Jul 2026· Global academic journal of economics and business· 0 citations
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Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 infrastructure transformation requires project quality management systems (PQMS) that do more than control defects at inspection points. Mega projects must deliver compliant assets while reducing rework, material waste, delay, environmental impact and handover risk. This review paper examines how continuous improvement and sustainability can be integrated into PQMS for mega infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. It positions quality management as a strategic governance function that links ISO 9001-based process control, risk-based quality planning, inspection and test plans, non-conformance management, supplier quality assurance, digital traceability, corrective and preventive action, and management review with sustainability objectives such as resource efficiency, waste reduction, lifecycle value and responsible procurement. The study adopts a structured narrative review of recent literature on quality management systems, sustainable construction, Lean construction, Quality 4.0, project governance and Saudi Vision 2030 infrastructure delivery. It proposes a sustainability-integrated PQMS framework and an implementation roadmap tailored to roads, airports, tunnels, bridges, utilities and high-profile giga-project environments. The paper argues that continuous improvement tools, including PDCA, root-cause analysis, Kaizen, Six Sigma, NCR trend analysis and lessons-learned loops, can convert quality records into sustainability outcomes when they are embedded in project governance and supported by measurable KPIs. The expected contribution is a practical model for client, PMC, consultant, contractor and supplier organisations seeking to align quality excellence with sustainable infrastructure delivery. The framework supports reduced NCR recurrence, lower rework, stronger compliance, better supplier performance, improved handover readiness and enhanced long-term asset value under Saudi Vision 2030.
: Contractor performance evaluation is an important criterion for mitigating risks and ensuring successful delivery of construction project, which often suffers from delays, cost overruns, and quality deficiencies. In Traditional evaluations system emphasize on the efficiency and effectiveness, but the modern approaches incorporate broader dimensions such as quality management, safety, sustainability, and stakeholder satisfaction. Despite these advancements, performance gaps persist, keeping construction projects high-risk. This study develops a structured performance assessment framework to evaluate and enhance contractor performance. A comprehensive questionnaire that covers 16 key areas including Project Background, Managerial Quality, Quality Control Measures, Execution, Safety Performance, and Construction Schedule was administered to 36 industry stakeholders using a Likert-scale survey. Data analysis is done through SPSS identified and prioritized Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Findings reveal that Execution, Quality Tools, Design Quality Management, and Safety Performance are the most influential KPIs, significantly impacting contractor performance. Conversely, Training & Education, Equipment Maintenance, and Construction Schedule were rated less critical. The study emphases the importance of prioritizing the high-impact factors, integrating advanced project management tools, and adopting sustainable practices to optimize the contractor performance. By categorizing and ranking critical success factors, the research provides recommendations for construction industry practitioners to refine evaluation systems, reducing risks, and improve the overall construction quality and outcomes.
Milind Ujgare, N. Shete, Amar Pawar et al.· Proceedings of the 1st Inter...· 0 citations
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has created one of the world’s most ambitious infrastructure delivery environments, where tourism, housing, mobility, utilities and public-realm assets must be delivered at speed while preserving quality, safety, environmental performance and long-term asset value. This review paper examines how smart construction project management can support Vision 2030 giga-projects by integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM), risk management and digital scheduling into a unified delivery governance model. The study synthesizes recent literature on BIM-enabled construction management, 4D scheduling, AI-supported schedule control, risk management in sustainable projects, contractual BIM governance, project management standards and the regenerative development agenda represented by Red Sea Global. The paper proposes an integrated framework in which BIM functions as the shared information environment, digital scheduling converts models into time-linked execution logic, risk management governs uncertainty, and project controls translate field data into leadership decisions. The review finds that the strongest value emerges when BIM, Primavera-style critical path scheduling, risk registers, HSE observations, procurement tracking, RFIs, change control and stakeholder reporting are managed as connected data streams rather than isolated administrative tools. For Saudi giga-projects, this integration can reduce design coordination gaps, improve visibility of schedule threats, support proactive risk response, enhance HSE and quality governance, and strengthen alignment with sustainability and local-content goals. The paper contributes a Vision 2030-oriented delivery model for construction leaders managing complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure programs in Saudi Arabia and comparable rapidly developing economies.
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 giga-projects are reshaping regional development through new tourism, mobility, housing, logistics, heritage, entertainment, energy and smart-city assets. Their scale, simultaneity and geographic dispersion make safety governance more than a site compliance function: it becomes a development capability that protects workers, stabilizes delivery, strengthens investor confidence and translates construction expenditure into durable social value. This review synthesizes recent literature and institutional evidence from 2020 to 2025 to examine how safe construction governance can support sustainable regional development in Vision 2030 giga-project environments. The review adopts an integrative narrative method, combining peer-reviewed studies on Saudi construction safety climate, occupational health and safety management systems, digital safety technologies, megaproject governance and sustainability reporting with official Saudi regulatory and program sources. The paper proposes a Safe Construction Governance for Regional Value framework built around five linked domains: leadership accountability, risk-based planning, worker welfare, digital assurance and regional value integration. Findings show that the strongest safety outcomes are likely where governance is embedded early in project selection, design, procurement, contractor onboarding, work packaging and benefit realization, rather than treated as an inspection activity after mobilization. The review concludes that Saudi giga-projects can become international exemplars when occupational safety, environmental protection and community development are governed as one integrated value system.
