IDS Consulting

Global Engineering Solutions for Transformative Development

At IDS Group, we provide a comprehensive suite of engineering services tailored to meet the demands of large-scale international infrastructure and development projects. Our core strength lies in delivering integrated, multidisciplinary solutions that span civil, structural, and transportation engineering, with a proven track record in transport systems, critical infrastructure, and resort development.

From urban mobility networks to complex site development, we partner with government agencies, global developers, and major institutions to bring ambitious visions to life—on time and with long-term sustainability in mind. Our team combines technical excellence with innovative design thinking, ensuring every project delivers lasting value for communities, economies, and the environment.

Let IDS Group be your trusted partner in building the future of infrastructure, worldwide.

  • Airports

  • Survey & Road Design

  • Bridge Structural Design

  • Elevated Interchanges

  • Transportation, Civil, and Structural Services

  • Resort Development

Wadi Laban Cable Stayed Bridge Construction Supervision | Saudi Arabia

Tabuk Region (NEOM) Study and Design of Multiple Roads | Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Transport & Logistics Services Technical Support | Saudi Arabia

Sharqiyah Development Authority (SDA) | Saudi Arabia

The Line Provision of Facility and Asset Management Support Services | Saudi Arabia

GAYAL RESORT TOWN (NEOM) Bridge & interchange | Saudi Arabia

Taif Airport Master Plan Saudi Arabia

Wadi Laban

Cable Stayed Bridge Construction Supervision Saudi Arabia

The Wadi Laban Cable-Stayed Bridge is a critical transportation link in Riyadh, playing a vital role in enhancing connectivity, regional economic growth, and tourism. The bridge currently experiences severe traffic congestion, limiting its performance and capacity.

To address these challenges, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched a transformative infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding the bridge and improving adjacent road networks. This multi-billion Saudi Riyal project, planned to take place over three years, is designed to significantly increase traffic flow, reduce congestion, and elevate the overall quality of life in the region.

Key Project Components

  • Bridge Expansion: Two new bridges will be constructed—one on each side of the existing 3x3 dual-lane structure, adding six travel lanes in each direction. Upon completion, the total capacity will increase to nine lanes per direction.

  • Surface Road Enhancements: Upgrades to the at-grade roads between the service roads and Ibn Hazem Road will improve surface traffic flow and reduce conflict points.

  • Interchange Improvements: The interchange between Jeddah Road and the Western Ring Road will be redesigned and upgraded to improve performance and ensure seamless integration with the expanded bridge network.

A strong emphasis is being placed on architectural and lighting aesthetics, ensuring the bridge not only functions efficiently but also stands as an iconic visual landmark within Saudi Arabia and the region.

As the Prime Consultant, IDS Group is responsible for leading the project’s overall delivery—technical, financial, and contractual. We have a team of 62 multidisciplinary engineers, working collaboratively with a specialized subconsultant for cable-stayed bridge systems.

Our scope includes:

  • Master planning and design oversight

  • Engineering and project management

  • Coordination across civil, structural, transportation, and aesthetic disciplines

  • Technical integration with regional infrastructure and road networks

This project underscores IDS Group’s expertise in complex, large-scale infrastructure delivery and our commitment to shaping resilient, high-performance transportation systems across the globe.

SERVICES PROVIDED: 

The Ministry of Transport & Logistics Services

Technical Support Saudi Arabia

Since 2016, a dedicated team of IDS Group professionals has been embedded within the Ministry of Transportation (MoT) offices in Saudi Arabia, providing long-term technical support and advisory services to enhance the Ministry’s design review and project delivery processes.

Scope of Work

IDS is responsible for delivering comprehensive technical support services, including:

  • Complete technical review of highway and bridge design packages

  • Development and implementation of audit procedures for project submittals

  • Training and mentoring of Ministry engineers

  • Updating technical manuals, design standards, and construction specifications

Project Outcomes

Through this strategic engagement, IDS has helped the Ministry achieve significant improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost control by:

  • Refining design procedures and submission protocols

  • Enhancing the quality of tender documentation from external consultants

  • Assessing and benchmarking service provider performance

  • Identifying cost-effective alternative design solutions

  • Promoting consistency and innovation across project delivery frameworks

This ongoing collaboration reflects IDS Group’s strength in capacity building, technical governance, and institutional support—empowering public sector clients to elevate standards and drive lasting infrastructure excellence.

The LINE

Provision of Facility and Asset Management Support Services Saudi Arabia

The LINE is an unprecedented urban development project that will reshape how cities are conceived, constructed, and experienced. Stretching 170 kilometers across the northwest of Saudi Arabia, The LINE is a visionary linear city designed to operate without roads, cars, or emissions—prioritizing sustainability, livability, and human-centered design.

This next-generation city will be powered by 100% renewable energy, with a strong emphasis on public health, environmental preservation, and advanced technological integration. Architecturally, The LINE consists of two continuous parallel towers, each rising 500 meters above sea level. The city will be constructed in modular segments, with each 800-meter-long module encompassing approximately 6 million square meters of developed space upon completion.

IDS Group is proud to contribute to this transformative project by delivering specialized technical support services. Our scope includes:

  • Design Review Services: IDS is conducting comprehensive reviews of multidisciplinary designs prepared by various consultants for a wide range of facilities, infrastructure systems, and urban assets to ensure alignment with project standards and vision.

  • Ad Hoc Technical Support: In response to specific client work orders, IDS provides targeted services such as the development of detailed facility and asset management manuals, and conducting specialist technical studies across complex project domains.

Through our involvement, IDS supports the realization of The LINE’s ambitious goals by applying global engineering expertise and technical rigor to one of the most innovative and sustainable urban projects ever undertaken.

