History

Our Beginnings

International Consulting Services is founded in Freetown

1991 - 2001

Formative Years

ICS was founded by Ing. Paul Ndappi Lavaly, a renowned structural engineer in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The office started operations at our 28 Bathurst St. location in September 1991.

The company was formed to provide consulting services to the civil engineering sector in Sierra Leone. 

However, these were difficult years due to political instability and an ongoing civil war. Through these times, the name of the company was established in the sector.

2002 - 2011

Growth and Changes

The war officialy ended in 2002 and postwar reconstruction commenced which saw growth in the business due to an increased need for our services. Sadly, in this period, the company suffered a great loss in the death of its founder in July 2004.

The management of the firm was taken over by Ing. Gaiva Paul Lavaly; the son of the founder.

Sierra Leone went through a period of economic growth with a mineral resources boom that led to an increase in business turnover.

2012 - 2021

Collaboration & Expansion

In our third decade of existence, we collaborated with a number of international firms in delivering donor funded infrastructure projects (mainly in the transportation sector). This decade saw the emergence of Ebola in 2014 in the region which affected the delivery of ongoing projects and the commencement of new projects. This slowed our growth but built resilience in the delivery of our services under stringent restrictions. 

The company expanded to over 50 employees and executing projects in all regions of the country and the establishing of an in-house materials laboratory for quality control.

2021 - Present

Following a reorganization of the firm in 2020, we embarked on a number of major donor funded infrastructure projects which are ongoing in Roads, Bridges and for the Tourism and education sector. This period also started in the midst of a global slowdown with the COVID pandemic which saw the emergence and use of innovative techniques in the execution of services. The economy of Sierra Leone experienced a major slowdown and the devaluation of its currency which resulted in serious financial challenges . We are hopeful of growth in the future and expect growth in business from both the private and public sector with a number of projects in the pipeline. 

2005

Winning Workplaces

Konstruktion is named for the first time as one of USA’s Best Managed Companies, which recognizes excellence in USA-owned and USA-managed companies with revenues over $25 million. In 2009, having won seven years in a row, PCL is inducted into the Best Managed Platinum Club.
2011

Power of Solar

Demonstrating a commitment to renewable energy and sustainability, Konstruktion completes construction on its first solar energy project, the 9.3-megawatt Erie Ridge Solar Electric System in Ridgetown, Ontario.
2016

Gaining Insight

As part of Konstruktion’s commitment to innovation, Konstruktion’s Construction launches Job Site Insights®, an Internet of Things (IoT) smart construction platform that uses digital technology to find efficient construction practices, enhance safety and quality, and improve customer satisfaction.
2019

Driving Cnahge

Konstruktion publishes its first Corporate Social Responsibility report, detailing the company’s efforts to lead by example on sustainability and drive change in the construction industry.
2020

Commitment to Safety

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Konstruktion’s dedicated health and safety teams undertook initiatives to keep its workers safe, both on job sites and in offices, over the course of an unimaginable year.
2021

Shining a light on a new way to design and build

We establish Konstruktion Illuminate, a highly collaborative design-build process that is revolutionizing the real estate development lifecycle—from conceptual design through project turnover.
2022

40 years of redefining what’s possible

Konstruktion marks its 40th anniversary thanks to a steadfast commitment to its core values, a belief in challenging the status quo, and the strongest people in the business.
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