What Drives Him

Aysar is driven by a passion for improving the construction industry, making it more efficient and effective through process improvement, data, and technology. He’s dedicated to finding smarter, more human-centered ways to tackle ongoing challenges. This motivation extends into his personal life, where he’s deeply committed to helping others. Whether it’s offering education and career development opportunities for refugees or working as an interpreter for trauma therapists to provide critical mental health support in conflict zones, Aysar believes in the power of small, thoughtful actions to create meaningful change.

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Backstory and Achievements

Aysar’s journey began with a love for engineering and passion for technology, which naturally evolved into a focus on digital transformation in the construction industry. At Asite, he played a key role in expanding the company’s reach in the EMEA region, leading a team of consultants across several countries and driving growth through process improvement and innovative solutions. He has also been a vocal advocate for the adoption of open BIM standards at building SMART and an active industry advisor atLoughborough University, enhancing the construction management curriculum.Beyond his professional achievements, Aysar is proud of the positive impact he’s had on the people he’s worked with and the communities he’s supported.

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Formal Qualifications

• MSc Construction Management – Loughborough University

• MSc IT in Construction Management – Damascus University

• BSc Civil Engineering – Damascus University

• Building Information Modelling (BIM)Fundamentals – BSI

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Fun Facts

Aysar’s curious and challenge-driven personality once led him to the ambitious attempt of learning Spanish and Italian at the same time, resulting in a unique language that confuses both Spanish and Italian speakers alike! Despite this, his love for travel remains strong, and Spain holds a special place in his heart, so much so that he finds himself there three or four times a year! When exploring new places, Aysar loves wandering through local neighborhoods to avoid tourist crowds, enjoying coffee in small cafes, and getting lost in the aisles of local supermarkets. Above all, Aysar is a tech enthusiast at heart, always on the lookout for the latest gadgets to experiment with, though, unfortunately, gadgets tend to mysteriously stop working soon after he gets his hands on them!