Giuricich Coastal Projects (Pty) Ltd., was formed on 1st May 2004, as a result of the coastal operation separating from its previous parent company, and being taken over by the current management, which had established and operated the business successfully since its inception in 1982.

Robert Giuricich (chairman) and Rodney van der Walt (managing director) who each held 50% of the shareholding until the 30th September 2005, have now sold 28% of their shares to long-standing deserving employees, namely Johan Klaasen, Vernon van Wyk, Raj Govender, Ashook Sonbadhar, Raj Singh and Denis Robert.

The motivation for this restructure was to provide for succession planning to ensure continuity of the business into the future, recognize excellent past service, foster even greater commitment to performance and quality, as well as to achieve compliance with black economic employee (BEE) requirements and the Construction Charter.

The company is now 18.5% owned by previously disadvantaged individuals (PDI’s) which in time, will increase further as shareholders emanating from the current ranks will also be invited to buy in as stakeholders.

GCP have achieved level 3 contributer of BEE and 100% procurement recognition (see mission)

The vision of both Robert and Rodney to ensure succession and new shareholders from within the ranks has now been realized. The current team has a vast track record and experience in all types of building inclusive of property development, turnkey projects, civil contracting, project management, as well as joint-venture contracting. A high percentage of the order book is negotiated and the company enjoys a significant volume of repeat and referral business from existing clients.

Robert was born into a family building concern and remembers his early training from the age of 5 when his paternal grandfather, a skilled boat builder, joiner and builder, taught him the use of basic tools for joinery work. Practical on site training during school holidays, a university degree in Quantity Surveying, and extensive involvement in all aspects of the building process thereafter, completed his education.

His involvement with the family business, which he helped guide from a two-man operation to one of the largest private construction companies in South Africa, the establishment of the Natal Coastal operation, which he and Rodney took over in 2004, and involvement on various industry committees in the formal building industry, culminated in his election as President of the Building Industries Federation of South Africa (BIFSA) , now known as Master Builders of South Africa (MBSA), for the 1992/93 term of office.

Similarly, Rodney emanates from a building background; his father, a prominent Professional Quantity Surveyor, played a large part in his early training and influenced his positive work ethic. He obtained a university degree in Building Science and, after having been employed by Robert in 1976 as a Project Manager, he was transferred to establish and run the coastal division in 1982 - today Giuricich Coastal Projects (Pty) Ltd.

The company operates throughout South Africa and adjoining territories.

Since 2004 because of its total independence, increased demand for construction, and new opportunities, the company has expanded its capacity significantly, moved to larger premises and are currently training and investing in human resources, new plant and construction methodology in order to continue to provide the very best possible service to its clients in the future.