Jubail's first net-zero HQ surpasses expectations

RISING amidst an industrial landscape, the new Jubail headquarters of SABIC, one of the world's largest petrochemical companies, has proved itself as a hub of innovation and sustainability during the past one year after its inauguration.

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In November 2023, SABIC unveiled the state-of-the-art building in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, setting a benchmark in office construction.

This striking building – the first in Jubail to achieve carbon neutrality – has well exceeded the expectations of its occupants with its open-plan design that fosters collaboration and its energy-efficient features.

Gulf Construction's Sree Bhat recently had the opportunity to visit this impressive structure, which exemplifies what can be achieved with a visionary approach to design and development.

The company's facilities managers entrusted with planning and maintaining this newest addition to SABIC's portfolio shared insights during a tour of the building. They revealed that their objective was to create a working environment that would not only serve SABIC employees well today but also adapt to future needs.

This human-centric design ethos has resulted in a building replete with features that enhance the experience for the thousands of employees based in Jubail and the local community. It reflects SABIC's commitment to innovation and sustainability through investments in human capital, knowledge, and expertise, they said.

From the moment we walked into the building and made our way through the long corridor to the expansive lounge, till the final photo session, the building revealed one innovation after another, each step showcasing progress in creating a better built environment.