The 10 Prominent Project Engineering Solution Providers

September 2018
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eaningful relationships may take time to develop and usually are the
Mproduct of a number of communications. Communication is not just
about speaking or hearing of people, it’s about the understanding
complete message. Nothing is more important to success of project than effective
communication. Everything in the project depends on how efficiently one
communicates with people. Around ninety percent of the project manager’s time is
spent on communicating what is going to be done in the project. Effective
communication is about being there for everyone, being in touch with the real
challenge of the project, and understanding real issues within a team.
Project leadership calls for clear communication about responsibility, performance,
expectation, and goals. With organizations becoming increasingly projectized,
project manager’s role has grown to accommodate the ever-changing complexity
of the business environment. Project engineering is complex and technical, but not
everyone who works has the same technical expertise, which makes it even more
important to have good communication. Regular reporting of the project status is
vital for the success of any project. Project team members need to collate,
collaborate, share, and integrate information and knowledge to realize project
objectives. A project often fails because the project manager fails to clearly
articulate the vision to the team members. The whole team should be able to
visualize the end result of the project in order to work with a common goal.
Given the organizational and geographical diversity, it is important to consider all
types and methods of communication during project management. We are leaving
in an era where technology allows people to communicate with every team
member. Uses of digital networks, video conferencing, social network platforms,
effective use of emails, free internet calls are transforming communication in an
amazing way. Active listening is the biggest factor affecting effective
communication. It shows that team members are genuinely interested and engaged
with the project manager while talking. It will help the project manager to connect
with team members.
Cost, time, scope and quality are the four cornerstone factor on which success of
the project depends. The project manager’s skills to communicate have an impact
on the cornerstone areas of project management. The successful execution of a
construction project depends heavily on the project manager’s abilities as a
communicator to lead the team and manage a project successfully. It is a function
that integrates cost, scope and time to achieve the quality product. Effective
communication is the foundation that supports cornerstones for achieving any
project objectives.
The Art of Effective
Communication in
Project Management
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“To motivate your team, you must communicate both up and down channels”
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Delivering Superlative Projects ON-TIME
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roject Management is responsible for planning, completion of the project, overseeing workers, schedule, and
Poverall budget of project. It encompasses various sectors from construction, software, IT, manufacturing to
various large scale engineering projects. It is important to recruit, hire and train people with solid project
management skills for successful completion of project. Without proper project management consultant, the project
could get held up because of unexpected reasons which affects the overall efficiency of project and even leads to
project failure.
In this edition, we introduce “The 10 Prominent Project Engineering Solution Providers” in 2018, in order to
assist businesses to choose their right project engineering solution provider. Assessing the scenario in versatile
perceptions, our magazine has brought light into the companies, who have flaunted some excellent project
management companies which provide project management services with proper planning and execution. This list
will lessen the search of organization that has perfect project management solution providers.
In this issue, we have specially featured, Allcargo Logistics as cover story. Allcargo Logistics is a logistics
company which comprises global Multimodal Transport Operations (LCL, FCL, and air services); pan India CFS &
ICD operations, Project Forwarding & Crane Rental, E-commerce logistics, Ship Owning, and Contract logistics.
A N Prakash Construction Project Management Consultants is amongst the leading companies in India,
offering innovative Construction Project Management Services to wide spectrum of construction projects. ABS
Aircon Engineers offers world class HVAC solutions for wide range of industry segments and applications. Atlas
Project Management is one of the leading international project management consultancies in the Indian
construction industry. Virtuso Engineering Consultancy Services is engaged in providing diverse range of
professional services to clients. Through innovative and fully-integrated approach complemented with unrivalled
technical knowledge and professional Design Engineering & Project Management skills. ImageGrafix Software
Solutions is a leading value added solutions provider of state of art and globally proven engineering and project
management software products in India. Kashish Project Management & Consulting Engineers provides end-to-
end Project Management solutions using the best of International Standard Practices & Expertise with focus on
Reality & Facility Management. Manomav Engineers is an engineering construction consultancy which
concentrates on solutions related to construction planning and implementation. Satyam Ventures Engineering
Services is leading company which offers product development, manufacturing engineering, computer aided
engineering, and engineering support services to clients. Shrikhande Consultants Private Limited is one of the
first to provide Project Management Consultancy Services for construction supervision in India, since 1979.
We also have HOCHTIEF (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd., Ranal Engineering Services as interview with insights success.
Since inception, HOCHTIEF (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd. is providing innovative engineering services to diverse sectors.
Ranal Engineering Services is the technology firm that offers best-in-class software solutions globally.
Our in-house editors have come up with some adroitly written articles such as Understanding the Functions of a
Project Management Office. We have included article like, A Report on Indian Malls Resurge, and challenges in
Tier-II, Tier-III Cities written by Anuj Kejriwal who is MD and CEO at Anarock Retail.
It’s time to flip the pages and enjoy engineering experience with a feeling of reading pleasure.
Project Management:
A Way towards Successful Project
Prominent Project
ENGINEERINGSOLUTION PROVIDERS
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Shashi Kiran Shetty
Chairman

Logistics
A Global Association
Integrating Logistics Solutions
ver the years, the Indian
Osub-continent shareholders are shaping
the infrastructure segment through
significant investments. But to operate
optimally in this sector, the investors
have to focus on logistics management.
