Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a digital construction or VDC consultancy in the UAE?
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Look for a digital construction and VDC consultancy with end-to-end ISO 19650 BIM management, an Autodesk Construction Cloud-based Common Data Environment (CDE), in-house scan to BIM and clash detection capability, and proven integration with cost and project management workflows. Stonehaven combines RICS-aligned cost consultancy with Virtual Design and Construction services across the UAE, KSA and the GCC, covering masterplans, branded residences, hospitality, aviation FBOs, data centres and industrial facilities under one digital backbone.
How much do digital construction and BIM services cost in the UAE?
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Digital construction and BIM service fees in the UAE are typically scoped against project size, BIM Level of Development (LOD 200 to LOD 500), CDE setup, scan to BIM scope and 4D/5D simulation depth. Pricing can be a percentage of construction value, a fixed lump sum mandate, or a stage-based retainer aligned to RIBA Stages 2 to 6. Stonehaven prepares a transparent fee proposal mapped to your BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and ISO 19650 information requirements so you can budget digital delivery costs with confidence.
What is included in a digital construction and BIM scope?
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A digital construction scope typically includes BIM management to ISO 19650, BIM Execution Plan (BEP) development, federated model coordination, clash detection in Navisworks, scan to BIM and point cloud processing, 4D programme simulation in Synchro, 5D cost integration, digital twin creation, COBie handover and live dashboards via Power BI or Autodesk Construction Cloud. Stonehaven defines every inclusion and exclusion against your information requirements, so accountability for data quality sits clearly with the digital lead.
What is the difference between BIM, VDC and digital construction?
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BIM (Building Information Modelling) is the technical practice of authoring a coordinated 3D model with embedded data. Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is the integrated management of BIM, programme and process to simulate and de-risk delivery. Digital construction is the wider ecosystem combining BIM, VDC, scan to BIM, IoT, AI-driven analytics and digital twins to operate the built asset. Stonehaven delivers all three layers as one integrated workflow, not three disconnected service silos.
Which sectors does Stonehaven deliver digital construction across?
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Stonehaven delivers digital construction and VDC across hospitality, branded residences, mixed-use developments, masterplans, aviation FBOs, commercial, retail, F&B, healthcare, education, data centres and industrial facilities. Our portfolio includes appointments by Tier 1 developers including Emaar, JETEX, Modon and Dar Global across the UAE and KSA, with delivery aligned to ISO 19650, FIDIC, RICS, Dubai Municipality, Trakhees and Saudi Building Code requirements.