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About Us - Our History

Liviero was founded by the late Giosue Liviero in a small town outside Venice, Italy called Mirano in 1955. This later became Giosue Liviero Builders in 1967 in Zimbabwe and has in 2008 celebrated its 25th year in South Africa.

The roots of the company can be traced back to Zimbabwe in 1967 and, before that, to its founding in Mirano, Venice, Italy, in 1955. Luca Liviero, the Chairman, joined his father in the company in 1989.

While Giosue laid the foundations of this dynamic company, after his death in 1996, Luca ensured the continuous successful growth of the Liviero group.

While G. Liviero & Son Building Division anchored the Liviero Group for many years, the Civils Division and a significant complement of plant now make Liviero one of the most comprehensive construction companies in southern Africa.

Having initially grown into a dominant force in the medium-size construction market in KwaZulu-Natal, Liviero is now firmly established in Gauteng, where it relocated its head office from Durban to Kyalami, Johannesburg, with regional operations now falling under its control.

"Liviero is succeeding in its commitment to operate as one of South Africa's safest, most efficient contracting companies."

Continuing to operate in KZN, Gauteng, Limpopo and more recently in the North West Province and Mpumalanga, Liviero successfully brings its expertise to bear in all aspects of construction work throughout South Africa.

Over the last quarter century, Liviero has developed a healthy track-record by offering unique turnkey solutions through its systematic and proactive process of value management.

The highly experienced directorate, dynamic management teams and a workforce numbering 1200 dedicated employees combine professional expertise, plant and equipment and financial strength to execute a wide range of construction contracts.

Liviero is succeeding in its commitment to operate as one of South Africa's safest, most efficient and cost effective contracting companies. All sites in the Liviero Group are managed and audited externally with the provision of daily independent health and safety audits.

Liviero has established a long list of blue-chip clients whose expectations are constantly and consistently exceeded by an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Liviero team.


LIVIERO BUILDING COMPANY - THE ORIGINAL FOUNDATION OF THE COMPANY

Since its inception, G Liviero & Son (Liviero Building Division) has established a reputation for reliability and technical excellence in all aspects of building.

Working in both the public and private sectors it has delivered successfully in the industrial, commercial and residential segments.

This division is responsible for the construction of office blocks, warehouses, shopping centres, institutional buildings, apartment blocks and residential complexes, design and build and alterations and additions.

Some of our successfully completed projects include: 12 on Palm, Olympic Towers, Polokwane Motor City, Standard Bank Regional KZN, Mooi Rivier Mall, The Core, Pick n Pay Distribution Centre, La Palma Terraces, Quays and Quayside, Millpark Mews, Chianti Lifestyle Estate, Castelanno Private Estate, The Bay and Tamboti - Simbithi.

Liviero has successfully delivered over 2500 middle and upmarket residential units over the last few years.

Liviero was the first privately owned company to achieve a CIDB 9 GB rating.


LIVIERO CIVILS COMPANY - NOW ALSO A SERIOUS PLAYER IN THE MARKET

The civils division of Liviero, Liviero Civils (Pty) Ltd was formed in 2005 and as a result of the superior expertise it has taken on board , it has already become a serious player in the market. It has worked successfully on the Sandton and Rosebank Gautrain stations, 2010 World cup stadiums and many other high profile contracts. Its services include road building, bridge building, bulk earthworks and general civil engineering work.

The company currently enjoys a CIDB rating of 9.

The company is a Level 3 contributor in terms of the BBBEE scorecard.

In joint venture with four other contractors, Liviero Civils has also been awarded two packages on the mega Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project.


PLANT COMPANY - ACCESS TO THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT FOR THE JOB AT HAND

Liviero has always understood the benefit to the client of immediate access to the right equipment for the job at hand.

As a result, for the last twenty-five years the company has actively acquired an extensive range of building plant and equipment, (considered the largest in the country), including over 120 000 m2 of access scaffolding and support work, a fleet of 14 tower cranes and 12 mobile cranes and a vast array of equipment. This strategy of owning the asset rather than hiring, has continued in the Civils business and has been highly beneficial to both Liviero and its clients. Going forward, and with current plant value in excess of R250m, this plant will continue to be the cornerstone of the success of the Liviero Group.

A high level of quality is ensured through the maintenance and servicing of all company vehicles and equipment at Liviero-accredited workshops. With faulty equipment immediately repaired or replaced, this translates into minimized downtime and maximized efficiency for the client.


LlVIERO PEOPLE POWER

With its roots in a two-generation family concern, Liviero understands the need to develop skills that will position the company to meet changing needs and future challenges. The company has its own extensive in-house training programme, which focuses on growing human resources and capital. Liviero also supports a host of bursaries and scholarships, proactively seeking the development of human capital into the future.


EMPOWERMENT

Liviero is entirely BEE compliant. In October 2007, Impepho Building and Civils (Pty) Ltd, a respected Empowerment Business owned entirely by previously disadvantaged individuals, acquired a 30% stake in the Liviero Group of Companies.

Company directors are proud that the company's approach to enterprise development companies happens as a matter of course, with investment in black empowerment done with focused broad-based principles. The company is focused on developing its growth through the development of South Africans largely historically disadvantaged.


THE NEXT 25 YEARS

With a current annual turnover of more than R 1,4 billion, Liviero is now looking forward to its next twentyfive years of dedicated service.

The company is currently engaged in an exciting expansion programme. With the completion in the next few months of an additional 1000m2 of office space at the company's Kyalami head offices, Liviero continues to embark on national expansion and further diversification programmes. The company thrives on the reputation it has developed and is always increasing its fine client reputation.

The Liviero directorate takes this opportunity to thank all staff, subcontractors and suppliers for all their hard work, commitment and support, which has contributed towards the success of the group. Together we have all made the group a highly successful business machine, which is ready to take on the next 25 years.