Saudi Arabia is one of the developing nations though they are oil-rich. Infrastructure is the priority here. That is the reason here several construction companies are operating.
Dear Gulf Asia Readers, the new financial year is just around the corner, so we have compiled an updated list of the top 20 construction companies in KSA.
Without wasting any time, let’s dive right in…
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- 1 Almabani General Contractors
- 2 Saudi Lebanese Tarouk Contracting Co.
- 3 Al-Ayuni Investment And Contracting Co.
- 6 ABV Rock Group Ltd Co.
- 7 Al-Latifia Contracting Co.
- 8 Alharbi Contracting Co Ltd.
- 9 A.S.Al Sayed Contracting Partners Ltd Co.
- 10 Arabian Construction Co.
- 11 MASCO
- 12 Al Rajhi Construction Co.
- 13 Saudi Cyprian Construction Co.
- 14 Freyssinet Saudi Arabia Co.
- 15 UNEC Head Office KSA
- 16 Consolidated Contractors Co.
- 17 Nesma Trading CO.Ltd
- 18 KAMCO General Contracting Co.
- 19 Saudi Icon Co.
- 20 HATCO
It makes sure this order is not representing any ranking. We intend to help our readers to understand the big giants around here in KSA.
Almabani General Contractors
It was founded in Jeddah, SA, in October 1972 and is owned by a family.
They are well-versed in civil & electrical works. In 2001, Alambani developed a military city for Dir Al Jazira in the north of Saudi Arabia.
Some famous projects of Almabani are Riyadh power plant no.1, hotel towers, Najran airport development project, primary health care center, and red sea mall.
Their ongoing projects are Riyadh metro projects, King Abdullah runway phase-2, and sports facilities at King Abdulaziz University.
Saudi Lebanese Tarouk Contracting Co.
This company was established in 1979. They have 40 years of experience in construction with a wide range of technical services, including Turnkey projects of industrial plants.
They developed some amazing projects like Riyadh Medical Village, Wadi Qurtoba Compound, National Control Center Building, Riyadh Public Transport Control Center, Pension Fund Building, Dammam Broadcast Station, Information, and Technology Communication Complex, etc.
Al-Ayuni Investment And Contracting Co.
In the early 60s, Al-AYUNI was founded by Hammad Abdullah Al-Ayni. It was formed as a sub-contractor only for road construction. However, in the year 1972, it was registered as a general constructor.
Due to their utmost hard work and efforts, Al-Ayuni became the most preferred construction company for developing roads in Saudi Arabia.
Roads
They have developed more than 5000 kilometer single & double roads and more than 350 bridges in the entire Saudi Arabia, which has become a symbol of their success.
Railways
As a partner of CTW400, Al-Ayuni developed a 500-kilometer long railway track that connects Riyadh with the northern region of Saudi Arabia.
Al- Fouzan Trading & General Construction Co.
It was founded in 1974. In the last five years, they have worked on hundreds of major projects. They have developed many hospitals, universities, and educational institutes. Al- Fouzan was listed on the list of big hundred Saudi Companies for many years.
Al-Rashid Trading & Contacting Company
In 1957, Al-Rashid Trading & Contracting Company was founded. RTCC has developed many houses, college campuses, medical centers, and infrastructure projects.
ABV Rock Group Ltd Co.
A branch of ABV Rock Group was opened in Jeddah, Saudia Arabia, in 1974. Actually, this construction company was initially founded in Sweden in 1918.
They do tunneling, road construction, and pipelines. Their ongoing projects are Hilton 5 Star Hotel, Al Faisal University, University Endowment, Prince Salman Centre, and National Diabetic Centre.
Al-Latifia Contracting Co.
Founded in 1984, Al Latifa is a class-I buildings contractor in Riyadh and works all over Saudia Arabia. It is one of the best construction companies, and they are focusing mainly on construction work in KSA.
Their upcoming projects are Al Jamoum Hospital in Makkah, Al-Meqat Hospital in Madinah, and the King Abdul Aziz Centre.
Alharbi Contracting Co Ltd.
It is one of the earliest Saudi companies in the construction field, through more than 49 years of successful record in the contracting field. It was founded in 1965.
They are well-reputed for their quality in executing challenging projects. Its headquarter is in Riyadh.
A.S.Al Sayed Contracting Partners Ltd Co.
It was founded in 1979. AS Al Sayed is an authorized distributor for many companies.
It is signing a contract for the operation of mechanical as well as electrical projects in Madinah.
Arabian Construction Co.
It was set up in Lebanon in 1967. It is also one of the Middle East’s major construction contractors.
