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Future Meinhardt EPCM has enjoyed remarkable success in its first two years; replicating the wider Group’s reputation and network to achieve exponential, sustainable growth Writer: Matthew Staff | Project Manager: Tom Cullum
s one of Meinhardt Group’s newest and most significant subsidiaries, Meinhardt EPCM’s growth and potent infiltration of the Asian market in just two years is indicative of the parent organisation’s influence on the region’s industrial and commercial realm. Since 2016, following some very notable wins – both in terms of contracts and awards – the fledgling division has very quickly justified the decision of Meinhardt to initiate such a niche operation; EPCM’s reach already having expanded from both a footprint and internal perspective. “Following the Company’s start-up in 2016, Meinhardt EPCM quickly set up offices in Singapore, Malaysia, India, Malta and Indonesia,” recalls Global Head, Vinesh Natali. “The Company quickly grew from a workforce base of just two to now approximately comprise 250 staff regionally, with annual revenues now exceeding its forecasts. “The exponential growth has been achieved off the back of some notable global client relationships for whom Meinhardt provides the
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full-service spectrum across project and programme management, engineering, construction management, and cost management consultancy. Further broken down into subsectors including architecture, civil works, and structural, mechanical and electrical operations; the business’ turnkey capabilities are a familiar trait within the Meinhardt family. Procurement and supply chain logistics, sustainability credentials, health & safety acumen and commissioning services complete the ever-broadening remit. Mr Natali continues: “Meinhardt EPCM defines itself as a leader in the way we conduct our business with our clients. We focus on a collaborative and agile approach listening to our clients’ needs and requirements. Our teams are highly trained while senior management remains involved from start to finish of a project. “So we all live and breathe the projects we undertake as a company, empowering individuals to make decisions and to take ownership and accountability of the results and outcomes.”
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Little more than one year ago, Meinhardt EPCM celebrated its first anniversary, making it the perfect time to reflect on the rapid growth that had been achieved already, and the untapped opportunities that were still yet to be achieved. “The growth of the organisation demonstrated its excellence in its delivery of projects which further reinforces Meinhardt’s position as a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and project management consultancy firm,” the Company affirmed in a press release emanating from its Meinhardt EPCM operations in India. As a prime example of each regional presence point, upon setting up its office in Bangalore, the Company
quickly raced through the delivery of projects while simultaneously ramping up the local team and its capabilities. Mr John Pollard, Meinhardt’s Regional CEO, South Asia, who visited the office on its first anniversary said at the time: “This is a great office with a great group of people working together to bring a delivery focus and safety culture in place. It has been my pleasure to be able to work alongside these pioneers as they push the Meinhardt banner forward.” Mr Natali added: “It’s been a very long and tough journey in a short time, which has resulted in a satisfying experience for a number of our professional staff. We see India as a great market and now that the platform has been set, we remain confident to propel the business to the next level.”
PROJECT MANAGEMENT “Seamless integration from start to finish with quality outcomes and a flexible attitude: Our project management capability brings it all together.” This is the rallying cry of Meinhardt EPCM regarding its project management attributes, once again alluding to its truly one-stop shop proposition. “We can manage a single complex project or a complete programme of capital investment,” the Company continues. “We can draw on our in-house technical capability to provide a comprehensive service for our clients. We ensure that the right project management team is selected to match each client’s unique needs and expectations. Our project managers have local knowledge and are supported by our group-wide skills, systems and procedures. “In fact, Meinhardt brings such a high level of expertise to decision making, many clients now rely on us to manage the entire process from project business case to project completion and ongoing asset management.”
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stablished since 2005, CIRA International’s vision to be a respectable contractor Company is translated in its relentless effort of providing outstanding working solutions for its clients; either in new construction projects or as a facility maintenance contractor. The Company’s persistence in delivering on-time and on-budget project execution without compromising safety, quality and environmental responsibility is valued in its long-term relationships with international clients and consultants. Such ability is derived from its in house licensed and trained engineers and technicians alongside with project management teams; backed with its in house system that tracks and monitors its progress and achievement to the very detail. It is within the company culture to promote an atmosphere of learning and equal opportunity in a way that is fulfilling, recognised, and fairly rewarded for all its employees. Close work with international renowned consultants as its partners such as Meinhardt EPCM increases the Company learning curve of new breakthrough technology, standards and how it applies in day-to-day operations. Even when the level of scrutiny in working methods, managing projects and safety consideration creates more man hours during planning, it has become one Xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx of the key factorsxxxxxxxxxxx of the Company successfully executing its projects.
