Our History

1981

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Mike Bernon and Dave Elstone founded Abbeydale

1988

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Mike Macfarlane joins, and modernises the business

1990’s

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The growth of the business requires new Leadership, who join and expand the business

1997

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Rodrigues Construction is incorporated

2002

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The Abbeydale Empowerment Trust (staff with 10 years of service)  is introduced as a shareholder

2005

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The start of Concrete Lazer Flooring as well as Akhane Construction

2007

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The 83,000m² Unilever facility positioning Abbeydale as a “mega-construction” industrial company

2010

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Broadening of the  Leadership takes place. Needed, owing to the vision of future growth

2013

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Founder and Chairman, Mike Bernon retires

2016

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Greg Macfarlane is appointed as Managing Director, who with close collaboration and team support opens Abbeydale KZN

2018

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Level 1 BBBEE Abbeydale Projects is formed, a partnership with Jade Capital

2020

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Abbeydale is established in the Cape with Pierre Rousseau leading the team

2024

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The Group Holding Company is formed, marking a milestone in our strategic evolution.