation in construction across the Gulf region. Together with WakeCap, we aim to deliver more connected, intelligent, and efficient project delivery models that align with the region’s national development agendas and sustainability goals.”

“This partnership validates our vision of transforming construction through real-time intelligence,” said Dr. Hassan Albalawi, CEO and founder of WakeCap. “We’ve proven our technology can fundamentally change how giga-projects are delivered, reducing risk, and driving efficiency. Now, by combining our field-proven platform with Nemetschek’s global reach and software ecosystem, we’re not just expanding our market, we’re defining the future of construction technology. Our joint solutions will become the global benchmark for intelligent project delivery, starting here in the GCC where the world’s most ambitious projects are already relying on WakeCap.”

The agreement reinforces Nemetschek Group’s long-term commitment to advancing digital innovation in the global construction and infrastructure industries. With a portfolio of interoperable, sustainable solutions that span the entire AEC/O lifecycle, Nemetschek continues to empower architects, engineers, contractors, and facility managers to build smarter and more efficiently.