They are well-versed in complex and reputable construction & infrastructure projects.
MASCO
In 1984, MASCO was founded by Mohammed Ali Al Salem. The Infrastructures & Water Projects Department in MASCO is responsible for most of their projects.
Some of their recent projects are the Makkah highway and Madinah Infrastructure Project.
Al Rajhi Construction Co.
Al Rajhi was founded in 1992 and is included in the list of top construction companies in KSA. They played a great role in urban and human, and civil development in Saudi Arabia. They offer a wide range of services in various parts of KSA, and it is a public company.
Saudi Cyprian Construction Co.
It is a sister company of General Constructions. Their clients trust them for their great quality and commitment. It is their strength.
Freyssinet Saudi Arabia Co.
FSA is an LLC company founded in 1978 by the late Sheikh Kamal Adham.
Their projects amount to several billion Saudi Riyals. They have built their reputation due to their high-quality work.
UNEC Head Office KSA
UNEC is a well-established construction company located in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Its Head Office is in Dubai. It was founded in 1976. UNEC has a huge portfolio with over 35 years of construction work.
From industrial buildings, showrooms, housing hospitals, and schools to high-class hotels and mosques, they have done all types of projects.
Consolidated Contractors Co.
It was founded in 1952. It is a major company that handles local and international construction, engineering, and development projects.
They work according to the needs of the changing markets, and that’s their strength. Their close relationships with clients strengthen them even more.
Nesma Trading CO.Ltd
It is a private Saudi Arabian company. It’s headquartered in Jeddah’s Red Sea port city with several branches in all major cities of KSA. It is also a well-reputed construction company.
KAMCO General Contracting Co.
It was founded in 1984 by Khalifa A. Al-Mulhem. They are well-known for developing huge steel buildings in KSA. In total, they have worked for more than five million hours as of now, and the great thing about that is they have never faced any misfortune like worker injuries or machinery accidents.
Saudi Icon Co.
Saudi Icon develops interior contracting projects in the GCC region. They also do commercial and residential projects. They have some manufactured products as well.
HATCO
Al Hashemiah Contracting Co. is a Limited Liability Company. It was founded in 1976. It is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They handle construction and civil engineering projects.
They have well-trained workers who are honored for their devotion to the company.
Some of their famous projects are King Faisal University and the Arab National Bank, one of the top ten Middle East banks. Of course, they are a symbol of pride for HATCO.
Way Forward
We have compiled this list according to the latest scenarios in KSA. If you are wondering about Saudi Bin Laden & Saudi Oger, you may know they have lost their image recently & hence not ranking anymore.
Let us know if you think any other major one is missing!
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FAQs
What is the biggest construction company in Saudi Arabia? ›
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Top 10 Construction Companies in Saudi Arabia.
| Name | Headquarter |
|---|---|
| 1. Saudi Bin Ladin Group | Jeddah |
| 2. Al-Rashid Trading & Contracting Co. (RTCC) | Riyadh |
| 3. Al-Arrab Contracting Company (ACC) | Riyadh |
- Bechtel. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Bechtel is the largest general contractor in the country. ...
- Turner Construction. ...
- Fluor Corporation. ...
- AECOM. ...
- Kiewit Corporation. ...
- STO Building Group. ...
- DPR Construction. ...
- Gilbane Building Company.
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The top 10 residential builders of 2022
- D.R. Horton. ...
- Lennar Corp. 2021 revenue: $25.3 billion. ...
- PulteGroup. ...
- NVR. ...
- Taylor Morrison. ...
- KB Home. ...
- Meritage Homes Corp. ...
- Clayton Properties Group.
China-based China State Construction Engineering Corp Ltd is the major construction company in the world (by revenue).
Who is the most famous construction worker? ›- Ivan Sutherland. ...
- Auguste De Meritens and Nikolay Bernados. ...
- Richard Nixon. ...
- Louis Henry Sullivan. ...
- Pat Billings. ...
- Rick Fedrizzi, David Gottfried and Mike Italiano.
King Salman Park
The project is located in Riyadh, with the park's area exceeding 16 kilometres, making it the largest city park in the world.
- Fire-resistive.
- Non-combustible.
- Ordinary.
- Heavy timber.
- Wood-framed.
Capable subcontractors supplying goods and services to tier 2 and tier 3 firms. These firms may or may not have experience in working with. major projects. Typically these firms lack the financial capability to bid on and win larger work packages.
What is the highest paid construction? ›
- Construction Managers. Average Salary: $98,990. ...
- Elevator Installers and Repairers. Average Salary: $97,860. ...
