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Our Company

International general contractor. London-headquartered. Globally positioned.

Who We Are

A Legacy Built
on Trust

CONTECH Group Ltd. is an international general contractor registered in England and Wales and headquartered at 62 Camden Road, London NW1 9DR. Through our Balkan Regional Office in Graçanicë, Kosovo, we serve clients across Southeast Europe and the Western Balkans.

We deliver complex construction and infrastructure projects to the highest international standards — on time, on budget, and with full compliance to client, regulatory, and donor requirements.

Our team combines British corporate governance and international project management discipline with deep regional knowledge of Balkan markets, procurement environments, and regulatory frameworks — a combination that is rare and highly valued by institutional clients.

Integrity

We operate transparently with clients, partners, and regulators at every stage.

Excellence

We deliver to specification — no compromises on quality, safety, or compliance.

Partnership

We build long-term relationships with clients, subcontractors, and communities.

Innovation

We apply lean construction and modern project controls to every assignment.

15+
Years of Experience
200+
Projects Delivered
12
Countries Active
500+
Team Members
Leadership & Governance

The Team Behind
Every Project

Our leadership team brings together decades of international construction, infrastructure, and finance expertise across Europe and emerging markets.

Arben Kelmendi
Executive Chairman
Founder and Executive Chairman of CONTECH Group Ltd. with over two decades of experience in construction, energy, and infrastructure investment across the Balkans and Western Europe.
James R. Whitfield
Chief Executive Officer
London-based CEO with 18 years of experience in international general contracting, project finance, and FIDIC-based delivery across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.
Blerim Hoxha
Regional Director — Kosovo & Balkans
Leads CONTECH's Balkan operations with 15 years of on-ground project delivery experience in Kosovo, North Macedonia, Albania, and Serbia across public and donor-funded sectors.
Olta Morina
Chief Financial Officer
Chartered accountant with experience in project finance, EU grant management, and financial reporting for large-scale infrastructure programmes across Southeast Europe.
Sarah Mitchell
Director of HSE & Quality
NEBOSH-qualified HSE director responsible for all safety, environmental, and quality management systems across CONTECH projects in the UK and Balkans.
Dragan Pavić
Director of Technical Operations
Civil engineer with specialisation in infrastructure and structural construction. Responsible for technical standards, engineering oversight, and subcontractor quality assurance.
Governance Structure

How We Operate

CONTECH Group Ltd. operates under a structured corporate governance framework designed for transparency, accountability, and compliance with international project standards.

Corporate Structure

  • Registered in England & Wales (Companies House)
  • London-domiciled holding and contracting entity
  • Kosovo subsidiary registered under Kosovo Business Registration Agency
  • Part of Kelmendi Holdings Group — construction division
  • Annual statutory audit by registered UK auditors

Risk & Compliance

  • Anti-bribery & corruption policy (UK Bribery Act 2010 compliant)
  • GDPR and data protection framework
  • Internal audit and project controls function
  • Ethics hotline and independent reporting channel
  • Supply chain due diligence and modern slavery statement

Project Governance

  • FIDIC-based contract management on all international projects
  • Stage-gate approval process for all bids and tenders
  • Project Management Office (PMO) with standardised reporting
  • Independent QA/QC sign-off at each project milestone
  • Monthly executive project review committee

Financial Controls

  • Segregation of duties on all project treasury functions
  • Multi-signatory authority for contracts above EUR 100,000
  • Quarterly financial reporting to board and shareholders
  • Bank bond and guarantee management framework
  • Foreign currency risk management policy
History & Milestones

Two Decades of
Delivery

2008
Company Founded
CONTECH established in Kosovo with its first civil construction operations, delivering residential and commercial buildings across Prishtina.
2012
First Infrastructure Contract
Awarded first major infrastructure contract under the Kosovo Government's road rehabilitation programme, marking entry into public sector works.
2015
First EU-Funded Project
Successfully delivered first IPA-funded infrastructure project, establishing the company's compliance framework for donor-financed works.
2018
ISO Certification Achieved
Received ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) certifications, formalising operational standards.
2020
Regional Expansion — Balkans
Extended operations into North Macedonia and Albania, participating in consortium tenders for World Bank-funded road and water projects.
2022
London HQ Established
CONTECH Group Ltd. registered in England & Wales. London headquarters at 62 Camden Road established as the group's international contracting entity.
2024
Kosovo Regional Office Opened
Formal opening of the Balkan Regional Office in Graçanicë, Kosovo — a dedicated operational hub for all Southeast European project delivery.
2025+
International Growth Phase
Active expansion across Western Balkans with new subsidiaries planned in Albania and Serbia. Targeting EUR 500M+ project pipeline by 2027.
Global Presence & Locations

Where We Operate

Two operational bases anchoring our international footprint, with active expansion across the Western Balkans and Southeast Europe.

Headquarters
London, UK
62 Camden Road
London, England
NW1 9DR

info@contech.biz
+44 7454 023006
Balkan Regional Office
Kosovo
Magjistrala Prishtinë–Lipjan
Km10, përball QMI, pn
10500 Graçanicë, Kosovo

+383 49 305 723
Expanding
Next Markets
Albania
North Macedonia
Serbia
Montenegro
Certifications & Compliance

Certified to the
Highest Standards

Our operations are certified and audited to internationally recognised quality, safety, and environmental standards — ensuring compliance on every project.

ISO
9001
Quality Management
Quality management systems certified to ISO 9001:2015 — covering all construction operations, procurement, and project delivery processes.
ISO
14001
Environmental Management
Environmental management certified to ISO 14001:2015 — minimising environmental impact on all project sites and operational activities.
ISO
45001
Health & Safety
Occupational health and safety management certified to ISO 45001:2018 — the highest international standard for workplace safety systems.
FIDIC
Contract Compliance
Full capability in FIDIC Red Book, Yellow Book, and MDB Harmonised Edition — standard on all international and donor-funded project contracts.
HSE
UK HSE Compliance
Full compliance with UK Health & Safety Executive regulations for all operations involving UK-based activities and procurement.
GDPR
Data Protection
GDPR-compliant data management framework covering all client, employee, and project-related data across both operational jurisdictions.
Anti-
Brib.
Anti-Bribery Policy
Fully compliant with the UK Bribery Act 2010. Zero-tolerance anti-bribery and corruption policy applied across all operations and supply chains.
PPE
Procurement Standards
EU public procurement compliance for all donor-funded projects, including full audit trail, transparency, and eligibility documentation.

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Whether you are a client, institutional partner, or international contractor — we welcome the conversation about how we can deliver your project.

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