A company that helps its clients by
offering cost and time effective
solutions in the project engineering
division is Allcargo Logistics Ltd.
The company’s experienced team
works closely with its clients in terms
of designing and optimizing their
logistics requirements.
Established in 1993, Allcargo is one of
the country’s largest private sector
logistics companies that provide
integrated end-to-end solutions to its
clients. It encompasses a list of services
that include global Multimodal
Transport Operations (MTO);
Container Freight Stations at major
Indian ports; projects and engineering
solutions, coastal shipping and
contract logistics.
Allcargo’s project engineering division
has been sub-divided into categories
which include operational bandwidth,
technical expertise, and qualified
personnel in order to handle heavy
engineering projects across
geographies and complex terrains. In
the last two decades, the company has
set a benchmark across diverse
industrial domains like oil & gas,
power, thermal, wind, infrastructure,
steel and cement, renewable energy
and manufacturing. It is highly
consolidated and maintains the global
reputation position as a preferred
solutions partner towards its clients.
While specializing in providing a
one-stop project solution for lifting,
shifting, construction and erection
services across multiple project sites.
Presently, Allcargo has strategically
expanded its service portfolio across
key markets and through global
consolidation of mergers. It operates in
over 160 countries with more than 300
offices and facilities. The company has
set its benchmarks throughout the
world in this industry and has notched
up revenues of approximately 1 billion
USD.
A Pioneer and a Professional
Entrepreneur
Shashi Kiran Shetty, Chairman of
Allcargo Logistics Ltd, laid the
foundation of the company in 1993
with a vision to create an integrated
logistics service entity. Over the last
twenty-five years, Shashi has been
instrumental in establishing illustrious
industry benchmarks and supported the
experts in transforming the company
from a small freight forwarding firm
into a global leader.
A multidimensional journey that began
with a single step by Shashi has led
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Allcargo to attain the enviable position
of becoming a 1 billion USD company
with footprints in over 160 countries.
The company is consolidating with the
series of organic and inorganic
expansions while holding its firm
position as one of India’s leading
business association as well as the
largest publicly listed logistics
company in the country.
Under the dynamic leadership of
Shashi, Allcargo, with its subsidiary
ECU Worldwide became the global
leader in less than Container Load
(LCL) services. Besides, it has the
widest Container Freight Station-
Inland Container Depot (CFS-ICD)
network in the country.
Shashi has also received numerous
awards for his contribution to this
industry which includes Lifetime
Contribution to Freight at the Global
Freight Awards, November 2015;
Commander of the Order of Leopold II
- the highest civilian honor by the
Royalty of Belgium, 2015 and
Honorary Doctorate (Doctor of
Literature) at Mangalore University,
2015. Maritime Association of
nationwide Shipping Agencies (India)
(MANSA) recently felicitated Shashi
with the Past President’s Award for
exemplary contribution in the Shipping
and Logistics Industry. Recently,
Shashi attended Harvard University’s
executive program for
owners/presidents. He believes in
perseverance and determination and
has positioned Allcargo Logistics as
one of the most professionally-
managed and process-driven
organizations.
The Specializing Core Value Theory
The core values of the project
engineering division include a focus on
customer’s need and serve with
ingenuity. Allcargo has incrementally
improvised this division at its center
and accomplished a significant amount
of entities returning with endless
business opportunities which is a
testimony of confidence.
Allcargo provides the finest project and
engineering (P&E) solutions in India.
The company acquires the leadership
position in services to sectors such as
thermal power, power distribution,
wind energy, and oil & gas. It has been
the major recipient of maritime and
logistics awards due to its significant
contribution to the industry. It provides
measurable equipment such as heavy-
duty cranes, marine equipment,
hydraulic axles, and other special
equipment’s especially procured to
meet the client’s needs.
Allcargo ensures complete task
efficiency through its state-of-the-art
fleet of cranes and advanced and
well- maintained self-owned trailers,
hydraulic axles, cranes, girder bridges,
barges. With industry recognized safety
accreditations like OHSAS and LEEA,
advanced vehicle tracking systems and
with the support of a trained
professional team in the P&E division,
Allcargo remains a much-preferred
projects solutions partner in handling
complex projects.
Unique Project Forwarding and
Engineering Solutions
Allcargo is specialized in providing
advanced, integrated project
engineering and shipping solutions to
the clients which shaped the
organization to extend project
forwarding, engineering and lifting
solutions. It also excels in formulating
exclusive logistics solutions for
formidable projects at unreachable and
difficult terrains through specialized
skills in handling high-end equipment
while constructing bridges, pontoon
ferries, girder bridges, motorized and
hydraulic jacking machinery as per the
specific project requirements.
The company’s team of competent
technical professionals offers the best
possible technical knowledge and
advanced engineering solutions at
varied stages of the project execution
cycle which is assisting the
organization to reach a distinct
competitive edge over its peers. In
addition, the team of professionals has
expertise in providing specialized
integrated solutions in project
engineering and shipping. On top of
that, the professionals take pride in
providing high-level precision
engineering services with one-stop
solutions for executing extremely
challenging tasks across difficult
terrains and geographies.
