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About Nawaloka Construction &
Infrastructure

Building Sri Lanka's future with over 50 years of expertise, integrity, and engineering excellence.

 Nawaloka Construction headquarters
Company Profile

Who We Are

Nawaloka Construction Company (Private) Limited is a premier civil engineering and construction pioneer in Sri Lanka with over 50+ years of rich and firsthand experience in the market. Incorporated on 23rd January 1974 (Reg No: PV 483), the company holds the highest grading (CIDA CS2 grade) for Building, Highway, Heavy Construction, and Bridge Construction. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Nawaloka Holdings.

With our head office situated on the 12th Floor, Nawaloka Specialist Center, Colombo 02, we deliver multidisciplinary solutions spanning high-rise buildings, road & highway networks, bridges, piling, maritime, irrigation, dredging, and water supply schemes.

We boast a highly qualified professional management team, state-of-the-art logistics and machinery divisions, and a highly skilled workforce, ensuring maximum efficiency, time control, and the best value for money for our clients.

Registered: Jan 1974
CIDA Grade: CS2 (Highest)
Over 50 Years Experience
Nawaloka Holdings Member
Our Foundation

Vision, Mission & Core Values

Our Vision

"To be the most trusted and preferred construction partner in the region, delivering quality and innovation."

Our Mission

"To engineer excellence in every project by delivering innovative, high-quality, and sustainable construction solutions—driven by uncompromising integrity, precision, and performance—while building lasting partnerships and creating value for clients, stakeholders, and the nation."

01
Quality & Professionalism

Demonstrate quality and professionalism in all business operations.

02
Time & Cost Efficiency

Maintain a strong focus on time and cost efficiency.

03
Service Excellence

Ensure excellence in service delivery.

04
Systems Alignment

Align operational systems for maximum efficiency.

05
Teamwork Culture

Promote a strong teamwork culture across the group.

06
Mutual Respect

Uphold mutual respect in all interactions.

07
Innovation

Encourage innovation and diversification in our solutions.

Accreditations & Awards

Our Achievements & Certifications

We maintain the highest industry standards, recognized through numerous excellence awards and international quality accreditations.

CIDA Grade CS2
Highest grading for Buildings, Highways, Bridges & Heavy Construction
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System Certification
ISO 45001:2018
Occupational Health & Safety Management System
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Management System Certification
16x CIDA Excellence
ICTAD & CIDA Excellence Awards (2005-2024)
National Business Excellence
Winner of the National Business Excellence Award 2017
Green Building Gold
Awarded by Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB)
Maritime C2 & Harbour
Specialized registration for harbour and maritime construction
Our Leadership

Board of Directors & Management Team

Guided by experienced industry leaders and driven by a high-performing management team committed to excellence in every project we undertake.

Chairman Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa
Chairman

Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa

Chairman

Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa is a business magnate and the Chairman of Nawaloka Holdings. Under his vision and leadership, the group has diversified and expanded its footprint across multiple major industries in Sri Lanka, continuing a legacy of quality, innovation, and trust.

Deputy Chairman Mr. Anisha Dharmadasa
Deputy Chairman

Mr. Anisha Dharmadasa

Deputy Chairman

Plays a pivotal role in the strategic direction and operations of the Nawaloka Group, driving growth and modernizing construction processes to align with global standards.

Ms. Givanthi Dharmadasa Director
Ms. Givanthi Dharmadasa
Director

Active member of the Board of Directors overseeing organizational development and diversification strategies for the Nawaloka Group.

Mr. Lalith Hettiarachchi Director
Mr. Lalith Hettiarachchi
Director

Contributes rich industry experience and financial acumen to guide company operations and corporate governance.

CEO Mr. Samitha Waidyasekera
CEO

Mr. Samitha Waidyasekera

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Samitha Waidyasekera is the Chief Executive Officer of Nawaloka Construction Company. He directs the overall performance, operations, and strategic growth of the company, bringing extensive experience in the civil engineering and building construction industry in Sri Lanka.

Mr. Dinesh De Silva
Mr. Dinesh De Silva
Head of Growth & Strategic
Head of Growth & Strategic
Mr. S.A.D.C. Gunawardene
Mr. S.A.D.C. Gunawardene
DGM - Contracts & Claims
Contracts & Claims
Mr D.S Senarathna
Mr D.S Senarathna
DGM Constructions
DGM Constructions
Mr. M.D Prathapasinghe
Mr. M.D Prathapasinghe
Finance Controller
Finance Controller
Mr. M.V.S.S. Darshana
Mr. M.V.S.S. Darshana
DGM Operations
Operations Division
Mr. S.A.C. Kumara
Mr. S.A.C. Kumara
AGM - Piling
Piling Division
Ms. W.G.U.M. Anandapala
Ms. W.G.U.M. Anandapala
Head of Design
Design Division
Mr. R.A.N.C. Ranathunga
Mr. R.A.N.C. Ranathunga
Head of IT
IT Department
Ms. K.H.T.M. Perera
Ms. K.H.T.M. Perera
Manager - Planning & Monitoring
Planning & Monitoring
Mr. N.M.D.T.B. Nishshanka
Mr. N.M.D.T.B. Nishshanka
Manager - Project Coordination
Project Coordination
Ms. P.L. Hettiarachchi
Ms. P.L. Hettiarachchi
Assistant HR Manager
Human Resources

Our management team collectively holds over decades of construction and engineering experience. Contact us to speak with the right expert for your project.

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