Hayleys Fentons receives Merit at CIDA National Awards for Construction 20/21

Hayleys Fentons, leading security and surveillance, solar EPC and MEP contractor was honoured with the Merit Award in the Construction Category at the National Awards for Construction 20/21. 
Organised by the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) under the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing, these awards serve as a platform to showcase excellence in construction management.

Spanning over a decade of engineering services in Sri Lanka, Fentons was recognised for its exceptional work in the field of Security and Surveillance, particularly for its role in supplying, delivering, and installing subsystems for the Colombo Lotus Tower located in Colombo 10. The Lotus Tower, South Asia’s tallest self-supported structure, achieved a significant milestone in June 2023, welcoming its 15,000th foreign visitor and boasting a total visitor count of 861,894 to-date.
“We are immensely proud to receive this prestigious award at the National Awards for Construction 20/21,” said Hasith Prematillake, Managing Director of Hayleys Fentons. 
“We would like to express our gratitude to the Construction Industry Development Authority for this honour, which recognises the efforts of the team in ensuring seamless operational, safety, and security capabilities.”

General Manager of the Security and Surveillance Division at Hayleys Fentons, Jayendra Fonseka said, “This project was truly exceptional due to its high level of systems integration and attention to safety at all times. Our team successfully integrated Honeywell CCTV, DACS, Notifier fire detection system, Wharton clock system, and other essential components with the Honeywell BMS system.” 
“Despite the inherent risks involved in constructing such a tall structure, we managed to complete the project with zero accidents. The safety of our workers and all involved was a top priority, and we took extensive measures to ensure a safe working environment throughout the project duration,” he added.