Construction & Infrastructure

Building Cities,
Enabling Growth

Saudi Arabia is building at a scale the world has not seen before. Australian construction businesses have the expertise to be part of it. This committee is how that happens.
The Opportunity

Building Saudi Arabia's Future

Saudi Arabia’s construction pipeline is one of the largest ever assembled. Over USD $1.2 trillion in planned or active projects are running through to 2030, covering giga-projects including NEOM, Diriyah, the Red Sea Project, and Qiddiya, alongside a national housing programme targeting 70% home ownership.
Australian construction firms bring exactly what this market demands. World-class project management, modular and prefabricated construction capability, smart city technology, and internationally bankable governance standards. The opportunity is significant. Getting in front of the right people is where most Australian firms get stuck. That is what this committee solves.
The Opportunity

Building Saudi Arabia's Future

Saudi Arabia’s construction pipeline is one of the largest ever assembled. Over USD $1.2 trillion in planned or active projects are running through to 2030, covering giga-projects including NEOM, Diriyah, the Red Sea Project, and Qiddiya, alongside a national housing programme targeting 70% home ownership.
Australian construction firms bring exactly what this market demands. World-class project management, modular and prefabricated construction capability, smart city technology, and internationally bankable governance standards. The opportunity is significant. Getting in front of the right people is where most Australian firms get stuck. That is what this committee solves.
Member Value

What You Get as a Committee Member

Membership is not a listing. It is structured access to the people, projects, and pathways that move Australian construction businesses forward in Saudi Arabia.

Our Objectives

Direct Introductions

The committee connects members directly with Saudi project owners, developers, and procurement leads across NEOM, Diriyah, and Vision Realisation Programs. Not cold outreach — warm, facilitated introductions through ASBC/F’s established relationships.

Market Intelligence

Members are briefed on emerging tender opportunities, procurement cycles, ICV requirement changes, and Saudi regulatory updates before they reach public channels. Being early matters in this market.

Our Objectives

Trade Missions and Government Access

Each year the committee leads one formal bilateral trade mission coordinated with Austrade and MISA. Members participate in site visits to active giga-projects, government roundtables, and private-sector matchmaking sessions in-Kingdom.
Committee Focus Areas

What You Get as a Committee Member

Six core areas of bilateral activity, each representing a distinct opportunity for Australian businesses operating in or entering the Saudi construction market.

Giga-Project Participation

Connecting Australian contractors with Saudi Arabia’s largest active project pipelines.

Modular Construction Transfer

Deploying Australian prefabrication technology into the Saudi residential market.

Joint Venture
Structuring

Formalising partnerships between Australian firms and Saudi construction conglomerates.

Workforce
Development

Building trades training capacity for Saudi-based construction deployments.

ICV and Localisation Compliance

Positioning Australian firms competitively within Vision 2030 procurement frameworks.

Green Construction Advisory

Aligning Australian ESG expertise with Saudi Green Initiative requirements.
Key Commercial Opportunities

Where the Work Is

Specific, active opportunities where Australian construction capability
aligns with Saudi demand right now.
Opportunity 01

Residential Masterplanned Communities

Saudi Arabia’s national housing programme is targeting 70% home ownership by 2030, requiring delivery of hundreds of thousands of new units. Australian modular and volume residential expertise is directly aligned with the speed and scale this programme demands.
Opportunity 01

Residential Masterplanned Communities

Saudi Arabia’s national housing programme is targeting 70% home ownership by 2030, requiring delivery of hundreds of thousands of new units. Australian modular and volume residential expertise is directly aligned with the speed and scale this programme demands.
Opportunity 02

Smart City and Urban Technology

The Riyadh 2030 Metro expansion, new transport hubs, and mixed-use precincts are creating active demand for smart city integration. Australian technology firms with proven urban infrastructure capability are actively sought by Saudi project owners and government agencies.
Opportunity 02

Smart City and Urban Technology

The Riyadh 2030 Metro expansion, new transport hubs, and mixed-use precincts are creating active demand for smart city integration. Australian technology firms with proven urban infrastructure capability are actively sought by Saudi project owners and government agencies.
Opportunity 03

GCC-Wide Joint Venture Pipelines

Joint ventures between Australian project management firms and Saudi construction conglomerates open GCC-wide delivery pipelines. These arrangements combine Australian expertise with Saudi capital, local relationships, and regional reach across the Gulf.
Opportunity 03

GCC-Wide Joint Venture Pipelines

Joint ventures between Australian project management firms and Saudi construction conglomerates open GCC-wide delivery pipelines. These arrangements combine Australian expertise with Saudi capital, local relationships, and regional reach across the Gulf.
Committee Members

Who Is Already at the Table

The organisations below are current members of the Construction and Infrastructure Committee. They represent the breadth and depth of what this committee brings together — on both sides of the bilateral relationship.

