Compliance & Regulations
Engineering Department Compliance & Regulations – A 360° Approach
Ensuring Regulatory Adherence, Contractual Compliance, and Engineering Standards in Mega Construction Projects
1. Introduction
The Engineering Department at BEC Arabia is responsible for ensuring that all technical, design, and execution activities comply with local and international engineering standards, regulatory bodies, and contractual obligations.
By integrating regulatory compliance with technical workflows, the Engineering Department minimizes risks, ensures constructability, and aligns with: ✅ Saudi Building Code (SBC) & Municipality Regulations ✅ Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA) & Giga Project Requirements (NEOM, Red Sea, Qiddiya, NUPP) ✅ FIDIC & NEC Contractual Standards for Engineering Deliverables ✅ ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (HSE) Compliance ✅ Royal Commission, Aramco, and PIF Regulatory Approvals
A 360° compliance approach ensures seamless integration between design, procurement, site execution, and regulatory authorities, reducing legal risks, enhancing quality, and streamlining project delivery.
2. Engineering Regulatory Compliance Framework
2.1 Compliance Governance & Accountability
Compliance Level
Stakeholders Responsible
Key Areas of Oversight
Executive Oversight
CEO, Legal, Risk & Compliance Teams
Engineering contract compliance & regulatory risk management
Engineering Management
Engineering Directors, Consultants
Technical specifications, design compliance
Project Execution Teams
Site Engineers, QA/QC, HSE
Construction implementation in compliance with engineering standards
Regulatory & Municipality Compliance
Municipality Liaison, HSE Officers
Permit approvals, environmental and safety compliance
📌 Benchmark: Engineering compliance audits must be conducted bi-weekly, ensuring 100% alignment with regulatory standards.
3. Saudi Building Code (SBC) & Municipality Compliance
3.1 Engineering Design & Structural Compliance
✅ All project designs must adhere to the Saudi Building Code (SBC), including structural, architectural, and MEP standards. ✅ Calculations for load-bearing structures must comply with seismic, wind, and environmental impact regulations. ✅ Fire safety and evacuation plans must be pre-approved by civil defense authorities.
📌 Approval Process:
Concept Design Approval (Schematic Design - SD) → Submitted to Municipality & Consultants
Detailed Design Review (Design Development - DD) → Compliance Check with SBC & International Standards
Issued for Construction (IFC) Drawings → Approval for Execution
📌 Deliverables:
Authority Approval Checklists
Structural & Seismic Compliance Reports
Architectural & MEP Permit Approvals
4. FIDIC & NEC Contractual Engineering Compliance
4.1 Design & Engineering Obligations Under FIDIC Contracts
✅ All engineering drawings, calculations, and technical reports must be contractually reviewed and approved before execution. ✅ Any design change request (DCR) must be formally documented and approved via Engineering Change Order (ECO). ✅ All engineering disputes regarding technical specifications must follow FIDIC Dispute Avoidance & Resolution Mechanisms (DAB).
📌 Deliverables:
FIDIC-Based Design Compliance Reports
Engineering Change Order (ECO) Logs
Dispute Avoidance Board (DAB) Records
5. Engineering Quality Assurance & ISO 9001 Compliance
5.1 Engineering QA/QC Standards
✅ All designs must pass quality verification checks before submission. ✅ Shop drawings and material approvals must follow ISO 9001-compliant processes. ✅ Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) must be closed within 7 days of issuance.
📌 Quality Control Procedures:
Inspection Test Plans (ITP) for Engineering Deliverables
Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Supplier & Subcontractor Compliance Audits
📌 Benchmark: 98% compliance rate for engineering deliverables with zero NCR backlog.
6. Environmental & Sustainability Compliance (ISO 14001 & LEED)
6.1 Environmental Impact & Sustainability Compliance
✅ All engineering designs must minimize environmental impact & integrate sustainable construction methodologies. ✅ LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) guidelines must be followed where applicable. ✅ Waste Management & Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategies must be implemented.
📌 Compliance Areas:
Stormwater Drainage & Wastewater Management
Energy Efficiency & Carbon Reduction Reports
Site Rehabilitation & Landscaping Compliance
📌 Benchmark: 100% compliance with Saudi Environmental Regulations & ISO 14001.
7. Health, Safety & ISO 45001 Engineering Compliance
7.1 Engineering Safety Regulations
✅ All structural elements must comply with load-bearing, fireproofing, and seismic safety standards. ✅ Temporary structures (scaffolding, formwork, supports) must be pre-approved before site installation. ✅ HSE risk assessments must be conducted for all engineering designs before execution.
📌 HSE Deliverables:
Engineering Method Statement & Risk Assessments
Structural Safety Compliance Reports
HSE Incident & Safety Inspection Logs
📌 Benchmark: Zero fatality & full compliance with Saudi labor laws & safety standards.
8. Engineering Document Control & Aconex Compliance
8.1 Document Management & Regulatory Approvals
✅ All engineering documents, RFIs, and approvals must be stored in Aconex (Electronic Document Management System). ✅ Revisions to shop drawings, calculations, or specifications must follow a structured approval workflow. ✅ Engineering approval logs must be maintained for regulatory audits.
📌 Key Documents for Compliance:
IFC Drawings & Engineering Approvals
Municipality Permits & NOC Records
Material Technical Submittals & Compliance Reports
📌 Benchmark: 100% document traceability & approval logs in Aconex.
9. Engineering Compliance Audits & Performance Monitoring
9.1 Engineering Compliance KPIs
KPI Name
Definition
Target Benchmark
Engineering Compliance Rate (%)
% of designs & submittals approved without revisions
≥ 95%
Regulatory Audit Pass Rate (%)
% of municipality & SBC compliance approvals
≥ 98%
HSE Engineering Compliance Score
% of engineering elements passing safety checks
≥ 99%
Non-Conformance Resolution Time (Days)
Average days to resolve NCRs
≤ 7 Days
📌 Reporting: Monthly compliance reviews are conducted with Legal, Risk, and Project Control Teams.
10. Conclusion
The Engineering Compliance Framework at BEC Arabia ensures: ✅ Strict adherence to Saudi Building Code (SBC) & Municipality Regulations. ✅ Integration of engineering obligations with FIDIC & NEC contracts. ✅ Quality assurance through ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards. ✅ Environmental compliance & sustainability measures in all design phases. ✅ Structured documentation control & regulatory audit readiness.
By embedding compliance protocols into engineering workflows, BEC Arabia guarantees technical excellence, legal protection, and regulatory approval for all engineering deliverables.
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