Modern Building Leaders

What Modern Building Leaders does

Modern Building Leaders (MBL) is a Saudi Arabia-based engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor founded in 2011 in Jeddah, delivering integrated turnkey services across eight core lines: Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Design & Engineering, Energy & Utilities, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP), Marine works, and Integrated Facilities Management. The company serves primarily Saudi government ministries, sovereign-affiliated Vision 2030 giga projects (NEOM, Red Sea Development Company, AMAALA, Jeddah Central Development Company), and large enterprise clients including Saudi Aramco, the Royal Commission of Jubail and Yanbu, and Saudi Ports Authority.

MBL executes through a consortium of sister companies under common shareholders, each specializing in a distinct construction trade (earthwork, concrete, steel, finishing, fitting-out, marine works, electro-mechanics, and low current systems). Its technology platform centers on Building Information Modelling (BIM) for coordinated digital project representation and a proprietary Business Intelligence Dashboard that provides real-time monitoring of project progress, cost, staffing, and financials across web, desktop, and mobile. Internal portals (MyMBL for employees and KAWADER for recruitment) support workforce and operational management.

Revenue is generated on a project-based professional services model through large-scale EPC contracts; no standard pricing is publicly disclosed. The company has scaled from less than SAR 500 million in turnover in 2017 to more than SAR 8 billion in 2022 — a 16x increase — and employs 10,000+ affiliated personnel across headquarters in Jeddah and offices in Jeddah and Riyadh. MBL operates as a Closed Joint Stock company led by Chairman Mohammed Saleh Bin Laden and CEO Tareq Telmesani.

Name

Modern Building Leaders

Legal name

Modern Building Leaders

Website

https://mbl.com.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Modern Building Leaders (MBL) is a Saudi Arabian EPC contractor founded in 2011, delivering integrated turnkey civil engineering, marine, infrastructure, MEP, and facilities management services to government ministries, sovereign giga projects, and large enterprise clients across Saudi Arabia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering & Construction Services

NAICS

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Industrial Building Construction (23621), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ), Balance-of-Plant (BOP) & Civil Works for Power Plants (EUAEAAAL)

Keywords

• Construction services
• Civil engineering
• Marine construction
• Infrastructure development
• EPC services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Services: Full spectrum of integrated and turnkey EPC services including civil engineering, marine works, building & construction, infrastructure, MEP, energy & utilities, technology systems, and integrated facilities management. Revenue is project-based, earned through delivery of large-scale construction contracts for public sector, private, and PPP clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Modern Building Leaders (MBL) is a Saudi Arabia-based construction conglomerate that delivers integrated and turnkey Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services. Its offerings span eight core service lines: Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Design & Engineering, Energy & Utilities, MEP, Marine, and Integrated Facilities Management. The company leads a consortium of related companies with capabilities across earthwork, concrete, steel, finishing, marine works, electro-mechanics, and low current systems, enabling end-to-end project delivery from concept to completion.

Product overview

Modern Building Leaders (MBL) operates as a comprehensive construction and engineering conglomerate offering integrated and turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction services across Saudi Arabia. The company provides a portfolio of eight core service lines: Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Design & Engineering, Energy & Utilities, MEP, Marine, and Integrated Facilities Management. These services are complemented by three technology platforms—a Business Intelligence Dashboard for real-time project monitoring, Building Information Modelling (BIM) for digital project planning and coordination, and Technology Solutions covering ICT, security, IoT, and ITS systems. MBL also maintains internal platforms including MyMBL (employee portal) and KAWADER (recruitment portal). The company leads a consortium of related companies enabling end-to-end client experience from budgeting through on-site execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building & Construction Services Provides comprehensive building and construction services for residential, industrial, commercial, hospitality, and entertainment sectors, including foundation engineering, backfilling, compaction, excavation, and superstructure works.
• Civil Engineering Services Delivers civil engineering solutions including roads, bridges, tunnels, utility infrastructure, industrial installations, dams, storm water trenches, and water channels.
• Infrastructure Development Provides turn-key infrastructure solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential projects with complete electrical, plumbing, and energy systems for land and marine-based requirements.
• Design & Engineering Services Offers comprehensive design and engineering consultancy services integrated with construction delivery.
• Energy & Utilities Services Provides full-service energy and utilities, with expertise in sustainable technologies including solar technology and waste-to-energy plants for sustainable energy generation.
• MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) Services Offers mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services including electrical works, mechanical works, water treatment, civil infrastructure, and plumbing works for turn-key solutions.
• Marine Services Provides dredging, reclamation, industrial installations, port development, marine infrastructure, seawater intake/outfall systems, quay walls, ship lifts, and transfer systems, leveraging over 30 years of harbor construction experience.
• Integrated Facilities Management Offers facilities management services including civil/architectural maintenance, electro-mechanical maintenance, ITS, emerging technologies, cleaning, landscape, pest control, hospitality, waste management, and duct cleaning.
• Technology Solutions Provides ICT, security systems, safety systems, airport operation systems, IoT, building controls and automation, maritime technologies, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), audio visual systems, and air navigation systems for construction projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue increased from SAR 500 million (2017) to SAR 8+ billion (2022) - 16x growth
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major and strategic.

