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Street 15, Al dana District, P.O Box 35514, Al-Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Road construction requires more than asphalt placement. A durable pavement depends on correct formation levels, properly prepared subgrade, approved aggregate layers, suitable compaction, effective drainage interfaces and controlled asphalt paving.

Best International Contracting Company provides road construction and asphalt works for industrial facilities, infrastructure projects, logistics developments, construction sites and internal access roads across Saudi Arabia.

As a road construction contractor Saudi Arabia project teams can engage for defined pavement packages, BIC carries out work according to approved drawings, pavement specifications, quantities, material requirements, inspection criteria and project schedules.

Our road construction scope can include road-corridor preparation, excavation and filling within the defined roadway, formation and subgrade preparation, aggregate subbase and base course, prime and tack coat application, asphalt paving, shoulders, tie-ins and pavement reinstatement.

Road Works Planned Around the Actual Pavement Requirement

Every road should be constructed according to its intended use and approved pavement design.

Industrial access roads carrying heavy vehicles may require a different pavement structure from internal facility roads, parking areas, service routes or temporary construction access.

Before construction begins, the project should define the pavement section, finished levels, material specifications, drainage interfaces, utility crossings, testing requirements and work sequence.

BIC carries out the approved construction scope. Pavement design, specialist geotechnical engineering, traffic engineering and independent survey services remain separate responsibilities unless specifically included in the contract.

Road Corridor Preparation

Road-corridor preparation may include clearing loose material, removing unsuitable surface material and preparing the defined pavement area for earthwork and subsequent road layers.

Existing utilities, drainage structures, chambers, buildings, access routes and operating areas should be identified before excavation or disturbance begins.

The scope on this page is limited to earthworks required directly for the road corridor.

Bulk site excavation, foundation excavation and general sitewide earthworks remain under Civil Works.

Excavation, Cutting and Formation

Road formation may require cutting high areas, removing unsuitable material, controlled filling and shaping the corridor to the approved line and level.

Excavated material should be assessed for reuse, stockpiling or disposal according to the project specification.

The completed formation should provide a stable and correctly shaped platform for the pavement layers above.

Where excavation extends beyond the road corridor into general site development, that work remains part of the Civil Works scope.

Filling and Subgrade Preparation

The subgrade supports the entire pavement structure.

Approved fill should be placed in controlled layers and compacted according to the required moisture condition, layer thickness and testing criteria.

Weak areas, pumping zones or unsuitable material should be identified before pavement layers are placed.

Normal filling and compaction associated with road formation remain part of Road Construction.

Where the project requires engineered treatment such as specialist soil stabilization, vibro compaction, deep soil mixing or grouting, the work is handled separately under Ground Improvement Services.

Aggregate Subbase

Subbase helps distribute pavement loads and provides a stable layer for further construction.

The approved aggregate should be checked for grading, contamination and general condition before placement.

Construction controls may include:

  1. approved material source
  2. layer thickness
  3. moisture condition
  4. spreading
  5. level control
  6. compaction
  7. density testing
  8. finished-surface acceptance

The completed layer should be inspected before the next pavement layer begins.

Aggregate Base Course

Base course provides the principal granular support beneath the asphalt where required by the approved pavement design.

Material should be spread evenly, shaped to the required profile and compacted to the specified density.

Segregation, contamination, rutting or incorrect layer thickness should be corrected before asphalt construction begins.

Prime Coat and Tack Coat Applications

Prime coat may be applied to an approved granular surface before asphalt placement where required by the pavement specification.

Tack coat may be used between asphalt layers or between existing and new pavement to support proper bonding.

Before application, the surface should be clean and free from loose dust, mud, standing water, oil and construction debris.

Application rate, coverage and curing requirements should follow the approved project specification and product requirements.

Asphalt Supply, Laying and Compaction

As an asphalt works contractor KSA projects may require for defined paving packages, BIC coordinates asphalt placement around approved mix requirements, workfront readiness, transport conditions, paving equipment, rolling sequence and inspection requirements.

