Neil Gerrard Saudi Arabia’s construction programme continues to expand at a scale that few markets can match, and its drive to bring in international expertise is accelerating. The fact that the Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA) recently joined the Confederation of International Contractors’ Association (CICA) is a signal of the Kingdom’s intent. At CICA’s annual conference in Paris last month, SCA chairman Mohammed Alajlan outlined the Saudi Arabia’s ambition, as Vision 2030 reshapes both its built environment and its economy. With trillions of dollars of work under way and major schemes such as Neom, Qiddiya and Diriyah advancing, the SCA is positioning itself as a conduit for global collaboration, standardised contracting and knowledge transfer. What does this openness mean for overseas contractors, and how is Saudi Arabia adapting its systems, technology and industry capacity to deliver megaprojects at speed? Mr Alajlan spoke with Construction Briefing about international partnerships, contracting reforms and the legacy he expects the current construction cycle to leave. Read more about how Saudi Arabia is engaging with international contractors here. 📢 📢 No time to read this? We’ll read it to you. Press play on the audio version at the top of the article. Got a comment on today's Construction Briefing? Contact editor Neil Gerrard | 
