Cement block factory

Study request

It is about establishing a cement block factory where the factory produces cement blocks. The idea of ​​the project comes from the continuous demand for cement blocks and the huge boom in various industrial and housing fields in which the construction field needs cement products.

Capital

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Recovery period Fourth year

Project Description

Project Description

It is about establishing a cement block factory where the factory produces cement blocks. The idea of ​​the project comes from the continuous demand for cement blocks and the huge boom in various industrial and housing fields in which the construction field needs cement products, which made the demand for cement blocks increasing, and because the raw materials needed for it are available, namely cement, sand, gravel and other additives, which increases the chances of stability of production processes for this product. The aim of the project is to meet the requirements and needs of the region due to the abundance of urban development and benefit from all the elements of sustainable development. The project targets the local market of (contracting companies – real estate investment companies – contractors – – and secretariats). The project also seeks to provide the necessary expertise to manage and operate the project and production lines, which achieves the ability to continue and meet the increasing demand for cement block products and compete with local producers.

Project Products

Project Products

  • Cement blocks in different sizes and shapes.
Why Mashroo3k ?

Why Mashroo3k ?

  • Mashroo3k has over 10 years of experience in preparing feasibility studies, conducting market research, and providing comprehensive consulting services.
  • Mashroo3k has offices in 7 international branches, located in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, Yemen, and Iraq, in addition to its agents in China, Singapore, and other countries.
    Having delivered over 7,000 feasibility studies, Mashroo3k has helped thousands of clients achieve their investment goals.
  • Mashroo3k’s services are accredited and trusted by all financial institutions and funding entities across the Middle East.
  • The company’s geographic reach spans 35 countries across all continents.
  • Mashroo3k holds membership in over 100 prestigious international organizations specializing in market research and business management.
  • Its team consists of 350 consultants with deep expertise in promising economic sectors, ensuring tailored solutions and strategies that meet clients’ needs.
  • Mashroo3k is partnered with more than 10,200 suppliers across 22 countries, providing logistical support for projects, including production lines, raw materials, machinery, and equipment.
  • With an extensive database, Mashroo3k enhances the accuracy of its forecasts and analyses, strengthening its risk management capabilities.
  • Project features
  • Study contents
  • Sector indicators
  • The Project is an Investment Opportunity
مؤشرات القطاع

Advantages of cement blocks:

  • It saves about 60% of the construction mortar, due to the regularity of the block surfaces and the absence of large spaces between them.
  • It provides about 30% less thickness of mortar for the uniformity of block surfaces.
  • Block voids act as heat and sound insulators.
  • Cement blocks are well resistant to moisture.
  • The percentage of loss in cement blocks does not exceed 1%.
  • Environmentally friendly.
  • The labor cost for constructing walls using cement blocks is lower compared to using other alternatives.

Advantages of cement block plant products: Technical features:

  • Hollow block.
  • Its sizes are larger than solid blocks.
  • Lighter.
  • Easy and fast to build walls.
  • The voids can be filled with steel bars and concrete, to achieve high earthquake resistance.
  • The air space provides good thermal insulation.
  • Cavities can be used for electrical and plumbing installations.

Economic advantages:

  • You can start production with little capital.
  • Less labour time is required for construction work when concrete blocks are used.
  • Less cement mortar consumption.
  • The production costs of concrete blocks are slightly lower than fireclay bricks.
Executive Summary
  • About the project
  • Financial Indicators
  • Rationale for the project
  • Government investment incentives in the project field
  • Target Markets
  • Project indicators and final results
Study of project services/products
  • Project description and all its products/services.
  • Project advantages and production requirements.
Market size study.
  • Understanding distribution channels.
  • Consumer behavior, preferences, and tendencies.
  • Competitors’ products or services, along with their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Market nature and its characteristics.
  • The demand size for the offered product or service.
  • The available share of the target market.
  • The optimal marketing strategy.
Risk assessment study.
  • Risk identification.
  • The impact of risks on the project.
  • Risk prevention methods.
Technical study
  • A detailed description of the project’s products, expected production capacity, and determination of investment costs.
  • Determining the required electricity and water capacity.
  • Determining the project’s labor requirements.
  • Determining the project’s requirements.
  • Calculating construction and building costs.
  • Calculating the total capital
  • Determining the annual operating costs.
  • Determining the amount of working capital.
Financial study.
  • Total investment costs required for the project.
  • Organizing cash flow statements, income statements, and the balance sheet for the first ten years of operation.
  • Determine the expected annual revenues of the project in light of the specified operational capacities
  • The optimal financing structure for the project in light of investors’ capabilities and financing conditions.
  • The project’s financial indicators and sensitivity analysis.
Organizational and administrative study.
  • Project workforce.
  • Organizational structure.
  • Job responsibilities.
المشروع كفرصة استثمارية

In belief of the importance of the sector, “Mashroo3k” Company will present to you the following most important indicators:

  • The GDP of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is estimated at about 2,625,442 million riyals. The contribution of the construction sector to this GDP is 6.4% (168,750 million riyals).
  • The total number of workers in the construction sector is 3,541,997 individuals (419,067 Saudis, 3,122,930 non-Saudis).
  • The number of workers in the sector under the umbrella of (micro and small) establishments with a strength of (1-49 workers) was estimated at about 790,815 individuals.
  • The number of workers in the sector under the umbrella of (medium) establishments with a strength of between (50 workers – 250 workers) was estimated at about 517,232 individuals.
  • The number of workers in the sector under the umbrella of (large) establishments with a strength of (250 workers or more) was estimated at about 2,233,942 individuals.
  • The construction sector is divided into three activities in the Kingdom: building construction, civil engineering, and specialized construction activities. The number of workers in the building construction activity reached 2,289,617 individuals. As for the number of workers in the civil engineering activity, their numbers reached 598,398 individuals. As for specialized construction activities, they accounted for about 653,982 individuals working in the sector.
  • Operating expenses for the construction sector: 101,960,803 thousand riyals.
  • Operating revenues of the construction sector: 330,329,657 thousand riyals.
  • Total value of projects in the construction activity is 682,242,022 thousand riyals.
  • The average compensation for workers in the construction and building activity is 32.3 thousand riyals.
مؤشرات المشروع

It is no secret that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s 2030 vision only sought to diversify its economy and increase non-oil sector revenues in its GDP. The Kingdom has embarked on its ambitious journey; it has pumped huge sums into its infrastructure and has begun building mega projects to encourage national investments and attract regional and foreign investments.

  • The construction sector in Saudi Arabia is expected to register a CAGR of 7.8% to reach SAR 196.2 billion by 2024.


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