Chapter One
Training Establishment
1.1 Introduction to Sanken Constructions Private Limited
The Sanken Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd is private organization and it was established in 1977
to provide engineering construction services on commercial basis. The main function of
Sanken Lanka is providing building construction to various projects.
The Mitsui Construction Company of Japan commenced operation in Sri Lanka in 1977,
by the opening of branch in Colombo. Mitsui Construction Company Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd was
incorporated in May 1984, under FIAC authorization to undertake civil construction work.
In December 1985, the FIAC authorization was extended to include the leasing/hiring of
industrial equipment. In April 1988, Mitsui Construction Company Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd
changed its name to Sanken Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. In June 1988 Sanken Lanka obtained FIAC
approval to undertake the employment of staff for such overseas construction work as well
as to undertake the employment of staff for such overseas construction work. Whilst in
June 1988, the FIAC approvals were extended to cover the additional activities of the
construction of middle and upper class houses as well as commercial complexes. Then
March 1991, approval was obtained for the sale of ready mixed concrete.
In 2011,Sanken Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., changed its name to Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd
Sanken Construction is an ICTAD C1 Graded (Highest Rank) company, with ISO
9001:2008 QMS Certification.and Sanken Construction certified with OHSAS
18001:2007 Certification.And in 2013 Sanken Construction certified with OHSAS
18001:2007 Certifications. And now a days Sanken Construction is in process to obtain
ISO 14001:2004- EMS Certification.
The permanent staff of numbers over 300 of which about 150 are technical staff. More than
80 of the staff are professionally qualified engineers, architects and geologists. The
engineering staff has wide experience in investigations, planning, and design. Supervision
and management of major engineering and building projects and most of them have received
post graduate training overseas.
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, Sanken
CONSTRUCTION
Sky’s the limit
Figure 1.1: Logo of the Establishment
1.1.1 Quality Policy of the Establishment
We, at Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd., are a team committed to provide a quality products
and services at an affordable price and on time, in the execution of construction projects and
in the manufacture of related products, with the support of our valuable suppliers and in total
harmony with the society and the environment. We are further committed, to satisfy our
customers whilst improving the quality of life of our people and thereby improving the
viability of our organization. We value team work, efficiency, responsibility and
responsiveness to achieve these goals, through optimization of resources and continual
improvements of our systems at all levels of operation to further enhance the quality of our
products & services.
1.1.2 Environmental Policy of the Establishment
Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd is one of the leading Construction Company and RMC
manufactures of Sri Lanka. We fully understand the severity of pollution generated by
construction and RMC manufacturing processes and therefore we are fully committed to
reduce all the significant environmental impacts resulting from our activities, products and
services by incorporating recycle, recover and reuse options to provide a better, cleaner and
safer environment for sustainable development. To achieve our goals we are putting our best
efforts for success establishment, implementation and maintenance of Environmental
Management System (EMS) according to International Standard ISO 14001:2004.
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,1.1.3 Associative Companies
San pilling (Pvt) Ltd
Sanken overseas (Pvt) Ltd
Vonlan construction (Pvt) Ltd
Mesas International (Pvt) Ltd
Skill Training & Management (Pvt) Ltd
Sanmech (Pvt) Ltd
San Trading Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd
City develop International (Pvt) Ltd
City Concrete (Pvt) Ltd
Sanhill Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
San Development International (Pvt) Ltd
San REadymix (Pvt) Ltd
1.1.4 Company Profile
Company name : Sanken Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd
Date of establishment : 23 May, 1984
Head office : Colombo 14,Sri Lanka
1.1.5 Scope of services
Construction contracts
Property developments
Ready mix concrete
Hiring of scaffoldings
Design and build
Consultancy
Hiring and leasing of machinery
Trading
Piling
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, 1.1.6 Projects
1.1.6.1 Completed Projects - Sri Lanka
Here I have listed few major projects of Sanken Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
House Of Fashion Project
Branch Office for People's Bank at Hettipola, Wilgamuwa
Refurbishment Work to Ceylon Continental Hotel
Proposed Building for Hatton National Bank Jaffna
Refurbishment of Curb front of Bandaranayake International Airport at Katunayake
Rest Areas on Southern Expressway
Auditorium for Ave Maria Convent At Negombo
Show Room and Service Building for Toyota Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd at Ratmalana
Refurbishment of Aitken Spence Resorts at Kalutara
Polonnaruwa Water Supply Project
Mudarappali Water Supply Project
Sakura Dental Hospital at Battaramulla
Australian High Commission for Sumitomo and Mitsui Construction
Kukule Building Facilities for Ceylon Electricity Board
Hatton National Bank at Boralasgamuwa
Precast Foundation for Penta - Ocean
Dental Faculty at University of Peradeniya
1.1.6.2 Completed Projects - Overseas
CLT Apparel India, Factory Building India
Executive Residential Building – Villa 2 & 3 India
Brandix Apparel India Phase – II India
Town Houses Development in Melbourne Australia
Vilufushi School Project Maldives
Palm Tree Hotel Maldives
Ephelia Resort, Mahe Island, Seychelles
La Briz Resort, Sillhouette Island, Seychelles
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Training Establishment
1.1 Introduction to Sanken Constructions Private Limited
The Sanken Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd is private organization and it was established in 1977
to provide engineering construction services on commercial basis. The main function of
Sanken Lanka is providing building construction to various projects.
