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Member Of The Kurjibhai Ramji Group
BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS
Member Of The Kurjibhai Ramji Group
- Founder of the Kurjibhai Ramji Group
In a remote village named Baladiya in the Kutch District of Gujarat, India, in the year 1920, Late Shri Kurjibhai Ramji Patel was born in a farmer's family. At an early age, Shri Kurjibhai recognised his inherent potential of turning aspiration into reality. With determination and a zeal for success, he paved his own path for success and started his voyage by boarding a ship to Kenya.
Life in Kenya was no bed of roses, but he knew that this was just the beginning as he could foresee a lot of mantle of success awaiting him. He began his journey as a 'Stone Dresser', and moved on to being a 'Boot Polisher' for foremen. In a couple of years, he eventually was promoted to a 'Mason'.
The corbel of success came in 1945 a solitary reaper turned into a businessman, with the establishment of 'Karsan & Kurji Stone Crusher', in partnership with one of his associates. Shri Kurjibhai started to diversify from late 1950s, as he envisioned the potential of the Construction Industry in the post-industrialisation era. Thus, the crusher was withdrawn and he started taking up small and medium sized construction works.
He also played a very important social and cultural role in the Indian community in East Africa, he was a man of great humility and for his ever willingness to help others.
Late Kurjibhai Ramji was married to late Kanbai Kurji Rabadia born in 1921 in Baladia, Kutch, who equally travelled to Nairobi in 1957 along with her two children: Kalyan Kurji Patel and Lalji Kurji Patel. From the marriage, they borne three more children, Dhanu Shivji Jesani, Bhimji Kurji Patel and Harish Kurji Patel.
Late Kurjibhai Ramji Rabadia was a man of strong character who worked relentlessly, and, by dint of hard work, he was able to transform his career from farming to masonry and then to a successful businessman engaged in construction.. He also played a very important social and religious role in the Indian community in East Africa; he was a man of great humility and for his ever willingness to help others.
In July 1950, late Kurjibhai Ramji started operation in the quarrying, stone dressing activities under the name of Karsan & Kurji. Following his business venture, in 1964, he started operation as a Building and Civil Engineering contractor under the name of ‘Kurji Ramji & Co’. This company was involved in the construction of an impressive number of public and private sector buildings, estates and infrastructure works both in Kenya and Tanzania.
Some of the prestigious projects executed in Kenya and Tanzania at that time were:-
Karioko Housing Estate, University Of Nairobi Hall Of Residences 9and 10, Social Security Head Quarters, University Of Nairobi Faculty Of Agriculture, Russian Hospital (Kisumu),Maize Silos (Kitaly), Brigdes, Eldorate University, Kilimanjaro International Airport with Arcadia Construction and sterling Astaldi (Arusa), east African Headquarters with Arcadia Construction (Arusa) and many more.
Thriving on its success in Kenya and Tanzania, an outstanding opportunity arose in 1973 for Kurji Ramji (Kenya) Ltd when they were awarded the contract to build “La Pirogue”, an international 5 Star Hotel for the Landmark Hotels on the western coast of Mauritius under a locally registered company: ‘Laxmanbhai & Co. (Mauritius) Ltd’.
In 1977, Allied Builders Ltd was incorporated to strengthen its position in the Mauritian construction industry and thereby further expanding its operations in the construction and civil engineering sector.
The successful completion of “La Pirogue” contract was an impressive achievement and served as a solid foundation for the reputation of the Company as a building and civil engineering contractor in Mauritius. The Company won large contracts both in Mauritius and Rodrigues – a neighbouring island under the jurisdiction of Mauritius - on competitive bids.
Further development in the building and civil engineering sector and property development led Group to migrate their office from Kenya to Mauritius which subsequently led to the founding of ‘Kurji Ramji Patel Group’ of companies in Mauritius.
A few years later, as part of its plan for business growth in the Indian Ocean, the Group ventured into the Republic of Seychelles in 1980. This saw the incorporation of Allied Builders (Seychelles) Ltd in which we were awarded the contract for the redevelopment and extension of the Seychelles International Airport.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the construction industry in Mauritius and Rodrigues, the Government of Mauritius bestowed upon Mr Kalyan Kurji Patel the title of G.O.S.K (Grand Officer Of The Order Of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean).
The fantastic growth and success of the family business was due to the vision of the Late Kurjibhai Ramji Patel supported by the courage and business acumen of his son Kalyan Kurji Patel, G.O.S.K with the determination, the support, hard work and devotion of his brothers Lalji Kurji Patel, Bhimji Kurji Patel, Harish Kurji Patel, and his cousin Manoj Kanji Rabadia along with the Senior technical team who contributed to the growth of the Group business activity in Seychelles.
In 2011, the group ventured in India, Bhuj in the development of a 4 star business hotel which is under construction and is going to be managed by Fern (India) where the Group is also envisaging to expand in other real estate developments.
In 2014, the group ventured in the elderly care home business in the U.K. This venture is being directed by Mr Vinay Kalyan Patel, L.L.B, and the son of Mr Kalyan Kurji Patel (G.O.S.K)
FOUNDER & GROUP CHAIRMAN
Mr. Kalyan Kurji Patel, G.O.S.K, F.R.S.A, is the Chairman of the Group and Managing Director of the companies in Mauritius. He was decorated with the title of G.O.S.K by the Government of Mauritius for distinguished services to the construction industry. He was invited to become a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (UK) on the 18 November 2005. He was listed in the Who’s Who Annual publications in the year 1998.
