ALUPCO PMU: leading integrated project delivery

ALUPCO is redefining its role in the region's construction industry through its Project Management Unit (PMU), a specialised arm bridging the gap between design support, supply, and execution. Established six years ago, the PMU has been serving as a one-stop solutions provider for mega developments such as NEOM, the Red Sea, Diriyah, and Al Ula.

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ALUPCO is transitioning from an aluminum extrusion company into a diversified industrial solutions provider, with its Project Management Unit (PMU) serving as the core engine for large-scale, high-end developments across the Saudi market and Middle East.

Established in 2019, the PMU was created to close a significant gap in the regional construction market where contractors and suppliers often work in silos - by becoming a “one-stop solutions provider” that ensures control, quality, and efficiency from pre-construction stage to project handover, according to Acting General Manager, Architect Adnan Elmaleh.

Today, ALUPCO PMU serves some of the largest, most complex projects in Saudi Arabia and the broader GCC, including prestigious initiatives driven by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) such as NEOM, the Red Sea Project, Diriyah, Al Ula, and ROSHN developments, he tells Gulf Construction's BINA GOVEAS in an exclusive interview.

The PMU's operations also extend beyond Saudi borders, leveraging ALUPCO's presence in more than 30 countries worldwide with plans to double that footprint.

The PMU differentiates itself by combining industrial capacity with project delivery expertise. Distinct from traditional project management firms, which focus primarily on coordination, ALUPCO PMU takes full ownership of a project right from procurement to delivery.

Elmaleh elaborates: “Unlike traditional project managers who only coordinate, the PMU takes full responsibility for procurement, fabrication, installation, and contract management, maintaining control over quality, cost, and time. It also provides value engineering and technical support, ensuring every project is delivered efficiently and transparently.”