Course Description
An applied program introducing the Saudi Highway Code (SHC 2024) and its use in design, review, implementation, and acceptance activities. It explains the code structure, scope, and how to navigate technical requirements across the stages of road projects. The course also addresses safety, documentation, quality control, conformity review, and management of technical observations during implementation. It aims to help participants apply the code systematically and improve the quality and compliance of road projects.
Course Objectives
- Understand the structure and objectives of SHC 2024.
- Identify code parts relevant to a project scope.
- Map requirements to planning, design, and construction stages.
- Apply a structured technical compliance review method.
- Document assumptions, exceptions, and observations.
- Manage multidisciplinary coordination requirements.
- Prepare project compliance checklists and reports.
- Apply SHC requirements within design review, implementation, and project documentation workflows.
Course Content
- Introduction to SHC 2024
- Saudi Highway Code library structure
- Determining applicability
- Functional planning and road classification
- Geometric design considerations
- Road safety
- Intersections and roadside facilities
- Pavement and materials
- Drainage
- Traffic works and temporary traffic management
- Construction and quality control
- Operations and maintenance
- Multidisciplinary coordination
- Compliance checklists and documentation
Target Audience
Road, transportation and civil engineers, consultants, contractors, project managers, quality engineers, and technical reviewers.
Duration
5 training days
