Value engineering
We raise the value of what is executed, not its price. Applied across many projects to cut cost without touching the core function or required appearance.
Value Engineering & Quality
Case study
Al-Shaheqah and its experience with value engineering
The success of any project is measured by how well it performs the function it was created for, at the lowest possible cost. That is the original meaning of value engineering: raising the value of what is executed, not its price.
We had a unique experience with the Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Makkah, which tendered the "Makkah Trading House" project for competition — a distinguished project in form and design, consisting of two basements and a ground floor holding a 450-person conference hall, plus ten repeated floors. Its cylindrical front section was allocated to the Chamber; the rear section is investment offices.
Contractors' prices varied, and the lowest submitted price was SAR 40 million — an obstacle, since the approved budget fell short. Here Al-Shaheqah's role stood out: we coordinated with the design office to re-study the project differently, subjecting it to value engineering in order to reach the lowest cost while preserving the core function.
40Lowest submitted bidmillion SAR
30After value engineeringmillion SAR
10Savings achievedmillion SAR
After analysing the project's elements and studying its functions using our accumulated experience on similar projects, the cost dropped from SAR 40 million to SAR 30 million while preserving the essential requirements and overall form — a result Chamber officials described as remarkable, after the project had nearly been shelved for good.
“The goal is the lowest cost while preserving the project's essential function.”
Quality system
Quality is not a slogan — it is a procedure
Work is carried out in full cooperation with the client: from the initial meeting, through cost estimation, preliminary designs, site measurements, shop drawings and samples. A delivery time programme is then set, and inspection procedures for workmanship are agreed.
Through its research, Al-Shaheqah has developed techniques suited to the Kingdom's climatic requirements; qualified chemical engineers specify paints and varnishes and liaise with manufacturers worldwide to stay abreast of the latest developments.
- Testing and analysis of every material used
- Approved shop drawings and samples before execution
- Agreed inspection procedures at workmanship level
- Periodic progress reports on dedicated forms
Why Al-Shaheqah
Six things that set us apart
In-house lab & R&D
Every material used is tested and analysed to reach the required quality, and we track the latest research in construction and building.
Epoxy-coated reinforcement steel
We were among the first companies to introduce this technology to counter Jeddah's high water table and humidity and protect foundations.
Project management on global systems
Schedules built on Primavera and Microsoft Project using the critical path method (CPM), with daily and stage progress reports from project managers.
Trained engineering teams
Continuous training courses and technical seminars for our engineers and staff, keeping them current with developments in engineering and construction.
Modern, inspected equipment
An equipment fleet capable of delivering the largest projects to consultants' specifications, continuously inspected against safety requirements.
Research & development
Epoxy-coated reinforcement steel
Most of our projects are in Jeddah, which suffers from a high water table and high humidity that can cause severe harm to the foundations of buildings and public facilities. Practical and effective solutions had to be found.
Hence the idea of iron covered by epoxy through melting — and Al-Shaheqah was among the first companies to introduce that technology into its projects, adding a new achievement to its record.
Partners on the road of construction
This is Al-Shaheqah: people united around one purpose, each knowing his role and integrating with the others.