Saudi Arabia is undergoing a huge rise in construction, but how is the regional industry coping with the vast demand? Hugo Berger reports on the current challenges facing the sector in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia’s construction sector is already so huge that it is even dwarfing that of the UAE. With around a quarter of the world’s proven oil reserves, the vast wealth of the region is stimulating private and public sector investment in new construction projects.
The landmark Kingdom Centre and Al-Faisaliah Tower in Riyadh are both symbols of the country’s attempts to be a world leader in futuristic construction. Jeddah’s corniche is undergoing huge development and soon tenders are expected to go in for the world’s tallest tower, which is rumoured to be a mile (1.6km) in height.
