EVERSENDAI CORPORATION BERHAD

EVERSENDAI CORPORATION BERHAD stands as one of Malaysia’s most globally recognised engineering companies — a name synonymous with some of the world’s most iconic structures.

Founded in the early 1980s, the Group has evolved into a leading structural steel specialist with operations spanning Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond. Through decades of engineering precision and technical capability, Eversendai established itself not merely as a contractor, but as a global engineering force contributing to landmark developments that define skylines, infrastructure systems, and national identities.

Today, the company is internationally recognised for delivering complex large-scale structural projects that demand advanced engineering expertise, fabrication capability, and execution excellence — proving that a Malaysian-born enterprise can compete on the world stage at the highest level of construction and structural engineering.

Its journey reflects a powerful truth — that engineering excellence, when pursued relentlessly, can transcend borders and leave a permanent mark on the world itself.

Founder:

Tan Sri Dato’ A K Nathan Elumalay

Current Leadership:

Executive Chairman & Group Managing Director: Tan Sri Dato’ A K Nathan Elumalay

Under his leadership, the Group continues to pursue engineering excellence, global expansion, innovation, and the delivery of world-class landmark structures across international markets.

Some companies are built in boardrooms — EVERSENDAI was built on the ground.

The story began in 1983, when Tan Sri Dato’ A K Nathan Elumalay founded a modest structural steel erection company in Malaysia. Unlike many corporate founders who entered business through finance or inherited enterprises, Nathan built his journey through hands-on subcontracting work within the construction industry itself.

The company’s early years were defined by persistence, technical learning, and execution discipline. Initial projects involved structural steel erection works that demanded precision and reliability, helping the company slowly build credibility within Malaysia’s construction sector. One of the early landmark projects that strengthened its technical foundation was the Dayabumi Complex in Kuala Lumpur — a development that exposed the company to increasingly sophisticated structural engineering requirements.

What distinguished Eversendai from many competitors was its willingness to specialise deeply in structural steel engineering — a technically demanding niche requiring both fabrication expertise and on-site erection capability. While others focused on broader construction segments, Eversendai concentrated on mastering complexity.

A defining turning point came when the company expanded beyond Malaysia into Singapore during the late 1980s, marking its first step into regional operations. But the real transformation occurred in the 1990s, when the Group entered the Middle East — one of the world’s fastest-growing construction markets at the time.

Its involvement in the iconic Burj Al Arab project in Dubai became a breakthrough moment. Successfully delivering complex structural engineering works for one of the world’s most recognisable buildings elevated Eversendai’s international profile dramatically. From there, the company’s trajectory accelerated.

Over the following decades, Eversendai participated in some of the most globally recognised engineering and architectural landmarks, including the Petronas Twin Towers, Burj Khalifa, major international airports, stadiums, industrial facilities, and infrastructure megaprojects. Each project required advanced fabrication systems, logistical coordination, and engineering mastery at extraordinary scale.

Yet behind every iconic structure was the same principle that defined the company from the beginning — craftsmanship, technical precision, and the relentless pursuit of execution excellence.

From a small contractor working on local projects to a global engineering powerhouse shaping international skylines, Eversendai’s journey reflects a powerful truth — that mastery of craft can elevate a company from local roots to worldwide significance.

Core Activities:

• Structural steel design, fabrication, and erection

• Civil engineering and infrastructure works

• Power plant and industrial construction

• Engineering consultancy and turnkey project delivery

• Large-scale international project execution

The Group focuses on delivering technically complex engineering solutions supported by integrated fabrication facilities, project execution expertise, and international operational capabilities across multiple regions.

Notable Offerings Include:

• Structural steel works for iconic skyscrapers and landmark towers

• Engineering solutions for airports, stadiums, and infrastructure megaprojects

• Industrial and power plant construction services

• Large-scale fabrication and erection systems for complex structures

These capabilities position EVERSENDAI as a globally recognised specialist in structural steel engineering and large-scale infrastructure execution.

1983 — Commencement of operations in Malaysia

1988 — Expansion into Singapore market

1996 — Entry into Middle East through Burj Al Arab project

2000s — Participation in globally recognised landmark structures

2010s — Expansion across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond

2020s — Continued growth in global engineering, industrial, and infrastructure sectors

EVERSENDAI CORPORATION BERHAD has contributed significantly to both Malaysia’s engineering sector and the global construction industry through its involvement in highly complex structural and infrastructure developments.

The Group helped position Malaysia as a contributor to world-class engineering and structural steel expertise, demonstrating that Malaysian engineering capabilities could compete alongside major international contractors on some of the world’s most demanding projects.

Its advancements in structural steel fabrication, erection systems, and engineering execution also strengthened industry standards for large-scale steel construction and project management. Through international expansion, Eversendai further elevated the visibility of Malaysian engineering talent across global markets.

Beyond buildings themselves, the company contributed to shaping modern urban identities — constructing structures that became symbols of cities, nations, and architectural ambition.

Some companies build structures — EVERSENDAI builds what defines skylines.

From ground-level beginnings to global landmarks, its legacy is not measured merely by projects completed, but by the permanence of what it leaves behind. Towers rise, airports expand, and cities evolve — yet behind many of these transformations stands the unseen framework engineered by Eversendai.

Its journey stands as a testament that when engineering meets ambition, craftsmanship becomes legacy, and a company born from humble beginnings can reshape the world itself.