Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Construction Projects in Saudi ArabiaBy Deokgeun Yoon & Hasan Rahman | Published in K-Build (Journal of the International Contractors Association of Korea)

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Legal and Institutional Considerations in Saudi Construction Projects(By Deokgeun Yoon, Hasan Rahman | K-BUILD, Overseas Construction Association Journal)

[Main Contents](i) Key Sharia law considerations when entering into general construction contracts, as well as the extension of the 10-year defect liability and structural defect insurance to the private sector since 2017.

(ii) The Government Tenders and Procurement Law (amended in 2019), which applies to public works.

(iii) Key provisions of the Privatization Law (enacted in 2021) applicable to PPP projects.

[Table of Contents]

Ⅰ. Introduction

Ⅱ. General Construction ContractsA. Sharia LawB. 10-Year Defect Liability and Structural Defects Insurance

Ⅲ. Public Construction Projects – Government Tenders and Procurement LawA. Scope of ApplicationB. Methods of ContractingC. Cancellation of BidsD. Adjustment of Contract Amount and Design ChangesE. Limitations on Contract Transfer and SubcontractingF. Contract TerminationG. Dispute Resolution

Ⅳ. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) ProjectsA. Scope of ApplicationB. Government Financial SupportC. Project Implementation CompanyD. Right to Collect User FeesE. Termination of PPP ContractsF. Localization PolicyG. Protection of Foreign InvestorsH. Appeals and Dispute Resolution

Ⅴ. Conclusion

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