emetschek Group and buildingSMART Saudi Arabia Join Forces to Advance Digital Transformation and Open Standards in Saudi Arabia's AEC/O Sector
Through this collaboration, Nemetschek Arabia and buildingSMART Saudi Arabia reaffirm their shared commitment to modernizing the Kingdom's AEC/O industry. Together, they aim to unlock greater efficiency, foster innovation, and drive sustainable transformation across Saudi Arabia's urban development and infrastructure ecosystem.
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