The Foundations We’re Building

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For years, much of our work centered around tourism, telling the stories of islands, resorts, and the people who help make the Maldives one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. But over time, a simple question kept surfacing: what makes all of this possible?

Behind every beautiful resort, every thriving island community, and every expanding city skyline, there is an industry that quietly holds it all together: construction.

When we first considered exploring this world, we approached it not as experts but as listeners. What we had was curiosity, a genuine desire to understand the people better, skills, and work that are literally building the Maldives, piece by piece. Over the past year, we’ve met with numerous professionals, contractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, insurers, and planners, and what struck us was their openness, generosity, and passion for their work.

The more conversations we had, the clearer it became. Construction isn’t just about materials and machinery. It’s about vision, responsibility, precision, and long-term resilience. Today, this industry contributes nearly 9 percent of the Maldives' GDP and touches the lives of thousands. It powers infrastructure, tourism, urban growth, sustainability, and the housing that supports our growing communities.

This is what inspired us to launch MasonWorks.build on February 1st, a dedicated platform sharing daily news and insights from across the industry. And now, Mason Magazine, the next step in our journey, is here to spotlight the people, stories, and ideas shaping construction in the Maldives.

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In this very first issue, we’re proud to feature some of the standout names in the field. Our Title Partner, Dhivehi Insurance Company, offers a deep dive into how risk management shapes major projects in From Bid to Build: Backed by Dhivehi Insurance.

Among our Gold Partners, we celebrate AMIN Construction, whose remarkable legacy spans four decades and continues to shape the nation's skyline. Timber House brings decades of expertise grounded in quality and trust, while Maldives Assure Supply is redefining sports infrastructure across the country.

Our features take you to the heart of the industry. From Paradise to Concrete reflects on the evolution of island life. From Rafts to Resorts explores the unique challenges of building luxury in the middle of the ocean. Heritage in Stone pays tribute to coral architecture and its place in our modern world. A Flat, a Future, a Fight for Home examines the growing challenge of affordable housing.

At the center of it all is our featured personality, Fathimath Rasheed (Thathu), architect and urban planner, and partner at Riyan Private Limited, whose work and vision have significantly helped in shaping the Maldives’ construction landscape. Adding to the conversation, Asad Moosa, a Civil/ Structural engineer and director at MSPACE Pvt. Ltd., shares his insights under Mason SELECT: Fresh Perspectives.

As you turn these pages, we hope you’ll see what we’ve come to appreciate. This is an industry full of talent, ambition, and heart, building not just structures but futures.

This is just the start.

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