Outlook 2025: Significant Opportunities Will be Driven by Advancements in AI

Ibrahim Imam, the CEO and Co-Founder of PlanRadar, says one of the key highlights in 2024 included the successful launch of SiteView

How did the industry and your company fare in 2024, and what were the key highlights?
In 2024, the construction industry continued to evolve with increasing digital adoption, particularly as companies seek to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve project outcomes. The market saw a 9.2% growth in the global construction technology market, driven by investments in smart buildings, BIM, and AI-driven solutions. At PlanRadar, we experienced strong growth, expanding our platform’s capabilities to meet the growing demand for digital solutions.

Key highlights for us in 2024 included the successful launch of SiteView, which enhances transparency and collaboration by providing a 360-degree view of construction sites, enabling stakeholders to stay informed and make timely decisions without needing to be physically present. We also achieved significant milestones in client adoption, with an increase in platform usage across the GCC market. As digital transformation continues to gain momentum, PlanRadar remains well-positioned to support clients in navigating this changing landscape with innovative, scalable solutions.

What opportunities do you foresee for 2025, and how do you plan to leverage them?
In 2025, we see significant opportunities driven by advancements in AI, the growing implementation of smart city initiatives, and a heightened focus on sustainability within the construction sector. The global construction technology market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 10%, spurred by continued investments in infrastructure and digital solutions.

PlanRadar plans to capitalize on these trends by investing in research and development, particularly in AI-powered tools for predictive analytics and advanced project management features. Our team is focused on developing innovative solutions that offer enhanced optimization, providing our clients with actionable insights to drive better decision-making. Our ongoing commitment to R&D and client-centric innovation will ensure that we continue to lead the way in delivering data-driven and efficient solutions for the construction industry.

What major challenges did you encounter in 2024, and how did you address them?
In 2024, the construction industry faced pressures related to tight deadlines, the need for cost efficiency, and increasing demands for project transparency and collaboration. PlanRadar addressed these challenges by continuously enhancing the user-friendliness of our platform, ensuring that it supports teams of all sizes with an intuitive interface that simplifies project management tasks.

Our platform allows users to manage the entire building lifecycle, from initial planning to handover. By centralizing documentation, streamlining communication, and enabling real-time collaboration across teams, we have helped clients maintain smooth operations, meet deadlines, and stay within budget. For example, our platform’s real-time updates and task-tracking features have saved significant amounts of time, reduced delays and improved project timelines.

Which emerging technologies do you believe will be in high demand in 2025, and why?
In 2025, technologies such as AI, digital twins, IoT, and advanced automation will continue to drive the evolution of the construction industry. These innovations are crucial for improving efficiency, sustainability, and transparency throughout the project lifecycle. Digital twins, integrating real-time data with 3D models, will significantly enhance project planning, monitoring, and maintenance by allowing project teams to simulate scenarios and optimize decision-making. IoT will play a key role in smart construction, enabling real-time tracking of resources and improving energy management on-site.

At PlanRadar, we are investing in research and development to stay ahead of these trends. We aim to deliver solutions that empower our users with smarter, more efficient workflows. By enhancing our platform’s capabilities through ongoing R&D, we are committed to providing real-time insights, improving collaboration across teams, and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and with a reduced environmental footprint. Our focus is on ensuring that emerging technologies are accessible and actionable for our users, making construction management more intuitive and data-driven.

What will be your primary focus areas and strategic priorities for 2025?
In 2025, PlanRadar’s strategic priorities will be centred around innovation, development, and deepening our capabilities across a broad range of industries, including construction, facility management, real estate, and manufacturing facilities. We are committed to enhancing the platform to support the diverse needs of our clients and ensure they can streamline operations and optimize efficiency across all stages of the building lifecycle.

Our focus will include expanding research and development efforts to introduce new features, enhance platform functionality, and offer advanced tools for better collaboration and project management. We will continue to prioritize the development of AI-driven features, predictive analytics, and advanced integrations with BIM and other industry tools to provide even more value to our clients.

Moreover, we will invest in expanding our platform’s capabilities to serve a wider variety of sectors, ensuring we provide innovative solutions that help businesses optimize their workflows, improve communication, and enhance decision-making processes. Customer engagement will remain a priority as we aim to offer tailored solutions and industry-specific training, ensuring clients can maximize the potential of PlanRadar in their operations.

Are there plans to explore new markets or introduce new products/applications to your portfolio in 2025?
In 2025, PlanRadar will focus on broadening its product offerings and exploring new market opportunities. Our primary objective is to continue building on our strong presence in construction, facility management, real estate, and manufacturing. We plan to add new features that will address an even wider range of use cases across the entire building lifecycle, from project planning to long-term facility management.

Research and development will be key to this expansion, allowing us to introduce innovative solutions that streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and provide actionable insights for decision-makers. This will include further integration of tools that support efficient resource management, document control, and real-time communication between stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

While we will maintain our focus on sectors where we already see significant demand, we are exploring new opportunities to meet the evolving needs of our clients, ultimately aiming to help them drive operational efficiency across multiple industries. This approach will ensure PlanRadar remains at the forefront of the construction technology space.