What Al Kifah Contracting does

AlKifah Contracting Company (KCC), headquartered in Dammam and founded in 1970, is a First Class Saudi construction contractor operating as the principal contracting arm of Al Kifah Group. The company delivers Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Design-Build, Lump-Sum Turnkey (LSTK), and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) services across residential, industrial, hospitality, commercial, and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. KCC holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, in-house BIM and REVIT 3D modeling capability, and an established track record of executing projects valued from SAR 140 million to SAR 1.5 billion for clients including Saudi Aramco, SABIC, the Ministry of Defence, the Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu, ROSHN, and Red Sea Global. The company actively participates in Saudi Vision 2030 delivery, including megaprojects with Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) and PIF-aligned residential programs.

The company's technical capability is anchored in modular and precast construction (with documented installation of 37,220 precast elements on the TRSDC Coastal Village), advanced BIM-based issued-for-construction, shop, and as-built documentation workflows, and exploration of smart construction technologies such as SmartRock concrete sensors, Pavegen energy-harvesting tiles, Hadrian X robotic bricklaying, transparent solar panels, and self-healing concrete. KCC's wholly-owned subsidiary KiFab, established in 2009, manufactures aluminum and wood products, fire-rated doors (20–120 minute ratings), HVAC ductwork (per ASHRAE/SMACNA standards), and steel works, providing vertical integration on fabrication supply.

KCC operates a project-based, lump-sum EPC business model with multi-year contract durations and relationship-driven go-to-market targeted at government agencies, state-owned enterprises (Saudi Aramco, SABIC, SWCC, Saudi Electricity Company, Tatweer Buildings Company), and large private developers (ROSHN, Red Sea Global, Business Park Complex Company). Revenue is generated through one-time project contracts plus recurring revenue from KiFab hardware sales. Customer mix is diversified across oil & gas, defense, tourism, real estate development, and utilities, with notable anchor exposure to a small set of mega-clients whose multi-year programs drive the bulk of backlog.

Name

Al Kifah Contracting

Legal name

AlKifah Contracting Company

Website

https://kcc.com.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

AlKifah Contracting (KCC) is a Dammam-headquartered, First Class Saudi EPC contractor (founded 1970) delivering engineering, procurement, and construction services — including Design-Build, Lump-Sum Turnkey, and MEP — for government, oil & gas, real estate, hospitality, and infrastructure clients across Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, supported by in-house KiFab fabrication.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering & Construction Contracting

NAICS

Utility System Construction (2371), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Balance-of-Plant (BOP) & Civil Works for Power Plants (EUAEAAAL), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA), Aluminum Project Development, Engineering & EPC (Smelters/Refineries) (IMAKACAO)

Keywords

• Engineering procurement construction
• Design-build contracting
• Industrial construction services
• Infrastructure project delivery
• Lump-sum turnkey contracts

Headquarters

HQ city

Dammam

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

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. EPC and Turnkey Construction Contracts: AlKifah Contracting generates revenue primarily through large-scale Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts, Design-Build contracts, and Lump-Sum Turnkey (LSTK) contracts for government and corporate clients across Saudi Arabia.
2. Manufacturing (KiFab Subsidiary): KiFab, a subsidiary established in 2009, generates revenue from manufacturing and supplying aluminum products, wood products, fire-rated doors, HVAC ductwork, and steel works to construction projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AlKifah Contracting Company (KCC) delivers large-scale Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), Design-Build, Lump-Sum Turnkey, and Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) services for residential compounds, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, hospitality developments, power plants, and port infrastructure. The firm serves government ministries, state-owned enterprises such as Saudi Aramco, SABIC, SWCC, and Saudi Electricity Company, and major developers including ROSHN and Red Sea Global across Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, with contract values ranging from SAR 140 million to over SAR 1.5 billion.

