{"id":109067,"date":"2026-08-23T14:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T11:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/?p=109067"},"modified":"2026-08-23T14:13:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T11:13:09","slug":"%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d9%86%d8%b5%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d8%ad%d8%a7%d8%a8%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%83%d9%8a%d9%81-%d8%aa%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%b1-%d9%85%d8%b4%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%b9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d9%86","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/109067\/","title":{"rendered":"Cloud Platforms: How Do You Manage Construction Projects?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With technological advances, the construction site is no longer the only place where operations are managed Construction Projects<\/strong><\/a>. The project, which used to rely on paper drawings, spreadsheets, and emails, is gradually transitioning to cloud-based platforms that bring together drawings, contracts, budgets, schedules, site reports, procurement, and safety information into a single digital environment.
This transformation does not mean replacing paper with software, but rather redefining the way projects are managed\u2014especially given the increasing scale of projects, the growing number of stakeholders, and the rising risks of delays and budget overruns. Deloitte identifies digital transformation as one of the most influential trends in the engineering and construction sector through 2026, alongside the expansion of data center and energy projects, labor shortages, rising material costs, and supply chain disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are \u00abcloud computing\u00bb platforms?\u00a0<\/strong>
\u00abCloud-based construction\u00bb platforms\u2014or what is known globally as the \"Construction Cloud\"\u2014refer to the transfer of a project\u2019s core data and processes to a digital environment that operates online, enabling various project stakeholders to access information according to their specified permissions.
These platforms cover document and drawing management, tracking project progress, costs and contracts, schedules, information requests, change orders, quality, safety, and procurement.
True value does not lie in Cloud Storage<\/a><\/strong> Not only that, but also in creating a single source of information, rather than having multiple copies of drawings and data held by the owner, the consultant, the contractor, and the suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Acceleration of Digital Transformation<\/strong>
Adoption metrics reveal a rapidly accelerating shift. Recent data on digitization in the construction sector indicates that approximately 50% of construction companies use cloud-based construction management software, while 56% use data analytics and 47% use mobile apps.
In a study involving 894 construction companies in Japan, Singapore, Australia, India, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, the adoption rate of cloud-based construction management software was approximately 49%, compared to 49% for mobile apps, 48% for data analytics, and 45% for building information modeling.
Market estimates indicate that 62,35% of construction management software has shifted to cloud-based deployment, with the construction management software market projected to reach approximately $24.7 billion by 2034.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expansion of Operations\u00a0<\/strong>
Major platforms are expanding their functionality to become more like a digital operating system for projects. The most prominent of these include ProCur, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Trimble Construction One, and Oracle Construction and Engineering.
These platforms aim to link the various stages of a project\u2014from design and estimation through implementation and delivery\u2014rather than managing each stage through a separate system. This integration becomes even more important as the number of project stakeholders increases, since using disconnected systems can lead to duplicate data entry, conflicting versions of information, and difficulty determining which data is the most up-to-date.
In a specialized study, the average number of software applications used by companies in the architecture, engineering, and construction sector was approximately 86.8, illustrating the scale of the data fragmentation problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Agile Project Management\u00a0<\/strong>
One of the most important factors driving the adoption of cloud platforms is the ability to transfer data directly to the job site. An engineer or supervisor can use a phone or tablet to access the latest version of a blueprint, photograph a problem, pinpoint its location on the drawing, and send it immediately to the project manager or consultant.
Deloitte data indicates that approximately 47% construction companies use mobile apps, reflecting the shift of the smartphone from a communication tool to an integral part of the project management system.
This is particularly important in large-scale projects involving thousands of people across multiple sites, where access to the right information at the right time is a direct factor in reducing errors and delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Benefits of Cloud Computing\u00a0<\/strong>
Perhaps the greatest future benefit of cloud computing is its ability to provide the data needed by artificial intelligence. Deloitte notes that cloud-based digital twins and AI agents are poised for wider adoption in the engineering and construction sector, where they will be used to improve design, automate calculations, manage schedules, and improve cost estimates and risk management.
The platform doesn't just notify the project manager that the work is behind schedule; in the future, it will be able to analyze completion rates and the availability of labor and materials, and provide early warnings of potential delays.
Thus, project management shifts from monitoring what has happened to predicting what will happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use of Digital Platforms\u00a0<\/strong>
The importance of the cloud is also evident amid supply chain disruptions and rising material costs. Deloitte notes that construction companies are turning to digital platforms that integrate data on shipping, materials, costs, and customs tariffs to improve purchasing decisions and predict risks. According to Deloitte, about half of executives at engineering and construction firms believe their companies\u2019 supply chains are vulnerable due to geopolitical tensions.
Cloud-based platforms can link material status to the project schedule and show how a delay by a specific supplier affects subsequent work, helping management take early action rather than waiting for the problem to arise on the construction site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Has the construction industry reached the \u00abfull cloud\u00bb?<\/strong>
Despite the rapid pace of transformation, the industry is still far from relying entirely on technology. Recent data indicates that only about 16% construction companies have reached an advanced level of digital maturity, while the majority are at intermediate or developing levels.
In addition, about a quarter of companies still rely primarily on paper-based systems. Therefore, simply purchasing a cloud platform is not enough; success requires changing processes, standardizing data, training employees, and integrating different systems.
The problem, then, is not just the lack of technology, but rather companies' ability to reorganize their work processes around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cybersecurity Challenges<\/strong>
As project data is increasingly centralized on digital platforms, protecting that information becomes even more critical. Projects contain contracts, financial data, engineering drawings, and supplier information; any breach could have operational and financial consequences. In a Webfli survey of 308 executives in the construction industry, 80% of the companies reported that they had experienced a data breach in the previous 12 months, while 73% plan to invest in cybersecurity.
Consequently, the transition to the cloud must proceed in tandem with the strengthening of security measures, access control, backup procedures, encryption, and employee training.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reading time: <\/span> 3<\/span> Minutes<\/span><\/span>With technological advancements, the construction site is no longer the only place where building projects are managed. Projects that once relied on paper drawings, spreadsheets, and emails are is gradually shifting to cloud-based platforms that bring together plans, contracts, budgets, schedules, site reports, procurement, and safety data into a single digital environment. 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