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Construction and Building Sector
The construction and building sector are among the most significant economic sectors, playing a vital role in the development of community infrastructure and supporting economic growth. This sector encompasses the construction of residential and commercial buildings, tourist and recreational facilities, bridges, roads, airports, ports, and other large-scale projects. This sector requires specialized expertise and high-quality construction materials to ensure sustainability and safety in all projects. The success of this sector depends on the technologies and equipment used, the standards applied, as well as effective project management, organization, and supervision.
The Kingdom is witnessing a significant developmental boom in the construction and building sector, including the construction of smart cities and innovative, large-scale projects. The Kingdom is investing in the development of roads, airports, and ports, and is undertaking innovative tourist, commercial, and residential projects. For example, the Public Investment Fund program aims to contribute to achieving the goals of the National Vision 2030, such as increasing the homeownership rate among families to 70%. Similarly, the Housing Program strives to provide 40,000 residential units across all regions of the Kingdom by 2025
The Saudi Accreditation Center provides accreditation services for conformity assessment bodies that contribute to improving the performance of companies and institutions according to international standards and specifications. The center also plays a role in verifying the competence of technicians, especially those responsible for operating heavy equipment and tasks related to safety, maintenance, and monitoring. Additionally, the center ensures that companies active in the construction and building sector comply with local and international standards and requirements and verifies the improvement in the quality of their products and services.
Regulation or standard
Description
Saudi Building Code (SBC)
The technical and regulatory requirements for establishments constructions, and projects in the construction and building sector within the kingdom.
ISO/IEC 17021-1
Requirements for certification bodies granting certifications to factories and companies operating in the construction sector, according to management system, environmental and safety requirements.
ISO 9001
Quality management systems focusing on improving the quality of organization, processes, products, and services of companies and organizations.
ISO 14001
Environmental management systems focusing on managing the disposal of negative environmental impacts of company’s and organizations’ activities.
ISO 45001
Environmental management systems focusing on managing the disposal of negative environmental impacts of company’s and organizations’ activities.
ISO/IEC 17065
Requirements for granting certifications for products, processes, and services.
ISO/IEC 17025
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories in the construction and building sector.
ISO/IEC 17020
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories in the construction and building sector.
ISO 17024
General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons evaluation of individual competencies, technicians, inspectors, supervisors…etc
These regulations and standards contribute to ensuring safety and sustainability rules in construction projects, and improving the quality of buildings, products, and services in the construction and building sector. This, in turn, aids in enhancing the sustainable development of this vital sector.