Factors affecting construction practices in Makkah Al-Mukkaramah, Saudi Arabia

Detailed survey of randomly selected contractors, consultants and government agencies revealed ten major factors. Each year the Hajj attracts over one million pilgrims to Makkah with all the enormous administrative, social and economic implications this signifies. The authors conclude that there are unique factors affecting construction practice in Makkah and it is apparent that early action is always needed to correct aspects of construction, less costly overruns are an inevitable consequence.