The Mitsui Construction Company of Japan commenced operation in Sri Lanka in 1977,
by the opening of branch in Colombo. Mitsui Construction Company Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd was
incorporated in May 1984, under FIAC authorization to undertake civil construction work.
In December 1985, the FIAC authorization was extended to include the leasing/hiring of
industrial equipment. In April 1988, Mitsui Construction Company Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd
changed its name to Sanken Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. In June 1988 Sanken Lanka obtained FIAC
approval to undertake the employment of staff for such overseas construction work as well
as to undertake the employment of staff for such overseas construction work. Whilst in
June 1988, the FIAC approvals were extended to cover the additional activities of the
construction of middle and upper class houses as well as commercial complexes. Then
March 1991, approval was obtained for the sale of ready mixed concrete.
In 2011,Sanken Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., changed its name to Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd
Sanken Construction is an ICTAD C1 Graded (Highest Rank) company, with ISO
9001:2008 QMS Certification.and Sanken Construction certified with OHSAS
18001:2007 Certification.And in 2013 Sanken Construction certified with OHSAS
18001:2007 Certifications. And now a days Sanken Construction is in process to obtain
ISO 14001:2004- EMS Certification.
The permanent staff of numbers over 300 of which about 150 are technical staff. More than
80 of the staff are professionally qualified engineers, architects and geologists. The
engineering staff has wide experience in investigations, planning, and design. Supervision
and management of major engineering and building projects and most of them have received
post graduate training overseas.
1
, Sanken
CONSTRUCTION
Sky’s the limit
Figure 1.1: Logo of the Establishment
1.1.1 Quality Policy of the Establishment
We, at Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd., are a team committed to provide a quality products
and services at an affordable price and on time, in the execution of construction projects and
in the manufacture of related products, with the support of our valuable suppliers and in total
harmony with the society and the environment. We are further committed, to satisfy our
customers whilst improving the quality of life of our people and thereby improving the
viability of our organization. We value team work, efficiency, responsibility and
responsiveness to achieve these goals, through optimization of resources and continual
improvements of our systems at all levels of operation to further enhance the quality of our
products & services.
1.1.2 Environmental Policy of the Establishment
Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd is one of the leading Construction Company and RMC
manufactures of Sri Lanka. We fully understand the severity of pollution generated by
construction and RMC manufacturing processes and therefore we are fully committed to
reduce all the significant environmental impacts resulting from our activities, products and
services by incorporating recycle, recover and reuse options to provide a better, cleaner and
safer environment for sustainable development. To achieve our goals we are putting our best
efforts for success establishment, implementation and maintenance of Environmental
Management System (EMS) according to International Standard ISO 14001:2004.
2
,1.1.3 Associative Companies
San pilling (Pvt) Ltd
Sanken overseas (Pvt) Ltd
Vonlan construction (Pvt) Ltd
Mesas International (Pvt) Ltd
Skill Training & Management (Pvt) Ltd
Sanmech (Pvt) Ltd
San Trading Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd
City develop International (Pvt) Ltd
City Concrete (Pvt) Ltd
Sanhill Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
San Development International (Pvt) Ltd
San REadymix (Pvt) Ltd
1.1.4 Company Profile
Company name : Sanken Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd
Date of establishment : 23 May, 1984
Head office : Colombo 14,Sri Lanka
1.1.5 Scope of services
Construction contracts
Property developments
Ready mix concrete
Hiring of scaffoldings
Design and build
Consultancy
Hiring and leasing of machinery
Trading
Piling
3
, 1.1.6 Projects
1.1.6.1 Completed Projects - Sri Lanka
Here I have listed few major projects of Sanken Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
House Of Fashion Project
Branch Office for People's Bank at Hettipola, Wilgamuwa
Refurbishment Work to Ceylon Continental Hotel
Proposed Building for Hatton National Bank Jaffna
Refurbishment of Curb front of Bandaranayake International Airport at Katunayake
Rest Areas on Southern Expressway
Auditorium for Ave Maria Convent At Negombo
Show Room and Service Building for Toyota Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd at Ratmalana
Refurbishment of Aitken Spence Resorts at Kalutara
Polonnaruwa Water Supply Project
Mudarappali Water Supply Project
Sakura Dental Hospital at Battaramulla
Australian High Commission for Sumitomo and Mitsui Construction
Kukule Building Facilities for Ceylon Electricity Board
Hatton National Bank at Boralasgamuwa
Precast Foundation for Penta - Ocean
Dental Faculty at University of Peradeniya
1.1.6.2 Completed Projects - Overseas
CLT Apparel India, Factory Building India
Executive Residential Building – Villa 2 & 3 India
Brandix Apparel India Phase – II India
Town Houses Development in Melbourne Australia
Vilufushi School Project Maldives
Palm Tree Hotel Maldives
Ephelia Resort, Mahe Island, Seychelles
La Briz Resort, Sillhouette Island, Seychelles
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