VCON Construction Receives $9.1 Million Contract From Islamic Development Bank For Infrastructure Project At IUIU

By Gad Masereka

The Islamic Development Bank has awarded a massive contract worth $9.1 million (UGX 34 billion) to VCON Construction (U) Limited, a well-known civil engineering company and a subsidiary of the Ruparelia Group, to build cutting-edge infrastructure at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) main campus in Mbale.

The famed Islamic University in Mbale will get a 500-bed hostel and a cutting-edge engineering faculty thanks to a development project by VCON.

The project’s contract was signed last week (August 2, 2023) at the IUIU Kampala Campus in Kibuli in the presence of the Vcon Directors, who were represented by Mr. Rajiv Ruparelia, the managing director of the Ruparelia Group, and Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, the chairman of the Ruparelia Group. Prof. Ismail Simbwa Gyagenda, the principal of the IUIU, represented the IUIU.

Speaking following the signing, Prof. Gyagenda stressed the project’s delayed position and compelled the contractor to follow the set deadline, requirements, and standards for completion.

Prof. Gyagenda stated, “This project is very important as science and technology are the drivers of growth in our country and throughout the entire world,” before pleading with the contractor to adhere to the set requirements and standards.

The contractors, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia on behalf of VCON, informed the Islamic University that the project would be completed on schedule and to the highest possible standards. Our company currently has 11 active construction projects, and this one will be added with adequate technical capacity, according to Dr. Sudhir.

According to the conditions of the contract, the project should be finished in 15 months.

What is VCON

VCon Construction, which was incorporated on April 4, 2016, as a building and civil engineering construction company, has an amazing portfolio of projects that were completed successfully.

The magnificent Kingdom Kampala Mall, a massive commercial building with a valuation in the millions, stands out among them. In addition, VCon has successfully completed two unique residential apartment projects, Tagore Living and Bukoto Living.

VCon Construction began with a singular focus on building properties for the prestigious Ruparelia Group’s numerous real estate and hospitality endeavors but has now advanced to become a significant player in the Ugandan construction scene.

All eyes are on Vcon as they begin building on this groundbreaking project that will change the face of engineering education in Uganda and raise the academic standards of the institution to a whole new level.

According to Vcon Directors, the company is committed to and focused on the Ugandan scene since they are well-versed in the market, which will help them do well in the current competitive construction sector.