Autodesk announced its aims to leverage its revolutionary AutoCAD 2010 building technology to support the stabilizing civil building construction industry in Saudi Arabia. The announcement follows the release of latest report by research house Proleads Global, which confirms growth in cash flow within KSA’s civil building construction industry in 2008 and its present stable levels in 2009 amidst the crisis that hit the global construction sector.
The report examined more than 720 projects with a total budget of more than USD 430 billion across commercial and retail; education and healthcare; leisure and entertainment; and residential sectors, has confirmed Saudi Arabia’s position as one of the most active construction markets in the world. At present, there are more than 350 active projects in construction, which are intended to meet growing domestic demands. In line with this, Autodesk is underlining the potential of its AutoCAD 2010 solutions to help in promoting more cost effective and energy-efficient building practices across KSA.
Autodesk’s recently launched AutoCAD 2010 software portfolio includes updated versions of popular products including AutoCAD Architecture 2010, AutoCAD Civil 2010, AutoCAD Electrical 2010, AutoCAD Map 3D 2010, AutoCAD Mechanical 2010, AutoCAD MEP 2010, AutoCAD P&ID 2010. Designed to help increase industry’s innovation and productivity, the products under AutoCAD 2010 portfolio bridge the communication between extended design and construction teams, while aiding professionals in solving their design and construction challenges more efficiently and productively. At present, Autodesk is focusing on educating companies operating in the Saudi construction sector about the benefits of investing in AutoCAD 2010 software portfolio.
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