Parsons wins major housing project in Saudi Arabia

Parsons announced that it has been awarded the first package released by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Housing as part of a program to build 500,000 houses over the next few years. This initial package comprises 32 million square meter of land area divided into 11 sites spread across the Kingdom. Each site covers a different area, ranging from 10 million square meters in Dammam to 729,000 square meters in Khamis Mushayt.

Under this contract, Parsons will be responsible for master planning, neighborhood planning, infrastructure design and the design of various housing types as well as construction supervision of all eleven developments.

Mr Guy Mehula Parsons MENA+ President said that 'We are delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to such a strategic project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We have been working in the Kingdom for the last 35 years, and we are committed to support the leadership in their ambitious plans.'