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Saudi Arabia is building entire cities from scratch. With over $1 trillion in construction underway, transparency and accountability are no longer optional—they’re essential. Learn why smart cost-plus contracts could become the Kingdom’s most powerful construction advantage.

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Taxi Haggling to Transparent Building Construction is still haggling in the dark while the rest of the world has switched on the meter. But unlike a bad taxi ride that costs you extra riyals, construction's opacity costs lives.

, CEO and Co-Founder of WakeCap, joined an expert panel at the 4th Annual Digital Twin Conference, held at the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Panel Discussion: AI, Digital Twins, IoT and Predictive Analysis – How can cutting-edge technology support Vision 2030?

In his remarks, Hassan highlighted WakeCap’s commitment to advancing IoT connectivity on construction sites, enabling real-time visibility, predictive insights, and smarter safety management—key enablers of Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation in construction.

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In this episode, Hassan Albalawi, PhD, Founder of WakeCap, shares the story behind building a groundbreaking safety and productivity platform for the construction industry. From a simple idea to a global solution now connecting more than 200,000 workers worldwide, WakeCap is transforming how sites are managed.

Highlights from the conversation:

- How a PhD project in drowsiness detection evolved into a construction technology startup.
- The challenges of creating a no-training, privacy-first wearable integrated into hard hats.
-Why leading companies like aramco are adopting WakeCap to enhance site safety and efficiency.
- The future of construction technology—linking sensors, planning, and even robotics.
- WakeCap’s vision for scaling from Saudi Arabia’s $2 trillion projects to global markets.

Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of construction safety, productivity, and digital transformation.