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The construction industry across the Middle East is accelerating, and so is government scrutiny of how buildings are being built. The UAE market alone is projected to reach USD 127.13 billion in 2026, while in Saudi Arabia, Vision 2030, Expo 2030 and preparations for the 2034 FIFA World Cup are driving one of the region’s largest construction pipelines. The clearest sign of this shift is the way regional regulations are now defining building quality beyond completion, with greater attention on safety, lifecycle performance and accountability.
Dubai’s Law No. (3) of 2026 Concerning the Quality and Safety of Buildings in the Emirate of Dubai places greater emphasis on structural integrity, regular maintenance, safe operation of building systems and quality and safety certification. The law also supports the creation of a digital management system for building safety and quality. In Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Building Code sets minimum design loads and force requirements for buildings and other structures, reinforcing the shift towards more structured, performance-led construction.
Recently, the UAE’s new Federal Decree-Law No. (25) of 2025 Issuing the Civil Transactions Law, which came into force on 1 June 2026, has updated the framework for muqawala contracts, or contracts for works. Under the new law, contractors are required to give immediate notice to employers of defects in employer-supplied materials or other factors that may affect their ability to perform the works. Another article also allows an employer to require defective works to be remedied within a reasonable period, failing which the employer may rescind the contract or appoint another contractor to carry out the work at the original contractor’s expense.
Together, these changes reinforce that documentation is becoming central to how buildings are designed, built, inspected, maintained and defended in the region.
The challenge is that many project teams still manage daily construction work through fragmented channels, from WhatsApp messages and spreadsheets to emails, printed drawings, phone calls, manual snagging lists and site photos stored across different devices. While these tools may work informally in the moment, they often become difficult to trace or audit later. This is the gap PlanRadar, a digital construction, real estate and facilities management platform, is addressing.
The platform gives contractors, developers, consultants, subcontractors and site teams a single digital environment to capture issues, assign responsibilities, track progress and document resolution. This creates clearer defect management, stronger evidence of corrective work and more reliable records across each stage of delivery. It also supports smoother handover by giving project teams a more accurate view of quality control, outstanding actions and readiness. After completion, facilities management teams can use the same structured record to monitor maintenance issues, inspections, building systems and asset performance.
PlanRadar is designed to fit into existing workflows rather than force teams to completely change the way they work. Individual users can get started in as little as 20 minutes, while full teams can be onboarded in under a week. Fast adoption is particularly important in construction, where digital tools only create value if they are used consistently by people across the full project chain, including subcontractors and site teams.
At the same time, AI is becoming a strategic priority across the Middle East. The UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence aims to position the country as a global AI leader by 2031, while Saudi Arabia’s National Strategy for Data and AI supports the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambition to build a leading data and AI-driven economy. This means that the construction industry is being pushed towards smarter project delivery.
However, trust remains a major barrier. PlanRadar’s research of more than 1,700 construction professionals found that 55% of concerns around AI in construction project management relate to reliability and data. Rather than adding another complex layer, PlanRadar applies AI to practical site needs, helping teams turn project data into clear, actionable insights without adding friction.
In a region where digital transformation is becoming a pillar of growth, PlanRadar supports the nation by offering a practical tool for today’s construction sector. The platform helps teams move away from fragmented communication and towards a more structured method of documenting work, tracking responsibilities and managing issues across the project lifecycle. This supports a more transparent and accountable process for developers, contractors, consultants, subcontractors and facilities management teams alike.
