Nemetschek Arabia and KEO Group sign strategic collaboration agreement to advance digital facilities management across the GCC

Nemetschek Arabia, part of the Nemetschek Group, one of the world’s leading software providers for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) industry, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with KEO Group, a leading multidisciplinary consulting firm.

The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration aimed at advancing digital facilities management practices and supporting smarter, more efficient built environments across the Gulf region.

As owners, developers and public sector entities across the GCC continue to invest in complex built assets, the ability to connect design, construction and operational data has become increasingly important to improving performance, reducing lifecycle costs and enabling more informed asset management decisions.

The agreement brings together Nemetschek Arabia’s expertise in digital technologies with KEO Group’s regional experience in facilities management consultancy, operations advisory and FM data strategies, supported by OPTIMA, KEO Group’s Allied Practice specializing in facilities management solutions.

Together, the organizations will explore opportunities to help public and private sector clients optimize asset performance, enhance operational efficiency and accelerate digital transformation initiatives. The collaboration will focus on digital FM data strategies, integrated asset lifecycle solutions and technology enabled approaches that deliver measurable value.

“This agreement reflects our commitment to working with trusted regional partners to advance the digital transformation of the built environment across the GCC,” said Eng. Muayad Simbawa, Managing Director of Nemetschek Arabia. “Facilities management is increasingly becoming a strategic priority for asset owners, developers and public-sector stakeholders, particularly as the region invests in smarter, more sustainable infrastructure. Together with KEO Group, we see a strong opportunity to connect world-class digital platforms with deep regional FM expertise, enabling customers to make better use of data across the full asset lifecycle.”

“The future of facilities management will be shaped by how effectively organizations turn asset data into operational intelligence,” said Kamal Natour, Managing Director, OPTIMA and General Manager, KEO KSA. “Through this collaboration with Nemetschek Arabia, KEO Group will help clients move beyond traditional facilities management models and adopt more connected, data led approaches that improve performance, support better decision making and create long term value across the asset lifecycle.”

As part of the agreement, both organizations will collaborate on strategic opportunities, joint business development, industry events, thought leadership, educational programs and research that promote best practices in digital facilities management. A joint steering committee comprising senior representatives from both organizations will oversee the collaboration and support alignment between Nemetschek products and KEO Group’s consultancy frameworks.