For efficient coordination…a unified guide to the terminology of infrastructure projects in Riyadh

The center explained that the terminology of infrastructure businesses and projects represents an essential element in understanding the nature of the sector and its requirements, indicating that the preparation of this guide came out of its keenness to collect the most prominent terms used in infrastructure project work, and to provide clear definitions for them, ensuring unification of their use and application in an accurate and systematic manner.

Unification. Terminology

He stressed that the guide contributes to enhancing effective communication with stakeholders, and achieving consistency in the terminology used between government agencies and the private sector, which reduces variation in interpretation, and raises the level of efficiency in planning, implementation and supervision of infrastructure projects in the Riyadh region.

The center stated that preparing the guide aims to unify the terminology used in infrastructure works and projects, and provide clear definitions for each term in accordance with the relevant regulatory tools, in addition to facilitating the understanding of the nature of these works for stakeholders through the use of precise terminology. And specific.

He added that among the objectives of the guide is also to document terminology used in the sector, which contributes to preserving and transferring institutional knowledge, and supporting the sustainability of knowledge in the field of infrastructure works and projects, in keeping with the rapid development in this vital sector.

Infrastructure Projects Terminology

The Infrastructure Projects Center in Riyadh explained that the guide includes a set of terms and definitions directly related to infrastructure works and projects, stressing that the guide It was prepared for clarification and guidance purposes only, and is not considered a binding regulatory reference, and does not entail any legal obligation on the Centre.

He pointed out that the words mentioned in the singular form in the guide are also taken in the plural form, unless the text or context requires otherwise, in order to ensure the clarity of the linguistic use of the terms contained.

The Center affirmed its commitment to reviewing the guide periodically, and working to amend or update it whenever necessary, in accordance with any changes that arise. Or updates to the relevant systems or regulations, ensuring that it keeps pace with regulatory and operational developments in the infrastructure sector.

Samples of approved terminology

The guide included a number of legal and regulatory terms specific to the Center for Infrastructure Projects in the Riyadh Region, the most prominent of which are: "Licensing"It is a document issued by the Center in accordance with the executive regulations, which is given to the service provider or contractor to start a specific activity.

It also included "Scheme license"It is a document that authorizes the entity requesting the license to carry out the work of approved infrastructure projects within the detailed comprehensive plan approved by the Centre.

The guide also included "Unplanned licensing"which is granted to carry out emergency and urgent works, and"Emergency licensing" Regarding maintenance work or addressing defects within the paths of infrastructure projects that affect health, safety, environment, or security, and require immediate intervention to remove the damage or prevent it from occurring.

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As the guide defines "Urgent licensing" As a document issued to start work on urgent, unplanned infrastructure projects, and"Self-licensing"

It grants competent authorities that rely on their own resources to carry out their work within a specific geographical and time frame.

The guide included other definitions, including: "License extension" Which is done before the expiration of the license validity period when the works are not completed, and"License renewal" Which takes place after the expiration of the validity period in the event that the work is not completed or there is a need for maintenance or modification of the site.

Term "Declaration"

Include the term "Declaration" As a document issued to establishments working in infrastructure projects, and"General maintenance permit" Which authorizes the competent authorities to assign maintenance work within a specific geographical and time frame.

The guide also touched on the definition of "The competent committee"It is the grievances committee regarding the Centre’s decisions related to licenses or permits, in addition to a definition "Violation" Whether serious or non-serious, related to breach of controls, requirements or standards regulating infrastructure works and projects in the region.

The adoption of this guide reflects the direction of the Infrastructure Projects Center in the Riyadh region towards strengthening governance and regulation in the sector, and providing a unified guiding reference that supports clarity of procedures, contributes to raising the efficiency of planning and implementation, and achieving the highest levels of coordination between agencies working in the infrastructure system.