A digitally empowering
global logistics player
of future-ready
e-commerce solutions
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Allcargo’s remarkable curated lifting
and transport solutions have helped
clients to enhance their installation
efficiency and site handling capacities.
Focusing completely on adherence to
safety protocols on a high standard
level, the professionals introduce
state-of-the-art turnkey, to offer
end-to-end solutions for complex,
out-of-gauge and handling of Over-
Dimensional Cargo (ODC). It has the
ability to covering the gamut of
Factory-to-foundation movements,
highly complicated and critical load
solutions.
Eye-catching Services to Clientele
Allcargo is specialized in offering
peculiar services like project logistics
feasibility and final reconciliation. It
offers crane rental services through a
fleet of captive heavy cranes including
crawler cranes, telescopic cranes, truck
lattice cranes, and all-terrain cranes
equipped with ultra-modern crane
technology to operate in complex work
environments. It is also specialized in
providing shore-based management
solutions for the oil & gas industry
through its multimodal transportation
services.
Allcargo has proven their expertise in
ship chartering services for heavy lift
& general cargo along with ODC and
heavy lift planning & execution. Its
service portfolio is being extended to
provide jetty design construction &
engineering services and Factory-to-
foundation solutions. It also offers
extremely curated technical services
that are high on quality and low on cost
in order to provide value-added
delivery to customers within the
stipulated timelines.
Moreover, it has entered into
exclusive understanding with globally
renowned industry leaders and
specializes in heavy lifting and
transporting loads which range from 70
MT to 3000 MT. The strategic
collaborations with the clientele have
enabled the company to offer
specialized services to partners with
enhanced skill in areas like turnkey
lifting and transport operations,
Factory-to-foundation heavy lifting and
multi-modal transportation projects,
erection & shut-down projects, salvage
& wreckage removal of ships, offshore
installations, and brand-new & existing
equipment trading.
Advice for Emerging Project
Engineering Entrepreneurs
To achieve success in the project
engineering sector, one needs a lot of
patience and ready to invest in good
decision-making abilities. In other
words, emerging entrepreneurs in this
sector need to focus on the core value
of ‘Customer First’ solution-based
approach. They also have to focus on
understanding the customer’s needs
and work with self-belief in their
abilities.
The Future Roadmap
Currently, the industry is undergoing a
massive change in this fiercely
competitive world. The organizations
which sustain this change and have the
capabilities to accomplish the benefits
from technological advancements,
cost-leadership, innovative ideas will
lead the pack. Particularly, those
organizations which invest in their core
values will have a strategic advantage
to re-orient the sector.
In the upcoming years, Allcargo is
expecting to become a digitally
empowering global logistics player by
providing future-ready e-commerce
solutions. On the other hand, the
experts are focusing on the company’s
transition to reach the mission as a 2
billion USD global entity by 2020 as
part of the strategic ‘vision 2020’of the
company.
Expertisein
end-to-end
project
executions
withcost
andtime-
effective
solutions
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ManagementCompany Name
A. N. Prakash Construction
Project Management
Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
anpcpmc.com
A N Prakash
Head
A.N. Prakash Construction Project Management Consultants
Pvt. Ltd is amongst the leading companies in India, offering
innovative Construction Project Management Services to wide
spectrum of construction projects.
Private Limited
absairconengineers.com
Balakrishna B. S,
Vinod Saladi,
Vilayath Ali
(Founders & Directors)
ABS Aircon Engineers offers world class HVAC solutions for
wide range of industry segments and applications.
Allcargo Logistics Ltd
allcargologistics.com
Shashi Kiran Shetty
Chairman
Pvt.Ltd.
atlaspm.co.in
Siddhartha Lal
Founder
APM is one of the leading international project management
consultancies in the Indian construction industry.
Kashish Project
Management
& Consulting Engineers
kpmcqtr.com
Er Nitin Kumar
Devadiga
CEO
KPMC provides end-to-end Project Management solutions
using the best of International Standard Practices & Expertise
with focus on Reality & Facility Management.
Manomav Engineers
Pvt Ltd
manomav.com
Abhinav Bhardwaj,
Antriksh Tawar,
Akhil Saxena
(Founders)
Manomav Engineers is an engineering construction
consultancy which concentrates on solutions related to
construction planning and implementation.
Satyam Ventures
Engineering
Services Private Limited
satyamventure.com
Rao Vad
C.E.O
Satyam Ventures Engineering Services is leading company
which offers product development, manufacturing
engineering, computer aided engieering and engineering
support services to clients.
Shrikhande Consultants
Private Limited
scplasia.com
Ravindra N. Shrikhande
Chairman
Rajeev N. Shrikhande
Managing Director
Virtuso Engineering
Consultancy Services
Pvt. Ltd.
vecspl.com
Sandeep Kumar Jain
Director
Company is engaged in Providing diverse range of professional
services to clients. Through innovative and fully-integrated
approach complemented with unrivalled technical knowledge, and
professional Design Engineering & Project Management skills.
Allcargo Logistics is a logistics company which comprises global
Multimodal Transport Operations (LCL, FCL, and air services),
pan India CFS & ICD operations, Project Forwarding & Crane
Rental, E-commerce logistics, Ship Owning, and Contract logistics.
SCPL is one of the first to provide Project
Management Consultancy Services for construction
supervision in India, since 1979.
