Building Materials & Technologies

طرح 7 رخصٍ لمحاجر مواد البناء للمنافسة في مجمع الأسياح بمنطقة القصيم

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09/17/2023

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Building materials

Is Saudi Arabia heading towards self-sufficiency in building materials?

Saudi Arabia is nearly self-sufficient in cement and exports it, but still imports steel and faces energy, transportation, and raw material challenges.

City Buildex 2025 kicks off with 150 companies participating in construction and development

The exhibition takes place at the King Salman International Convention Center in Medina from October 16-18 and highlights sustainable construction.

Building materials

Demand for building materials in Saudi Arabia on the rise Numbers that predict growth

Sector growth driven by Vision 2030 projects and market forecast to reach $199 billion by 2033

Construction Technology - 3D Printing

3D printed homes: A quick fix for the housing crisis?

An emerging technology that builds housing faster and cheaper with a smaller environmental footprint, but faces regulatory and technical hurdles.

Public Authority for Roads continues to use demolition debris in Al Muzahmiyah governorate

Recycling building demolition waste on the 650-meter-long technical college road to promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact.

Tabuk Chamber

Tabuk Chamber launches an investment opportunity for contractors to implement a business center building

Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce invites contractors classified as second class and above to qualify for a business center tender; deadline is September 18, 2025.

Residential program

Jeddah Chamber organizes the Red Brick Forum 2025 and the development of its industry in the Kingdom

The forum showcases the sustainability and development of the red brick industry and connects factories with developers and universities to support the economy and Vision 2030

Saudi cement sales jump 9% in August despite falling exports

Domestic sales rise 10.8% to 4.47 million tons, exports fall 40% to 112,000 tons

Ready-mix concrete prices rise by more than 5% during July 2025

Saudi Contractors Authority Bulletin: Annual ready-mixed concrete price increases between 4.63% and 5.49% in July 2025

Residential program

Statistics Authority: Construction cost index rises in July 2025

The construction cost index grew 0.7% per year in July 2025, residential 0.7% and non-residential 0.6%.

Cement, concrete and sand prices fall in July

GASTAT: July saw a decrease in cement and blocks, and a variation and slight increases in concrete, sand, and tiles.

Steel Prices - Rebar

Rebar and timber prices fall and electrical wires are mixed in July

GASTAT's bulletin shows varying decreases in the prices of building materials in Saudi Arabia during July 2025.

Building license via Baladi platform

A record jump in the contracting sector 33.6 billion riyals in anchor projects last month

The oil and gas sector dominates with more than 81%, with Aramco leading the way with nine projects, mostly in the Eastern Province.

Modern building materials... Can it reduce the cost of construction?

Innovative materials such as self-curing concrete, recycled bricks and aerogel reduce operation and maintenance costs.

GASTAT launches economic data platform

Saudi Arabia's construction costs stabilized last month

GASTAT: Monthly stabilization in June 2025 with an annual rise of 1.1% driven by rising energy and wages

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