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Why Saudi Contracting Companies are Considered as One of the Best in the World?

Author: Hazim Tahir
by Hazim Tahir
Posted: Aug 10, 2017

Undeniably, the Middle East ranks among the top global locations for mega projects. Vast reserves of oil and massive infrastructure projects contribute to its status. The nature of terrain and grueling climatic conditions has rendered Saudi contracting companies as the most suitable for all projects. Construction generally involves activities spread across piling, de-watering, fabrication, electromechanical and all civil work. We take a look beyond the projects of massive proportions to understand why Saudi contracting companies are considered as one among the best.

Demanding terrain for equipment and manpower

The projects executed in the Middle East are projects that defy the challenges posed by the terrain. Take for instance, the King Abdullah Economic Corridor, Jubail II or other similar projects. Executed in terrain that can be classified as harsh, it calls for the use of the best equipment. The rugged equipment needs to be operated and operated by an efficient workforce. Saudi contracting companies have excelled in executing projects in difficult terrain.

Grueling climatic conditions

Projects completed in the most grueling climatic conditions are a testament of the commitment of the contracting companies. Saudi companies routinely execute mega projects in record time when the weather is the harshest. This versatility lends such contracting companies the ability to complete projects of any scale within tight schedules.

Awe inspiring scale of projects

The scale of projects completed by Saudi contracting companies are truly awe inspiring. The King Abdullah Economic City, Lusail City, Jazan City are some examples of the mighty abilities of Saudi construction giants. Mega projects have mind boggling aspects that determine the completion, safety and all other qualities of construction and infrastructure development. Scale of projects is not just about ramping up, but an elevation across all parameters. Saudi constructing giants, by virtue of possessing expertise in the completion of projects that dwarf regular projects, are the most sought after.

Experience in handling manpower over extended site locations

Saudi companies possess the experience to handle manpower spread over multiple locations. The scale of projects calls for simultaneous construction activity over locations spread across the project site. The manpower handled by mega contractors are of proportions hard to imagine. This experience lends them a unique status of being able to handle the toughest and the largest projects within a very short time frame.

Advanced logistics management

Mega projects call for movement of materials, equipment and men within fixed timelines. Saudi contracting companies have the necessary fleet and management experience to handle large volumes of material movement. The smooth and efficient transport of machinery to sites calls for proper planning and timely execution of movements. The ability to transport manpower to remote construction sites from various locations helps in maintaining the shift schedules. Saudi firms have legendary knowledge of managing manpower to work in large projects.

An endless number of mega projects are in various stages of construction, with more on the drawing board. Saudi contracting companies are best equipped across all parameters to undertake construction activities and infrastructure development on massive scales.

About the Author

Mega Contracting Ltd. is a Saudi based construction company that has been working in the industry since 1980. They offer high end heavy machines and equipment on a rental basis along with services related to sheet piling, de-watering.

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Author: Hazim Tahir

Hazim Tahir

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