Asphalt works may include:

  1. surface preparation
  2. delivery coordination
  3. paving
  4. joint preparation
  5. layer control
  6. rolling and compaction
  7. edge treatment
  8. testing
  9. finished-surface inspection

Asphalt mix type, lift thickness, delivery temperature, laying temperature, joint preparation and compaction requirements should follow the approved project specification.

Coordination between the asphalt plant, transport vehicles, paver, rollers and inspection team helps reduce cold joints, segregation and unnecessary interruptions.

Asphalt Joints and Surface Quality

Longitudinal joints, transverse joints, paving starts, stops, edges and connections to existing pavement should be carefully prepared.

The paving sequence should minimise unnecessary joints wherever practical.

Finished asphalt may be checked for:

  1. segregation
  2. open texture
  3. roller marks
  4. surface tearing
  5. contamination
  6. irregular joints
  7. poor transitions
  8. other visible defects

Acceptance should follow the project specification and approved inspection requirements.

Road Shoulders, Edges and Tie-ins

Road works may include compacted shoulders, asphalt shoulders, edge treatment, transitions and connections to existing roads.

Finished levels should coordinate with surrounding ground and drainage so that water does not collect along pavement edges.

Tie-ins to gates, ramps, loading areas, yards and existing roads should be reviewed before final paving.

Road Reinstatement and Local Pavement Repairs

Road reinstatement may be required after utility installation, maintenance activities or modification works.

Affected areas should be reconstructed according to the approved pavement structure rather than covered with only a thin asphalt patch.

Depending on the required repair, the work may include:

  1. cutting and removal
  2. excavation
  3. backfilling
  4. subgrade preparation
  5. aggregate layers
  6. prime or tack coat
  7. asphalt replacement
  8. joint treatment
  9. compaction
  10. finished-level adjustment

The repaired pavement should connect properly with the surrounding surface.

Industrial Road Works in Jubail

BIC supports industrial road works Jubail projects may require for internal plant roads, access roads, service routes, logistics areas, maintenance roads and pavement upgrades.

Industrial roads may carry tankers, trailers, forklifts, maintenance vehicles and heavy project equipment.

Planning therefore needs to consider:

  1. vehicle loading
  2. pavement design
  3. turning areas
  4. gates and entrances
  5. drainage
  6. utility crossings
  7. operating restrictions
  8. approved work windows
  9. temporary access
  10. phased handover

Work inside operating industrial facilities should be coordinated with the client’s permit procedures, access requirements and operational controls.

Road Paving for New Roads and Upgrades

For projects requiring a road paving contractor Saudi Arabia pavement packages can include new-road construction, reconstruction, asphalt upgrades and defined rehabilitation works.

New construction may allow the pavement system to be built sequentially from formation through the final asphalt layer.

Existing roads may require:

  1. local excavation
  2. milling where specified
  3. pavement reconstruction
  4. layer correction
  5. asphalt overlay
  6. edge repairs
  7. tie-in reconstruction

Cracking, rutting, settlement, edge failure and repeated potholes should not automatically be treated with another asphalt layer.

Where these conditions indicate deeper pavement problems, the appropriate investigation and approved repair recommendation should be completed before construction.

Road Works for Defined Project Packages

As a road works contractor Saudi Arabia projects may require, BIC can coordinate the construction sequence from road formation through asphalt completion.

A typical sequence may include:

  1. road-corridor preparation
  2. excavation or filling
  3. formation preparation
  4. subgrade construction
  5. aggregate subbase
  6. aggregate base
  7. prime or tack coat
  8. asphalt paving
  9. shoulders and tie-ins
  10. inspection and completion

Utility crossings, drainage structures and chambers should be coordinated before final pavement construction wherever possible.

Coordinated Road Construction Delivery

As a road construction company KSA project teams can approach for defined work packages, BIC plans road construction around approved drawings, quantities, pavement specifications and workfront conditions.

The project scope should clearly identify responsibility for:

  1. fill materials
  2. aggregates
  3. asphalt
  4. bituminous products
  5. testing
  6. construction equipment
  7. survey information
  8. temporary access
  9. traffic arrangements
  10. disposal
  11. specialist services

Standalone manpower supply, equipment rental and general material supply remain separate services unless specifically included in the road construction proposal.

