Construction claims consulting in Riyadh

Riyadh: the epicenter of Vision 2030 construction

Riyadh is experiencing the largest construction boom in its history. The capital is home to the most ambitious developments under Saudi Vision 2030 — Diriyah Gate, New Murabba, King Salman Park, Riyadh Metro, and the broader Riyadh masterplan that aims to transform the city into a global metropolis of 15 million people.

The scale and pace of development is creating an unprecedented volume of construction disputes. Multiple packages running simultaneously, aggressive schedules driven by milestone deadlines, design development running parallel to construction, and the involvement of dozens of international contractors unfamiliar with local practices — all contribute to delays, cost overruns, and claims.

Our services for Riyadh projects

We provide comprehensive claims and project controls services for Riyadh-based projects:

• Delay Analysis — Forensic schedule analysis for mega-projects with multiple concurrent delay events and complex critical paths
• Quantum & Cost Claims — Precise quantification of prolongation, disruption, and acceleration costs on large-scale developments
• Project Controls — EVM implementation, schedule management, and cost control frameworks for giga-projects
• FIDIC Contract Advisory — Contract administration for the FIDIC 2017 and bespoke contract forms commonly used on PIF-funded projects
• Dispute Resolution — Expert witness services before SCCA, ICC, and ad hoc tribunals in Riyadh
• Training — Tailored workshops for project teams on claims management and FIDIC compliance

Understanding Riyadh's unique challenges

Riyadh mega-projects present distinct challenges that require specialist expertise. Government-funded projects often use heavily amended FIDIC contracts with unique risk allocations. The Saudi Arabian Arbitration Law (2012) and recent judicial reforms affect how disputes are resolved. The involvement of Public Investment Fund (PIF) entities creates specific contractual and procedural requirements.

Our team understands these nuances. We have experience working on projects for major Riyadh developers and government entities, and we know how to navigate the specific contractual landscape of the capital's construction market.

Riyadh project sectors

Our experience in Riyadh spans entertainment and tourism mega-projects, transport infrastructure including metro and rail, commercial office and mixed-use towers in the KAFD financial district, government buildings and institutional facilities, residential developments for major developers, and industrial and logistics facilities.