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Cira International is currently working on several construction projects in the warehousing, waste water treatment facility, and housing sectors. As Meinhardt’s partner in Indonesia, we are actively involved in its strategic fuel station construction project.
PT. Cira International Rawasari Mas B-23 Jl. Percetakan Negara C-36 Jakarta Pusat Indonesia 10570
T: +62 21 4287 3764 +62 21 4287 3766 F: +62 21 4287 3765 E: sales@cira-int.com
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The India success story isn’t exclusive either; rather it is a prototype of the replicated success also seen in Singapore, Malta, Malaysia and Indonesia; as well as Thailand and Australia. “We also have access into Africa and should a potential opportunity arise we are ready to easily expand from our current base,” Mr Natali adds. “We leverage our core capabilities and can quickly find local partners in order to
achieve this kind of expansion.” In each case, the kinds of projects undertaken are vast and diverse, incorporating oil & gas downstream and retail fuel contracts, logistics hubs, and even food & beverage plants as evidence of its sector variety. “Current projects also include a retail fuel programme for an international oil company across three markets – India, Malaysia and Indonesia,” Mr Natali continues. “Additionally, we are undertaking project management
AWARD-WINNING After just one year, Meinhardt EPCM was nominated for SPMI Project of the Year 2016-2017. Recognised for successful project completion in business and information systems and engineering and construction in Singapore, the prestigious award recognises outstanding projects, and the Company was chosen as a result of its excellent delivery of retail fuel programmes in Malaysia and India. Mr Natali stated at the time: “We believe we are settling into a platform and raising the bar to leverage on the newer dimensions which allow our business to grow into other service verticals, allowing us to compete more laterally across several avenues of the project lifecycle.” A statement released consequently elaborated: “This recognition is a great step forward for Meinhardt as it diversifies the engineeringcentric business to operators involving industrial technologies and project management. With a team size of over 80 professionals in both Malaysia and India, over 1,500 projects of annual US$50 million capex expenditure were delivered; a noteworthy milestone achieved within a year of operation. “Meinhardt EPCM will continue to reach new heights as it provides engineering, procurement and construction management services to its clients.”
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T +6012 325 0747 / +6011 1533 2886 F +603 8051 3783 E garick.lim@dgr.com.my admin@dgr.com.my
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NOTEK Engineering’s core business is in providing integrated solution in civil construction and upgrading works for petrol stations via an innovative and competent project management team. The Company’s expertise includes construction of steel structure buildings, fuel system pipelines and tanks, electrical wiring, forecourt islands and driveways. As a principle contractor for Meinhardt, the Company has completed various projects and whilst the petrol retail market in Malaysia is still growing, the Company will continue to play a key role in achieving Meinhardt’s business objectives. T +603 8737 9131, +603 8730 8131 E thomas@enotek.com.my
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responsibilities for a 270,000 square metre mixed development complex in Malta; a series of manufacturing plants for a blue-chip industry client; and numerous distribution centres for an equally prominent retail operator.” Inevitably, as the Company’s portfolio swells, so too does Meinhardt EPCM’s supply chain, as it strives to keep up with its own growth. As such, there is a strong focus within the Company at present to better handle
end-to-end delivery and execution; with particular emphasis being placed on tighter controls and more refined strategies in the delivery stage so as to achieve the best outcome for each client. Mr Natali explains: “Meinhardt has procurement departments, and the engineering and project management teams leverage these to ensure we are able to source the best materials at economical prices.
“Meinhardt EPCM defines itself as a leader in the way we conduct our business with our clients. We focus on a collaborative and agile approach listening to our clients’ needs and requirements”
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NFINITE Project Management Sdn. Bhd. was founded in 2008 to pursue the Company’s objective in provision of quality construction works and project management works in Malaysia. With the support of its associated company KEE YANG Construction Sdn. Bhd, its personnel comprise of experienced managers and staff in civil construction and other specialist sectors. In recent years, the Company has been awarded Malaysia Best Contractor for the Eastern region and have also received awards relating to SHELL network programmes.
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EE YANG CONSTRUCTION SDN. BHD. was incorporated in 2003 to pursue the Company’s objective in the provision of quality civil & structure construction works. The Company has been appointed as a service and maintenance contractor for oil & gas retail outlets in Sabah and Sarawak for close to a decade, adopting their safety standards and practices as a work execution guideline. The Company’s main objectives are to deliver efficient, safe, quality and costeffective construction projects to their clients.
T +608 2344 200 E service.info@keeyang.com.my
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“We have robust contractor identification procedures, due diligence and performance systems allowing us to recruit the best contractors who we will work with and develop long-term business partnerships.”
