By Fathy Elsayeh of Economic Gate
Sabbour Consulting has been awarded ISO 19650 certification. This represents a significant milestone that underlines the company's commitment to excellence in implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards. This achievement represents a new phase of commitment to sustainability standards and leadership in the digitalization of engineering projects in Egypt, the Arab world and Africa.
This recognition follows the company's recent success at the MEED Annual Projects Awards 2024 in the United Arab Emirates, where Sabbour Consulting won two prestigious awards. Competing with over 100 companies in 12 categories, these awards highlight Sabbour Consulting's exceptional contributions to the industry.
Sabbour Consulting reiterates its commitment to expanding BIM technology in all upcoming projects, solidifying its position as a leading engineering consulting firm in the region.
Ing. Mohamed Maarouf Chief Business Development & Excellence Officer, Eng. Shady Hafila Digital Delivery Manager and Eng. Osama Younes, Head of BIM, led the Sabbour Consulting team that achieved ISO 19650 certification.
Ing. Mohamed Maarouf expressed pride in this achievement and stated: “Obtaining ISO 19650 certification is an important step in our journey towards realizing our vision of becoming a leader in engineering consulting.” We are committed to providing high quality services providing cutting-edge global technologies.”
Maarouf highlighted that Sabbour Consulting has been pioneering innovative solutions for almost seven decades and is involved in some of the world's most ambitious projects. The portfolio includes over 2,000 projects in more than 20 countries. He also highlighted that the company's adoption of advanced technologies, including BIM and GIS, has significantly improved collaboration and workflow efficiency, enabling exceptional results and expansion into new markets.
Sabbour Consulting strategically aims to drive the digital transformation of the construction sector in the Middle East and Africa, with a focus on expanding into new markets such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, Uganda and Sierra Leone.
According to Maarouf, BIM technology is an essential part of managing construction projects, architectural designs and engineering works as it aligns with global sustainability trends and ensures customer satisfaction.
Winning two prestigious MEED Annual Projects Awards is a testament to the commitment and innovation of the Sabbour Consulting team. This international recognition paves the way for future success and solidifies the company's position as an industry leader
Eng. Shady Hafila noted that strategic partnerships with global industry leaders have given Sabbour Consulting access to cutting-edge technologies, allowing the company to successfully execute large-scale projects in emerging markets and further consolidate its position as a regional leader in engineering consulting.
Hafila also emphasized that the company is focused on investing in its engineering talent through intensive training programs to keep pace with technological advancements and address global challenges.
Eng. Osama Younes emphasized the crucial role of BIM technology in this success, stating: “By using BIM for large-scale projects, we have demonstrated our ability to remain at the forefront of technological progress.” This has influenced planning and execution taken to a new level and enables unprecedented excellence.
Younes highlighted the successful implementation of BIM in projects such as the development of residential complexes in NEOM, Saudi Arabia and the expansion of Arab Open University branches. BIM has proven to be a valuable asset that significantly improves design and execution quality, reduces costs and accelerates project timelines, ultimately leading to higher customer satisfaction.
In particular, Sabbour Consulting received two prestigious MEED Annual Projects Awards: one for the expansion of the Arab Open University branch in Shorouk as “Best Education Project in Egypt” and another for the development of residential complexes in NEOM, Saudi Arabia as “Best Project” . Development project in the Kingdom.'
These awards, combined with ISO 19650 certification, solidify Sabbour Consulting's reputation for excellence, innovation and adherence to the highest global standards for quality, technology and sustainability.