Product overview

AlKifah Contracting (KCC) is a unified construction services platform offering integrated Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), Design-Build, Lump-Sum Turnkey, and MEP project delivery for residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. The company operates alongside subsidiary KiFab (established 2009), which provides specialized manufacturing of duct works, wood works, fire-rated doors, aluminum works, and steel works. Projects are delivered using BIM & REVIT 3D modeling technology. The portfolio includes major projects for clients such as SABIC, ROSHN, Saudi Aramco, Ministry of Defence, Royal Commission for Jubail, and The Red Sea Development Company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KiFab: Subsidiary company specializing in aluminum and wood fabrication products including duct works, wood works, fire-rated doors, aluminum works, and steel works. Established in 2009.

Products and services

• EPC and Design-Build Construction Contracting Full-service Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) and Design-Build delivery for residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and infrastructure projects, sold to government ministries, state-owned enterprises, and major private developers through EPC and Lump-Sum Turnkey contracts.
• Lump-Sum Turnkey (LSTK) Project Delivery Fixed-price, single-point-of-accountability project delivery covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning for large-scale Saudi Arabian projects such as the SAR 1.2 billion Saudi Aramco JEC City Commercial Port.
• Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Services Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering and installation services delivered as part of KCC's integrated construction contracts for residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
• KiFab Fire-Rated Doors Manufactured fire-resistant door solutions with 20, 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 minute certified resistance ratings complying with civil defense requirements, supplied to construction projects including those delivered by KCC.
• KiFab HVAC Ductwork Fabrication HVAC duct fabrication including rectangular ductwork, plenum boxes, spiral ductwork, and aluminum cladding manufactured to ASHRAE, SMACNA & DW standards and supplied into KCC and external construction projects.
• KiFab Aluminum, Wood, and Steel Fabrication Custom fabrication of aluminum windows and doors, wood interior/flush/decorative/sliding doors, kitchen and bedroom cabinets, and steel hangers, protection windows, stainless steel handrails, and shade-canopy structures for construction projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $2 billion USD in total sales achieved across projects in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• El Seif Engineering Contracting: Major Saudi EPC contractor executing large-scale commercial, residential, hospitality, and infrastructure projects. Direct peer to KCC with similar project-based contracting model and Saudi mega-project focus.
• Al Bawani Company: Saudi construction and infrastructure contractor executing building, civil, and MEP projects for industrial and government clients. Comparable to KCC in EPC delivery and Saudi mega-project participation.
• Al Rajhi Construction: Saudi building and infrastructure contractor with strong presence in residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Comparable to KCC in Saudi mega-project EPC delivery and client base overlap.
• Almabani General Contractors: Saudi heavy and civil engineering contractor with First Class classification delivering infrastructure, industrial, and building projects. Comparable to KCC in scale, government-client base, and EPC delivery model across Saudi Arabia.
• Nasser Al Hajri Corporation (NAHCO): Saudi construction group delivering heavy civil, infrastructure, and industrial EPC projects across the Kingdom. Comparable to KCC in targeting Saudi Aramco, Royal Commission, and government clients with lump-sum turnkey delivery.
• Saudi Binladin Group: Largest Saudi Arabian general contractor with mega-project EPC capability across infrastructure, residential, and industrial sectors. Directly comparable to KCC as a First Class Saudi contractor pursuing Vision 2030 mega-projects with state-owned clients such as Royal Commission and government ministries.

Broad incumbents

• Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC): One of the largest Middle East heavy-civil and EPC contractors with extensive GCC presence. Comparable to KCC in mega-project execution capability but at a much larger international scale.

Regional players

• Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG): Leading GCC construction group executing large-scale building, infrastructure, and oil & gas projects across the Middle East. Comparable to KCC in EPC delivery model and mega-project scale, primarily operating in UAE rather than Saudi Arabia.
• Nesma & Partners Contracting: Saudi and regional EPC contractor executing industrial, infrastructure, and building projects for government and enterprise clients. Comparable to KCC in EPC scope and Saudi mega-project delivery.
• Drake & Scull International: UAE-based MEP and construction specialist with operations across the Middle East. Comparable to KCC's MEP and building services capabilities, though more concentrated in UAE rather than Saudi Arabia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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