THE HIGHFLYER P Sulaiman
Mr. P. Sulaiman is an entrepreneur-turned builder with an experience of almost two decades in project management. His foray into diverse sectors like builders and developers, real estate, construction and contractors, and education has been acknowledged and his growth has been phenomenal. The construction industry in the state benefitted a lot through his innovative building concepts. He also took the bold initiative to construct ‘The Focus Mall’, the first shopping mall of Kerala, which revolutionised the state’s shopping landscape.Mr. Sulaiman introduced the concept of community living in north Kerala with the CRISIL rated luxury apartment, HiLITE Metromax, in Calicut. With his vision to contribute to the economic and infrastructural development of the state, he is now developing HiLITE City, one of India’s largest mixed used development projects spanning across an extensive area of 32 lakh sq. ft. It is being designed as an urban integrated township comprising 400 ultra luxury lifestyle apartments, futuristically designed office spaces and a mega shopping mall. Envisioned to be one of the best malls in India, HiLITE Mall, coming under HiLITE City is spread across 14 lakh sq. ft. and will reflect the HiLITE trademark, characterized by aesthetics and architectural brilliance.
His passion to take up new challenges and new projects has led the construction division of the group, HiLITE Projects and Constructions, to complete more than 2000 projects in South India, thereby playing a major role in the construction and contractor’s industry of the region.
He has marked his presence in the gulf region as well with his construction company, HiLITE Builders, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The company has proven expertise in sectors like construction planning, logistics, asset management and facility management gaining esteemed clientele like Naseem Jeddah Hospital, Bashahir School, Bisha School, Dallah Albaraka, SWEC, Ulker, Total, Violet and many more.
The Times Group, while announcing the ‘Excellence in Business’ awards in 2011, honoured HiLITE Group of Companies by awarding Mr. Sulaiman the “Game Changer” in business par excellence in the Kerala realty sector. A man with extraordinary will power and dedication, Mr. Sulaiman is planning and executing challenging projects and thereby changing the real estate scenario of the state.
Hilite is now a well-known brand. What is the success secret of Hilite Builders?
In a decade, I believe, we have matured enough to become one of the most trusted brands in the region. We have acquired a deep understanding of Kerala’s real estate market. Also, we have set standards that are hard to match- adapting to a variety of challenges including project innovations, tight deadlines, exacting building laws and specifications, changing technological developments and evolving customer requirements.
What are the major projects of Hilite, and how they are going to change the infrastructure landscape of Kerala?
From a humble 24-apartment HiLITE Park View to 272- apartment HiLITE Metromax, the first CRISIL rated project in the region, we have come a long way with many completed projects. I would say that we have acquired more than 50 percent of the market share in the Calicut region. More than 10,000 persons would find direct employment with the opening of HiLITE City. Our innovative concepts like mixed-use-development and office space marketing has had many takers.
Can you tell us more about Hilite City?
HiLITE City is a township project with a total area of 32 lakh sq. ft. spanning across 16 acres at Thondayad bypass, Calicut. It has residential, commercial and retail spaces. It comprises of HiLITE Mall with more than 200 Indian and international branded retail outlets, HiLITE Residency with 400 luxury apartments and HiLITE Business park, a project that combines work with leisure, with over 10 lakh sq. ft. of built-up space.
The Business Park is equipped with all modern amenities including conference hall and board rooms, water bodies, professional facility management, coffee shop etc. The construction of the business park has been completed and is ready for leasing while some of the global giants have already come.
What are your future plans?
We have started the groundwork for a shopping mall in Thrissur. And for Malabar, a satellite township project in 500 acres is in the offing.
Hilite is now a well-known brand. What is the success secret of Hilite Builders?
In a decade, I believe, we have matured enough to become one of the most trusted brands in the region. We have acquired a deep understanding of Kerala’s real estate market. Also, we have set standards that are hard to match- adapting to a variety of challenges including project innovations, tight deadlines, exacting building laws and specifications, changing technological developments and evolving customer requirements.
What are the major projects of Hilite, and how they are going to change the infrastructure landscape of Kerala?
From a humble 24-apartment HiLITE Park View to 272- apartment HiLITE Metromax, the first CRISIL rated project in the region, we have come a long way with many completed projects. I would say that we have acquired more than 50 percent of the market share in the Calicut region. More than 10,000 persons would find direct employment with the opening of HiLITE City. Our innovative concepts like mixed-use-development and office space marketing has had many takers.
Can you tell us more about Hilite City?
HiLITE City is a township project with a total area of 32 lakh sq. ft. spanning across 16 acres at Thondayad bypass, Calicut. It has residential, commercial and retail spaces. It comprises of HiLITE Mall with more than 200 Indian and international branded retail outlets, HiLITE Residency with 400 luxury apartments and HiLITE Business park, a project that combines work with leisure, with over 10 lakh sq. ft. of built-up space.
The Business Park is equipped with all modern amenities including conference hall and board rooms, water bodies, professional facility management, coffee shop etc. The construction of the business park has been completed and is ready for leasing while some of the global giants have already come.
What are your future plans?
We have started the groundwork for a shopping mall in Thrissur. And for Malabar, a satellite township project in 500 acres is in the offing.
