About ASLA

The ASLA group was established by the now retired brothers Albé and Siebrits Laker in October 1973. Their first project was for the installation of a residential sewer system in Somerset West and the company went on to build its success predominantly within the residential and commercial civil infrastructure sphere. Over the next five decades, our business remained agile and responsive to prevailing economic conditions and opportunities and fifty years later ASLA remains one of the Western Cape’s most prominent construction brands.

Our success to 50, and beyond, is possible through the pioneering and innovative nature of our engineers and industry professionals; our talented operators; a motivated and experienced workforce; the ability to empower local communities; constant innovation within our expertise; and a global commitment to delivery dignity through infrastructure.

Our group operates from offices in Strand near Cape Town and in George on the Garden Route. We conduct our business through ASLA Operations (Pty) Ltd, ASLA Construction (Pty) Ltd, ASLA DEVCO (Pty) Ltd, and ASLA Plant (Pty) Ltd.

COMPETENCIES

Our core competencies are:

Construction Competencies

Our Construction competencies include, amongst others, planning, value engineering, designing and constructing bulk infrastructure spanning earthworks, water and wastewater (including plants, pipelines and reservoirs); roadworks; and communication infrastructure.

Development Competencies

Development competencies include contracting strategies, planning, designing, optimising and implementing commercial projects and residential housing developments – including subsidised housing, affordable housing, and high-end luxury lifestyle developments. As versatile development partners, we can leverage our experience to the benefit of landowners. We also fulfil the role of turnkey implementing agent for regional and local municipalities.

We maintain and repair our company owned assets, both at our geographically dispersed sites and at our office-based workshops.

ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION

ASLA industry accreditations and registrations include

ASLA Construction (Pty) Ltd:

CIDB : 9CE, 9GB
NHBRC

We are a member of the following industry bodies:

IMESA (Affiliate Member)
SAFCEC (South African Forum of Civil Engineering Contractors)

Several of our employees hold professional registrations and recognition from the following associations and statutory bodies:

Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP)
South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
South African Academy of Engineering (SAAE)
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
The Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS)

World-class residential infrastructure

INDUSTRY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ASLA’s contributions, in particular to the affordable housing sector, have, since 2002, continually been acknowledged. Some highlights include

Govan Mbeki Human Settlements

2018

Minister’s Merit Award conferred to ASLA Construction for the contribution to Human Settlement delivery in the Western Cape
Best Upgrading of Informal Settlements Programme: regional winner, Rose Valley, Oudtshoorn
Best Integrated Residential Development Programme: regional winner, McGregor, Langeberg
Best Integrated Residential Development Programme: regional joint first runner-up, Prince Albert 243

2017

Best Upgrading of Informal Settlements Programme: national first runner-up; regional joint winner, Rose Valley Ph2, Oudtshoorn
Best Integrated Residential Development Programme: regional second runner-up, Goldnerville, Laingsburg

2016

Best Integrated Residential Development Programme: regional winner, Rawsonville, Breede Valley
Best Integrated Residential Development Programme: regional first runner-up, Struisbaai, Cape Agulhas
Best Integrated Residential Development Programme: regional second runner-up, KwaNokuthula, Hessequa
Best Upgrading of Informal Settlements Programme: regional first runner-up, Rose Valley, Oudtshoorn

2015

Best Informal Settlements Upgrade Project: national & regional winner, Railton, Swellendam
Best Integrated Residential Development Programme: regional first runner-up, Abbotsdale, Swartland

2014

Best Integrated Residential Development Programme: regional winner, Arniston, Cape Agulhas
Best Integrated Residential Development Programme: regional second runner-up, Matjiesfontein, Laingsburg

2012

Best Informal Settlements Upgrade Project: winner, Heidelberg Infill, Hessequa
Best Priority Project: national winner, N2 Gateway (Joint Venture), City of Cape Town

2008

Subsidy Builder of the Year: Western Cape

2006

Highly Commended Subsidy Project Builder of the Year

The Southern African Housing Foundation (SAHF)

2013

Housing Project of the Year: winner (under R125 000 per unit), Happy Valley, City of Cape Town

2012

Local Authority of the Year: winner, Hessequa Municipality

2009

Outstanding Developer over a Decade

2008

Housing Project of the Year: winner (under R80 000 per unit), Prince Alfred Hamlet, Witzenberg
Housing Person of the Year: Schalk Loots

2007

Housing Person of the Year: Albé Laker
Housing Project of the Year: winner (under R80 000 per unit), Ladismith, Kannaland

2004

Housing Developer of the Year: National and Western Cape

National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC)