What Newfab does

Newfab (The Saudi Company for Prefabricated Buildings LLC) is a Riyadh-headquartered Saudi Arabian manufacturer of prefabricated and modular buildings, operating as a private LLC since the mid-1980s with a current workforce of 501-1,000 employees. The company designs, engineers, manufactures, and installs steel volumetric modules — column-supported structures with a dovetailed-profile metal deck and 2-4 inch reinforced concrete topping — that deliver permanent-building-grade rigidity, acoustics, and a 25+ year life expectancy. Its product portfolio spans five tiers built on a common platform: ORYX (basic temporary site facilities), ORYX 2.0 (upgraded thermal/sound performance), Hybrid System (3-4 star hotel-grade fully furnished accommodation), Caging System (multi-story semi-permanent buildings), and New Concept (G+2), alongside an adjacent wooden door and door-frame line that has produced approximately 100,000 sets to date.

The business model is enterprise B2B project-based: Newfab wins turnkey design-build contracts via competitive tendering on Saudi megaprograms and selected international programs, with revenue tied to square meters of built-up area delivered. Customers are concentrated among Saudi Arabia's flagship Vision 2030 giga-project developers (NEOM, Qiddiya, Diriyah, Qiddiya, Red Sea), national energy operator Saudi Aramco, defense clients (USAF, Algerian Armed Forces), and tier-one contractors (TAMIMI, SATCO, Al Bawani, Bouygues, Beijing Emirates, BR Cat International). The go-to-motion is enterprise/field sales supported by a self-service website funnel (Contact Us, gated pre-qualification document downloads).

Newfab is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001 certified, and holds Saudi Aramco's 9COM accreditation, gated qualifications that effectively restrict which modular suppliers can bid on the most lucrative Aramco and giga-project work in the Kingdom. The company's largest disclosed engagement is a 176,000 sqm, 20,000-men workers' accommodation for NEOM delivered for TAMIMI Global, demonstrating mega-project execution scale. Operations are primarily Saudi Arabia-based with select GCC reach and international delivery into Algeria, and the company aligns hiring and training practices with the government's Nitaqat/Saudization program as part of its Vision 2030 positioning.

Name

Newfab

Legal name

The Saudi Company for Prefabricated Buildings LLC

Website

https://newfabksa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Newfab is a Riyadh-based Saudi Arabian modular construction manufacturer producing proprietary steel volumetric modules for Saudi giga-project developers (NEOM, Qiddiya, Diriyah, Red Sea), Saudi Aramco, defense clients, and tier-one contractors, with adjacent wooden door manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated Modular Building Manufacturing

NAICS

Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311), Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prefab Hull Blocks & Modular Ship Sections (IMAJAKAE), Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK), Structural Steel Fabrication (IMADACAA), Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Decking (IMADACAC), Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

Keywords

• Modular construction manufacturing
• Prefabricated steel buildings
• Volumetric modular systems
• Worker accommodation buildings
• Off-site construction solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Design-Build Project Contracts: One-time, project-based revenue from turnkey design-build contracts for modular construction programs. Each project is sized by square meter of built-up area, ranging from small site offices (e.g., 3,020 sqm for 3 administrative buildings) up to mega-accommodation projects (e.g., 176,000 sqm for 20,000 men accommodation at NEOM). Contract values are quoted per project scope rather than per standardized unit.
2. Supply and Installation Contracts: Standalone supply and installation of modular building components and prefabricated structures for clients such as Saudi Aramco, USAF, and Algerian Armed Forces, billed as discrete project deliveries.
3. Wooden Door and Door Frame Manufacturing: Adjacent revenue line from production of wooden doors and door frames (fire-rated and non-fire-rated) for residential, commercial, educational, institutional and healthcare facilities. Approximately 100,000 door sets have been manufactured and installed to date. Sold via project-based supply contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Newfab manufactures steel volumetric modular buildings off-site under a proprietary column-supported system, delivering turnkey design-build construction for housing, worker accommodation, offices, and commercial projects. Its product portfolio spans five modular tiers (ORYX, ORYX 2.0, Hybrid System, Caging System, New Concept G+2) from temporary site facilities to multi-story semi-permanent buildings, alongside an adjacent wooden door and door frame manufacturing line.

Product overview

Newfab (The Saudi Company for Prefabricated Buildings LLC) is a modular construction manufacturer whose offering is a platform-plus-modules architecture: the underlying "Newfab Modular System" — a proprietary, column-supported steel volumetric module manufactured off-site with a concrete-composite floor deck — is the common platform, and the named product variants ORYX, ORYX 2.0, Hybrid System, Caging System, and New Concept (G+2) are the building tiers/products built on top of it, spanning from basic temporary site facilities (ORYX) through semi-permanent accommodation (ORYX 2.0, Hybrid System) up to multi-story and premium finishes (Caging System, New Concept). Alongside this modular portfolio the company also produces wooden doors and door frames as an adjacent product line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ORYX: Newfab's most basic product line — temporary/semi-permanent construction facilities designed for high volume production and cost efficiency.
• ORYX 2.0
• Hybrid System
• Caging System
• New Concept (G+2)

