GIS-KSA

What GIS-KSA does

GIS-KSA is the Saudi Arabian branch of Gestión Integral del Suelo, S.L. (GIS Group), a Spanish-headquartered engineering consultancy founded in Madrid in 1996 by David Gistau. The firm provides multi-disciplinary engineering design and construction supervision services spanning architectural, structural, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection), electrical (power, lighting, fire alarm, security), interior, and landscape disciplines, supported by specialized Railways and Water Utility departments. Its core technology foundation is Building Information Modeling (BIM), with dedicated BIM managers and engineers operating at LOD 200-500 across all project phases using Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks. The company also offers structured design review and QA/QC services with discipline-wise coordination checklists.

GIS-KSA generates revenue through professional engineering consultancy fees on a project basis, with no publicly disclosed pricing and fees determined per project by scope and complexity. The company operates through direct enterprise field sales led by the General Manager (Samer Ayyash, 23 years experience) and Business Development Manager (Ghazal Shabab), targeting real estate developers (Dar wa Emaar), PIF-linked entities (Saudi Entertainment Ventures/SEVEN, Ardara Development Company), luxury hospitality brands (The Ritz-Carlton), industrial conglomerates (Astra Industrial Group), international sports (Real Madrid Sport City), and international development organizations (Abu Dhabi Fund for Development). Customer segments include Real Estate Developers & Private Sector (primary), Government & Public Sector, and International Development Organizations.

The firm has expanded from a €100K Spanish consultancy in 1996 to a €6 million+ operation with presence in 9+ countries. In 2023, GIS established GIS-KSA in Riyadh at Aknaz Center on Al Thahliah Street, committing explicitly to Saudi Vision 2030 development initiatives. The parent remains headquartered in Madrid, with international operations spanning Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Colombia, Romania, Peru, Libya, Iraq, and Comoros. The Saudi branch operates with approximately 9 employees, representing a small but growing local presence designed to capture mega-project mandates in Saudi Arabia's giga-project pipeline.

Name

GIS-KSA

Legal name

Gestión Integral del Suelo, S.L.

Website

https://gis.com.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Spanish-headquartered engineering consultancy (founded 1996) providing multi-disciplinary design, BIM management, and construction supervision services to real estate developers, PIF-linked entities, and hospitality clients across 9+ countries, with a Saudi Arabia branch (GIS-KSA) established in 2023 to serve Vision 2030 mega-projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consultancy Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Architectural Services (541310), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Engineering consultancy services
• Architectural design services
• Construction supervision
• Building information modeling
• Urban infrastructure design

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consultancy Services: GIS generates revenue through professional engineering consultancy fees for design services and construction supervision. Services include full design (architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, interior, landscape), design review, BIM management, and construction phase supervision. Revenue is project-based and varies by scope and complexity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

GIS-KSA (Gestión Integral del Suelo, S.L.) is a Spanish engineering consultancy that delivers multi-disciplinary design and construction supervision services for buildings and infrastructure. Offerings span architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, interior, and landscape design, supported by Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination across LOD 200–500, urban infrastructure planning, and specialized railway and water-utility departments.

Product overview

GIS-KSA (Gestion Integral del Suelo) is an engineering consultancy firm offering integrated design and construction supervision services. The company provides a comprehensive suite of architectural and engineering services organized into core offerings: Architectural Design, Structural Design, Mechanical Design (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection), Electrical Design, Interior Design, and Landscape Design. Supporting these core design services are specialized BIM Services (Building Information Modeling at LOD 200-500), Construction Supervision, and Urban Infrastructure Design capabilities. The firm also maintains specialized departments for Railways Infrastructure and Water Utility Systems. GIS-KSA operates as a single unified consultancy platform rather than separate modular products, delivering end-to-end project services from concept design through construction completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth from €100,000 in 1996 to €6 million+ annually in recent years

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ADFD is funding development initiatives in Comoros including market renovations and vocational school construction. GIS serves as the appointed design consultant providing architecture, infrastructure, MEP design, tendering, capacity building, and construction supervision services. This represents a flagship development initiative in southeastern Africa.
• Dar wa EmaarflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple project collaborations including Al Thumama Business District (100,000 sqm), Saraya Al Ruba (1,155 units, SAR 1.7 billion), Saraya Al Sharq (616 units), Al Narjes Residence (200,000 sqm), and Dar wa Emaar Headquarters in Al Khobar (23,000 sqm). GIS provides comprehensive design and supervision services for major residential and commercial developments.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TYPSA: Spanish engineering consultancy with strong transport, water, and building design practices, plus international subsidiaries in MENA and Latin America. Comparable on Spanish origin, multi-disciplinary delivery, and infrastructure-led project mix.
• IDOM: Spanish-headquartered multi-disciplinary engineering and architecture consultancy with international operations. Closely comparable on heritage, scale, and integrated design services; also overlaps with GIS in international project delivery outside Spain.
• Khatib & Alami: Pan-Arab engineering consultancy delivering architecture, structural, MEP, and infrastructure design across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the wider MENA region. Directly comparable on multi-disciplinary design-and-supervision offerings for real estate and government clients.
• Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair & Partners): Beirut-headquartered multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with deep Saudi Arabia presence and decades-long track record on mega-projects. Directly comparable to GIS as a full-service architecture, engineering, and project management firm serving Saudi developers and PIF-linked entities.
• SaudConsult (Saudi Consulting Services): Riyadh-based multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy serving Saudi public and private sector developers. Comparable on local Saudi market access, architectural and engineering design services, and competition for the same developer client base as GIS-KSA.
• Zuhair Fayez Partnership: One of the largest Saudi-owned multi-disciplinary engineering consultancies with deep client relationships across Saudi mega-developers. Competes head-to-head with GIS for architectural, MEP, and infrastructure design mandates in the Kingdom.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consultancy with substantial Saudi operations supporting NEOM, Diriyah, and other Vision 2030 programs. Competes for the same mega-project design and supervision mandates but offers a much broader portfolio including program management and asset services.
• Arcadis: Global design and engineering consultancy with established Middle East operations covering buildings, mobility, and infrastructure. Comparable on multi-disciplinary design-and-supervision services but at global-firm scale and broader portfolio.
• Egis: French-headquartered engineering and operations group with deep MENA rail, urban infrastructure, and buildings practices. Comparable to GIS on railway, water, and urban infrastructure design, and competes in Saudi giga-project tenders.
• WSP Global: Global professional services firm with a significant KSA office footprint delivering engineering design, project management, and supervision for giga-projects. Overlaps GIS on multi-disciplinary design and supervision, but at vastly larger scale and broader service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gestion-integral-del-suelo-ksa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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