- Electricians. Average Salary: $60,040. ...
- Plumbers. Average Salary: $59,880. ...
- Construction Equipment Operators. Average Salary: $48,920. ...
- ZipRecruiter.
- Site Safety Manager. Salary range: $66,500-$92,500 per year. ...
- Civil Engineer. Salary range: $65,000-$89,500 per year. ...
- Construction Superintendent. Salary range: $60,000-$89,500 per year. ...
- Elevator Mechanic. ...
- Cost Estimator. ...
- Safety Manager. ...
- Construction Inspector. ...
- Electrical Contractor.
Tier 3 builders are those with a turnover of less than $100 million, which most of the building industry falls in to. These range from mid-tier companies that do commercial and apartment projects around $5-10 million, or smaller fit-out builders with projects under $1 million.
Who is the best quality home builder in 2022? ›- David Weekley.
- Meritage Homes.
- Beazer Homes.
- DR Horton.
- Pulte Homes.
- Ryan Homes.
- Lennar.
- KB Home.
Frank Lloyd Wright. Many people agree that Frank Lloyd Wright is the most famous architect of the modern era. Along with Louis Henri Sullivan, his early mentor, Wright helped form a uniquely American architecture.
What are the top home builders? ›| 2022 Rank | Company | 2021 Total Closings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D.R. Horton (p) | 81,981 |
| 2 | Lennar Corp. (p) | 59,825 |
| 3 | PulteGroup (p) | 28,894 |
| 4 | NVR (p) | 21,540 |
India was the country with the most infrastructure projects in development or execution valued at over 25 million U.S. dollars as of May 2022. In contrast to India's 1,944 construction projects, the United States had 1,866 such projects, and China with 1,175.
Which country is the best in construction? ›| # | 39 Countries | Last |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | #1 United States | 2020 |
| 2 | #2 Japan | 2019 |
| 3 | #3 Russia | 2019 |
| 4 | #4 Mexico | 2019 |
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ENR's 2018 Top 250 Global Contractors.
| RANK 2018 | RANK 2017 | FIRM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | CHINA STATE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CORP. LTD., Beijing, China |
Construction is the top industry for employee happiness, according to TINYpulse's Best Industry Ranking study.
What is the hardest construction job? ›
When it came to the most physically demanding work, contractors and consumers agreed on the top two jobs: demolition and roofing. Each requires plenty of strength, balance and caution to safely and successfully complete the task.
What is a construction guy called? ›Construction workers (also known as construction laborers) work on construction sites. They are responsible for a number of on-site tasks, such as removing debris, erecting scaffolding, loading and unloading building materials, and assisting with operating heavy equipment.
Which city is best to work in Saudi? ›- Jeddah – The commercial capital. ...
- Riyadh – The capital of Saudi Arabia. ...
- Makkah – The holy city for Hajj and Umrah. ...
- Madinah – The city of the messenger of God. ...
- Dhahran – Aramco's Headquarter.
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Main industries | Crude oil production petroleum refining petrochemicals ammonia industrial gases sodium hydroxide cement fertilizer plastics metals ship repair aircraft repair construction |
| Ease-of-doing-business rank | 62nd (Easy, 2020) |
| External | |
| Exports | $221.1 billion (2017 est.) |
Who is the owner of the biggest house in the world. Istana Nurul Iman Palace, the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, is the largest house in the world, spread over 2.15 million square feet.
Who were the best builders in history? ›- Antoni Gaudí ...
- Frank Lloyd Wright. ...
- Mies Van der Rohe. ...
- Philip Johnson. ...
- Eero Saarinen. ...
- Richard Rogers. ...
- Frank Gehry. ...
- Norman Foster.
Oracle Platinum Homes has now slid into liquidation and 300 homes around the country are now in limbo. Maher and his wife should have been moving into their dream first home with their child in February this year, after paying more than $500,000 for the land and house, which Oracle was to build.
What are the 7 steps of construction? ›- Step 1: The Development and Planning Phase. ...
- Step 2: The Pre-Design Phase. ...
- Step 3: The Design Phase. ...
- Step 4: The Pre-Construction Phase. ...
- Step 5: The Procurement Phase. ...
- Step 6: The Construction Phase. ...
- Step 7: The Post-Construction Phase.
Detached Buildings. Semi-Detached Buildings. Multi-Storey or High Rise Buildings.
What are the 10 fastest growing careers in the construction industry? ›
- Construction Managers: Projected Job Growth: 9.16% ...
- Interior Designers: Projected Job Growth: 5.97% ...