ImageGrafix Engineering
Services Pvt Ltd
imagegrafix.in
Amir Mohsen Heshmati
CEO
ImageGrafix Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (IGSS) is a leading
value added solutions provider of state of art and globally
proven engineering and project management software
products in India.
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Prominent Project
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Gopan Pillai
Managing Director

HOCHTIEF
(INDIA)
A Pioneer of Engineering Services
ngineering is a diverse industry with various segments. Engineering service industry
Ehas witnessed substantial growth in recent decades, and has evolved to encompass a
broad range of new product development, project-engineering and engineering
consulting functions. Since inception, HOCHTIEF (INDIA) PVT. LTD is providing
innovative engineering services to diverse sectors.
In an Interview with Insights Success, Gopan Pillai, the Managing Director of
HOCHTIEF (INDIA) PVT. LTD gave some insightful answers highlighting the influences
made by the company to take this industry to next level.
1. Briefly tell us about your organization and its vision
HOCHTIEF (INDIA) PVT. LTD., known as HT India, is a 100% subsidiary of the
well-known construction group HOCHTIEF AG from Germany, which remains as one of
the largest construction companies in the world, being part of the ACS group and having big
conglomerates like TURNER and CIMIC under its umbrella. This unit in India was founded
in 1999, with the sole purpose of supporting the parent company in its activities, by
providing engineering at an optimum cost.
Over the last 18 years, the company has grown to a well-grouped 230 engineers, with rich
exposure to international engineering practice. A small team of 20 engineers which started
with structural engineering support, has now grown into a team of engineers from various
fields like Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire-fighting, etc.; having
diversified areas of involvement like engineering support, design development, peer review,
construction related supports, pre-tender support, technical coordination and overall project
support.
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It is our Vision to provide the best quality of the services to
those clients who value technology supported solutions.
2. Tell us about Project Engineering from your point of
view.
For HOCHTIEF India, Project Engineering is the
conversation of Ideas into Reality incorporating
Engineering Design into it. Under the label “Project
Engineering”, we offer a diverse spectrum of project
services to suit the individual needs of our clients. These
services can be mixed and matched as desired, and are
individually customized to suit the needs of each project.
With our technical expertise and our project management
skills we can attend to client’s project’s needs regardless of
its size and complexity. Whatever be the requirement, we
can provide support during all project phases from
inception, preparation and realization to handover and
operation.
3. Kindly describe the CEO/Founder of the company
and his/her contribution towards the growth of the
company.
Gopan Pillai is the Managing Director at HT India and
heads the Indian office for its global operations. He is an
experienced Civil engineer who has pursued his post-
graduation in Structural Engineering. Besides this, he is
also a management professional. Gopan has been in the
construction industry for over three decades and has equal
exposure to domestic as well as international markets
within his involvement in designing, project management,
and operations of various prestigious projects. Gopan joined
HOCHTIEF in 2010 as the CTO (Chief Technical Officer),
thereafter, taking the operations as the COO (Chief
Operating Officer) in 2012 and has been a Board Member
since 2014.
Nanda Kumar, the Managing Director (Former) who have
served HOCHTIEF in various roles during his tenure of
thirty-six years, served right from a Management Trainee to
the Commercial Manager and Director. He was
instrumental in establishing the Indian office and
developing it into a self-standing organization. Upon his
retirement in 2016, he continued to be the whole-time
Director till March 2018 and opted complete retirement
from active services.
4. Explain the company’s journey till date and the
strategies that you’ve used to overcome the initial
struggle
Coming with a construction background and acting as
purely an in-house team there was no signs of growth as
compared to other forms of industry or with similar service
providers. Even the neighbours never knew what was
happening within the four walls. From a European market
when the services spread to Middle East, there were no
ripples, neither was there any bigger growth. When the
services were also extended to handpicked third parties,
there were signs of improvement. The real impact came
when a face lift was made and additional portfolios
included into the list. The decision in between to make the
unit self- standing and making the management responsible
to work on a plan with experienced hands brought in from
the international market triggered a drastic difference.
Rather than selling the services, efforts were in to highlight
the capabilities attracting external clients. Adopting the
right technological advancement combined with a
systematic business development, HT India could spread its
wings globally. And, when the local market started thinking
of adopting international standards and qualities, HT India
has already been in the limelight.
5. Being a Project engineering solution provider, what
are the unique methods followed by the company and
how is your company different from its competitors?
First of all, HT India does not believe in competition. Every
organization can perform its own way and finally the
purpose is to satisfy the requirement of its clients. The
competitive clause comes on the side of the client when
they evaluate the support in terms of quality, timely
delivery and the price associated with. Repeated clients to
HT India indicate that the solutions provided are to their
requirements.
From HT India, every client gets due attention and there
will be specific personnel available to understand their
needs and suggest a proper solution to them. The scope
involved in the proposal will be very clearly discussed and
frozen before any attempt is made, and a suitable proposal
with various options are then arrived at and discussed with
the client. The matter will be followed up until the client is
comfortable to arrive at a decision of their choice and there
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will be absolutely no influence made into that aspect. Sufficient support and advice is provided to make the scope
aligned so that the cost involved can be within the budget in hand. Once the Project starts rolling, the support is always
made available beforehand so that the Client need not even ask for it.
