Project Approval Committee report — November 2026 cycle
Saudi Contractors Authority · November 2026 cycle — 2027 work plan
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Project Approval Committee report — November 2026 cycle
Saudi Contractors Authority
- Period
- November 2026 cycle — 2027 work plan
- Generated
- 7 October 202626 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH
- Submitted to
- The Project Approval Committee
- Owner
- Dr. Noura M. Al-Otaibi
Prepared by the Enterprise PMO — automatically, on Munjaz
Executive summary
Written by Copilot from system data — review before sending
9 proposals are before the committee at an estimated SAR 161.6M, 1 of them P1. Each is linked to a strategic objective and asks for approval of the proposal and feasibility study at the approval gate.
The scope holds 36 projects with a budget of SAR 5.15B: 18 on track and 6 red or critical. Weighted progress is 52% against 57% planned, spend SAR 2.41B, and EAC SAR 5.56B (SAR 407.7M over).
Key figures
- Projects
- 36
- Budget
- SAR 5.2B
- Spent
- SAR 2.4B
- EAC
- SAR 5.6B
- Progress
- 52% / 57%
- SPI
- 0.85
- CPI
- 0.93
- High risks
- 18
Project health mix
- On track 18
- At risk 10
- Off track 4
- Critical 2
- On hold 2
Proposals before the committee
| Proposal | Priority | Estimated cost | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Data Protection Law complianceStrong technical capabilities | P1 | SAR 4.6M | Approved |
| Professional certification programme for PMsLeadership and human capital | P2 | SAR 1.8M | Approved |
| Smart fault-reporting platform for SCA buildings and centresSimplify regulatory relationships and make doing business easier | P2 | SAR 9.5M | Evaluation |
| Indoor air-quality and energy monitoring in SCA buildingsEfficient, sustainable SCA facilities | P2 | SAR 11.2M | Committee review |
| Digital twin of the headquarters and qualification centresSCA services and programmes in every region | P2 | SAR 18.5M | Evaluation |
| Unified contractor contact-centre expansionSimplify regulatory relationships and make doing business easier | P2 | SAR 7.8M | Committee review |
| Contracting e-Marketplace — Release 2A sustainable financial base | P2 | SAR 6.2M | Feasibility |
| Redesigning contractor waiting areas in the existing branchesA better contractor experience and service quality | P3 | SAR 38M | Prioritized |
| Energy-efficient, carbon-neutral qualification centres for remote regionsEfficient, sustainable SCA facilities | P3 | SAR 64M | Feasibility |
The decision asked at the approval gate: approve the proposal and feasibility study, confirm the priority and weight, and link it to an objective, an initiative and the annual work plan.
Projects with the most at stake
| Project | Budget | Progress | Slip | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCA Headquarters, Riyadh | SAR 1.2B | 42% | 74 days | Off track |
| SCA Academy Campus, Riyadh | SAR 640M | 57% | 152 days | Critical |
| Asir Vocational Qualification Centre | SAR 520M | 2% | — | On track |
| Al-Khobar Branch — Rehabilitation & Extension | SAR 412M | 68% | 126 days | Critical |
| Qassim Vocational Qualification Centre | SAR 345M | 44% | 64 days | Off track |
| Jeddah Branch & Qualification Centre | SAR 286M | 39% | 95 days | Off track |
| Arar Vocational Qualification Centre | SAR 238M | 33% | 28 days | At risk |
| Wadi Al-Dawasir Vocational Qualification Centre | SAR 210M | 2% | 184 days | On hold |
| Hail Vocational Qualification Centre | SAR 158M | 52% | 12 days | At risk |
| SCA Backup Data Centre | SAR 148M | 72% | 38 days | At risk |
| Secure Enterprise Network | SAR 132M | 55% | 33 days | At risk |
| Unified Operations Centre for Centres & Platforms | SAR 110M | 0% | — | On track |
The largest 12 of 36 by budget — the full table is in the Excel file
Highest-exposure risks
| Risk | Score | Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| Main contractor cash-flow distress and unpaid subcontractorsAl-Khobar Branch — Rehabilitation & Extension | 25 | SAR 36M |
| Steel and concrete price rises driving price-adjustment claimsSCA Headquarters, Riyadh | 20 | SAR 48M |
| Contractor financial claims piling up over unapproved variationsSCA Academy Campus, Riyadh | 20 | SAR 41M |
| Late handover of the northern plot and utility diversions in zones 3 and 4SCA Headquarters, Riyadh | 20 | SAR 31M |
| Unforeseen ground conditions and groundwater at the foundations of axes 12 to 16Qassim Vocational Qualification Centre | 20 | SAR 27M |
| Late land handover and title deed from the owning entity in Wadi Al-DawasirWadi Al-Dawasir Vocational Qualification Centre | 20 | SAR 12M |
| Ground-improvement costs up after the geotechnical surveyJeddah Branch & Qualification Centre | 16 | SAR 22.5M |
Decisions needed
- 1
Pay subcontractors directly on the Al-Khobar branch rehabilitation & extension
The PMO recommends paying directly out of certificate 22 and deducting it from the main contractor’s dues.
- 2
Refer the SCA Academy campus contractor’s claims to arbitration
Legal recommends referral, with an independent engineer assessing the extension request in parallel.
- 3
Approve the updated corrective plan for Muqawil Release 4
The Steering Committee recommends conditional approval with a monthly progress review.
- 4
Release SAR 22M of the HQ & regional centres portfolio reserve to speed up the HQ land handover
Facilities & Premises recommends two tranches tied to site handovers.