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval: Projected Job Growth: 5.80% ...
- Electricians: Projected Job Growth: 5.65% ...
- Civil Engineers: Projected Job Growth: 5.01%
The difference between TIER 1, TIER 2 and TIER 3
One company depends on the other and the supply chain of materials and parts is an essential part of the production process to generate an integrated model. In general, a TIER 3 company supplies a TIER 2 company and a TIER 2 company to a TIER 1 company.
Tier one companies are generally the largest or the most technically-capable companies in the supply chain. They have the skills and resources to supply the critical components that OEMs need and they have established processes for managing suppliers in the tiers below them.
What are tier 2 companies? ›In information technology, a tier 2 vendor is a smaller and less well-known provider as compared to a tier 1 vendor. A tier 2 vendor is often also limited in its geographic coverage as well. As a consequence, a tier 2 vendor is generally regarded as a secondary source rather than the preferred source.
What is the lowest paying construction job? ›Construction Laborer and Helper
These jobs are on the lower end of the wage scale because there are no formal education or training requirements. 2019 Median Pay: $36,000 per year.
So after you demonstrate a certain level of skill (this always comes with experience), you become eligible for promotions and, of course, a higher rate of pay. It's reasonable for senior-level career construction professionals to expect to earn high five-figure or even six-figure salaries.
Is construction in high demand? ›The construction industry in California is booming. Demand for property in cities across the state continues to grow. This is driving the need for AEC firms to hire skilled professionals. This demand will create unlimited opportunities for construction professionals looking to level up.
What is G1 G2 G3 and G4 construction? ›There are following Grades/ Categories of CIDB License according to tendering capacity ; G1 Not exceeding 200,000. G2 Not exceeding 500,000. G3 Not exceeding 1 Million. G4 Not exceeding 3 Million.
What are types 3/4 and 5 construction? ›Type 3: Ordinary: New or old buildings with non-combustible walls but a wood-framed roof. Type 4: Heavy Timber: Older buildings made from thick lumber. Type 5: Wood-framed: Modern buildings with combustible framing and roofs.
Is tier 1 the highest or lowest? ›Tier 1 firms are the largest, wealthiest, and most experienced in the industry.
Which work is best in Saudi Arabia? ›
- Social Media Marketing Specialist. Salary Range: 7,250 SAR to 23,100 SAR per month. ...
- Web/Software Developer. Salary Range : 6,210 SAR to 21,500 SAR per month. ...
- Real Estate Agent. ...
- Sales Associate. ...
- Driver. ...
- Auto Mechanic.
In 2021, the Ministry of Human Resources announced that the minimum wage in Saudi Arabia for Saudi employees in the private sector had to be SAR 4,000, but it was not specified a minimum wage for expats.
What is a good salary in KSA? ›The average resident salary in Saudi Arabia is 270,000 SAR per year or 108 SAR per hour. Entry-level positions start at 196,500 SAR per year, while most experienced workers make up to 427,500 SAR per year.
What is the safest city in Saudi Arabia? ›Travel insurance website InsureMyTrip has named Madinah (Medina in English) in Saudi Arabia as the world's safest city for solo female travellers to visit.
Which degree is best for Saudi Arabia? ›- Bachelor in International Hotel Management. Featured. ...
- BA (Hons) In Business Management Awarded By Liverpool John Moores University. ...
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting. ...
- BBA. ...
- Bachelor of Human Resource Management. ...
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. ...
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. ...
- B.S in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
- Networking. It's known as the hidden job market: Many of the best jobs are never advertised. ...
- Referrals. ...
- Job Boards and Career Websites. ...
- Job Fairs. ...
- Company Websites. ...
- Cold Calling. ...
- Headhunters and Recruiters. ...
- Temping or Internships.
- Best Places to Live in Saudi Arabia for…
- Top 10 Places to Live in Saudi Arabia. Riyadh. Jeddah. Dammam. Dhahran. Jubail. Ha'il. Medina. Qatif. Abha. Tabuk.
Expats in Saudi Arabia earn very high salaries compared to other countries in the Gulf region. Most employers also provide housing and education allowances, medical insurance and annual air tickets home.
Is Saudi Arabia easy to work? ›While it is not the easiest country to find work in, there are plenty of opportunities for working in Saudi Arabia if you can offer a high level of expertise and experience.
Is KSA a good country to live in? ›Saudi Arabia has a lower cost of living than many other Middle Eastern destinations. Most expats enjoy a luxurious lifestyle, especially if their employment package includes housing, transport and education allowances. Compound accommodation is expensive and international school fees are high.