6. Kindly share us about the distinct services/ solutions that benefit your client base.
Under the Digital Engineering Solutions banner, HT India provides the following services
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) : Where we engage in engineering services like 3D digital model making,
visualizations like animations, flythrough videos, 4D phasing (time factor), As built documentation, Asset
Management etc.
• Detailed Engineering Services: Design development, Detailed Structural Engineering, Demolition and Temporary
work solutions, Bar Bending Schedule, Precast engineering etc.
• MEP Services: Designing, Modeling, CoBie Enrichment, Detailing, Shop Drawing, Pre-bid & Post-bid services etc.
• Project Management Services: Conceptual Planning, Design, Budgeting, Peer Review, Preparation of drawings,
Pre-bid & Post-bid services, Tender stage support, Bid support etc.
7. Tell us about the awards and achievements received by the company in the recent years.
HT India’s awards always have been limited to the appreciation and feedback received from the Client or its
representatives. The extent of repeated clientele enjoyed by the company itself is the biggest award for its noble
involvement.
8. Where do you see yourself in the coming decade? What according to you will be the future of Project
Engineering Solution Providers?
HT India is in an industry which is focused now by technological advancement. The changes happening are so fast that
adapting to the same itself is a challenge. Equally challenging is the fact that the stakeholders need to be aligned with it.
This is the time to set the standards, enlighten those involved on the significance of the change and the biggest factor is
to make it feasible. In the coming decade, we envisage a time when virtual project management leads the show thus
eliminating the uncertainties faced in the construction industry.

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rapid urbanization and growth in
commercial properties are some of the
key factors which fuelling the market
for HVAC systems in India. Efficient,
energy-friendly heating and cooling
systems can cut costs and maintain the
perfect temperature inside any
workplace. To be frontier of this
industry, companies need to have the
requisite domain knowledge, proper
execution of project within stipulated
timelines and budget.
With strong customer focus,
dedication, and scientific approach,
ABS Aircon Engineers Pvt. Ltd. is
recognized as a leading provider of
end-to-end solutions in HVAC segment.
What started off as a sales and Service
Company for residential air
conditioning segment in Bengaluru is
now capable of executing large
commercial air conditioning projects
across various industry segments. It is
now executing complex and
technically demanding projects across
various industry segments.
One-stop Platform for all HVAC
Needs
ABS Aircon Engineers offers world
class HVAC solutions for wide range
smoothly. The company extends strong
after sales service support to every
installation. ABS has been awarded by
German major M/s. Bosch for
achieving One Million Safe Man Hours
in projects, not once but twice. As an
organization, it pays utmost attention
to safety norms and safety practices in
all project sites. ABS is in the HVAC
big league with clients of repute like
Bosch, Mercedes-Benz, AMD,
Citibank, SAP Labs and Amazon.
About the Trailblazers
With over two decades of experience in
HVAC industry, Balakrishna B. S
(Founder and Director), Vinod
Saladi (Founder and Director), and
Vilayath Ali (Founder and Director)
are charting the course for the future of
the company. They started their
entrepreneur journey with
establishment of ABS in 1996. On
account of their dedication, passion,
and urge to keep raising the bar, the
company has become a successful
Contracting Company in HVAC
segment.
Balakrishna is responsible for
developing market to provide’
cost-effective HVAC Solution for
various segments like Industrial,
Pharmaceuticals, office buildings &
commercial spaces, Hospitals,
Hospitality, IT & ITES offices etc.
Vinod and Vilayath are involved in
of industry segments and applications.
Be it comforts air-conditioning,
process cooling, clean room, server
room applications or ventilation and
exhaust systems, ABS have
implemented robust solutions. ABS’s
strong in-house capabilities in detailed
engineering, procurement, project
management, engineering, and
after-sales service help them to meet
client expectations. The company is
one-stop platform for all HVAC
solutions and caters to various sectors
such as healthcare, IT/ITES,
commercial, industrial, and hospitality.
Regular and effective maintenance is
essential to keep the installation run
We have necessary
expertise to
detailed
engineering,
supply, Install,
commission, and
maintain
sophisticated HVAC
systems
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executing wide range of projects
covering various segments. Vinod has
been the head of project services and
finance function since inception. He
has been associated with industry body
“Indian Society for Heating,
Refrigerating and Air-conditioning
Engineers” (ISHRAE). He has held
positions like Chair-Publications, Vice
Chair-Membership and contributing to
the development in the field of HVAC
through the professional body
ISHRAE. Vilayath has been the head
of project operations function ever
since inception of ABS.
Under the leadership of the trio, ABS
has gained the recognition in the
industry for on-time delivery with
unwavering commitment to the cost,
quality and right engineering solutions.
Today, ABS is a company with an
order book of over 100 crores in
business and branches in Hyderabad,
Chennai, Trivandrum, and Pune.
Detailed Engineering and Planning:
The Pillars of Services
What sets ABS apart from the
competitors is its approach towards
detailed engineering and planning. The
company’s designs are technically
sound and aesthetically good. A clear
understanding of site conditions and
restrictions help them to develop
optimal cost effective methods. This
ensures that there are minimum
revisions in the design at later stages
and adhere to the timelines of the
project. The company’s design &
planning professionals help customers
in reviewing system design, operating
procedures, and safety and
performance standards. The Company
provides energy efficient HVAC
solutions with global quality standard
for a greener planet.
