New Saudi Measures to Improve Quality of Project Implementation by Contractors

New Saudi Measures to Improve Quality of Project Implementation by Contractors

Saudi Arabia enhances the competitiveness of the contracting sector and improves the quality of building and construction (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing has launched a point system for contractors to increase healthy competition and sustainability in the Kingdom's construction sector, sources told Asharq Al-Awsat.

The ministry filled in the private sector on the point system, linked to an e-platform.

Regarded as the second largest non-oil sector in the Kingdom, the Saudi building and construction sector includes a thriving contracting industry as an integral part of its network.

The Saudi Contractor Authority (SCA), approved by the Kingdom's Council of Ministers, was set up in the Kingdom to organize and develop the sector and help achieve growth goals and realize the highest levels of productivity and quality.

It is noteworthy that SCA aims to organize and develop the contracting sector, build distinctive, productive competencies, and create a safe environment of international quality.

Also, SCA works to find an appropriate solution to the problems and crises facing contractors in general. It encourages innovation and enhancing communication among all relevant parties in the sector.

Besides stimulating market facilities, the new point system will improve contractors' commitment to the safety of workers and the quality of