The construction industry has been redefined by a shift from traditional engineering to a “built environment” mindset. Holistic “total design” approaches have been adopted to integrate planners, engineers, and specialists from project inception, reducing costs and enhancing resilience. Adversarial bidding has been replaced with strategic partnerships and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), promoting sustainable outcomes. Engineers have been recognized as key innovators, while AI has been deployed to increase productivity and creativity. Across the GCC and global markets, flexible, collaborative models are being scaled to ensure infrastructure serves communities efficiently and sustainably.