Walk an Extra Mile for Customers
ABS is dedicated to complete every
project absolutely in line with the
scope of work and timelines given by
customers. Apart from meeting the
quality expectation of customers, the
company deploys their own in-house
quality protocols. During the execution
of project, the company is
hand-holding their customers and are
accessible to them at every step of the
way.
ABS’s core team is are highly
responsive and are experienced to
work around various challenges that
crop up from time-to-time. The
company is very well known for its
swift trouble shooting, the ability to
handle equipment of all major
manufactures, and smooth handover of
services to customers. The company
uses best project management tools
and tracking system for the customer’s
satisfaction. At every stage of the
project, the company is mindful about
the safety of the materials and
workforce used. The company’s safety
standards are among the best in the
industry.
Future Roadmap
According to independent report,
HVAC sector in India is forecast to
reach USD3.97 billion by 2019. Indian
commercial air conditioning demand
expected to rise by about eight times in
the next 20 years. ABS is progressively
moving forward with positive approach
to become most preferred HVAC
contracting company in India. The
company will continue to upgrade
knowledge base and methods in order
to cater new standard which would
come into effect.
Prominent Project
The
1 Balakrishna B. S
Founder and Director
Vinod Saladi
Vilayath Ali
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A.N. Prakash Construction
Project Management Consultants
Rendering Professional Consultancy Services to the Construction Industry
The growing Indian economy
has demanded a conducive
environment for its continuity
and sustenance, which in turn initiated
the need for the creation of world-class
infrastructure for India and as a result
the construction industry has gained
the focused attention. Presently
construction industry is the second
largest sector of the country, after the
agriculture.
Construction Project Management a
subset of Project Engineering, plays an
important role in successful completion
of projects.
With over three decades of experience
in Construction Project Management
Consulting (CPMC), A.N. Prakash
Construction Project Management
Consultants Pvt. Ltd (ANPCPMC) is
amongst the leading companies in
India, offering innovative Construction
Project Management Services to
construction projects.
ANPCPMC has always been
contributing to improved performance,
efficiency and profitability to a wide
spectrum of projects. Being the
pioneers in the field, the company
always looks-out for cutting-edge
concepts and technologies that add
value to projects.
The professional and ethical standards
created by the company are what
makes it one of-its-kind-brand. With a
Award of Excellence for contribution
to the corporate world by the
University of Engineering and
Management (UEM) Jaipur and
Kolkata. APJ Abdul Kalam Award
“Viswakarma” for excellence in
construction management instituted by
International School of Business
Research.
Meet the Dynamic Persona
A N Prakash is the founder
Managing Director of ANPCPMC. In
1986, he started as an individual and
later converted ANPCPMC into a well-
known player in the consulting space
in India and overseas. Mr.Prakash has
been felicitated by various professional
bodies and institutions such as: Indian
Concrete Institute, Association of
Consulting Civil Engineers (India),
Ultratech Cement, Brigade Group,
Civil Aid Technologies Pvt. Ltd., etc.
Mr. Prakash’s technical papers have
been published in national and
international journals.
Passionately interested in continuing
education for the engineering
professionals, Mr. Prakash founded the
School for Construction Management
Excellence (S-CME) in 2011 for fresh
engineering graduates and practicing
construction professionals.
Strategies Adopted to Overcome the
Initial Struggle
“The professional journey has been
motto to deliver excellence, its services
include mapping client requirements,
effective planning, vendor
management, quality control, auditing,
bill checking, certification, safety, etc.
With constant and unified efforts,
today, ANPCPMC is a team of more
than 140 qualified, dedicated, and
motivated personnel.
ANPCPMC has vast work experience
in construction project management
across a wide spectrum of projects
such as Industrial Structures, Multi-
storeyed commercial and residential
buildings, Luxury Hotels and resorts,
Pharma Plants, Hospitals, Malls,
University Campuses, Educational
Institutions, both in India and overseas.
Over the years, by the dint of hard
work ANPCPMC has been recognised
for its achievements. It has received
many awards, to name a few: the
We manage to
deliver an On-
Time, On-Cost,
and On-Quality
construction
project
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very exciting and a learning
experience in meeting our clients’
expectations”, says A N Prakash.
Standing tall with the principles of
pro-activeness at every stage of project
life cycle with the growing customer
demands was definitely not an easy
task.
The strategies that the company
adopted to overcome the initial
struggle include:
· Any business is weak without
professional integrity.
· SUPER-VISION and not
SUPERVISION over every single
process.
· Value-add at every phase of project
life-cycle.
Astounding Services of ANPCPMC
In its broad perception, the project
management may be viewed as the art
and science of mobilizing and
managing the people, materials,
equipment and money to complete the
project on time within budgeted costs
and meeting the specified technical
performance standards. ANPCPMC
provides diversified construction
project management services to a wide
clientele in the built environment
sector of the construction industry. Its
knowledge management approach
improves the performance of the
construction methods selection activity
resulting in:
Ÿ Foreseeing and identifying risks
and the appropriate mitigation
actions.
Ÿ Seamless division of work
packages to ensure coordinated
project execution.
Ÿ Comprehensive contracts with little
left for escalation or claims.
Ÿ Identifying the best suited
consultants /contractors.
