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Est. 2009 · Kabul, Afghanistan

Building Afghanistan’s
future, with quality.

An integrated group of construction, engineering and material-testing firms — one accountable partner from the first borehole to the final handover.

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§ 01The Group

A true one-stop shop for construction and engineering — built on quality, service and technical excellence.

Established in 2009 and headquartered in Kabul, Zurmat Group is made up of independent subsidiary companies specialising in construction, engineering, material testing and project management. Their combined expertise, shared across a well-organised network, delivers a true “One Stop Shop” for every construction and engineering need.

Quality, customer service, and technical and manpower excellence are the keys to our success. With a strong national and international workforce, modern equipment and constant employee training, our goal is to help rebuild Afghanistan’s critical infrastructure and improve the quality of life for every Afghan.

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2009
Year Zurmat Group was founded in Kabul
2008
Materials Testing Laboratories in operation since May 2008
1,000m
Drilling depth achievable by our rigs
5
International testing standards: BS, ASTM, DIN, EN, ISO
Project clients include
  • World Food Programme (WFP)
  • UNAMA
  • State Corps
  • Tal Pasarlay Agriculture Co.
  • Omer Jaheed CC
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§ 02Capabilities

Four disciplines.
One standard of quality.

Zurmat engineers operating a geotechnical drilling rig

Site & Geotechnical Investigation

Modern drilling, soil-rock sampling, field and laboratory testing equipment for every type of geotechnical study. Our rigs are mounted on all carrier types to reach virtually any condition on land or water, with depths of up to 1,000 m.

  • Onshore & offshore drilling
  • Field testing & geotechnical sampling
  • Studies for dams, roads, buildings & retaining structures
  • Geological & geotechnical mapping
  • Slope-stability monitoring & analysis
  • Geophysical studies & instrumentation
  • In-situ CPTU, SPT, pressuremeter, plate-bearing & CBR tests
  • Interpretive reporting of field & lab results
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Technician testing aggregate samples in the Zurmat laboratory

Material Laboratory Testing

Operating since May 2008, our standard-equipped laboratories, run by well-trained technicians, provide on- and off-site sampling and testing. Tests follow BS, ASTM, DIN, EN and ISO standards, and several locations are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025.

  • Aggregate tests
  • Concrete & cement tests
  • Soil & masonry tests
  • Asphalt & bitumen tests
  • Steel & reinforcement tests
  • Chemical analysis & water tests
  • Non-destructive testing (NDT)
  • Calibration & survey
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Completed single-storey facility built by Zurmat Group

Building Construction

We design and construct every type of building, from educational, military and residential to industrial and commercial facilities. Our professionals deliver architectural design, construction, civil engineering and project management to international standards.

  • General contracting
  • Design – build delivery
  • Educational facilities
  • Residential developments
  • Commercial & industrial facilities
  • Military & institutional compounds
  • Boundary & protection walls
  • Project management
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Zurmat truck placing base material on a new road

Road Construction

We survey, prepare, construct and manage roads and bridges. Every pavement is built from a stable base layer to a precisely levelled surface course, and our roads come with full warranted guarantees.

  • Asphalt & concrete roads
  • Plum & plain cement concrete streets
  • Base & sub-base preparation
  • Compaction & surface levelling
  • Urban street upgrading
  • Bridges
  • Heavy-machinery services
  • Warranted pavements
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§ 03How we deliver

Drilling rig on a site investigation
01

Investigate

Drilling, sampling and geophysical surveys establish the ground truth before a single design decision is made.

Engineers running a compression test in the lab
02

Test

Concrete, soil, asphalt and steel are verified in our laboratories to BS, ASTM, DIN, EN and ISO standards.

Steel reinforcement mesh laid for a concrete pavement
03

Build

Experienced engineers and trained, safety-briefed crews build to specification and on schedule.

Completed concrete street ready for handover
04

Hand over

Each project is inspected, accepted and formally taken over by the employer, and our roads are backed by full warranty.

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§ 04Selected Work

Delivered on time,
handed over with confidence.

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§ 05Message from the President

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl — but whatever you do, keep moving forward.”
Ismail ZalandPresident, Zurmat Group

Since our founding in 2009, every activity has followed one philosophy: to contribute to improving people’s lives and the progress of society throughout Afghanistan. Today Zurmat Group has earned the title of market leader for high-quality services — the result of the trust of every client whose project we have handed over successfully.
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I.

Professionalism

A professional approach in every operation, guided by internationally accepted standards.

II.

Dedication

We dedicate our resources and effort to completing every job with a high satisfaction rate.

III.

Capacity Building

We keep building the capacity of Afghan youth, inside and outside the company. That capacity is a lasting asset for the nation.

Mission

To provide professional excellence and quality service through constant market research, innovation, technological advancement and the superior abilities of our people.

Vision

A leading provider of international construction services, management and engineering expertise.

We will achieve this primarily through the development, training and education of the Afghan nationals we employ. We also aim to implement rehabilitation programmes and improve Afghanistan’s infrastructure as we contribute to the country’s reconstruction and economic growth.

Giving Back

Building infrastructure — and building hope.

A percentage of our corporate profits is reinvested in local communities through service projects, donations and other charitable work. We help improve life for every Afghan, regardless of tribe, region or heritage.

§ 06Careers · Training & Development

It is good to hire smart people.
Better yet to grow them.

Training and development is the backbone of a strong company. Our staff attend sessions led by Zurmat Group employees and outside experts. These sessions keep them current with new technologies and build their professional and business skills, with functional competencies guiding every programme.

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