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Market insight and analysis on the construction sector in Saudi Arabia: the buildings and infrastructure pipeline, contract awards so far in 2026 and the projects likely to be awarded next.
US$1.2 trillion of Saudi buildings and infrastructure projects have not started construction yet. That is 86% of the US$1.4 trillion pipeline, and the stage where suppliers and subcontractors can still get in early.
In the full report: how the pipeline breaks down by stage.
Buildings and infrastructure awards are up 74% on last year. US$49.6 billion was awarded from January to September 2026, and infrastructure awards more than doubled.
Total buildings and infrastructure awards for 2026 are forecast at US$70.5 billion. Buildings and infrastructure make up about 76% of all construction contract awards in the Kingdom.
In the full report: the 2026 forecast by sector and the major awards behind it.
Major awards this year include US$ 11.75 billion in contracts for Amaya in Jeddah,US$3 billion for the King Salman International Airport central runway in Riyadh, and US$2.3 billion for 14 hotels at Rua Al Madinah.
Dar Al Arkan, the Public Investment Fund and the National Housing Company are among the top clients awarding work. Dahlawi Construction, FCC Construction and Thabat Construction lead the contractors.
Vision 2030 remains the main driver, with investment across housing, transport, tourism and industry. Preparations for Expo 2030 Riyadh and the FIFA World Cup 2034, with 15 stadiums planned, are adding momentum.
The Kingdom also needs around 115,000 new homes a year to reach its 70% home ownership target, and religious tourism continues to drive hotel and transport projects in Makkah and Madinah.
Source: Ventures Onsite Projects Intelligence Platform (projects in Tender for Construction stage as of 5 October 2026).
These projects are at a tender stage now, with contracts likely in the next 12 months.
They include the Assir to Jizan Highway (US$ 5 billion),Riyadh Metro Line 7 Phase 1 (US$ 3 billion) and the Expo 2030 Riyadh Icon Structure (US$ 600 million).
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