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1 Apr. 2025

Meet Citadel's Partner - Gldani Inn

In proportion to the growth of Citadeli's sphere of activity, the number of partners is also growing.

Among Citadeli's major partners is Gldani Inn.

We talked to Gldani Inn founders Leri Vardoshvili and Buba Chankseliani about the project concept, real estate market trends and cooperation with Citadeli.

The construction is carried out using PERI German brand formwork systems, exclusively presented by Citadeli, which guarantees the quality of monolithic works.

Simon Japaridze, Head of Project Attraction and Business Development Department of the company, tells us about Citadeli's approach and the selected construction equipment.

The Gldani Inn project is large in scale and complexity. Tell us about it, what strategy did you choose and why will the project be unique?

Gldani Inn is a unique project for the company. It is located in the center of the Gldani district and is characterized by several factors that we started thinking about from the day the idea for the project emerged. The scale of the area allowed us to think about the project functionally and make it distinctive from an architectural point of view. Our goal was to offer our clients a quality product and make a memorable contribution to the development of Gldani as a major neighbourhood. 

The multifunctional complex, equipped with modern architectural structures and infrastructure, is the first precedent of skyscraper construction in the area and at the same time has the largest courtyard with an area of 2 hectares. These are the main advantages of this mega project that make Gldani Inn unique. - Buba Chankseliani

What is the main challenge for you today?

Customer satisfaction is one of the main challenges for real estate developers today. Along with development, the consumer has evolved. When making such an important decision as buying real estate, people pay more attention to details - not only the apartment and the quality of construction, but also the infrastructure and environment that help people to live peacefully and comfortably: courtyard, parking, children's entertainment areas, access to various services, etc. Our goal is to meet the needs of our clients and offer them a living space that will help them in their modern life. We have planned the Gldani Inn project accordingly and the success of the project is evident. In a short time, more than 500 families have decided to become residents of the mega project and the number is increasing day by day. - Buba Chankseliani

- I wonder if the criteria for choosing an apartment have changed? What is the consumer's primary focus today and how was it in the past?

Previously, in the real estate development sector, two main criteria were important for consumers when choosing an apartment - construction quality and reliability. There were instances in the market where ongoing construction projects were not completed on time, exacerbating the reliability issue. Today, this aspect is usually solved, as on the one hand, the reputation and experience of the company can be easily determined, and on the other hand, the banking sector insures construction projects of experienced companies. The Bank of Georgia is a partner of the Gldani Inn project, and this is a kind of additional guarantee that the construction will be completed within the agreed timeframe. In this regard, other factors are more important for the consumer when buying an apartment. For example, the infrastructural part that will allow them to live a quality life. Entryway amenities, courtyard and places where families can spend time with their children, parking, accessibility to public transportation, proximity to the metro, views, etc. - Buba Chankseliani

Many different factors influence the quality of construction, including qualified staff, properly selected materials and partner. What criteria do you use to choose partner companies and construction materials?

As you know, Gldani Inn is our premium project, so the quality of building materials is of paramount importance. The construction direction is supervised by a team of professionals, and the procurement of products is carried out with the priority of quality. We have been in the construction market for a long time, and during this time we have accumulated experience that allows us to trust companies that have been successfully operating for many years. Despite the fact that we periodically control the materials we use, they are supplied in accordance with the relevant certificates, which helps us to manage processes faster and trust companies that meet the European standards of materials used in construction. - Leri Vardoshvili

In what areas do you cooperate with Citadeli and what led to the close cooperation between the companies?

We have experience of other successful projects with Citadeli and our cooperation has lasted for several years. It is this past experience that has led to the reliability that today helps us to manage processes faster and better. At this stage, our cooperation in the Gldani Inn project covers several areas. Among them, we can mention the tower cranes business, which also involves experienced operators. Special mention should be made of the formwork and scaffolding systems from the German company PERI, which help us to make construction processes more flexible, safe and qualitative.

In the construction industry, it is important to know the materials needed for construction and their quality, as well as experienced companies that can help you supply these products and be sure of a good result. - Leri Vardoshvili

Based on customer feedback and sales figures, how would you assess 2024 and what are your expectations for the current year?

We have assessed 2024 positively. Gldani Inn sales in June. The interest in the project was high from day one and it is because of this that up to 50% of the residential apartments in the mega project have been sold to date. I would like to thank each and every one of them for their trust and for linking their future homes to a truly outstanding project. As you know, the construction of the three highest blocks of the complex is being carried out simultaneously, and we have exceeded the pace. We plan to maintain this pace in 2025, and by the end of the year, the completion of the first phase of the project will be evident to our current and future residents. - Leri Vardoshvili

Customers who start selecting materials for construction works have certain requirements and predetermined criteria. Tell us about the case of Gldani Inn.

The main requirement of the Gldani Inn team was to carry out the construction in a fast pace, so on the recommendation of our engineering group we chose the vertical formwork system of German PERI brand - HANDSET ALPHA and roofing slab system - ALPHADECK.

In addition to the quality and reliability of the chosen brand, one of the important criteria was the low weight of the formwork systems, which literally means a faster and easier working process. In addition, we supplied PERI construction beams, PERI construction racks (props), and other construction products to the site

Based on the scale of the Gldani Inn project, Citadeli installed 3 units of tower cranes, which will significantly speed up the construction process, increase efficiency and ensure safe work execution. And in this case, as requested by the Inn Development team, we have installed tower cranes equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art 2024 systems. (One unit DAHAN, two units HSH).

The project is being realized using Citadeli's modern, innovative systems and materials, which naturally ensures high quality construction. - Simon Japaridze

In recent years, the construction market in Georgia has been growing rapidly, the construction sector is developing, and the population's interest in real estate is growing. Companies are actively advertising the quality of materials used on construction sites, so the companies-importers of construction materials aim at offering quality, competitive and innovative products to the market. I wonder how Citadeli introduces new products to the market, what is your practice?

I agree with you, the trend you mentioned fully reflects the realities of the modern construction market. Building companies pay great attention to the quality of materials used, which in turn increases the demand for quality, competitive and innovative products. Citadeli, as a company-importer of building materials, responds to this challenge with dignity and applies a comprehensive approach when introducing new products to the market.

At the initial stage we thoroughly study the trends of the construction market, the needs of developers and the competitive environment. This allows us to identify promising products in a timely manner and assess their potential.

When making our selections, we certainly pay special attention to product reliability, quality, functionality and environmental friendliness, which is in line with global trends.

At the next stage in the product selection process, special attention is paid to innovativeness and competitiveness. - Simon Japaridze