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Tiles or ceramic tiles Which is the best choice for rooftops?

Reading time: < 1 MinuteMany families and contractors wonder when constructing or renovating homes and buildings: What's the best option for covering roofs? Is it traditional tiles or modern ceramic tiles?. Read more

A report comparing traditional tiles and ceramic tiles in terms of durability, weather resistance, aesthetics and cost to choose the most suitable for rooftops.

03/02/2026

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

Residential program

“Statistics”: Saudi Arabia's construction cost index rose last month

The bulletin shows an increase of 1.1% per year in June 2025 with a flat monthly, driven by rising energy prices and equipment rentals.

Residential program

“Sustainable construction”: 200% rise in sustainability assessment requests in first half

The program issued more than 6,000 reports, 38 new projects were registered, and 6 projects received evaluation certificates in the first half.

Robots are invading construction sites Are they threatening the future of the human worker?

Increased automation on construction sites increases efficiency and safety and calls for workers to be retrained for role shifts

Cement prices rise. Concrete, gypsum and sand prices fell over the past month

According to the Statistics Authority, June saw a slight rise in cement and declines in concrete, gypsum, and sand.

Steel Prices - Rebar

Steel prices fall, timber rises, electrical wires diverge

The CRA's June bulletin shows declines in most categories of rebar and slight increases in wood and cable.

Residential program

“Al Diriyah signs SAR 5.75 billion construction contract to develop Al Diriyah Arena project

A 20,000-seat, 74,000-square-meter arena with parking for more than 4,000 cars, with a design inspired by Najdi heritage.

Residential program

More than 97 thousand tons of construction and demolition waste recycled in Dammam

Within six months, the municipality requires a disposal certificate and supplies waste to a recycling plant with an operational capacity of 10,000 tons per day.

Tabuk Municipality announces an investment opportunity to operate and maintain the construction and demolition waste treatment plant in the region

A 227,668 sqm investment opportunity with a 20-year contract for the treatment of construction waste; bid opening July 29, 2025.

Contracting - Construction

Saudi Arabia's construction sector. Trillion-dollar leaps in the coming years

Expected construction contracts worth $1.6-1.8 trillion and construction output to grow to SAR 716.2 billion by 2029

8 requirements for covering balconies in buildings Full guide

The guide requires the design to be approved by the municipality and the use of materials that conform to the specifications, while authorizing any modifications to the facades.

National Housing Company

«National Housing signs agreement with Atlas Elevators to implement Al Forsan project

A one-year agreement for the supply and installation of elevators in the Al Forsan project through the contractor «Al Sabaq Al Arabi» for an unspecified value.

Real estate pioneers showcase their experiences at the «Real Estate and Contracting Week» at the Enterprise Support Center in Jeddah

Monsha'at organizes workshops and consultation sessions at the Jeddah Enterprise Support Center to empower entrepreneurs and expand the network of the real estate and contracting sectors.

Terracotta buildings are a vibrant story of heritage architecture

It combines traditional building techniques and local materials, and is being restored to enhance its cultural value and attract tourists.

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