In a country like Saudi Arabia, construction is everywhere. Towers, roads, cities, they’re going up fast. The market is big, the budgets are bigger, and the expectations never stop growing. But behind the numbers, the reality on site often tells a different story. And this is not merely confined to KSA as a market, rather almost everywhere else in the world. Delays are common. Rules change without notice. Skilled workers are hard to keep. And sometimes, the people leading the work are the last ones to get the support they need. It’s not an easy space to work in, no matter how experienced you are. Again, this is not merely confined to construction as an industry, rather it can be witnessed almost everywhere else across industries.
This is for those who are stuck in the middle of it all. The ones trying to run projects while handling pressure from every side—clients, contractors, money, and time. It’s about finding a way to lead without losing control. It’s about planning better, spending smarter, and getting your team to work like a team. It won’t promise miracles. But it can help you see clearly, act early, and move forward when everything feels stuck In a place where the work never slows down, that kind of help matters.
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Jay Tee
Jay Tee has spent years working as a consultant and in other versatile roles across strategy, marketing, operations, and more. In this book he reflects on Saudi Arabia, where things are growing fast but still finding their way. He sees construction as something that will always stay relevant, even if people’s choices and ways of living keep changing. He doesn’t care much for credit but believes in showing up and doing the work. His thoughts come from real-life experience, not theory, and from watching how things actually work on the ground.
