Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest-growing destinations for Chinese steel exports in 2026, with year-on-year growth above 700%. Industrial cities, logistics hubs, data centres and renewable energy projects are all under way at once, and 50°C heat, sharp day-night temperature swings and dust impose stricter demands on movement control, corrosion class and sealing than conventional projects.
Designing for heat and dust
Summer extremes and large diurnal temperature swings mean the structure must accommodate thermal movement, while a dusty environment demands sealed, abrasion-resistant joints and envelope details.
- Expansion joints or sliding bearings on long runs to release thermal stress
- Sealed laps and water-stop details at roof and wall joints to keep dust out and water off
- Ventilators and daylighting strips arranged for heat extraction while limiting dust ingress
Codes, certification and corrosion
We design to the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and relevant SASO requirements, and can also produce drawings under an owner-specified AISC or EN 1090 system. Coastal and industrial atmospheres are highly aggressive, so protection defaults to C4–C5.
- Structure: SBC loads and seismic requirements, or dual AISC / EN 1090 documentation
- Corrosion: hot-dip galvanizing (≥85 µm) or galvanized plus weathering coating for salt and industrial air
- Envelope: rock wool or PU sandwich panels for insulation, with high-temperature rated roof coatings
- Certification: SASO documentation packages and third-party inspection (SGS / BV) supported
Delivery and logistics: Shanghai to Jeddah or Dammam
Detailing and fabrication take place at our Shanghai and Jiangsu plants. Knocked-down members ship to Jeddah Islamic Port or King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, with member marking, packing lists and erection drawings, plus customs and certification support.
- Detailing 7–10 days, fabrication 25–40 days, sea freight around 18–25 days
- FOB / CIF / DAP / DDP terms available
- Site supervision and phased deliveries can be arranged to match the project programme
Frequently asked questions
Which codes can you design to for Saudi projects?
Does 50°C heat affect a steel structure?
How are certification and inspection handled?
Send your site, spans and use — you will get structural and corrosion recommendations for a high-heat environment within 48 hours.
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