Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa March/April 2014 | Page 52

LynCon Construction:

History and current operational approach
towards contracting in the building industry

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ynCon Construction initially began
its operations as Project Managers in
2001 in the luxury residential market.
However, twelve years ago we changed
our strategy to focus on the commercial
market. Taking into account our valuable
network of Architects, Engineers, Quantity
surveyors and sub-contractors, as well
as our vast experience and expertise,
valuable opportunities arose so we took
the plunge and subsequently we have been
exposed to various contracts and gained
enormous invaluable experience in the
construction of Office Blocks, Shopping
Centers, Motor Dealerships and Industrial
Warehouses. We have also undertaken
numerous alterations and additions to
existing buildings, where in most cases the
building work had to be constructed whilst
the tenant was in occupation; not an easy
task at all.
Growth
Although LynCon is going through a
massive growth cycle, we believe that
growth should be controlled to maintain
quality, achieve program target dates and
support our own people in their personal
growth. We draw on the experience of
our subcontractors that were exposed to
bigger projects, while not losing track of

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the personal relationships with our clients
and professional teams.
The company successfully signed up
a BEE deal with a 100% black owned
company in 2010. Our BEE partner has
pledged their support to LynCon enabling
it to remain a competitive and successful
Construction Company. LynCon’s current
BEE Scorecard is a Level 4 contributor; it is
our undertaking to improve our status to at
least a Level 3.
Professional Approach
All Gauteng contractors deal with the
same Clients, Professional Teams, Material
Suppliers and Subcontractors in the
building industry but we believe that
LynCon offers a superior professional
approach to the construction process,
and take pride in delivering quality to
the client at all times. There is no doubt
that LynCon is big enough to deliver
greater value on contracts, but still small
enough for personal attention and hands
on involvement.
Company Culture & Expertise
Occupational Health and Safety is a very
high priority at LynCon and this approach
enables them to deliver quality building
projects safely, on time. LynCon owns its

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own plan