Road Construction Process

1. Scope and Document Review

Road drawings, pavement sections, specifications, quantities, site information and programme requirements are reviewed.

2. Site and Workfront Assessment

Existing conditions, utilities, drainage, traffic requirements, storage areas and access limitations are reviewed where applicable.

3. Material and Method Planning

Required fill, aggregate, asphalt, bituminous products, equipment and testing arrangements are coordinated.

4. Formation and Subgrade Construction

The road corridor is excavated or filled, shaped to the required profile and compacted before upper pavement layers begin.

5. Aggregate Pavement Layers

Approved subbase and base-course materials are spread, levelled, compacted and tested.

6. Asphalt Paving

Accepted surfaces are prepared and asphalt is placed and compacted using the approved paving and rolling sequence.

7. Inspection and Testing

Levels, thicknesses, density, joints, materials and finished surfaces are checked according to the project requirements.

8. Completion and Handover

Shoulders, edges, tie-ins, drainage interfaces, corrective items and required construction records are completed before handover.

Pavement Materials and Layer Control

Road performance depends on the complete pavement structure.

A good asphalt surface cannot compensate for weak formation, poor subgrade, contaminated aggregate or incorrectly compacted lower layers.

Material sources, properties, sampling and acceptance criteria should therefore be established before construction.

Each layer should be checked for the applicable:

  1. material quality
  2. level
  3. thickness
  4. moisture condition
  5. compaction
  6. density
  7. contamination
  8. segregation
  9. surface condition

Defective layers should be corrected before they are covered.

Drainage and Utility Interfaces

Road performance depends on effective drainage.

Finished pavement levels should coordinate with:

  1. catch pits
  2. channels
  3. culverts
  4. kerbs
  5. shoulders
  6. adjacent ground
  7. ramps
  8. gates
  9. building entrances

Utility crossings, chambers, manholes and ducts should be completed or coordinated before final paving wherever possible.

Detailed drainage design and specialist utility engineering remain under the responsible project discipline unless included in the agreed scope.

Survey Control for Road Construction

Road construction requires reliable line, level and alignment information.

Survey control directly required for pavement execution can be coordinated from approved project references.

Standalone topographic surveys, route surveys, independent control establishment and formal as-built survey deliverables remain under Land Survey Services.

Road Marking Service Boundary

Permanent lines, arrows, symbols, pedestrian crossings, parking bays and other pavement markings are not automatically part of asphalt construction.

These activities are handled under Road Marking Services.

Road Construction is responsible for the pavement surface within its scope, while Road Marking covers application of the approved marking system.

Ground Improvement Service Boundary

Normal formation preparation and subgrade compaction remain within Road Construction.

Engineered treatment of weak or unsuitable ground using specialist methods belongs to Ground Improvement Services.

Civil Works Service Boundary

Excavation and filling required specifically for construction of the road corridor may be included in Road Construction.

Bulk excavation, foundation excavation, general backfilling and sitewide earthworks outside the defined road corridor remain under Civil Works.

Testing and Inspection

Road construction records may include:

  1. material approvals
  2. formation inspections
  3. subgrade tests
  4. aggregate test results
  5. density tests
  6. level records
  7. layer-thickness checks
  8. prime and tack coat records
  9. asphalt delivery records
  10. asphalt temperature records
  11. asphalt density results
  12. joint inspections
  13. finished-surface inspections
  14. handover documentation

Testing frequency and acceptance criteria should follow the approved inspection plan and project specification.

Safety and Workfront Controls

Road works may involve heavy equipment, reversing vehicles, haulage, hot asphalt, excavations and interaction with existing traffic.

The work area should therefore be managed according to the approved project safety and traffic arrangements.

Planning may include:

  1. equipment movement
  2. haul routes
  3. banksmen
  4. delivery schedules
  5. temporary closures
  6. pedestrian interfaces
  7. emergency access
  8. lighting
  9. phased work areas

Public-road traffic diversions and authority approvals should be specifically defined where required.