Taif Airport

Master Plan Saudi Arabia

IDS Consulting was commissioned to develop the master plan and architectural design for a new terminal and ancillary buildings at a greenfield airport site for the Atiaf Consortium. Our design approach balances functionality and identity, offering a compelling architectural expression that enhances the experience for both arriving and departing passengers.

At both the macro and micro scales, the design is cohesive and intentional, creating a strong sense of place rooted in the cultural and natural context of Taif. Inspired by the city’s mountainous terrain and winding roads, the terminal features a sloping roof form that echoes the cascading contours of the surrounding landscape, seamlessly integrating the building with its environment.

A sequence of linear roof lights accentuates this slope, tracing the path of the passenger journey from landside to airside, while bathing interior spaces in natural light.

Islamic geometric patterns define the terminal’s architectural identity. These motifs form the facade of the Mashrabiya, a high-level screen that conceals mechanical plant equipment and extends along the Hajj pavilion. This treatment continues along the pier’s airside façade, providing both solar shading and visual articulation.

Progression through the terminal is marked by a refined scale of geometric patterns, applied to a series of portals or gateways that guide and orient passengers. Sustainability is integral to the design—photovoltaic panels are integrated into the sloped roof, harnessing solar energy and contributing to the airport’s environmental goals.

Tabuk Region (NEOM)

Study and Design of Multiple Roads Saudi Arabia

IDS Consulting conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the existing transportation infrastructure along the Red Sea coast, with a focus on improving traffic flow and regional connectivity. The scope included the design of a new highway bypass to divert north-south traffic, particularly heavy trucks servicing Duba Harbor and the cement factory, away from congested urban areas.

Key components of the bypass included:

  • 2 major interchanges

  • 5 new intersections

  • 9 newly designed bridges

In addition to the bypass, IDS Consulting designed six coastal bridges to connect five new resort towns with the main coastal highway, enhancing access near Al Wajh, Duba, Umlij, Haql, and Qyal.

Through the adoption of innovative bridge designs and advanced engineering methods, IDS achieved a 30% reduction in bridge cost per square meter, delivering significant value to the client without compromising performance or durability.

Environmental and hydrological conditions were rigorously analyzed. This included:

  • Topographic assessment of the terrain

  • Seasonal watercourse and scour analysis

  • Integration of data into hydraulic models for culverts and bridges

These measures ensured long-term resilience and safety in a climate-sensitive region prone to flash flooding and seasonal variations. 

Sharqiyah Development Authority (SDA) Saudi Arabia

Riyadh - Dammam Highway Extension Project

Design Services

IDS Consulting was engaged to provide full design services for the Riyadh–Dammam Highway Extension Project—an essential upgrade to one of Saudi Arabia’s most critical transport corridors. The project required integrating new infrastructure within a dense urban setting while minimizing disruption and resolving complex site constraints.

Key features of the design include:

  • 3-level flyover bridges, with some structures integrated into existing bridge infrastructure

  • Strategic alignment planning to navigate overlapping jurisdictions, existing land ownership, and right-of-way challenges

  • Design considerations tailored to the Gulf region’s environmental conditions, including heat, sand, and salinity

One of the project’s core challenges was mitigating interference with existing infrastructure, ranging from dense utility networks to existing roadways, while fulfilling traffic decongestion objectives and regulatory requirements.

Construction Supervision

Following the successful completion of the design phase, IDS Consulting was appointed to supervise the construction of the 4 km-long highway extension, located in the heart of Dammam City—from Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Road to King Abdullah Road, crossing King Fahd Road.

Project scope includes:

  • 2 major interchanges

  • 3 urban intersections

  • 16 bridges, including complex 3-level overpasses with sharply curved and flared spans up to 76 meters

IDS Consulting is providing a large, multidisciplinary team of experts in architecture, civil engineering, structures, traffic, and utilities to:

  • Review IFC design documents prepared by the Design-Build (DB) contractor

  • Administer the construction contract

  • Oversee site supervision to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence

The project has highly complex elements including:

  • Dense utility corridors

  • Proximity to railway lines and Aramco pipelines

  • The need to avoid expropriation and minimize site disruption

  • Extensive utility protection and environmental preservation requirements

The IDS team is committed to delivering the project safely, efficiently, and sustainably, reducing social impact while ensuring the smooth operation of one of the Kingdom’s most vital highways.

Gayal Resort Town (NEOM)

Saudi Arabia Bridge & Interchange

As part of the infrastructure development within the NEOM region, IDS Consulting was commissioned to evaluate existing site conditions and environmental factors for a new coastal resort access project. Following comprehensive assessments, including 30-meter deep geotechnical investigations and topographical surveys, IDS designed critical infrastructure to connect the Gayal resort town, located on a peninsula along the Red Sea, to the main coastal highway.

The centerpiece of the design is an elevated trumpet interchange, providing full directional access between the resort and the primary roadway. The collector road traverses the Al Bida’a Wadi, requiring careful consideration of hydrological dynamics and environmental integration.

Key design components include:

  • Two major bridges and a 180-meter, five-span continuous bridge over the wadi, engineered to:

    • Handle seasonal flood volumes discharged into the Red Sea

    • Accommodate 5-meter scour depth

    • Resist seismic activity and potential soil liquefaction

  • Hydrological and hydraulic modeling to guide water flow management and structural resilience

  • Integrated landscape architecture, lighting, and traffic signage, ensuring the final infrastructure is both functional and aesthetically aligned with NEOM’s visionary standards

IDS’s design not only meets rigorous technical and environmental criteria but also enhances the overall visual harmony of the resort gateway, establishing a seamless connection between nature, engineering, and urban luxury.