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Francisco Habib – it runs in the family
Franco Habib , contracts manager and partner at Allsteam Engineering , is a third generation tradesperson who is an expert when it comes to all things hot water boilers and steam .
Getting started Habib ’ s grandfather originally started Allsteam Engineering 50 years ago , specialising in boiler prep and steam engineering . Since then , the team has grown to include many more family members , also branching out to other hot water systems and including a mechanical division .
When his grandfather passed away , Habib ’ s father ( then only 17 ), took over the business along with his three brothers , later roping in his two sons and one of their cousins .
Franco Habib of Allsteam Engineering .
After completing matric at Alberton High , Habib ’ s father urged him to get a trade , so he opted for civil as he was interested in the water business . He did his apprenticeship , working at Shad Plumbing for six years . Habib has an N5 qualification in civil engineering .
Projects In his career , Habib has been involved in some high profile projects , including Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg , Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit , Department of Infrastructure in Gauteng , and various Department of Public Works projects in Gauteng , ranging from prisons to military bases and hospitals .
For the love of the job Habib gets involved in all stages of a project , from design concept to site installation and handover — even maintenance . He particularly enjoys being on site . The biggest challenge of his job ? Dealing with lead times and getting payments in from clients on time . But as the company has worked with the government for so long as a term contractor , luckily they know what they ’ re doing . PA
Habib gets involved in all stages of a project , from design concept to site installation and handover — even maintenance .
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March 2017 Volume 23 I Number 1