The Polidano Group is one of the mainstays of the Maltese economy. Formed just under 50 years ago, the Group has shaped the construction industry in Malta, establishing itself as the largest, private construction business on the islands.
The business is divided into three main, complementary segments: manufacturing and construction, which is the group’s core activity; property development; and hospitality and leisure.
The construction arm has charted the economic development of Malta from a country dependent on traditional industries to one which thrives on value-added services and relies on state-of-the-art infrastructural facilities. Our work has been a catalyst helping improve social, public and commercial infrastructure. We are committed to shaping the future in our home market and are increasingly seeking to internationalise our ventures.
Polidano has played a lead role in virtually all major infrastructure projects in Malta over the past two decades, ranging from the Freeport Terminal and the Lufthansa Technik hangar to the Westin and Hilton hotels and the internationally-acclaimed, mixed-use developments of Portomaso and Tigne’ Point.
Today, our expertise spans six key sectors:
- Transport and infrastructure;
- Social infrastructure;
- Lifestyle developments;
- Energy, utilities and waste; and
- Industrial & commercial.
Our construction capabilities are engaged to mould the visions of both private and public sectors. Our philosophy is to invest continually in ways we can innovate, improve our competences and be environmentally responsible.
Polidano derives its strength from being always ahead of the curve. Our work is testament to our ability to deliver not only innovative solutions but also those designed to last and serve generations to come.
Values &
Vision
The growth of our portfolio and the depth and breadth of our experience to date is testament to the vision and values that underpin our business.
Our vision is to become the largest conglomerate in Malta by 2015, and excel as the leading construction company by delivering successfully the major critical and national infrastructure projects and the most innovative lifestyle developments in the country. The Group aspires to growing the business overseas, establishing definite steps to take the business forward at a regional level in the wider Mediterranean.
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Passion
A passion for reinventing the way construction is delivered to focus more on integrated solutions than stand-alone buildings.
02
Innovation
A desire to innovate in all our business segments.
03
Investment
Putting investment at the disposal of economic growth rather than merely short-term profit.
04
Quality
Placing quality at the forefront of our business activities.
05
Dedication
Dedicating our competences and full capabilities to delivering success.
06
Collaborative
Establishing a long-term collaborative partnership with clients – building relationships rather than one-off projects.
07
Human Resources
Employing people who share our same commitment and passion for the delivery of solutions to our clients.
08
Invest
Investing in people and in their health and safety, providing an outstanding quality of working life.
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Environment
Acting responsibly towards our communities and environment, ensuring a balance between sustainable development, improvement of our communities’ quality of life and the safe-guarding of our environment.
Our
History
It was a synergy in late 1970s between brothers Charles and Paul Polidano which saw the start of what became within a decade one of Malta’s strongest commercial groups. Today, Polidano is a leader in the construction industry and the only company in Malta offering clients a one-stop, integrated solution.
Polidano had the foresight to invest in the best modern machinery available. This move was to revolutionise and grow the business, giving it a distinct competitive edge in a local sector dominated by manual construction methods.
The Group found itself in a strong position to take advantage of the construction boom of the ‘80s and ’90s in Malta. This decade also saw the Group diversifying into several fields, retaining its name for quality in whichever sector it operated. Polidano obtained ISO 9002 in 1997, and is among the earliest companies to achieve this standard in Malta.
Throughout the years, Polidano has focused consistently on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, excellence and innovation. From the start, the firm has fostered strong teams of employees, believing in and encouraging the potential of its staff for the betterment of the Group as a whole.
Polidano now boasts a portfolio of some of the Islands’ largest completed projects including the Lufthansa Technik facilities, Portomaso, roads developed under the Italian Protocol, the WasteServ Sant Antnin Solid Waste Treatment Plant, the North Sewage Treatment Plant, Malta Freeport Terminal 1 extension, and the Intercontinental Hotel.
Diversification over the years saw Polidano become a key player in the hospitality and leisure industry; a natural move given its role in construction for the sector. It has invested heavily in joint ventures that have provided Malta with two of its most popular five-star resorts – the Westin Dragonara and Le Meridien, St Julian’s.
State-of-the-art machinery is still considered one of the backbones of the business and new investments are ongoing, as demonstrated by acquisition of a fully-automated paver for use in the construction of Lufthansa Technik facilities.
Following the Group’s entry into the hotel industry, it has branched out with further interests in the leisure industry. The Group has developed also an entertainment hub – Montekristo Estates – close to its head offices in Hal-Farrug. Montekristo is based on a large tract of land, reclaimed from disused sites, and comprises a vineyard, olive grove, winery, and entertainment arena as well as a vast number of function spaces.
This latest enterprise is another successful milestone in the group’s evolution. It is indicative of the Polidano vision, and its commitment to enabling economic growth through sustainable projects.
