Shelter Group Africa celebrated a major health and safety milestone: 4 million man-hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) at the King Faisal Hospital Expansion Project, underscoring the company's unwavering commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence, the construction company said in a statement on July 24.

While construction projects are often measured by timelines and technical achievement, Shelter Group Africa holds a simpler standard above all others: that every person on site returns home safely, every single day. Reaching 4 million safe man-hours is a direct reflection of the collective discipline of the employees, subcontractors, consultants, and project partners who have made safety a shared responsibility on this project.

At Shelter Group, safety is not a compliance check box, it is a core value built into every stage of project delivery. From risk assessments and daily toolbox talks to continuous training, proactive site inspections, and an open reporting culture, every activity on site reflects the same uncompromising standard of care for people first.

The King Faisal Hospital Expansion Project stands among Rwanda's most significant healthcare infrastructure developments. Delivering a project of this scale and complexity while sustaining an outstanding safety record proves what Shelter Group Africa has long maintained: productivity and safety are not competing priorities; they are the same discipline, the company observed.

Speaking on the milestone, Ziad Morsi, Project Director, said:

"As we celebrate this significant milestone of reaching 4 million safe man-hours without a Lost Time Injury, I want to sincerely thank each and every one of you for your continuous effort, commitment, and dedication to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This achievement is a testament to our collective teamwork, and it reinforces Shelter Africa's commitment to safety excellence,” he said.

"Every one of you has contributed to making this milestone possible. Let us continue to uphold the same high standards, look out for one another, and work together to achieve even greater milestones. Thank you once again for your dedication - keep up the excellent work, stay safe, and take care. May God bless you all. Your families need you back home safely."

This milestone reinforces Shelter Group Africa's ambition to set a new benchmark for Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance across the construction industry in Africa. By cultivating a strong safety culture, investing in continuous improvement, and empowering every worker to take ownership of safety, the company continues to deliver projects that are exceptional not only in quality, but in the care taken to build them, the firm stated.

As Shelter Group Africa marks this milestone, it does so with the understanding that safety is a continuous journey, not a destination. The focus now turns to sustaining these same standards through the remainder of the King Faisal Hospital Expansion Project, and across every current and future project.

Shelter Group Africa extends its sincere appreciation to the project client, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and every member of the project team whose dedication and collaboration made this achievement possible.

About Shelter Group

Shelter Group brings decades of international experience to Rwanda, with a portfolio of iconic projects that have reshaped skylines and communities around the world. From luxury residences to commercial complexes and infrastructure developments, the company's commitment to excellence and innovation defines every project it undertakes.

As part of its long-term commitment to Rwanda, Shelter Group Africa is set to embark on a series of projects that will strengthen the country's infrastructure, create more than 10,000 jobs, and stimulate economic growth. Guided by a focus on sustainability, quality, and social responsibility, the company is building toward a lasting impact across Africa, beginning with Rwanda and its communities.

For more information about Shelter Group and its projects in Rwanda, visit www.shelter.co, contact the company via info@shelter.co or call 250 252 900 230. Shelter Group’s Rwanda office is located at BPR-PCD Tower, Nyarugenge District, Kigali.