Digital twins, BIM and connected workflows emerge as key technologies for Saudi Arabia’s next generation of facility operations
Facilities management is moving from a largely operational function towards a data-driven discipline, as organisations look to improve asset performance, sustainability and occupant experience. Nemetschek Arabia is using SFMA EXPO 2026 to showcase how connected digital technologies can support this shift across the facility lifecycle.
As a Golden Sponsor, the company is demonstrating solutions from Bluebeam, Spacewell, GoCanvas and Nemetschek dTwin, bringing together collaboration, workplace management, field operations and digital-twin capabilities. The broader proposition is to connect people, processes and operational data rather than manage each element through isolated systems.
“The future of the sector will be defined by connected ecosystems where people, data and technologies work together seamlessly,” said Eng. Muayad Simbawa, Managing Director of Nemetschek Arabia. “Through our participation at SFMA EXPO 2026, we are demonstrating how digital twins, smart workplace solutions, connected workflows and real-time operational intelligence can help organizations unlock greater value from their facilities while supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions.”
“Facilities management is becoming increasingly strategic as organizations seek new ways to maximize asset performance, improve sustainability, and deliver better experiences for occupants and stakeholders.” — Eng. Muayad Simbawa, Managing Director, Nemetschek Arabia
The technology mix addresses different stages of facilities operations. Bluebeam supports collaboration and information access across project and operations teams, while Spacewell focuses on data-driven workplace and facility management. GoCanvas digitises field processes and real-time data capture, and Nemetschek dTwin provides a digital-twin approach to asset visibility, predictive maintenance and performance optimisation.
The emphasis on BIM and digital twins is significant as facility owners increasingly seek to extend the value of digital information beyond design and construction into ongoing operations. Maintaining a connected digital representation of assets can provide operators with greater visibility into performance and support more informed maintenance and investment decisions.
Nemetschek Arabia is also building on its strategic collaboration with the Saudi Facility Management Association, focused on digital transformation, knowledge exchange, workforce development and technology adoption.
The company’s participation in the event’s thought-leadership programme further underlines the convergence of hybrid work, data analytics, BIM, digital twins and integrated management technologies in shaping the future of facilities management in the Kingdom.