• Jeddah Central Development Company (JCDC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2022MBL signed a development contract with JCDC, a wholly-owned Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, to provide marine construction and site preparation for the new Jeddah Central development. The project includes 9.5km shoreline, 2.1km of sandy beaches, world-class marina, and major landmarks including museum, opera house, stadium, and oceanarium.
• Railton Entertainment Design (RED)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2022MBL signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Los-Angeles based Railton Entertainment Design to deliver entertainment and theme park projects across Saudi Arabia. RED provides master planning, concept design through detailed design, and project management services for theme parks and experiences. The partnership enables both businesses to leverage their experience for theme park and entertainment design as well as turnkey construction services, supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative. CEO Tareq Telmesani stated RED is MBL's exclusive entertainment design partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rawabi Holding: Saudi conglomerate with construction, energy, and facilities management operations. Comparable diversified EPC and O&M service model serving oil & gas, government, and industrial clients in KSA.
• Al-Bawani Company: Saudi general contractor delivering building, civil, and MEP works for government and private clients. Comparable mid-to-large scale EPC profile and target market overlap with MBL across KSA.
• Nesma & Partners: Major Saudi EPC contractor competing head-to-head with MBL on Vision 2030 megaprojects, government infrastructure, and industrial construction. Comparable in scale, service breadth, and target client base across KSA.
• El-Seif Engineering Contracting Company: Major Saudi EPC firm executing high-rise, infrastructure, and industrial projects. Directly competes with MBL for government contracts and Vision 2030 packages with similar full-spectrum delivery model.
• Saudi Binladin Group: Saudi Arabia's largest construction conglomerate and direct peer to MBL. Both operate as full-spectrum EPC contractors serving government, giga projects, and private developers across civil, building, and infrastructure segments in KSA.
• Almabani Holding Company: Long-established Saudi construction firm with strong government and Aramco relationships. Directly comparable as a heavy civil, building, and infrastructure EPC contractor serving the same KSA client base.
• Al Arrab Contracting Company (ACC): Saudi contractor specializing in heavy civil, infrastructure, and industrial projects. Competes with MBL in roads, bridges, and government-driven infrastructure segments across the Kingdom.
• Huta Hegerfeld Saudi Arabia: Specialist marine and infrastructure contractor active on Saudi port, coastal, and civil works. Comparable to MBL's marine services line and competes on similar marine/infrastructure packages in KSA.

Regional players

• Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC): MENA-rooted global EPC contractor with extensive Middle East project history. Comparable large-scale EPC delivery model and overlaps with MBL in Saudi heavy civil and industrial work.

Broad incumbents

• Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners): Regionally dominant architectural and engineering consultancy with deep KSA project pipeline. Comparable as a design and engineering service provider on Vision 2030 projects, although more consultancy-led than MBL's EPC-led model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mbl_ksa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrgoAqxaF6DZvqfXtxGBHGQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/MBL.KSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mbl-modern-building-leaders
• Instagraminstagram.com/mbl_ksa/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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