In 2019, he was interviewed by the Forbes Africa, as being one of the strong and well established group in Africa.
BSc Civil Eng. (HONS), F.MloD.
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mr. Harish Kurji Patel is the holder of B.Sc. (Civil Eng.) from Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Group.
He has over 30 years experience in the construction industry and business with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
As a Managing Director, he has successfully completed several major building and civil engineering projects comprising of hotels, embassies, airports, banks, commercial and office high-rise buildings, renovation of the historical wooden structured buildings, hospitals, schools, rehabilitation of concrete structures, factories, warehouses, irrigation, water networks, bridges, reservoirs, repairs and rehabilitation of the bridge, and coastal protection with gabions.
LLB (Hons); M.Sc; Barrister at Law
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mr. Vinay Kalyan Patel is a Barrister at Law. He holds an LLB (Hons) Law degree from Brunel University, UK, and an MSc in Construction Law and Arbitration from King’s College, London UK and a Bar At Law from Inns of Court School of Law, London UK. He is a member of the Honorable Society of Middle Temple.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Group. He joined the Group after spending over 20 years in the UK working at leading barristers’ chambers, leading law firms and in-house legal departments of large multinational corporations. He specializes in various areas of law including Construction, Engineering, Energy, Dispute Resolution, Company and Commercial. His focus remains to promote the activities and growth of the Group internationally. His legal, business experience and negotiating ability is a valuable asset to the Group.
Mr. Vinay Kalyan Patel was instrumental in the creation of the HealthCare Division of the Group and currently leads the Group’s activities in the UK. KRG Healthcare continues to grow from strength to strength with the addition of more care homes and has constantly had good reviews from various peer groups including the Care Quality Commission.
Building A Journey
Over the many years we’ve been in business, we’ve been able to build not just great buildings, but also exceptional experiences for our customers and partners. At the heart of who we are, we value the passion and commitment that drives our reputation for quality. We are honored to consistently hear that the Allied Builders Experience comes down to:
Remarkable People
Our customers and partners love working with our talented, empowered, and all-around enjoyable team members. At Allied Builders, we’re fortunate to have so many team members who choose to build their careers with our company over multiple decades and who live by our company values in all that they do.
Passion for Partnering
From our earliest days, Allied Builders has been a pioneer in bringing collaborative partnering approaches to the industry. Our reputation as the preferred partner of our local as well as overseas architects and subcontractor communities reflects our commitment to developing truly collaborative relationships in support of better project outcomes for our clients.
Thought Leadership
It takes the carefully orchestrated effort of hundreds and thousands of people to bring together the vision, expertise and materials to build any structure. We take great pride in our role in that process – and the result. Allied Builders (Seychelles) Limited is a respected general contractor that brings six generations of experience to high-profile, unique and complex construction projects. Our success is founded on our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management.
From new construction to renovation – with world-class architects and trusted subcontractors – Allied Builders (Seychelles) Limited has a history of collaborative partnering that leverages the power of people and the advantage of cross-functional expertise. Our diverse work spans verticals such as corporate, industrial, health care, institutional, hotels housing, education, worship, performing arts, retail & commercial projects, and water & sewerage plants.
Providing quality services as a Class 1 building contractor for building and civil engineering project works as authorized within the scope of works enlisted in SLA License No. 11029.
The personal safety and health of each employee of the company is of primary importance. The management is committed to provide at all times a safe working environment to all its employees by providing the necessary awareness, training, equipment required for safety, and by setting up procedures in compliance to statutory and regulatory recommendations in the Republic of Seychelles. It shall be the responsibility of each employee and the contractors to be responsible and accountable for the company's safety initiative. Each shall ensure that all the operations are carried out, as far as practicable, without risk to themselves and to others.
Our commitment to excellence naturally extends to providing a safe and healthy working environment for staff, partners and customers.
Rigid safety training and thorough risk assessments are undertaken as part of every project; safeguarding the people for whom the business has a duty of care. Such an important aspect of the company’s activities can never be the sole responsibility of one person so everyone at Allied Builders Seychelles Limited is fully aware of their responsibilities, sharing the belief that putting safety first is an essential consideration every time they go to work.
Allied Builders Seychelles Limited’s responsibility in sustainable building construction and the implementation of various environmental solutions is bound to conform to sustainability goals and respect the Seychelles eco-system. We are committed to a process of continuous improvement to help our clients achieve or exceed their sustainability goals while making our own business more efficient and helping to move the industry towards a greener future.
At Head office we have renewable energy electricity generating Solar PV installed, and reuse joinery generated wood waste to provide space heating through biomass plants, thus reducing and elimination of wood waste. We commit to divert a minimum of 85% by volume and weight away from landfill.
We demonstrate commitment to sustainability abiding and delivering of BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH), to latest Home Quality Mark by BRE, ethics in reducing the environmental impact of buildings.
Our team brings their technical knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness to the successful delivery of our construction services.
As one of the largest general contractors in the country, Allied Builders (Seychelles) is a leader in all major market segments, including healthcare, education, hotels, commercial, retail and high rise building.
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