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Infrastructure Challenges in Growing Cities
Infrastructure Challenges in Growing Ci es

Paul Wallett, Regional Director of Trimble Solutions, Middle East, writes about the role of
technology in future of urban construction
June 26, 2024 | Paul Wallett | KSA | PropTech
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Faced with rapid urbanisation, cities around the world are experiencing unprecedented challenges in infrastructure
development. Conventional construction methods are being pushed to their limits by the constraints of limited space,
traffic, and increasing infrastructure demands.

According to PWC, the Middle East has had the fastest-growing urban population in the world for the past 50 years.
The GCC is one of the world's most urbanised regions with 85% of the population living in cities today, and this
figure is further expected to rise to 90% by 2050. The infrastructure challenges associated with this expansion do,
however, also offer an opportunity for technological innovation and advancement. With promising solutions to the
complex challenges associated with urban development, construction technologies represent a positive trend.

Construction technology has the potential to revolutionise the process of building and maintaining infrastructure.
Robotics and automation, for instance, can perform tasks with precision and efficiency, reducing labour costs and
shortening the duration of projects. Real-time monitoring of construction sites is made possible by drones and
sophisticated imaging technologies, which further improves quality control and safety. Likewise, the emergence of
Building Information Modelling (BIM) has also facilitated seamless collaboration among stakeholders, resulting in
prompt decision-making and simplified project management.

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