Differentiators
Integration
We are the sole firm in our local market to offer a one-stop solution in construction. We are able to work seamlessly, without relying on sub-contractors for materials, equipment or services. Our ability to provide an integrated solution in-house from architectural design and project development to materials’ manufacture, excavation, construction, finishings and landscaping provides clients with a single point of reference and a clear overview, as well as immense efficiencies and cost savings. We give clients peace of mind that a project will be completed on time and on budget to satisfaction.
Assets and equipment
We have the largest inventory of plant and equipment on the Islands and operate some of the most sophisticated mass excavation, surface mining and high-capacity machinery. All our equipment is sourced from leading world brands. Our plant includes specialist equipment, such as a fully-automated paver used for precision flooring in industrial and commercial projects. Polidano is a major manufacturer and importer of materials including concrete, steel, asphalt and bitumen. We operate our own quarries and run the country’s largest materials’ depot served by a delivery fleet based on Mercedes Benz vehicles. We have in-house capability to custom manufacture all materials required, including pre-casts and pre-stressed beams.
Innovation
We have long been at the forefront of introducing cutting-edge technology to our industry in Malta. And we pioneer the best and most environmentally-sound technologies. Our use of hydro-demolition technology in sensitive projects, such as marine and heritage sites, shows our commitment to investing in the leading, most appropriate technologies for the job. We are equipped with a vast range of specialist technology and plant, and employ the latest methods in quarrying and manufacture of materials. Our own manufacturing facility and on-site laboratory, both ISO9001 : 2008 certified, give us an edge in providing clients efficiently and cost-effectively with tailored materials in concrete, iron and steel.
Experience
Polidano has been the name most consistently behind Malta’s major construction works of the last decades. We have played sole or leading roles in construction projects ranging from highly-acclaimed mixed-use and lifestyle developments and five-star hotels to Malta’s Freeport and power station, arterial roads, and complex industrial and commercial work. Many of our projects prove challenging, and require us to innovate and source specialist equipment. We have always shown our capacity for success, whatever the nature or scale of the work. Our project case studies demonstrate the depth and breadth of experience we bring.
Quality
Polidano was the first construction company to meet ISO9001 : 2008 standards but quality in its widest sense lies at the heart of our approach. With an integrated approach to the entire construction lifecycle, we can oversee quality throughout. Our economies of scale allow us also to channel cost savings into creating and maintaining quality at a competitive price. We have rigorous internal and external quality control systems in place throughout our operations. We extend quality to how we serve our customers, train our staff, devise and implement health and safety and interact with the environment and communities in which we work. Our ISO9001 : 2008 certification covers on-site project life cycle and management as well as our manufacturing processes. We are currently moving towards new standards which deal with the Environment and Sustainable Development.
Our
Team
Alec Whitten
Managening Partner - MD, Facts
Phoenix Walker stepped down as president of Firm & Co, parent company of Google, in December 2019 but remains a controller shareholder and a board member.
He founded Firm & Co in 1998 after the two met at Stanford University while studying for advanced degrees in computer science.
Phoenix Walker
Founder - Ph.D, MBA
Phoenix Walker stepped down as president of Firm & Co, parent company of Google, in December 2019 but remains a controller shareholder and a board member.
He founded Firm & Co in 1998 after the two met at Stanford University while studying for advanced degrees in computer science.
Rachel Leonard
Partner - MBus
Phoenix Walker stepped down as president of Firm & Co, parent company of Google, in December 2019 but remains a controller shareholder and a board member.
He founded Firm & Co in 1998 after the two met at Stanford University while studying for advanced degrees in computer science.
Fabio Fontai
Principal - MBI
Phoenix Walker stepped down as president of Firm & Co, parent company of Google, in December 2019 but remains a controller shareholder and a board member.
He founded Firm & Co in 1998 after the two met at Stanford University while studying for advanced degrees in computer science.
Alec Whitten
Managening Partner - MD, Facts
Phoenix Walker stepped down as president of Firm & Co, parent company of Google, in December 2019 but remains a controller shareholder and a board member.
He founded Firm & Co in 1998 after the two met at Stanford University while studying for advanced degrees in computer science.
Phoenix Walker
Founder - Ph.D, MBA
Phoenix Walker stepped down as president of Firm & Co, parent company of Google, in December 2019 but remains a controller shareholder and a board member.
He founded Firm & Co in 1998 after the two met at Stanford University while studying for advanced degrees in computer science.
Rachel Leonard
Partner - MBus
Phoenix Walker stepped down as president of Firm & Co, parent company of Google, in December 2019 but remains a controller shareholder and a board member.
He founded Firm & Co in 1998 after the two met at Stanford University while studying for advanced degrees in computer science.
Fabio Fontai
Principal - MBI
Phoenix Walker stepped down as president of Firm & Co, parent company of Google, in December 2019 but remains a controller shareholder and a board member.
He founded Firm & Co in 1998 after the two met at Stanford University while studying for advanced degrees in computer science.
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