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Construction Law Practice Guide – Saudi Arabia Online Course For Gulf Construction Professionals and Civil Engineers

Module 1: Introduction to Saudi Arabia’s Legal Framework

Objective: Understand the foundational laws governing construction in Saudi Arabia.

• Key Topics:
  • Overview of the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and National Construction & Tender Law (NCTL).
  • Role of Sharia law in contracts and dispute resolution.
  • Regulatory bodies: MoMRAH, SCA, SASO.
• Case Study: A contractor fails to comply with SBC 801 (Fire Protection) in a Riyadh high-rise project, leading to fines and project suspension.

Module 2: Contract Types and Structures

Objective: Analyze common contract forms and their adaptations in Saudi Arabia.

• Key Topics:
  • FIDIC contracts (Red Book, Yellow Book) and local modifications.
  • Public vs. private sector contracts under GTPL and Civil Transactions Law.
  • Lump-sum vs. cost-plus contracts.
• Scenario: A contractor submits a claim for design changes in a FIDIC-based NEOM project, but the employer rejects it due to ambiguous variation clauses.

Module 3: Compliance with the Saudi Building Code (SBC)

Objective: Master SBC compliance for project approvals.

• Key Topics:
  • Structural, fire safety, and MEP requirements (SBC 301, 801, 401/501).
  • Green Building Code (SBC 1001) and energy efficiency standards.
• Example: A Jeddah hospital project is delayed due to non-compliance with SBC 601 (Energy Conservation).

Module 4: Risk Allocation and Mitigation

Objective: Identify and manage risks in Saudi construction projects.

• Key Topics:
  • Force majeure under Saudi law (e.g., sandstorms delaying a desert pipeline project).
  • Liability caps and exclusions in contracts.
• Case Study: A contractor faces penalties for delays on a Riyadh metro project caused by unforeseen ground conditions.

Module 5: Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

Objective: Navigate dispute resolution pathways.

• Key Topics:
  • Arbitration (Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration) vs. litigation.
  • Role of Dispute Adjudication Boards (DABs) in FIDIC contracts.
• Scenario: A subcontractor initiates arbitration against a main contractor over unpaid invoices for a Mecca hotel project.

Module 6: Decennial Liability and Defect Management

Objective: Understand long-term liability for structural failures.

• Key Topics:
  • 10-year liability period under SBC Article 29.
  • Joint liability of designers and contractors.
• Example: A collapsed roof in a Dammam mall triggers decennial liability claims against the engineer and contractor.

Module 7: Payment Disputes and Recovery

Objective: Resolve payment-related conflicts.

• Key Topics:
  • Interim and final payment certifications.
  • Recovery mechanisms for delayed payments.
• Case Study: A contractor invokes FIDIC Clause 14.8 (Delayed Payment) to claim financing charges on a delayed Diriyah infrastructure project.

Module 8: Public Sector Contracts and GTPL Compliance

Objective: Manage public tenders and procurement.

• Key Topics:
  • Mandatory tendering procedures under GTPL.
  • Penalties for subcontracting without approval.
• Scenario: A government body terminates a contract after discovering unauthorized subcontracting on a Medina school project.

Module 9: Force Majeure and Pandemic Clauses

Objective: Address unforeseen disruptions.

• Key Topics:
  • COVID-19 impacts on project timelines.
  • Drafting force majeure clauses under Sharia principles.
• Example: A contractor seeks time extensions due to material shortages caused by geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea.

Module 10: Insurance and Bonding Requirements

Objective: Mitigate financial and operational risks.

• Key Topics:
  • Types of insurance (CAR, liability, decennial).
  • Performance and advance payment guarantees.
• Case Study: An insurer denies a CAR claim for flood damage due to inadequate risk assessment in a Jazan refinery project.

Module 11: Environmental and Sustainability Compliance

Objective: Align projects with Saudi sustainability goals.

• Key Topics:
  • SBC 1001 (Green Building) and Vision 2030 targets.
  • Waste management and carbon reduction strategies.
• Scenario: A contractor faces fines for improper disposal of construction waste in a NEOM sustainable city project.

Module 12: Employment and Labor Law

Objective: Comply with Saudi labor regulations.

• Key Topics:
  • Expat workforce quotas and Saudization (Nitaqat).
  • Wage protection and safety standards.
• Example: A construction firm is penalized for violating Saudization ratios in a Qiddiya entertainment complex project.

Module 13: Technology and Smart Contracts

Objective: Leverage digital tools for contract management.

• Key Topics:
  • BIM compliance under SBC.
  • Blockchain for payment security.
• Case Study: A dispute arises over BIM model inaccuracies in a smart city project in Riyadh.

Module 14: International Contractors and Local Partnerships

Objective: Navigate entry strategies for foreign firms.

• Key Topics:
  • Joint venture requirements with Saudi partners.
  • Cultural and legal challenges in cross-border contracts.
• Scenario: A European contractor faces delays due to misaligned expectations with a local partner on a Red Sea tourism project.

Module 15: Recent Legal Reforms and Future Trends

Objective: Stay updated on evolving regulations.

• Key Topics:
  • 2024 SBC amendments (e.g., seismic design for steel structures).
  • Impact of NCTL on dispute resolution timelines.
• Example: A contractor uses the new NCTL provisions to expedite a claim against a government entity in a Riyadh road expansion project.

Course Design Features:

• Interactive Workshops: Mock negotiations for FIDIC clauses.
• Templates: Sample claims, variation orders, and arbitration notices.
• Quizzes: Scenario-based assessments on SBC compliance.
• Final Project: Draft a compliant contract for a hypothetical mega-project (e.g., Trojena ski resort).

Duration :- 60 Days