Road Construction Equipment

Depending on the project scope, equipment may include:

  1. excavators
  2. loaders
  3. graders
  4. water tankers
  5. compactors
  6. dump trucks
  7. asphalt pavers
  8. rollers
  9. sweepers
  10. supporting equipment

The actual equipment required depends on quantities, material type, pavement width, access conditions and production requirements.

Road Work Applications

Industrial Access Roads

Roads serving plants, factories, warehouses and industrial facilities.

Internal Facility Roads

Construction and renewal of internal roads within industrial, commercial and logistics sites.

Construction-Site Roads

Permanent or temporary access roads built according to approved project requirements.

Service and Maintenance Roads

Roads supporting maintenance activities, utilities and facility operations.

Yards and Loading Areas

Defined paved areas, access lanes and pavement transitions included in the approved design.

Road Reinstatement

Local reconstruction after utility works, maintenance or modifications.

Information Required for a Road Works Enquiry

Useful project information includes:

  1. Project name and location.
  2. Road layout, chainages and widths.
  3. Approved pavement sections.
  4. Bill of quantities.
  5. Material specifications.
  6. Asphalt mix requirements.
  7. Available ground or pavement-condition information.
  8. Required levels and survey-control information.
  9. Drainage and utility crossings.
  10. Traffic restrictions and work windows.
  11. Testing and inspection requirements.
  12. Required programme and material responsibilities.

Why Choose Best International Contracting Company

BIC approaches road construction as a complete pavement package rather than treating asphalt placement as an isolated activity.

Our planning considers road formation, subgrade, aggregate layers, asphalt operations, drainage interfaces, material availability, testing requirements and workfront readiness.

Road construction and asphalt works remain the focus of this service.

General site Civil Works, engineered Ground Improvement, standalone Land Survey and permanent Road Marking requirements remain within their respective service scopes.

Road Construction Across Saudi Arabia

BIC reviews road construction and asphalt requirements for suitable projects in Jubail, Dammam, Khobar and other locations across the Eastern Province, as well as Riyadh, Jeddah and other areas of Saudi Arabia.

Mobilisation depends on project quantities, pavement specifications, material requirements, site conditions, access restrictions, programme and required resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

BIC has an opportunity to check out the appropriate packages of site preparation, road formation, filling, subgrade, aggregate layers, bituminous treatments, asphalt paving, shoulders, tie-ins and reinstatement.

Yes. Jubail has defined industrial road packages that can be compared to the pavement design, site access, operational restrictions, quantities and schedule required.

Road marking is an additional service and will only be included in the accepted scope and proposal when it is mentioned.

Yes. Repairs to the local, reconstruction of failed areas, reinstatement of the trench, an overlay and other solutions can be evaluated once the status of the pavement and the necessary method of repair are determined.

The process of approval should go through the project in order to give the approved mix design and acceptance criteria. When they are mentioned in the contract, responsibility in mix development is not a part of it.

The coordination of the required testing can happen based on the accepted inspection plan. The proposal ought to specify testing to be done by BIC, the client or the consultant or by an appointed lab.

The overlay can only be appropriate after the current pavement condition, levels, drainage and treatment needed is checked. The failed regions might require to be removed and rebuilt initially.

The schedule is based on quantities, work fronts, material approvals, haulage distances, utilities, inspection and continuity of paving, weather and traffic limitations.

They will be mentioned only when explicit. The proposal identifies responsibility for fill, aggregate, asphalt, bituminous products, equipment, testing and temporary arrangements.

Submit the road plan, pavement section, quantities, specifications, location, dates needed, information about the state of existing condition and responsibility table.

Request a Road Construction and Asphalt Works Proposal

Provide your road plan, pavement design, quantities, specification, project site, necessary schedule and site information. Workfront, material responsibilities, testing requirements and execution conditions are some of the things that our team will be reviewing in order to have a structured proposal.

In the case of industrial roads, the internal access roads, asphalt paving, road restoration or other specified pavement needs within the city of Jubail, in the Eastern Province or any other Saudi location, submit the available project documents to Best International Contracting Company.

Discuss Your Road Construction Requirement

Send out the pavement design, quantities, where the project will be and the time needed to complete it.

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