Australian Members

Saudi Members

AUSTRALIAN MEMBERS

SAUDI MEMBERS

Why ASBC/F

Why Not Just Go Direct?

Most Australian firms that try to enter the Saudi construction market spend 12 to 18 months navigating relationships, procurement processes, and regulatory requirements before landing a single meeting with the right person. ASBC/F has already built those relationships. Our formal agreements with MISA and the Federation of Saudi Chambers mean committee members start with institutional credibility, not a cold introduction.

How It Works

What Happens After You Join

A clear operating rhythm designed to keep members engaged, informed, and moving forward throughout the year.

Quarterly Plenary Meetings

Full committee convenes quarterly, alternating between Australia and Saudi Arabia. Opportunities are tabled, introductions made, and progress reviewed.

Annual Trade Mission

One formal bilateral trade mission per year, coordinated with Austrade and MISA. Site visits to active giga-projects and in-Kingdom government meetings included.

Quarterly Board Reports

Co-chairs report to the ASBC/F Board each quarter, keeping the committee accountable and strategically aligned.

FAQs

The Construction & Infrastructure sector connects Australian and Saudi organisations involved in construction, engineering, infrastructure development, project delivery, and related services. It supports collaboration, investment, and knowledge sharing aligned with major development opportunities across both countries.

Saudi Arabia is undertaking one of the world’s largest infrastructure and urban development programs through Vision 2030. This creates opportunities for Australian companies with expertise in engineering, project management, sustainability, construction technologies, professional services, and specialist contracting.

The sector covers a broad range of industries, including:

  • Building and construction
  • Civil engineering
  • Transport infrastructure
  • Roads and bridges
  • Rail and metro projects
  • Airports and ports
  • Utilities and water infrastructure
  • Smart cities
  • Urban development
  • Sustainable construction
  • Project management and consulting
  • Building materials and construction technologies

This sector is suitable for:

  • Construction companies
  • Engineering consultants
  • Architects and designers
  • Infrastructure developers
  • Project management firms
  • Building material suppliers
  • Technology providers
  • Government agencies
  • Investors
  • Professional service providers supporting the construction industry

Australian organisations can explore opportunities including:

  • Infrastructure project delivery
  • Engineering consultancy
  • Design and planning services
  • Sustainable construction solutions
  • Smart infrastructure technologies
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Supply chain partnerships
  • Investment and joint ventures

ASBC/F helps businesses by providing market insights, facilitating introductions to key stakeholders, organising trade delegations, hosting industry events, and connecting members with potential partners across Australia and Saudi Arabia.

Yes. ASBC/F regularly organises industry delegations, business forums, networking events, and participation in major construction exhibitions to help members build relationships and explore commercial opportunities.

Sustainability is becoming a key focus across modern infrastructure projects. Many developments prioritise energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, smart technologies, and resilient infrastructure to support long-term economic growth and community development.

Digital technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), digital twins, AI, data analytics, and smart asset management improve planning, collaboration, project delivery, quality assurance, and lifecycle management across infrastructure projects.

Yes. SMEs play an important role in construction supply chains and can participate through specialist services, subcontracting opportunities, technology solutions, consulting, manufacturing, and strategic partnerships.

Absolutely. Businesses can also support projects through:

  • Engineering consultancy
  • Environmental services
  • Legal and commercial advisory
  • Workforce development
  • Digital technologies
  • Equipment supply
  • Asset management
  • Facilities management
  • Maintenance services

ASBC/F shares industry news, market updates, trade opportunities, business events, and delegation announcements through its website, newsletters, and member communications.

The sector supports Vision 2030 by encouraging international collaboration, sustainable infrastructure development, knowledge exchange, investment, and innovation across major projects that are transforming Saudi Arabia’s economy.

Yes. ASBC/F facilitates connections between Australian companies and Saudi organisations, helping businesses identify strategic partners, investment opportunities, and collaborative projects across the construction and infrastructure ecosystem.

You can become an ASBC/F member, participate in industry events, join sector-focused initiatives, attend trade delegations, or contact the ASBC/F team to discuss partnership and collaboration opportunities within the Construction & Infrastructure sector.

Engage with ASBC/F

Committee membership is open to all financial members of ASBC/F with operations or material interest in the construction and infrastructure sector. If your business is serious about Saudi Arabia, this is where that work begins.