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Alternatives to steel Are they changing the rules for building structures?

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A review of applications of engineered wood, polymer fibers, and bamboo as practical alternatives to steel with advantages and limitations

19/06/2025

Construction and demolition waste enters the era of «green roads» in Saudi Arabia What's the story?

Saudi Arabia is moving to recycle construction and demolition waste in road paving projects as part of a national path to a circular economy and environmental sustainability.

Criteria for selecting a supplier of building finishing supplies to avoid costly mistakes without compromising quality

Considering reputation, quality, punctuality, prices, and after-sales service is essential for choosing a reliable supplier of finishing supplies.

Construction Site Safety in Saudi Arabia

Occupational safety. The wrong equation in the minds of some contractors

Global and local data shows that neglecting occupational safety costs contractors many times more than they save, through accidents, fines, and market reputation.

A sura about supply chains and contraction

Supply chains without humans. Construction companies are betting on AI agents

Platforms like Crane use multiple AI agents to manage the supply of complex projects, minimizing errors and delays and reducing costs.

First shipment of Portland cement exported through Jazan Commercial Port

The move reflects the development of handling efficiency and the port's readiness to support national exports and boost trade to regional and international markets.

Which is better for building construction? Ready-mixed or conventional concrete?

Ready-mixed concrete is emerging as a smart engineering solution for major projects, with some seeing it as a key to speed and quality, while others are wary of some of its challenges

In the presence of «Al-Haqeel». The Digital Entrepreneurship Council reviews models of real estate technology solutions and real estate finance platforms

Discussing opportunities for real estate technologies, smart cities and startups to enhance the efficiency of municipal services and the growth of the Kingdom's digital economy

Dr.. Saddam Benkedah - Building Materials Dialogue

Al Masar factory manager Dr. Saddam bin Kedah for Amlak: Long-term contracts A safety valve to control the costs of real estate projects

The market is influenced by the ease and difficulty of access to raw materials, logistics risks, and the regularity of global supplies

Steel Prices - Rebar

Massive price increases in rebar and electrical wires and mixed prices in timber

Statistics data reveals near-unanimous increases in rebar, wire and cable and upward divergence in timber prices

Construction Site Safety in Saudi Arabia

Upcoming project to update construction site labor manual

MOTC launches draft update of construction site work manual to solicit feedback to enhance safety, quality and regulatory compliance

Seasonal factors put pressure on Saudi cement sales last month

Sales fall 7% annually and 21% monthly in March 2026 due to Ramadan and Eid, as three major companies dominate the market

Smart electrical systems The perfect solution to minimize the risk of fire in homes and buildings

Intelligent monitoring and control technologies detect faults in real time, automatically disconnect power, manage loads, and provide early warning to protect life and property

Saudi Arabia's Steel Sector

Rebar prices rise 3% in February despite year-on-year decline

Saudi Contractors Authority report shows a slight monthly rise in rebar prices vs. a significant year-on-year decline

Modern plumbing systems... The smart solution for water conservation and resource preservation

Smart plumbing systems, leakage sensors, and automatic valves reduce water waste, cut costs, and support resource sustainability in different buildings.

Cement and ready-mix concrete prices stabilized in Saudi Arabia last month

Statistics Authority data shows general stability in cement, concrete and building materials prices with slight movements during February 2026

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