SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials: Overview Key Aspects and Provisions of Regulations & Standards
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials: Overview Key Aspects and Provisions of Regulations & Standards | 14 Jun 2026 | 18 Jun 2026 | Jeddah, KSA | $ 4,500 | Register |
| SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials: Overview Key Aspects and Provisions of Regulations & Standards | 05 Jul 2026 | 09 Jul 2026 | Al-Khobar, KSA | $ 4,500 | Register |
| SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials: Overview Key Aspects and Provisions of Regulations & Standards | 25 Oct 2026 | 29 Oct 2026 | Riyadh, KSA | $ 4,500 | Register |
SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials: Overview Key Aspects and Provisions of Regulations & Standards
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials: Overview Key Aspects and Provisions of Regulations & Standards | 14 Jun 2026 | 18 Jun 2026 | Jeddah, KSA | $ 4,500 |
| SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials: Overview Key Aspects and Provisions of Regulations & Standards | 05 Jul 2026 | 09 Jul 2026 | Al-Khobar, KSA | $ 4,500 |
| SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials: Overview Key Aspects and Provisions of Regulations & Standards | 25 Oct 2026 | 29 Oct 2026 | Riyadh, KSA | $ 4,500 |
Introduction
The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) has developed a Technical Regulation for Building Materials, which is part of the current Saudi Building Code. The SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials training course focuses on introducing an overview about regulation that provides the characteristics of building materials and their production methods, including the applicable associated administrative provisions. Besides, assessments and practical examples shall be promoted in an interactive manner to let all attendees realize how to better adopt such standards properly to enhance the building performance and durability in an economical design basis.
This SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials training course will highlight:
- Sectors of metals and their alloys for buildings and constructions, SASO technical regulation for building materials
- Insulation and building cladding materials, SASO technical regulation for building materials
- Hydraulic links and related products, SASO technical regulation for building materials
- Bricks, tiles, ceramics, sanitary ware and related products, SASO technical regulation for building materials
- Pipes used in water, electricity and gas networks
Objectives
- Understand overview of the technical regulation for building materials developed by SASO
- Enhance the building performance and durability in an economical design basis
- Control work methods, resources and systems to meet technical regulation of materials
- Mitigate potential threats and risks associated with incompliance with mandatory regulations
- Contribute to controlling work quality, progress and cost at construction site
- Develop detailed concise precise item specification and metrics to avoid any ambiguity
By the end of this SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials training course, participants will learn to:
Training Methodology
Participants to this SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials training course will receive a thorough training by the Tutor promoting a variety of proven adult highly interactive training and facilitation techniques. Training course methodology includes group discussions and team exercises to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. Discussion of the goals of each participant to ensure their needs are fulfilled. Questions are encouraged throughout which provides opportunities for participants to discuss specific issues and, if possible, find appropriate solutions.
Who Should Attend?
This SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials training course is fitting a wide range of professionals who desire to understand SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials, but will greatly benefit:
- Construction Engineers
- Maintenance Engineers
- Cost Engineers
- Project Management Engineers
- Architectural and Civil Engineers
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Professionals
- Specification and Bidding Engineers
- Quantity Surveyors
- Construction Managers
- Project Managers
Course Outline
Day 1: Overview to SASO - Introduction to high performance Building Materials
- Traditional versus innovative materials
- Recycled and low emission Co2 eco-friendly materials
- 2030 Sustainable Development agenda by UN, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Overview of Saudi Standards, Metrology & Quality Organization (SASO) Technical regulations
- SASO: Objective, scope and regulation
- SASO: General setup
- SASO: Violations and Penalties
- SASO: Transitional Provisions
- SASO Technical Regulation updates, January 14, 2022
Day 2: SASO - Metals and their Alloys for Buildings and Constructions
- Overview for Part 1 “Metals and their Alloys”, Document No. M.A. 156-16-04-01
- Steel Plates/Sheets
- Structural Steel
- Steel Wire
- Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel
- Bars and rods
- Updates 2022: Added 6 Standards to Annex No. 1-A
- Updates 2022: Updated HS Codes in Annex 1-B
Day 3: SASO- Insulation and Building Cladding Materials
- Overview for Part 2 “Insulation and Cladding Materials”, Document No. M.A. 156-16-04-02.
- Insulating Panels
- Plastics Polycarbonate and Polyurethane Foam
- Roof Insulation Asphalt Sheets (bitumen)
- proof plastic and rubber
- Building Glass
- Updates 2022, Added 10 Standards to Annex No. 1-A
- Updated 2022, HS Codes in Annex 1-B
Day 4: SASO- Bricks, Tiles, Ceramics and Sanitary Ware
- Overview, Part 4: Bricks, Tiles, Ceramics, Sanitaryware, & Related Products, Document No. M.A. 161-17-07-03
- Bricks and Tiles
- Vinyl Composition, Polyester Composition, Resilient Floors and self-leveling
- Artificial Stone and Marble
- Sanitary tapware
- Updates 2022, Added 16 Standards to Annex No. 1-Abullet point 6
- Updates 2022, Updated HS Codes in Annex 1-B
Day 5: SASO- Hydraulic Links, Pipes, Electricity and Gas Networks
- Overview, Part 3: Hydraulic Bonding and Related Products, Document No. M.A. 161-17-07-02
- Cement, its products and Building Mortar
- Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement
- Updates 2022, Added 7 Standards to Annex No. 1-A & Updated HS Codes in Annex 1-B
- Overview, Part 5: Tubes and Pipes used in Water, Electricity, and Gas Networks, Document No. M.A. 161-19-06-03
- Plastic Water and Sewage Pipes- Metal Water and Sewage Pipes
- Updates 2022, Added 16 Standards to Annex No. 1-A and Updated HS Codes in Annex 1-B
- Postponed the implementation of the Technical Regulation for Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

