Span Tower 15; an offering of luxury, comfort and convenience from Span Engineering (Pvt) Limited – Sunday Times (19th October 2014)

Established in December 12th, 2003, Span Engineering ( Pvt) Ltd has skyrocketed to become a pioneer in providing luxury condominiums in Sri Lanka. With the aim of redefining the skylines of Sri Lanka, Span Engineering ( Pvt) Ltd has already constructed eight luxury condominiums within a decade. Displaying their ambitions to offer the customers with comfort and quality at an affordable price, Span Engineering ( Pvt) Ltd guarantees that the customer’s personal requirements and desires would be taken into consideration when building their condominiums. Built upon the visions of its founders, Mr S. Sanjeevan and Mr S. Kuhavarathan, Span Engineering ( Pvt) Ltd is acknowledged for its technical expertise, innovative designs and quality construction and the ‘ Span Towers’ brand spans the Capital city Colombo in and around the Galle Road and offers condominiums ranging from semi luxury, to super luxury with two bedroom, three bedroom and four bedroom apartments.

The most recent addition to the luxury condominium buildings under Span Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, officially named ‘Span Tower 15’ is currently in the process of being built. Emphasizing the trust placed on Span Engineering ( Pvt) Ltd by their clientele, Span Towers has already sold ten apartments within the Tower, whose construction began in mid-September. Located at No. 41, Templers Road, Mount Lavinia, Span Tower 15 will offer its potential residents panoramic vistas of the Indian Ocean and the city limits. The luxury project will be geared for those who are looking for state- of- the- art, stylish and modern living and is located in a highly residential neighbor-hood.

Departing from their usual condominiums, Span Tower 15 will consist of eleven floors with six apartments per floor from the first floor up to the sixth floor, and five units per floor from the seventh to the eleventh floor. The apartments will consist of two, three or four bedrooms, two or three bathrooms, kitchen, living room and dining room. The apartment units will be termed ‘ Rose’, ‘ Orchid’, ‘ Lily’, ‘ Jasmine’, ‘ Tulip’, ‘ Lotus’ and ‘ Sunflower’ with two car park spaces reserved for the ‘ Sunflower’ unit. With the location of the Span Tower 15, Span Engineering ( Pvt) Ltd is able to offer these two parking spaces for the unit.

The luxury project, scheduled to be completed on December 2016, will offer the residents easy access to numerous establishments located along the Galle Road including banks, reputed schools, supermarkets, shopping malls, hospitals, restaurants and religious establishments. Span Engineering ( Pvt) Ltd contains their own team of engineers assigned for individual sites and has a highly qualified team of nearly fifty technical staff in its employee.

The unique feature of Span Engineering ( Pvt) Ltd is that in their near eleven years of operation, the company has completed eight projects with the deeds handed to the customers and the client is assured that the ongoing construction projects will be completed on schedule. The company has gained a favourable reputation for their reliability, integrity and transparency. Span Engineering ( Pvt) Ltd engages in the process of construction without sub contractions. In addition, the customer is able to offer their input to the apartments while the Tower is being constructed. The customer is able to customize their apartment unit according their requirements and Span Engineering (Pvt) Ltd also offers the customer to personalize their living space from selecting different tiles to color schemes to additional fitting and fixtures. The customer is offered the advantage of providing the tiles, paint or any other item that suits their needs and desires and Span Engineering ( Pvt) Ltd would reduce the payment from the overall price and install the features. Conversely, the client is given the freedom to install the adjustments using separate individuals at their own disposal. Span Engineering (Pvt) Ltd is willing to accommodate clients’ requests to alter floor space within the apartment unit as well if requested. As the Tower is currently under construction, this will be an enormous advantage for the potential clients who will be looking to build the perfect living space for themselves.

Span Engineering ( Pvt) Ltd has such that about 50% of the client base at Span Engineering consists of existing customers who continue to purchase luxury condominiums offered the customer feedback. There are several factors that potential customers must give priority to when considering buying an apartment. At Span Engineering ( Pvt) Ltd, the staff believes that beyond the purchase price of the unit, there are more important factors for the clients’ considerations. With the modern concept of luxury condominium living rapidly gaining popularity in Sri Lanka, many projects offer various attractive packages to the customers who will overlook these vital key points. To educate their potential clients regarding the legal structure and responsibilities involved in purchasing a luxury apartment, Span Engineering ( Pvt) Ltd advises the customers to pay diligent attention to certain factors.

Prior to committing to a condominium, the customer should carefully research and familiarize themselves with the developer of the condominium project. The customer should be made aware of information regarding the developer’s history in the industry, the projects the developer has completed since its inception. Additionally the customer should if possible become knowledgeable of issues the developer has encountered with previous projects and inquire about the competency of the Board of Directors, the architects and the engineers involved with the project. The customer should additionally inquire about the acquisition of land ownership and project approvals. The developer must acquire the land ownership under the developer’s registered company as well as obtain written approval for all the elements related to the project.

The location of the condominium and its convenience to the customer must also be considered. The condominium should be located near to the schools and offices of the buyer’s family, grocery stores, hospitals, etc. The condominium should also be located in an area where the buyer would have easy access to main motorways with minimal traffic.  Retaining a copy of the floor plan is also essential for the customer to ensure that the final floor area is what was offered and agreed upon at the beginning.

The buyer should also be aware of the guidelines on how the total payment should be settled, which should also highlight flexible plans on offer if any at the time of purchasing. Prior to the time of signing the sales agreement, it is also prudent and essential to read the legal agreement. It would be wise to consult an attorney to review the agreement. The buyer must be able to talk directly with the developer’s board of directors regarding any questions and clarifications and the developer should regularly update the owners of ‘pre- sold’ apartments regarding the progress of the constructions through emails. Certain developers additionally grant the owners of ‘pre-sold’ units to visit the site and inspect the progress personally.

As one of the companies that has managed to sustain existing projects during the difficult economic conditions in the country, Span Engineering has ensured that they would provide the customers with high quality luxury apartments. During its operational period, the company has completed eight projects successfully with two projects that are scheduled to be completed by the end of the year 2014 and another two projects that will be completed by December 2015. A team of highly qualified engineers, construction team and ensuring that the project is entirely carried out without subcontracts has enabled the company to guarantee complete Quality Control of the project and every aspect of the construction. Span Engineering are also remain proud at their ability to issue Condominium Deeds to each apartment on time.

The Towers are located at strategic and convenient locations that span the cityscape of Colombo and Span Engineering offers the opportunity for personal customization and the Towers are built adhering to the regulations and strict engineering standards. As such, the newest luxury condominium project undertaken by Span Engineering ( Pvt) Ltd, Span Tower 15, will offer the customers a quality and comfortable living in a luxurious setting with easy access to many establishments.

For further details regarding Span Engineering ( Pvt) Ltd, their previous work and Span Tower 15, potential buyers can visit their official website, www. spantower.com.

View in PDF Format

Scroll to Top
× How can I help you?