Administrative Building B2116 — Smart Village

Safwa Group · General contractor since 1970

Building Egypt's landmarks with trust since 1970

Safwa for Contracting is an Egyptian general contractor that builds and finishes banks, courts, corporate headquarters, airport terminals, industrial and residential projects — backed by its own concrete, marble, carpentry and metal-works plants.

Year established
1970
Completed projects
450+
Qualified engineers
150+
EGP capital
50M
Egyptian Federation for Construction & Building Contractors HQ Carpentry factory

56years of experience

Who we are

56 years of contracting experience, one standard of quality

Safwa for Contracting started its activity as a contracting company in 1970 and has grown into one of Egypt's long-established contractors, combining long experience with modern construction methods and technology.

We work as general contractor, construction manager and owner's representative for leading banks, ministries and multinational companies — and we keep serving them, project after project.

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In-house capabilities

We manufacture what we build with

Owning our plants and fleet means shorter schedules, consistent quality and independence from the market.

  • Concrete batching plants

    Company-owned concrete batching plants, equipped with the pumps needed to run our operations, in the Abu Rawash industrial zone and in Katameya.

  • Marble & granite

    Safwa owns 62% of El-Safwa for Marble & Granite LLC, a distinguished producer of local and imported marble manufactured with the latest machinery.

  • Carpentry factory

    A woodworking factory with Italian and Chinese machinery for cutting, pressing and varnishing — producing doors, windows, cladding, office, hotel and courtroom furniture.

  • Metal & aluminium works

    An industrial complex for wrought and processed metal and aluminium works, backed by mobile fabrication workshops deployed at our sites.

  • Equipment fleet

    Loaders, concrete mixers, tower cranes, winches and heavy vehicles owned by the company, with a dedicated department for replacing and renewing equipment.

Why Safwa

What makes clients come back

  • 01

    Self-financed projects

    We rely on our own resources to finance our projects, so we never have to assign our work to others or enter partnerships to deliver.

  • 02

    In-house manufacturing

    Concrete, marble, carpentry, metal and aluminium works come from our own plants — giving us control over quality, cost and schedule.

  • 03

    Approved specialists only

    Specialised works go only to subcontractors listed in our registry, whose previous experience is approved by the owner and the project consultant.

  • 04

    Transparency & quality

    A transparent approach in every transaction and an ISO 9001 quality system keep long-term clients coming back.

Our clients

Trusted by Egypt's leading institutions

Clients
  • National Bank of Egypt
  • Central Bank of Egypt
  • Commercial International Bank (CIB)
  • QNB Alahli
  • Al Baraka Bank Egypt
  • Barclays Bank
  • Export Development Bank of Egypt
  • Misr Insurance
  • Ministry of Justice
  • Ministry of Health and Population
  • Supreme Council of Universities
  • New Urban Communities Authority

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Safwa for Contracting?

Safwa for Contracting (Safwa Group) is a privately owned Egyptian general contractor based in Cairo. It constructs and finishes administrative, commercial, industrial, airport and residential buildings, and also provides engineering consultancy, decoration and maintenance services.

What types of projects does Safwa build?

Banks and financial institutions, courts and government buildings, corporate headquarters, airport terminals, pharmaceutical and industrial plants, universities, malls, sports clubs, hotels and residential buildings. Examples include the Central Bank of Egypt branch in Assiut, Cairo Airport Departure Terminal 1 and the Vodafone building in Smart Village.

Does Safwa have its own factories and equipment?

Yes. The company owns concrete batching plants in Abu Rawash and Katameya, a carpentry factory, an industrial complex for metal and aluminium works, 62% of El-Safwa for Marble & Granite, and a fleet that includes 30 loaders, 20 concrete mixers, 3 tower cranes, 12 winches and 12 heavy vehicles.

How does the company finance its projects?

Safwa relies on its own resources to finance its projects, so it is not obliged to assign its operations to others or enter partnerships. Specialised works are entrusted only to subcontractors registered with the company and approved by the owner and the project consultant.

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