The company driving in Nigeria
Rosettee Construction integrates its sustainable vision into every project, ensuring that environmental responsibility remains at the core of its operations. Originally established as a steel structure provider, the company has evolved to offer top-tier civil engineering and turnkey building solutions. Executive Director Charbel Dib discussed the journey, during an in-depth interview with Imogen Ward.
Astory 37 years in the making, Rosettee Construction’s success is one of dedication, resilience and innovation. Founded in a small workshop in Nigeria, the company has since grown into a powerhouse within the construction industry, transforming the country’s skyline with innovative and out-of-this world projects.
“Whether commercial, residential or industrial, we are not afraid to put our mark on new and exciting projects,” said Executive Director Charbel Dib.
“We implement a forward thinking, innovative approach to everything we do and happily collaborate with a diverse client base.”
A longstanding reputation
Rosettee Construction has expanded considerably over its run of almost four decades – growing from a small enterprise
Executive Director, Charbel Dib
into a prominent contender in Nigeria’s competitive construction space that places safety and quality as paramount to its success.
According to Mr Dib, this is partially thanks to the company’s tried-and-tested customer-first approach.
“We nurture strong client relationships, have a proven track record for delivering projects – all of which are on time and in budget – and remain consistent in our commitment to using
sustainable building practices,” explained Mr Dib. “The construction industry continues to evolve, with new technologies surfacing on a regular basis, which we are always quick to implement to make our projects as efficient as possible.
“In an ever-changing world, however, one thing that will never change is our ability to provide a top-quality service to all our customers.”
Collaboration is key
The company has fostered longstanding relationships with partners and suppliers to guarantee that quality.
“There is a saying in life that is ‘one hand doesn’t clap’, and it perfectly reflects our journey,” explained Mr Dib. “We would not be where we are today without our partners. They are integral to our success, and we trust them to consistently deliver the highest quality supplies.”
These key partners include the likes of Mantrac Nigeria, which is the authorised seller of Caterpillar equipment within Africa; and Schneider Electric, which regularly supplies Rosettee Construction with innovative building technologies. Kirby Building Systems which has Rosettee Construction as an authorised builder for over 20 years for all its PEB structures sold to Nigeria. Alaro City and Rendeavour which also partnered with Rosettee Construction in building one of the biggest cities in Africa in Lekki Free Zone, Lagos State. Plus, Delta Industrial Equipment Limited which is the authorised distributor for Perkins engines in Nigeria.
Rosettee Construction has already constructed more than 16 power plants across the nation with the aid of these and other companies.
An electric partnership Interestingly, the company also recently evolved its relationship with Schneider Electric, when the supplier found itself in need of a reliable company to renovate its Nigerian offices.
“Being able to design and renovate Schneider Electric’s West Africa Hub has been a true honour,” commented Mr Dib. “The project involved redesigning the entire four-storey building, incorporating a stacking area, canteen, reception, open and private offices, and a social media section. It was a really fun project, which ended with a visit from top Schneider Electric Management and the French Consulate in Nigeria for the inauguration.”
Completed in 2024, this project saw Rosettee Construction successfully design and execute the renovation in just four months, adding it to a long list of previously successful projects for multinational clients.
Similar to all of Rosettee Construction’s other contracts, this building was designed with sustainability in mind. The new office was redeveloped using sustainable practices and now also comes complete with its own electric car charging station.
“Each project is handled with care and importance, and we execute them as if we are doing so for Rosettee itself,” explained Mr Dib. “It is one of the reasons we have managed to retain such an abundance of repeat custom throughout the years.”
Green to the core
Another great project, based in Kaduna, saw the construction expert build an entire farm in collaboration with Arla Foods. This project took just over a year to complete and enabled Rosettee Construction to flex its diverse capabilities once more with the installation of a heifer house, cow house, calf pen, holding yard, residential, dormitories and a helipad. Due to the farm’s remote location
solar panels were also installed to ensure it could generate enough power to provide 24/7 operations and animal care.
Rosettee Construction is certainly no stranger when it comes to sustainable solutions. As environmental concerns continue to grow globally, the construction company is implementing as many sustainable practices as it can to lay the way forward for eco-friendly construction.
“Sustainability is at the core of everything we do,” shared Mr Dib. “We prioritise energy efficiency, sustainable materials and waste reduction across all our processes and construction sites. We also aim to incorporate solar panels in all of our builds alongside HVAC systems to reduce energy consumption.”
Rosettee Construction is quick to implement new technological advancements, utilising rainwater harvesting systems and low flow plumbing fixtures to avoid overconsumption wherever possible. In addition, the company relies on
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Modular BIM to optimise all its designs, ensuring that every aspect of construction is accounted for.
Beyond materials and design, the company is also working towards obtaining its ISO 14001 certification. Once achieved, this recognition will be a great step forward for the company in its determination to identify and manage its own environmental impact.
“Having already worked on a number of projects which require an EDGE certification, we feel confident in our ability to obtain our ISO 14001 certificate,” said Mr Dib. “In fact, we are on track to accomplish this goal by the third quarter of this year.”
Once achieved, this will be an important step forward in the company’s plans for the future, which are heavily focused on sustainable growth.
“Looking ahead, Rosettee Construction intends to continue driving sustainable growth and fostering innovation, to solidify our position as a key player within Nigeria’s construction industry,” continued Mr Dib, in conclusion. “Of course, we are also looking to expand our footprint into the rest of West Africa, but we cannot lose sight of our green values and how they can continue to aid our customers as well as the construction industry more broadly.” n
With safety being a top priority at Rosettee Construction, the company is incredibly proud to have gone almost eight years without any serious accidents on site.
