Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Stonehaven Cost Index?
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The Stonehaven Cost Index (SCI) is a weekly publication tracking how construction costs are moving across the UAE and the wider GCC. Each issue covers material price movements, labour rates, freight and logistics indicators, currency impact, and tender activity. It is built and maintained by Stonehaven's RICS-regulated cost management team using live project data, supplier engagement, and proprietary tender intelligence.
How often is the SCI published?
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Every week. New issues go live every week and are sent to subscribers via email the same day.
Who is the Cost Index for?
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Developers, contractors, quantity surveyors, project managers, design consultants, lenders and investors working on construction projects across the GCC. Anyone who needs an accurate, time-relevant view of where building costs are heading.
What regions does the SCI cover?
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Primarily the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with selective coverage of Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain depending on the week's data signals. Global commodity, freight and currency context is also included where relevant.
Is the SCI free to access?
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Yes. Every issue is published in full on stonehaven.ae and sent free to email subscribers. There is no paywall.
