Bertacon | About BERTA

History

BERTA was established in 1969 by two Civil Engineers namely, Berhane Abate and Taddesse Haile Selassie. Soon after its establishment, the company was engaged in various types of civil engineering works, it included construction of road, bridges, irrigation schemes and water supply systems it build projects such as hotels, residential quarters, offices and factories all over the country. As a result of its effective performance, BERTA has gained the appreciation and respect of both its employers and competitors.

However, like many other private companies, BERTA was nationalized in 1982 by the then Marxist regime and has been under government administration for 11 years until it was returned to its legitimate owners by court order in 1993.

After BERTA was returned to its owners, the company had once again reorganized itself and launched a series of work programs through revitalizing the existing manpower and equipment. As a result, the company was able to complete a number of building construction projects that were inherited from the government.

Brief History of the Owners

Mr. Berhane Abate is a Civil Engineer by profession and is the co-owner and Managing Director of BERTA Construction P.L.C. one of the largest private Civil Engineering, Building construction firms in Ethiopia. Mr. Berhane Abate has over 30 years of experience in construction management. Apart from being the Managing Director of BERTA Construction P.L.C. Mr. Berhane Abate is the chairman and major shareholder of the following companies:

Habitat New Flower Homes P.L.C., Real Estate Development Company engaged in real estate development in Addis Ababa.
Abraham Roof Tiles P.L.C. manufacturer or concrete roof tiles.
Berta (Kenya) ltd., a construction company based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Wel Wel Gold Exploration and Mining Company engaged in the exploration of gold and precious metals in Western Welega
Affordable Houses Kenya Ltd., a housing development company involved in the design, construction and marketing of middle class & upper middle class houses.