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Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram Dharampur, Gujarat

Restoring spiritual heritage: Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram Dharampur

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Providing comprehensive pre-contract cost management and design management services for the monumental Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram Dharampur.

Nestled amidst a serene expanse of over 200 acres, the Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram Dharampur stands as a symbol of spiritual reverence. The ashram boasts a diverse array of facilities including the majestic Satsang Hall, a community kitchen, a library, a museum and various housing options, all harmoniously integrated into the tranquil surroundings.

While the current project has reached completion, Gleeds' successful collaboration has established us as a strong partner for future endeavours. With stakeholders acknowledging our invaluable contribution, the prospect of future partnerships remains promising, underscoring Gleeds' enduring legacy as a trusted ally in realising such projects.

Project Statistics

233

acres

Total area

15,500

sqm

Satsang Hall

500

seat capacity

The challenge

Gleeds played a key role facilitating pre-contract cost management and design management services, meticulously budgeting and procuring resources to achieve uncompromised quality within financial constraints.

Overcoming significant challenges such as the remote location and managing multiple stakeholders, Gleeds led on the project’s timely completion and meticulously adhered to the budget, preserving the spiritual sanctity of the ashram while realising the client's vision.

In the face of daunting challenges Gleeds navigated the complexities with precision. Through proactive design optimisation strategies, considered procurement methodologies and careful change management protocols, Gleeds oversaw the seamless execution of the project, staying true to the client's vision while upholding the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

The solution

  • Design development and innovation: Gleeds arranged regular coordination meetings to optimise the design, integrating value engineering measures to enhance cost efficiency without compromising on quality.
  • Stakeholder management: Across the many project stakeholders, Gleeds orchestrated seamless coordination to avoid potential delays and maintain programme momentum.
    Procurement management: Leveraging market intelligence, Gleeds devised innovative procurement strategies to navigate supply chain challenges effectively.
  • Change management: Implementing a robust change control process, Gleeds adeptly negotiated variations within the approved budgetary framework. This not only achieved greater cost certainty, it also successfully minimised project disruptions.
  • Phased project management: To mitigate escalation risks, Gleeds carefully segmented the project into distinct phases, proactively addressing escalation factors to close the project out in a timely fashion.

The future

Despite the many challenges, Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram Dharampur was completed within the agreed budget and schedule, safeguarding the spiritual sanctity of the revered site.

Gleeds' commitment to excellence and expertise in design management, procurement and stakeholder coordination culminated in an end result which garnered exceptional client satisfaction and trust.

All the members of Gleeds’ team contributed to achieving the goals set out by the client in terms of budget and timely completion. Despite the complex design, remote location and multiple stakeholders, Gleeds' expertise ensured project success.

Siva Senathipathy
Chief Executive Officer, India
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