Ÿ Creating a practical project plan to
optimize sequential and parallel
activities to minimize execution
time.
Ÿ Sequencing plan to provide work
fronts for all agencies and avoiding
idle time and claims thereon.
Ÿ Refining approaches to reduce
rework and ensure coordinated
working of agencies.
Ÿ Timely suggestions for cost control,
including managing change order
costs.
Ÿ Providing alternatives to resolve
site problems.
Ÿ Coordinating the testing under
simulated conditions including load
tests.
Ÿ Individual and integrated testing to
ensure working of all systems in
coordination.
Ÿ Ensuring closure of snag lists.
A Distinctive Company
Embracing its ethical practices,
ANPCPMC focuses on delivering
quality work and fair treatment to all
stakeholders. Its abilities to build
harmonious relationships and
leveraging accumulated knowledge
enhances work efficiency. Its in-house
Senior Managers expertly handles
important functions of project life
cycle. The company consistently
strives to innovate, train, share
knowledge, and audit internally to
attain long-term associations with its
clients. Maintaining transparency in its
policies and operations sets
ANPCPMC apart of its competitors.
Futuristic Vision
With expertise in the projects that the
company handles, it aims to participate
and win at least one national award.
The company is striving hard to get
featured in the Op-ed (opinion
editorial) of one internationally
recognized construction industry
related publication in the near future.
Taking on newer challenges and
embracing every opportunity through
its competence and confidence, it is on
a mission to acquire at least two global
customers in the EMEA (Europe, the
Middle East and Africa)/ MENA
(Middle East and North Africa) region.
Prominent Project
The
1
A N Prakash
Founder, MD
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Rohit Mallya
Technical Head
Ranal Software Technologies
INTERVIEWWITHINSIGHTSSUCCESS
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India has long associated with
information technology, and over
the years it has witness significant
trends within country. Technology has
transformed the modes of business
operation as well as market
competitiveness. Ranal Software
Technologies is one such technology
firm that offers best-in-class software
solutions globally.
In an interview with Insights Success,
Rohit Mallya, Technical Head at
Ranal Software Technologies gave
some insightful answers highlighting
the influences made by the company to
take construction industry to next level.
1. Kindly brief us about your
consultancy.
Ranal, a technology conglomerate is a
Provider of Technology Software
solution to its customers worldwide.
Journey started over 3 decades back
with development of Advanced
Technology Solutions in areas such as
Digital Manufacturing that helped
organizations to Simulate & Analyze
performance of Mfg. systems such as
Robots, Machines & other Factory
floor equipment as well as human
interactions in a Mfg. floor.
Over a period, group extended its
operations successfully to other
enterprise software solution areas such
as Project Management, Process
Planning, Airline & Travel Booking,
B2B/B2C Systems & Custom
Development.
In early 2000’s taking advantage of
already available Engineering
Expertise expanded into newer areas of
Mfg. Engg. design, Virtual Validation
& Robotic simulations services. As
time progressed Ranal grew vertically
to support customers through the
complete product lifecycle &
horizontally into newer segments of
Aerospace, Defense, Railways, Heavy
Engineering & Industrial Machinery to
name a few.
Given early head start in the Digital
Manufacturing space, complimented
with rich blend of both Engineering &
IT expertise has helped to deliver
solutions effectively to address
customer business challenges. Thus,
making us trusted solutions partner for
Engineering & Manufacturing.
2. Brief us about the Technical Head
and his contribution towards the
upliftment of the consultancy. What
was the source of inspiration for
your consultancy to be a pioneer in
the Engineering Consultants
segment?
Rohit Mallya, holds a masters degree
in Industrial Engineering and has
played roles as a Business Analyst,
Trainer, and Application Specialist
before moving into the current role of
Technical Head at Ranal Software
Technologies. During the career he has
worked through the solution lifecycle
right from requirement gathering to
post implementation support for
companies of varying sizes and sectors
like automotive, auto supplier,
industrial machinery, defence labs,
PSU’s etc. The area of expertise has
been in Digital Manufacturing, Change
Management, Project Management &
Enterprise Application
implementations. On the personal front
he is always updated technology and
gadgets which has been a inspiration to
look out for newer and better ways to
address customer business challenges.
This experience has been instrumental
in carrying out discussions with client
leaderships and derives their
digitalisation journey to improve the
overall business. Familiarizing the
latest industry trends to academics
through talks and workshops is of keen
interest.
3. What are the distinct products
and services provided by your
consultancy, setting you apart from
your competitors?
Thanks to the initiatives like Industrial
4.0. & Make in India today Indian
companies are trying to embrace these
Ranal Software
Technologies
Technology conglomerate for Software Solutions
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approaches to compete with the global
players. The global exposure from
executing projects for global
companies gives us in depth
understanding on Engineering
solutions.
The decades of engagement with
customers globally made us understand
that today organizations are more and
more looking for companies that are
able to solutions that help address
business challenges solutions approach
over software or services.
The varied expertise that comes from
Product Development, Engineering
Services, Software Sales gave us the
agility to orient our approach to the
changing business environment swiftly
to support further towards Industry 4.0
through addition of Virtual Reality,
Motion capture through body suite and
gloves over & IOT solutions in
addition to the standard software for
digital manufacturing solutions which
has been close to us through our
decades of expertise. Now is the right
time to that organizations are adopting
these technologies that help in
optimizing the product costs and
lifecycle, this is exactly/accurately the
space that is addressed through our
solution.
