{"id":100314,"date":"2026-02-05T13:45:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T10:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/?p=100314"},"modified":"2026-02-05T13:53:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T10:53:51","slug":"16-%d8%ae%d8%b7%d8%a3-%d8%b4%d8%a7%d8%a6%d8%b9-%d9%8a%d8%b1%d9%81%d8%b9-%d8%aa%d9%83%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%81-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d9%86%d8%a7%d8%a1-%d9%88%d9%8a%d9%8f%d9%87%d8%af%d8%af-%d8%b3%d9%84","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/100314\/","title":{"rendered":"16 common mistakes that drive up construction costs and jeopardize building safety And tips to avoid them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Despite significant advances in construction techniques and increased engineering awareness, implementation and planning errors are still one of the main causes of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/87390\/\">Real estate projects<\/a><\/strong> and erode their value over time. These mistakes often start from the earliest stages of construction, when technical details that are perceived as minor are overlooked, but later turn into costly structural issues that are difficult to remedy. In this report, we take an in-depth look at the most common construction mistakes, highlighting their real causes and how to avoid them to ensure safe and sustainable buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1- Ignoring the soil study and its impact on the safety of foundations<\/strong><br>One of the most serious mistakes that some owners make is neglecting to study the soil and<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/21786\/\">Contractors<\/a><\/strong>The integrity of the foundation directly depends on the soil's properties and bearing capacity. Relying on inaccurate estimates or ignoring geotechnical inspection leads to subsidence and cracks that threaten the long-term stability of the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2- Structural design that is not suitable for the nature of the project<\/strong><br>In some projects, standardized structural designs are adopted without considering the nature of the use or the number of floors and future loads, which impairs the efficiency of the building and limits its lifespan. This error is particularly prominent in residential projects that are later converted to different uses without prior structural preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3- Lack of pre-project planning<\/strong><br>Starting a business <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/18883\/\">Construction<\/a><\/strong> Without a clear implementation plan, it leads to confusion in the stages of work and conflicts between different disciplines, which is reflected in time delays, unjustified cost increases, and low-quality implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4- Using low-quality building materials<\/strong><br>Some people cut costs by choosing inferior materials, ignoring the fact that this decision later turns into a greater financial burden due to frequent breakdowns and constant maintenance, as well as its direct impact on the safety of the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5- Concrete execution errors and remediation<\/strong><br>Concrete is the basic element of the structural structure, and any defect in the mixing, pouring or curing ratios leads to poor resistance and early cracks, which reduces the efficiency of the building and affects its durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6- Neglecting water and thermal insulation<\/strong><br>Ignoring or improperly implementing insulation leads to water leaks and high temperatures inside the building, which causes damage to finishes, increases energy consumption, and negatively affects the comfort of residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7- Unsafe electrical wiring<\/strong><br>Shoddy electrical work poses a real risk to life and property, as it can cause frequent breakdowns or fires as a result of poor wiring or the use of unapproved materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8- Plumbing and sewerage errors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poorly planned and executed water and sewage networks lead to issues that are difficult to detect until after the actual use of the building, as leaks and blockages appear that require costly fracturing to repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9- Ignoring natural ventilation and air quality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to consider natural ventilation in architectural design leads to an unhealthy indoor environment and increases reliance on air conditioning systems, which increases energy consumption and reduces quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10- Weak engineering supervision during implementation<\/strong><br>The absence of effective engineering supervision allows serious errors to go uncorrected in a timely manner, leading to the accumulation of defects that are difficult to remedy after construction is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11- Random modifications during construction phases<\/strong><br>Making ill-considered changes during implementation, whether in the plans or the materials used, disrupts the structural balance of the building and leads to delays and higher costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12- Failure to adhere to approved codes and regulations<\/strong><br>Ignoring engineering codes and local regulations not only exposes the project to violations, but also compromises safety and reduces the overall quality of construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>13- Poor construction site management<\/strong><br>Clutter on the job site leads to wasted materials, delayed execution, and increased occupational hazards, which negatively impacts the quality and final cost of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>14- Neglecting periodic quality tests<\/strong><br>Failure to conduct quality tests at various stages of construction leads to hidden defects that are only discovered after use, increasing the cost of repair later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15- Finishing errors and their impact on the value of the property<\/strong><br>Although it is the last stage, poor finishes reduce the aesthetic and economic value of the building, and give a negative impression of the quality of the project as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>16 - Ignoring future maintenance requirements<\/em><br><\/strong>Not thinking about maintenance from the design stage makes systems and services inaccessible later on, raising operating costs and reducing the building's efficiency in the long run.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">Minutes<\/span><\/span>\u0631\u063a\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0637\u0648\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0643\u0628\u064a\u0631 \u0641\u064a \u062a\u0642\u0646\u064a\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0627\u0621 \u0648\u0627\u0631\u062a\u0641\u0627\u0639 \u0627\u0644\u0648\u0639\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0647\u0646\u062f\u0633\u064a\u060c \u0644\u0627 \u062a\u0632\u0627\u0644 \u0623\u062e\u0637\u0627\u0621 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0646\u0641\u064a\u0630 \u0648\u0627\u0644\u062a\u062e\u0637\u064a\u0637 \u062a\u0645\u062b\u0644 \u0623\u062d\u062f \u0623\u0628\u0631\u0632 \u0623\u0633\u0628\u0627\u0628 \u062a\u0639\u062b\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0634\u0627\u0631\u064a\u0639 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0642\u0627\u0631\u064a\u0629 \u0648\u062a\u0622\u0643\u0644 \u0642\u064a\u0645\u062a\u0647\u0627 \u0628\u0645\u0631\u0648\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0648\u0642\u062a. \u0648\u063a\u0627\u0644\u0628\u064b\u0627 \u0645\u0627 \u062a\u0628\u062f\u0623 \u0647\u0630\u0647 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u062e\u0637\u0627\u0621 \u0645\u0646\u0630 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0631\u0627\u062d\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0648\u0644\u0649 \u0644\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0627\u0621\u060c \u062d\u064a\u0646 \u064a\u062a\u0645 \u062a\u062c\u0627\u0647\u0644 \u062a\u0641\u0627\u0635\u064a\u0644 \u0641\u0646\u064a\u0629 \u064a\u064f\u0646\u0638\u0631 \u0625\u0644\u064a\u0647\u0627 \u0628\u0627\u0639\u062a\u0628\u0627\u0631\u0647\u0627 \u062b\u0627\u0646\u0648\u064a\u0629\u060c \u0644\u0643\u0646\u0647\u0627 \u062a\u062a\u062d\u0648\u0644 \u0644\u0627\u062d\u0642\u064b\u0627 \u0625\u0644\u0649 \u0645\u0634\u0643\u0644\u0627\u062a \u0625\u0646\u0634\u0627\u0626\u064a\u0629 \u0645\u0643\u0644\u0641\u0629 \u064a\u0635\u0639\u0628 \u0639\u0644\u0627\u062c\u0647\u0627. \u0648\u0641\u064a \u0647\u0630\u0627 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0642\u0631\u064a\u0631\u060c &#8230; <a title=\"16 common mistakes that drive up construction costs and jeopardize building safety And tips to avoid them\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/100314\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about 16 common mistakes that drive up construction costs and threaten the safety of buildings. 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