Building Materials & Technologies

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

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

11/10/2025

Building materials

In detail... 5 key stages to ensure success when building and finishing your home

A practical guide showing steps from planning to finishing with tips to minimize cost and ensure quality.

Tomorrow. Global Proptech Summit kicks off with international participation

The General Real Estate Authority and NHC Innovation are organizing a conference in Riyadh with the participation of more than 100 speakers from 85 countries.

Residential program

“Statistics” reveals: Construction costs in Saudi Arabia rose during the month of September

Construction costs rose 0.7% annually in September 2025 (residential 0.8% and non-residential 0.6%) and stabilized monthly.

Building the future Saudi Arabia adopts first cured concrete in a step towards zero-neutrality

Saudi Standards Organization issues the first quality mark for CO2-treated concrete to support the circular economy

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.

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