Vipin Morakandy Kooloth· Global academic journal of e...· 0 citations
-Regional development programmes increasingly depend on complex portfolios of roads, utilities, housing, tourism assets, industrial zones and public facilities. Their delivery performance is often judged through cost, schedule and quality, yet the same projects also create high exposure to occupational injury, environmental degradation, community disruption and reputational loss. This review examines how health, safety and environmental audit systems can improve regional development project delivery by converting fragmented compliance checks into a structured governance mechanism for risk prevention, corrective action and organisational learning. The aim is to develop a practical evidence-based framework that links HSE audit maturity with project delivery outcomes. The objectives are to: identify the core components of effective HSE audit systems; synthesize recent literature on occupational health and safety management, environmental management, digital monitoring and client-contractor performance control; evaluate how audit findings influence time, cost, quality, stakeholder confidence and sustainable value; and propose a maturity model suitable for large regional development programmes aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. A narrative review methodology was applied, drawing on peer-reviewed studies and institutional guidance published from 2020 to 2025. The findings show that HSE audits enhance delivery when they are risk-based, integrated with planning and procurement, supported by leading indicators, verified through competent auditors, and closed through time-bound corrective action. Digital tools, including dashboards, BIM, sensors, mobile inspections and AI-assisted analytics, strengthen audit traceability but cannot replace leadership commitment, workforce participation and contractor accountability. The paper concludes that HSE audits should be positioned as delivery assurance systems rather than as post-event inspection tools. Such systems can reduce rework, improve productivity, protect communities, support environmental compliance, and enable more resilient regional development outcomes.
Vipin Morakandy Kooloth· Iconic research and engineer...· 0 citations
Supply Chain Management (SCM) has emerged as a strategic approach for strengthening institutional planning, operational coordination, resource utilization, and stakeholder collaboration in vocational education. In Saudi Arabia, however, planning practices within oil and gas vocational institutes remain fragmented, creating challenges in coordinating academic activities, institutional resources, quality management, and industry requirements. This study aims to develop a Strategic Implementation Framework for Standardized Supply Chain Management Planning Practices for oil and gas vocational institutes in Saudi Arabia. The study adopts an implementation-oriented conceptual research design based on a synthesis of SCM literature, vocational education literature, identified research gaps, and established planning and quality-management approaches. The proposed framework integrates Advanced Planning Systems (APS), Balanced Scorecard (BSC), SWOT analysis, Quality Function Deployment (QFD), and Quality Management principles into a structured implementation process. The framework organizes institutional planning into five interconnected phases: institutional assessment, strategic planning, resource and academic planning, stakeholder integration, and performance monitoring with continuous improvement. The conceptual framework provides a structured basis for improving planning standardization, resource coordination, stakeholder alignment, quality assurance, and responsiveness to industry requirements. Rather than claiming empirical performance effects, the study presents the framework as a conceptual and implementation-oriented contribution that requires validation through future expert assessment and empirical application in Saudi vocational institutes.
Abdalla Adam Eldawi Suliman· Journal of Business Practice...· 0 citations
The construction industry continues to encounter challenges in maintaining construction quality and controlling project costs due to fragmented inspection processes, paper-based documentation, and inefficient information management. Conventional quality inspection practices are often associated with delayed reporting, limited traceability, human error, and ineffective communication among project stakeholders, leading to rework, schedule delays, and increased project costs. This study proposes a BIM-integrated Digital Inspection and Testing System to improve construction quality management through the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM), Novade, and business intelligence platforms (Microsoft Power BI and Google Data Studio). The study adopted the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology to analyse the existing inspection workflow, identify its limitations, and develop a conceptual digital framework that supports real-time inspection, centralized information management, BIM-based quality tracking, and analytical reporting. The proposed system establishes an end-to-end digital workflow that integrates field data collection, cloud-based information storage, BIM-enabled traceability, and interactive dashboards to enhance inspection efficiency, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. Unlike existing studies that examine BIM, mobile inspection, or analytics independently, this framework integrates these technologies into a unified quality management ecosystem. Although the framework has not yet been implemented or empirically validated, it provides a practical foundation for future prototype development and industry application. The proposed system has the potential to reduce documentation redundancy, improve quality traceability, minimize rework, and strengthen construction cost control, thereby supporting the digital transformation of construction quality management.
Hanafi bin Ab. Haris, Norhazren Izatie Mohd, Hamizah Liyana Tajul Ariffin et al.· International journal of res...· 0 citations
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