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Reimagining Sports Infrastructure Delivery in Saudi Arabia
By Jean Ghazal, Director of Preconstruction & VDC
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its investment in sports infrastructure in line with Vision 2030, the role of contractors has expanded beyond traditional execution. At Nesma & Partners, we are reshaping how large-scale projects are planned and delivered by prioritizing early coordination, integrated teams, and proactive control from design through handover.
At the World Stadiums and Arenas Summit, I had the opportunity to share our approach to scaled agile transformation in mega-projects. The message was clear: Agility is no longer optional, it’s a necessity for driving precision, adaptability, and high performance at scale.
Our implementation of 4D and 5D planning goes far beyond visualization. It integrates cost, schedule, and methodology within a single synchronized environment, allowing us to test and refine construction strategies before execution begins. This results in more efficient sequencing, improved resource use, and proactive risk mitigation.
Acknowledging that standard platforms fall short when it comes to the complexities of large-scale construction delivery, we took the initiative to enhance our 3D modeling capabilities in-house. This approach allowed us to tailor models to the unique scale and requirements of our projects, resulting in improved accuracy, stronger cross-disciplinary coordination, and increased confidence in the data guiding our execution on site.
By structuring projects into digitally coordinated zones and sub-zones, and seamlessly connecting all stakeholders through cloud-based platforms, we ensure full transparency and accountability across every phase of delivery. Field-verified progress is captured in real time and seamlessly reflected in dynamic schedules, ensuring full alignment between planning and on-site execution.
Advanced clash detection, automated classification, and AI-powered dashboards equip our teams to anticipate issues, recover delays, and protect timeline and budget. These capabilities aren’t experimental—they are embedded in how we operate.
This integrated, data-driven approach is not a one-time solution—it is actively shaping how we deliver today and how we build for tomorrow. By embedding agility and intelligence into every phase, we continue to advance the precision, efficiency, and consistency required by national priorities.
In delivering the infrastructure that supports the Kingdom’s ambitions, the focus is no longer just on completion—it is on excellence, integration, and speed. At Nesma & Partners, we are proud to help set this new standard. With deep-rooted expertise and a future-focused mindset, we continue to shape the next chapter of construction in Saudi Arabia—one defined by agility, precision, and enduring impact.