Products and services

• ORYX Modular System Entry-tier Newfab modular product designed for temporary construction facilities built to accommodate the staff of major construction projects. Intended for high-volume production and cost efficiency, and can be used for semi-permanent or temporary construction.
• ORYX 2.0 Modular System Upgraded version of the ORYX system offering upgraded interior design, enhanced thermal and sound building performance, best quality with minimal cost, fast delivery, and suitability for semi-permanent construction.
• Hybrid Modular System High-end semi-permanent accommodation solution for senior-level individuals, covering concept through detailed design and construction. Offers 3-4 star hotel-room-grade finishing, fully furnished units dispatched from the factory, structure designed for all loading conditions (wind, seismic, temperature), and full relocatability.
• Caging Modular System A modular system suitable for multi-story buildings that provides an extended building life while serving as a semi-permanent structure. It utilizes a concrete composite deck instead of standard cement board decking and is engineered to withstand all loading conditions including wind, seismic activity, and temperature variations.
• New Concept (G+2) Newfab's multi-story modular building product line (ground plus two story concept).
• Newfab Modular System (proprietary steel volumetric platform) Proprietary off-site modular construction system using column-supported steel volumetric modules (rather than load-bearing C-section wall panels), with edge beams transferring loads to heavy-steel corner posts. Includes a dovetailed-profile metal deck with 2-4 inch reinforced concrete flooring, a 25+ year life expectancy, well-insulated perimeter walls with multiple facade options, and partitioning systems designed for fire-rating and soundproofing requirements. Sold as a turnkey design-build system to enterprise clients in Saudi Arabia and selected international markets.
• Wooden Doors and Door Frames Fire-rated and non-fire-rated wooden doors and door frames manufactured for residential, commercial, educational, institutional, and healthcare facilities. Approximately 100,000 door sets have been manufactured and installed to date across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; sold via project-based supply contracts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 176,000 sqm (largest single project) — 20,000 Men Workers Accommodation for NEOM delivered for TAMIMI Global
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship relationship, programmatic alignment and ecosystem partner.

• Saudi Aramcoflagship relationshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewfab holds Saudi Aramco's 9COM accreditation, a gated contractor qualification required to bid on Aramco modular and prefab work. The company has delivered Aramco projects including the Haradh and Hawiyah interim facilities (20,750 sqm) and the Nariyah Plant Camp and Offices (2,771 sqm, delivered via BR Cat International). Aramco also features on Newfab's homepage client logo wall.
• Saudization (Nitaqat) Programprogrammatic alignmentOthersNewfab aligns its hiring, training and Saudization commitments to the Saudi government's Nitaqat program as part of Vision 2030 localization. The company provides comprehensive in-house training and ongoing professional development in technical and non-technical areas, and has restructured its policies to engage local merchants as strategic partners rather than pure suppliers.
• King Salman Energy Park (SPARK)ecosystem partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPARK is featured on the Newfab homepage client logo wall alongside NEOM, Diriyah, Qiddiya, Red Sea and Saudi Aramco, reflecting Newfab's positioning as a key modular supplier within Saudi Arabia's flagship energy and industrial ecosystem.
• The Red Sea Development Companyecosystem partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured on Newfab's homepage logo wall alongside other Saudi giga-project developers (NEOM, Diriyah, Qiddiya, SPARK, Saudi Aramco), positioning Newfab within the Vision 2030 tourism and hospitality development ecosystem.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ATCO Structures & Logistics: Global provider of modular buildings, workforce accommodation, and site services with extensive MENA project experience; competes for the same large-scale worker camp and accommodation contracts as Newfab across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
• Portakabin: UK-based modular building manufacturer delivering portable and permanent modular buildings for education, healthcare, and commercial clients; relevant comparable on product line breadth and modular construction methodology.
• Zamil Industrial Investment Co. Saudi-based industrial conglomerate with a large prefabricated buildings and steel structures division serving Saudi Aramco, SABIC, and regional construction clients — overlaps with Newfab in steel modular supply but operates at much larger scale and across multiple industrial segments.
• Modulaire Group (formerly Algeco): Global modular space-leasing and sales platform with strong presence in the Middle East and Africa; competes with Newfab for large workforce accommodation and modular building tenders across the region.
• Algeco (Modulaire Group): European-headquartered modular space and prefabricated building provider with operations across the Middle East; competes for temporary and semi-permanent building tenders in the Saudi and Gulf construction markets.

Regional players

• Emaar Industries & Investments (Prefab / Modular arm): Diversified UAE-based industrial group with prefabricated building capabilities serving Gulf construction; regional comparable for off-site manufactured steel buildings in a similar MENA procurement environment.

Direct peers

• Wernick Group: UK-based family-owned modular and portable building manufacturer; comparable on permanent volumetric modular construction methodology and on factory-finished building delivery model.
• Red Sea International: Saudi-listed manufacturer of modular and prefabricated steel buildings serving oil & gas, mining, and construction clients in the Kingdom — the closest domestic comparable to Newfab by product type and customer profile.

Emerging players

• Karmod Prefabricated Building Technologies: Turkish manufacturer of prefabricated and modular buildings with active exports to MENA, Africa, and the GCC; competes on lower-cost prefab housing and worker accommodation bids overlapping with Newfab's ORYX tier.
• Plant Prefab: US-based custom modular building manufacturer focused on sustainable, factory-built residential and hospitality projects; comparable on DFMA-style factory-finished volumetric modular construction even though the geographic market differs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@newfabksa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/newfab

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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