12-06-2014

RIB Software AG (RSTA) signs a Phase I iTWO 5D Big Data Deal with Leading Construction Company Al Huda Engineering in Qatar

Dubai, UAE, 12 June 2014. RIB Software AG have signed a Phase I deal with Al Huda Engineering Works W.L.L. to implement the iTWO cloud/license based Big Data BIM 5D construction platform for the construction of the new Early Childhood Teachers Training Center at Qatar University.

Al Huda Engineering Works W.L.L in conjunction with Qatar University plans to leverage RIB's new approach to 5D end-to-end construction process integration that optimizes the use of CAD data by integrating the virtual into the physical process at each step of the construction lifecycle. Qatar University comprises seven colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Law, and Pharmacy and currently boasts a population of over 15,000 students. The new Early Childhood Teachers Training Center is the third project in Qatar University's expansion program to take full advantage of BIM 5D by implementing iTWO technology through the construction execution lifecycle.

"We are proud of delivering iTWO to Al Huda in support of their construction of this exciting project for Qatar University", said Chris Williams, Managing Director RIB Middle East. "Al Huda will now have an environment where integrated 5D BIM processes will provide a unique level of transparency for each project team member and value-added benefits for the company and Qatar University as a whole."

"This signing is a further reinforcement that RIB's world leading iTWO 5D Big Data Cloud Technology is driving significant benefits globally for innovative Project owners such as Qatar University and Construction companies like Al Huda in areas of risk, cost and time reductions", said Sanjay Sivanandan, RIB President for Asia Pacific and Middle East.

About Al Huda Engineering Works
Al Huda Engineering Works, the construction division of the Al Radwan Group of companies, is one of the best construction companies in Qatar with an 'A' grade classification, the highest grade by State of Qatar. It has executed a diverse and far-reaching portfolio of major construction projects in all sectors of real estate, buildings, infrastructure and specialized works. Today, the company encompasses an array of plant and state-of-the-art equipment as well as a multinational team and highly qualified staff. Further information can be found at www.alhudaengineering.com.

About RIB Group
RIB Software AG is an innovator in construction industry. The company designs, develops, and offers iTWO technology for the construction industry worldwide. iTWO is the world's first Cloud-based Big Data BIM 5D enterprise solution for construction industry. Since its inception in 1961, RIB Software AG has been the pioneer in construction innovation, exploring and bringing in new technology, new thinking and new working method to enhance construction productivity, and transforming the construction industry into the most advanced and digitalized industry in the 21st century. RIB is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, and listed in Prime Standard Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2011. With about 600 talents located in over 30 offices worldwide, RIB is serving 100,000 clients including construction contractors, developers, owners, investors and governments, in the field of building construction, infrastructure, EPC sector, etc.