Continuous improvement
Being a relatively new operator has allowed Meinhardt EPCM to not only enter the industry with a flourish, but to do so with the most contemporary and advanced procedures in tow. In particular, there has been a concerted focus on digital engineering, realising that automation could strongly aid areas of speed, efficiency, quality, and accountability.
“We have installed ERP systems, and platforms are being made ready for our systems to function and communicate more easily,” Mr Natali notes. “Additional trends we are focusing on include modular buildings and structures to aid faster delivery. We are investing in BIM heavily which further aids digital engineering.” Perhaps the most pressing and multi-faceted focus over the past two years, though, has been not on technologies or systems, but on the Company’s people. When notions of continuous improvement arise, Mr Natali is quick to veer in the direction of human resources and individual enrichment; with an understanding that the “Meinhardt has procurement departments, and the engineering and project management teams leverage these to ensure we are able to source the best materialsateconomical prices”
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CTAGON Group’s activities in the fuel retail business segment is in providing visual signage, shop fit-ups, and custom designed solutions. The Company offers an end-to-end solution from design stage right up to installation and routine maintenance. Its partnership with Meinhardt since 2016 has seen it deliver numerous key projects for SHELL programme both in Malaysia and India, and thanks to its strengths in design and safety innovation, the Company is at the forefront of the industry and will continue to contribute to Meinhardt’s successes for many years to come.
T +603 8741 4929 E customerservice@octagonmaju.com my cysoon@octagonmaju.com.my
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T Usaha Jayamas Bhakti, the highly qualified gas station experts in Indonesia, has more than 40 years of construction and engineering experience spanning a diverse portfolio. We are also expert to Fuel Transportation, Terminals and Aviation.
“We have robust contractor identification procedures, due diligence and performancesystems”
Over the years we built gas station facilities for small businesses, independent operators and large corporations, including most major oil companies. The Company has worked together with Meinhardt to accomplish far more than what might be possible than from working alone.
T +62 21 6583 7136 E sales@usahajb.co.id yunita@usahajb.co.id
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upliftment and development of each employee has a direct impact on the overall success of the Company. “Our main continuous improvement strategy is to focus on our people and provide a development platform for them to grow, so they can become future leaders of the business,” he affirms. “Key philosophies within this drive include a duty of care in the development of staff; providing a culturally diverse environment to ensure our staff grow with a lateral mindset; focusing on the market around us and building a centre of excellence with clear objectives, focusing on repeat business clients, and being an equal opportunity employer. “It’s important to understand staff aspirations, the value new staff can bring to the organisation and to keep expanding.”
Leading the charge
Ongoing training and development is compounded by launched mentorship schemes to ensure that each member of staff progresses and becomes a strong ambassador of Meinhardt EPCM. And simultaneously, the Company does whatever it can to foster a happy, collaborative and – most importantly – safe environment for them to thrive in. “Meinhardt EPCM has a strong focus on health & safety and as part of our CSR activities, we run safety awareness workshops for contractors and lower-skilled workers to ensure that on-job awareness and skills are developed,” Mr Natali says. “We believe that it’s important to be able to share our knowledge and skills to the lesser skilled in order to elevate their understanding. This training is provided through our teams on site.” Continuing along the theme of corporate social responsibility, the business has undertaken numerous operations outside of its direct business-related remit, including
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making donations for earthquake relief victims in Indonesia. On the sustainability side, Meinhardt EPCM has strived to make it part and parcel of its core engineering works, so that clients receive end outcomes that are applicable and successful both now and in the future. “Our aspirations are to become a world-class organisation in a leadership position in the field of EPCM provision,” Mr Natali sums up. “Over the coming years we will achieve our goals to triple our turnover, company size and ROI. We will also be self-reliant and will expand our services in AI and digital engineering; ultimately being able to offer clients a wider spectrum of services than we currently do today. “Additionally, I would hope to expect that my core team with me today will have elevated themselves to senior management positions, Overseas are particularly popular leading theprojects charge for the next stage of growth of the Company.”
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THANK YOU “I’d like to make special mention of Dr Shahzad Nasim and Mr Omar Shahzad for their continued support to me and my team and their inspiration in developing the EPCM business. I’d also like to thank for their dedicated support, from my team; Ms Syazana Mohamad, Mr Dinesh Subramaniam, Mr Darvin Ramodran, and Mr Chetan Prajapati. And last but not least I’d like to thank my family for standing by me during this journey and allowing me to meet my goals set at the start of the journey.” – Vinesh Natali, Global Head, Meinhardt EPCM
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