CIVILBABA GROUP OF COMPANIES
Infrastructure plays a pivotal role in accelerating the socio-economic growth of a country. A good infrastructure results in inclusive growth, which ultimately contributes to the well-being of individuals living in that country.
India, being the second-most-populated country, has numerous issues with accessibility and space management. While many entrepreneurs in the country are focusing on commercial infrastructural transformation, only a few are interested in bringing about reformative change.
Mr. Rajesh Jindal, through his first endeavor CIVILBABA Infra Consultant Pvt. Ltd is providing Engineering Design & Project Management Consultancy Services to the Highways and Railways Infrastructure sector. He has been instrumental in bringing about numerous changes in infrastructure development in the country. Rajesh has been running CIVILBABA for 7 years, during which he has successfully catered to the infrastructure needs of marquee clients of the Industry. His brand is regarded as one of the most sought-after Engineering Design and Project Management Solution Providers in the country.
Let’s have a deeper look into the brand and its inception story.
CIVILBABA’s Inception Story
CIVILBABA was launched by Mr. Rajesh Jindal in 2014 with the motto: “Anything which is MEASURABLE can be IMPROVED”. Prior to this, Rajesh had already served more than 21 years of his life delivering impactful projects in the Civil Infrastructure space. He had worked for reputable organizations like RITES Ltd, L&T Ramboll Consulting Engineers, DS Construction Ltd., Punj Lloyd Ltd., and Petron Civil Engineering Ltd.
What started as a one-man army venture has now turned into a rapidly growing start-up with over 100 members. The company also has Project offices spread all across the country, with its corporate office situated in Gurgaon.
Owing to the exceptional services provided by the company, it has maintained an impressive clientele record over the years. Some of the company’s notable clients include the likes of NHAI, MoRTH, Northern Railways, DFCC, IRCON, Tata Projects Ltd, Dilip Buildcon Ltd, Gawar Constructions Ltd., WAPCOS, HRIDC, State PWDS, Indian Port Rails, Punj Lloyd Ltd, etc.
“Since the inception CIVILBABA it has matured as a group and is successful in inculcating corporate culture with the help of leaders like Abhik Jain, Ishwinder Dua, Jatin Sharma & Subhankar Biswas, who are responsible for various vertical and carry the vision of the company forward,” says Founder & Managing Director of CIVILBABA, Rajesh Jindal.
An Overview of The Brand’s Services
CIVILBABA group is a one-of-a-kind Organisation providing Engineering consultancy services in infrastructure development space-based in Gurugram, Haryana. It specializes in
- Pre-bid engineering services
- Detail Engineering Design for EPC Contractors
- Financial Modelling & Advisory Services for PPP & HAM projects
- Detail Project Reports & Project Management Services
In the Year 2020, CIVILBABA decided to venture into the digital world to provide Construction industry-specific digital solutions -Some of their latest products include:
- CIVILBABA Jobs: Exclusive job portal for Construction Industry
- CIVILBABA Business: A B2B online portal to construct a bridge to perform business among Buyers & Sellers in Construction Industry.
- CIVILBABA Mobile App: A mobile app that caters to HR people and Project Progress parameter reporting to Top Management in construction.
The brand’s diverse service portfolio has helped it holistically serve a multifarious client base. It has thus been able to create a unique space for itself in the market.
Keeping Pace With Changing Market Trends
An entrepreneur has to be on their toes at all times. As the Civil Infrastructure market has changed drastically over the last few decades, the importance of research has increased substantially. “A lot of research happening in pavement design & concrete technology. Construction is more mechanized and the use of digital technology is spreading fast. New legislation like Fast-Tag has integrated the whole of India on one toll plaza. E-tendering is now a norm. Environment issues are more prominent and green technology is being used to reduce carbon footprints, “states Rajesh.
Rajesh likes to keep himself updated by attending webinars, subscribing to reputed journals, and becoming a member of technical bodies. He also likes to interact with the younger generation to gain a better understanding of the changing market trends.
“We at CIVILBABA keep track of all the changes which are happening & about/expected to happen in near future.”
Striking a Work-Life Balance
The Civil Infrastructure Industry is a demanding one. Often, entrepreneurs involved in this sector lose track of their personal life. “The Civil Infrastructure sector is very demanding, works go on 24×7 and Government of the day is getting more and more ambitious to create infrastructure in the shortest time possible. This is putting a lot of pressure on Professional-Personal life balance,” says Rajesh.
To ensure a healthy balance between his personal and professional life, Rajesh makes it a point to gives adequate time and attention to both fronts.
For the professional front, he actively participates in the activities of ASSOCHAM, Consulting Engineer Association, IRC (India Road Congress), and other training programs in his free time.
On the personal front, he ensures that he takes enough time out for his family. He adds, “I try not to fix professional engagements on weekly holidays. Professional set up at CIVILBABA helped me a lot and now I enjoy holiday trips with family at least every year. A long weekend sometimes is a good time to spend with old friends or relatives to feel togetherness. COVID-19 helped all of us to spend a lot of time with family and rekindle the light, which was somehow fading in the last many years due to profession.”
He also credits his wife, kids, and old friends for their understanding nature and being his source of strength amid tough times.
CIVILBABA’s Noteworthy Milestones & Future Plans
In its 7 years of existence, the company has achieved a multitude of milestones. The most notable ones are listed below:
- Clocked a turnover of INR 115 million in 2019-2020
- Rated as SME-1 (Highest) for Investment Grade in the MSME section by CRISIL
- Expanded its operations to 19 states across India, with a project in Myanmar.
- Delivered impactful projects like the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway, Amristar-Jamnagar Expressway, etc.
- Large-scale projects like the Kurukshetra Railways Corridor, DFCC Elevated Corridor, Vizag Port Elevated Road Corridor, the Ganga Bridge at Haridwar, Rapti River at Gorakhpur, Ghaggar River at Sirsa, etc.
Being a rapidly growing start-up, CIVILBABA has several ambitious plans for the near future. The brand’s products CIVILBABA App, CIVILBABA Jobs, and CIVILBABA Business are already live. The brand also has many digital modules lined up in the next 2 years. They would include online training under skill India, Paperless documentation of Quality, Construction safety monitoring, Accidental data analysis & mitigation, etc.
CIVILBABA also aspires to establish itself as the most reliable and respected source for Construction Industry solutions in the next 3 years. To ensure this, it will be introducing Digital Technology to resolve the industry’s issues.
A Message to Budding Entrepreneurs
Having been in the industry for decades, Mr. Jindal has acquired some timeless wisdom that he’d like to impart to young entrepreneurs. Here’s what he has to say: “In my life, I have learned that the key to success is to remain positive and take problems as an opportunity to learn something new. Live in the present, there is no defined success path, every individual is different, talk to yourself a lot, understand your strength & weakness and then decide your next course. “Those who dream most, do the most” but “to fulfill your dreams you must wake up”. We all are going through a tough time due to COVID-19, so take care of yourself & loved ones, follow experts’ advice, and stay healthy & happy.”