The Middle East’s construction industry is booming, driven by ambitious projects and rapid urbanization. At the forefront are innovative entrepreneurs leveraging software to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Here are 10 leaders transforming the sector through cutting-edge technology.

Middle East’s 10 Leading Construction Software Innovators

1. Roy Danon, CEO and Co-Founder of Buildots

As CEO, Roy Danon has pioneered AI-powered construction management using helmet-mounted cameras and computer vision to automate progress tracking, predict delays, and reduce waste on global projects. Under his leadership, Buildots raised $45 million in Series D funding in 2025, valuing the company at $300 million, and delivered impressive results like saving 4.3% in rework costs on Intel’s multi-fab initiative and cutting delays by 50% on Juneau Construction’s Hub Knoxville project, all while aligning with the Middle East’s sustainable construction goals from his Israeli roots.

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2. Hassan Albalawi, CEO and Founder of WakeCap Technologies

Hassan Albalawi founded WakeCap Technologies in Riyadh in 2017 to digitize construction sites. As CEO, he has developed IoT sensors embedded in workers’ hard hats that provide real-time data on labour hours, safety compliance, and project delays, reducing downtime by up to 20% on Aramco sites and tracking over 150 million labour hours across megaprojects like NEOM and Qiddiya worth over $80 billion. His achievements include securing $28 million in Series A funding in 2025 and acquiring Crews by Core in 2024, while mentoring regional talent and supporting Saudi Vision 2030’s push for digital transformation and job creation in the Middle East.

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3. Arjun Mohan, Founder and CEO of Tenderd

Arjun Mohan, with early experience as a strategy analyst in Toronto and as co-founder of software firms like AppGeek, established Tenderd in Dubai in 2018 to revolutionize heavy equipment management in construction. As CEO, he transformed the company from a rental marketplace into an AI-powered operating system that offers GPS tracking, safety monitoring, and energy management, boosting productivity by 25% and cutting CO₂ emissions by 10% for clients like Six Construct and reducing safety violations by 50% for ALEC. 

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4. Roman Sigitov, Co-Founder and CEO of SIGNAX

Roman Sigitov, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years in business, starting post-Soviet Union, founded SIGNAX in Dubai after leading Severin Development in Russia. As CEO, he drives digital transformation in construction with cloud-based Common Data Environments (CDE), BIM integration, and AI-driven tools that have supported over 50 iconic buildings covering 3 million square meters, including the ICONIC Tower in Dubai and projects under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. His innovations reduce approval times and enhance real-time decision-making using laser scanning and drones, earning SIGNAX a shortlist for Startup of the Year, while his Middle East base addresses regional challenges like urbanization and labor shortages through local partnerships and mentoring.

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5. Steve Hare, CEO of Sage Group

Steve Hare, a UK-born chartered accountant with over 35 years in IT and finance, including roles at Spectris and Invensys, became CEO of Sage Group in 2018 after joining as CFO in 2014. He has accelerated the company’s shift to SaaS and AI-driven solutions like Sage AI Copilot for automating invoicing and forecasting, achieving 10% revenue growth to £1.09 billion and acquiring Intacct for $850 million to bolster offerings for SMBs. While focusing on global cloud penetration at 82%, Hare expands Sage’s presence in the Middle East, supporting local businesses with tailored accounting software amid rising digital adoption and partnering on initiatives to enhance regional digital skills.

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6. Michal Mojzesz, Founder and CEO of Archdesk

Michal Mojzesz, a self-taught software engineer who worked at Sony PlayStation and founded One Billion Ltd., launched Archdesk in 2016 as a cloud-based ERP platform for construction firms. As CEO based in Dubai, he integrates project, financial, and team management with real-time dashboards and AI for predictive analytics, helping clients like City Diamond Contracting achieve 10% growth and a 30% drop in errors while raising $12.5 million in funding. His focus on the Middle East’s construction boom includes on-site training, expansion into Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and innovations in sustainability tracking to support Vision 2030’s digital goals.

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7. Meirav Oren, Chairwoman and Co-Founder of Versatile

Meirav Oren, raised in a construction family in Israel with degrees in management and an MBA from Tel Aviv University, co-founded Versatile after a decade at Intel, leading international projects. As executive chairwoman since stepping down as CEO in 2024, she oversees AI and IoT innovations like CraneView, which collects real-time data from cranes to predict issues and cut overtime, securing $100 million in funding and earning World Economic Forum recognition as a Technology Pioneer in 2020. Her work on projects like Turner Construction’s Manchester Pacific Gateway aligns with the Middle East’s infrastructure growth, where she mentors women in tech and promotes sustainable practices from Israel’s contech hub.

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8. Zeev Braude, CEO and Co-Founder of SiteAware

Zeev Braude, an Israeli tech veteran with a computer engineering degree from the Technion and founding roles at MIND CTI and GreenRoad Technologies, co-founded SiteAware in 2015 to digitize construction quality control. As CEO, he leads the creation of AI-powered digital twins using drones and cameras, completing over 500 projects, flagging 150,000 observations, and raising $25 million in funding to reduce rework by 20% on sites like the 57-storey 960 West 7th tower. Braude’s innovations enhance safety and predictability, extending to Middle Eastern urbanization challenges, where he advocates for AI adoption and mentors entrepreneurs from his Tel Aviv base.

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9. Jad Jarroush, Founder and CTO of Datumate

Jad Jarroush, born in Nazareth, Israel, with advanced degrees in geodetic engineering from the Technion, founded Datumate in 2012 after leading surveying on major projects like the Carmel Tunnels. As CTO, he developed the DatuBIM platform, using drones and AI for 4D analytics that cut onsite time by 50% and detected deviations, saving clients $40,000, and won tenders like Deutsche Bahn’s railway monitoring. His earlier ventures, Geo-Point and PTC Models, reduced costs by 20%, while his diverse team-building and mentoring in the Middle East promote collaboration and economic empowerment in the Arab community.

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10. Eitan Tsarfati, Founder and CEO of Swapp

Eitan Tsarfati, an Israeli architect who worked at Tel Aviv’s municipality and attended Harvard Business School, founded Swapp in 2019 after his first startup, CmyCasa, was acquired by Autodesk. As CEO, he harnesses AI to automate architectural planning, generating BIM models and documents in minutes to address labour shortages and enable value-based billing, gaining recognition from Dezeen for large-scale projects like multifamily housing. Tsarfati’s focus on the Middle East’s urban development supports efficient, sustainable building in cities like Tel Aviv, where he collaborates on educational initiatives to inspire the next generation of architects.

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