WhiteHelmet unveils AI Agent for Smart Construction
AI Agent streamlines construction project oversight and decision-making
#Saudi #LEAP25 – WhiteHelmet, a Riyadh-based AI construction technology firm, has introduced Asif, an advanced AI agent designed to enhance construction project management. Announced at LEAP25 in Riyadh, Asif integrates with WhiteHelmet's Smart Construction Management Platform, improving site documentation, predictive insights, and workflow automation. With clients in over seven countries and 9,000 projects using its platform, WhiteHelmet continues to expand Saudi Arabia's AI footprint in the global construction industry.
SO WHAT? - WhiteHelmet is one of a growing number of Saudi AI companies that are beginning to secure foreign business, providing evidence that the governments many initiatives to support homegrown startups are having an impact. The company was born out of TAQADUM, the startup accelerator of the Kingdom’s largest research university KAUST. As the environment for local technology startups continues to improve, we’re likely to see more innovations from AI startups like WhiteHelmet.
Here are some more key points about WhiteHelmet’s new AI agent:
Riyadh-based AI startup WhiteHelmet, has introduced Asif, an advanced AI agent designed to enhance construction project management. The new agent integrates seamlessly with WhiteHelmet’s existing construction management platform.
Asif has been built to have comprehensive document understanding: The AI can interpret construction and engineering documents, including blueprints, project plans, schedules, and financial records.
The AI agent processes data from multiple sources, ensuring continuity with existing construction management processes.
Asif also boasts predictive analytics to detect potential risks, delays, and challenges, providing proactive recommendations.
The agent can also incorporate external data, such as weather forecasts, to optimise scheduling and project execution strategies.
Exporting AI solutions worldwide, WhiteHelmet has customers in seven countries and 9,000 managed projects.
Investors in the AI startup include Wa’ed Ventures, Al Hasl International, and King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST).
WhiteHelmet’s platform originated from KAUST’s TAQADUM programme, supporting remote construction monitoring and documentation.
ZOOM OUT - Generative AI is revolutionising the construction industry by tackling key operational challenges and streamlining complex workflows. AI-driven solutions like Asif can significantly reduce project timelines, enhance safety, and drive cost savings. Meanwhile, some areas of the construction industry facing chronic labour shortages, and AI-powered automation can play a crucial role in training and workforce augmentation. With one of the most vibrant and fastest-growing in the world, Saudi Arabia’s construction sector provides an ideal test-bed for new AI-powered technology solutions.