Pratheep Rajendran

About Pratheep Rajendran

Relentlessly pursuing the vision to industrialize construction at scale. Key Achievements Revolutionizing Speed in Construction Led the \"48-Hour Home\" initiative — a groundbreaking achievement in the concrete construction industry. As part of Katerra Middle East, delivered a fully functional, permanent 4-bedroom concrete home (1860 sq. ft.) in just 48 hours in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — drawing major attention from the public and media. Managed the project end-to-end, from design to logistics, laying a robust foundation for Katerra’s regional growth. Outperformed five global competitors, showcasing unmatched execution capability and innovation leadership. Billion-Dollar Greenfield Breakthrough Played a pivotal role in taking a greenfield construction startup from concept to $1 billion in project value within a single year. Directed end-to-end operations, from data acquisition and bid strategy to final execution. Developed holistic pre-qualification, design, and execution strategies, driving the venture’s rapid ascent. Capital-Efficient Factory Design & Execution Designed an on-site modular factory model with only ~$3.2M in CAPEX, achieving daily production of 100m³ concrete elements — a game-changer compared to traditional ~$15M setups. Implemented across five factories in KSA, realizing CAPEX savings of over $60 million. Delivered annual recurring savings of $8.75 million through process optimization and lean operations. Conceptualized and developed a Giga Factory, backed by SIDF, designed to produce homes annually, achieving up to 90% completion within factory premises. Operational Excellence During Adversity Despite COVID-19 disruptions, launched full-scale operations with a new team and delivered 1,860 precast concrete house structures in the first year. Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and a relentless drive for innovation even in the most challenging environments.

Experience

1. Head of Research and Development

   Onx Homes

   Aug 2024 — Present