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The Mauritian Building and Public Works sector is undergoing a major transformation. Faced with current challenges (shortage of skilled labour, time constraints, rising costs), the Tayelamay Group is betting on two game-changing technologies: monolithic construction and Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Monolithic construction allows walls and slabs to be poured in a single operation. The result? During the thousand houses project for the National Social Living Development Ltd (NSLD), Tayelamay achieved an impressive production rate: thirty-six houses per week, thus delivering units in particularly short timeframes. This method uses high-precision aluminium formwork, ensuring uniform quality across the entire site.
Millimetre precision through BIM
BIM represents much more than a simple modelling tool. On the first buildings currently under construction, all technical services (plumbing, electricity, ventilation) are digitally planned then integrated directly into the formwork. How? Through GPS coordinates and total stations that enable millimetre precision. No more installation errors, fewer corrections, and above all, considerable time savings.
"Adopting monolithic construction represented a genuine paradigm shift for our teams. It wasn't simply about introducing new technology, but fundamentally rethinking our methods and skills. This required training, rigour, and above all a long-term vision. Today, we're proud to have met this challenge by building local expertise that places the Tayelamay group at the forefront of the sector," emphasises Hemant Kumar Dursun, Chief Operating Officer.
"Introducing both BIM and monolithic construction represented a real turning point for our company. We knew this transformation would only succeed if it was collectively driven, with pedagogy, listening and proximity. On-site training, pilot projects, active supervision and constant management presence: everything was designed to support teams at every stage. Thanks to this human and structured approach, we not only developed new skills, but also strengthened cohesion and pride in building differently," explains Avinash Soonarane, Head of Projects.
Founded in 1991 by Sada Tayelamay, the group now employs one thousand two hundred people. Its recent achievements speak for themselves: eight hundred houses delivered in eighteen months, the Civil Service College at Réduit inaugurated in 2024 by Narendra Modi. The company has progressively expanded its portfolio, moving from public contracts to major private projects (hospitality, clinics, high-end residences).
This industrialised approach, combined with a fleet of cutting-edge equipment and complete autonomy in concrete production, marks a break from traditional methods. Performance and excellence become the watchwords of a sector in full transformation.
