About Us
Roots is a professional project and construction management company operating throughout KwaZulu-Natal, and on selective operations around South Africa. With over 25 years of experience, Roots’ focus lies within the residential and commercial development sector. Drawing on the company’s established network of highly qualified and skilled project management professionals, Roots ensures excellent service delivery to their clients.
Roots Project Management was founded in 1993 by John Clarke (BSc, Civil Engineering), after he recognised the need for a professional project management service encompassing all aspects of the development cycle within the built environment. Roots draws on John’s vast experience as an engineer, and more importantly, his renowned approach to project and professional team management to deliver efficient and profitable projects.
Key members of the Roots team include:
Alistair McNair (QS): Former Director of Grinaker LTA Projects and 30 years’ experience within the construction industry.
Stuart Hill (BCom (Hons), Economics and Management): 8 years of project management experience.
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Our Services
Roots Project Management provides services that are carried out in accordance with the guideline scope of services as defined by the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions Act 48 of 2000 (download the Act).
STAGE 1 – INCEPTION
Agreeing client requirements and preferences, assessing user needs and options, appointment of necessary consultants in establishing project brief, objectives, priorities, constraints, assumptions and strategies in consultation with the client.
STAGE 2 – CONCEPT AND VIABILITY
Finalisation of the project concept and feasibility.
STAGE 3 – DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
Manage, co-ordinate and integrate the detail design development process within the project scope, time, cost and quality parameters.
STAGE 4 – DOCUMENTATION AND PROCUREMENT
The process of establishing and implementing procurement strategies and procedures, including the preparation and necessary documentation, for effective and timeous execution of the project.
STAGE 5 – CONSTRUCTION
The management and administration of the construction contracts process, including the preparation and co-ordination of the necessary documentation to facilitate effective execution of works.
STAGE 6 – CLOSE OUT
The process of managing and administering the project close out, including preparation and co-ordination of the necessary documentation to facilitate the effective operation of the project.
CURRENT PROJECTS
COMPLETED PROJECTS
HAPPY CLIENTS
Featured Projects
EMBERTON
ESTATE
Location: Hillcrest, KZN
Client: Collins Residential Property
Project: 500 Unit Residential Estate
Management Stages: 1 to 6
Website: emberton.co.za
MOUNT EDGECOMBE RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Location: Umhlanga Rocks, KZN
Client: Collins Residential Property
Project: 264 Units & Care Centre
Management Stages: 1 to 6
Website: merv.co.za
ZULULAMI LUXURY
COASTAL ESTATE
Location: Sheffield Beach, KZN
Client: Collins Residential Property
Project: 1000 Unit Lifestlye Estate
Management Stages: 1 to 6
Website: zululamiestate.co.za
SEATON
ESTATE
Location: Sheffield Beach, KZN
Client: Collins Residential Property
Project: 4500 Unit Lifestlye Estate
Management Stages: 1 to 6
Website: seatonestate.co.za
PALM LAKES
DEVELOPMENT
Location: Dolphin Coast, KZN
Client: Stemele Bosch Africa
Project: Housing Development
Management Stages: 5 to 6
Website: palmlakesestate.co.za
VULINDLELA
RDP PROJECT
Location: Vulindlela, KZN
Client: Vulindlela Development
Project: 25 000 RDP Houses
Management Stages: 1 to 6
Website: vulindlela.org.za
2010 FIFA WORLD CUP RELOCATION PROJECT
Location: eThekwini, KZN
Client: eThekwini Municipality
Project: Construction
of 2000 temporary houses
Management Stages: 1 to 6
WOODMEAD
DEVELOPMENT
Location: Woodmead, GT
Client: Standard Bank
Project: 3500 Units
(Inc. Residential, Retail & Industrial)
Management Stages: 1 to 6