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JORDAN BUILD 2007
INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS
EXHIBITION
October 28 - 31
Amman International Motor Show Venue
Amman – Jordan
The construction industry in Jordan is a key
indicator and driver of economic activity.
Construction Industry
The construction industry accounts for around one-tenth
of the world’s gross domestic product, 7% of employment,
half of all resource usage and up to 40% of energy
consumption. This industry has a profound impact on our
daily lives: the buildings we live and work in, the
roads and bridges we drive on, the utility distributions
systems we use, the railways, airports and harbors we
travel and trade from are all products of this vital
industry.
The construction industry is also a key indicator and
driver of economic activity and wealth creation. But,
the industry’s future prosperity will depend on its
capacity to evolve on business, technological and
environmental fronts.
Construction Industry in Jordan
In 1997, the engineering and contracting sector
represented 6.5% of Jordan's Gross domestic Product.
Construction materials like cement, stones or steel
reinforcement bars are produced locally at very
competitive prices.
Jordan has one of the lowest land and construction costs
in the region. Locally produced quality materials are
available at competitive and stable prices, thus
increasing the profit attraction of this industry. Stone
is quarried locally, cement is produced locally and
steel reinforcement bars are available locally, as well.
Jordan also produces its own ceramic tiles, sanitary
fixtures, kitchen cabinets, timber joinery, air
conditioning and heating equipment, electrical items,
elevators, pipes and wires. These are all available at
competitive prices, providing savings in customs duties
and overseas transportation.
Looking to the future, Jordan's construction industry is
increasingly collaborating with international partners.
Many joint ventures are being formed between
international consultants and contractors and local
firms in order to improve competitiveness and capitalize
on increased investment in infrastructural projects such
as airports, hotels, refineries, communications and
broadcasting ventures. International firms are providing
specialized technical expertise, while local firms are
contributing with their technical services.
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