4. What are the key attributes that
helped your consultancy to overcome
the challenges?
The global group expertise coming
from product development, sales and
services for automotive, aerospace &
heavy engineering companies has been
key in localizing our solutions for
Concept & Product Designing, Tools
and Fixture Design, Engineering
Analysis, Discrete Event Simulation,
Robotic Analysis and Ergonomic
Analysis. We understand Indian market
and help Indian Companies to
digitalize. We also believe that skill
development is key to inspire
companies in adopting digitalization.
5. What is the current scenario of
Engineering Consultation industry,
from your point of view?
Currently the decisions are based on
and the effect of it are Brain Intensive,
High time to validate, Approximation
Error and Impact due to Automation.
Currently most decisions with respect
to process and plant capex investments
are based on Averaging,
Approximation & past Experience.
These methodologies are brain
intensive, error prone and validation is
possible only after investment is made.
Usage of solution based consultancy
will assist customer realize results
earlier and scientific approach for
decision making.
6. With the massive advancements in
the Engineering industry, what are
the opportunities and challenges
evolving with it?
The trends in the industry are
Globalization, and Indian companies
trying to setup operations in other
countries. These leads to new
challenges in industries like Speed to
Market, Growing demand,
Unpredictability & Varying Demand,
Geographic etc
7. What are the benefits gained by
your clients while doing business
with you?
We have presence across geographies
and our primary focus is to provide
solution to our customer which can
bring productivity and sustainability in
their business.
A global player understanding the
Indian market allowing us to deploy
the global technology suiting the
Indian needs. We have been able to get
the help our customers to start looking
at approaches like Virtual
Commissioning, Virtual reality and
motion capture based solutions which
has reduced the time spend on
preparatory activities.
8. What is the role of your employees
behind your consultancy’s success?
How do you keep them motivated?
The key to success has been the
employees who come with vary
experience backgrounds. This allows
multi-disciplinary teams to deliver the
solutions based on customer
requirement. The success of the
engagements has been the key
motivation of the team.
Strengthening and developing the ease
of doing things by adopting new
technologies in all stages of
manufacturing like starting from
Production & Planning till production
and Launch.
10. Brief us about your consultancy’s
future perspectives.
We intend to be leaders in our market
niches seeking for technological
excellence in our products and
customer delight in our own
methodology. And to support
companies in Technology
advancements and opportunities that
emerge in with our customers.
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Offering Constructive Solutions
for Building Projects
Project Management is one of
the complex roles in project,
encompasses various streams
starting from business development,
resource utilization, planning to
detailed engineering, and customer
satisfaction. A virtuous project
manager should have knowledge of
people with effective communication
and understanding of cost structure of
project. To be frontier of the industry,
emerging as well as existing
companies has to be technically sound
and efficient.
With vision to develop a project
focused organization of young leaders
with high integrity and technical
skills, Atlas Project Management
Pvt. Ltd. (APM) was established in
2011 by the senior management team
of Altus Group India. Since its
inception in 2011, APM has been
growing steadily and has secured new
projects throughout India in various
industry sectors.
APM has established project
management services in the tough
Indian construction services, first as
Page Kirkland group and then Atlas
Project Management. In these years
the company had realigned the
thought process and systems to match
the growing needs of the industry and
hand hold their clients and teams to
Siddhartha’s career commenced at
Raina and Associates, an Agha Khan
Award winning architectural studio in
New Delhi. Throughout his career, he
worked with various reputed
architects and interior designers,
project management companies such
as Kohn Pederson Fox, BBG-BBGM,
WATG, HOK, DP Architects, Chhada
& Siembieda, CES, Page Kirkland
Group, and Feedback Ventures. He
was Director of Altus Group (Altus
Page Kirkland) in India until 2012
when he founded his own successful
business, Atlas Project Management.
Some of the key clients he has
consulted include DLF, Accor Hotels,
Starwood Capital, Vornado Reality,
InterContinental Hotels, and Hilton
Hotels.
Originally from Australia, David
Bramble brings over 30 years of
project management experience in the
property industry to India where he is
now based. Over the years, he has
worked extensively in project
management, construction
management and methodology
analysis, contracts management,
programming and planning, QA
implementation and management in
varying sectors including residential,
commercial, and educational and
hospitality. Originally from a
achieve successful project closeout.
The Driving Force behind Atlas
Project Management
Siddhartha Lal is the Founder of
Atlas Project Management Pvt. ltd.
With over twenty years of experience
in delivering major national as well as
international project, Siddhartha is
proactive individual with high
technical and management skills with
commercial focus. During these years
he has worked extensively in design,
project management, procurement &
contracts management and
construction of various types of
projects such as residential, retail,
commercial, hospitality, mixed-use
developments, townships and urban
developments.
When timeline is
key, delivery
becomes the
critical
component for
every success
story, that’s when
you need us!
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contractor background, he carries
extensive hands on experience in
project implementation through to end
user project delivery in the luxury
finishes sector with many of his
previous projects winning industry
awards.
Delivering Quality Services within
Tight Timeline
In collaboration with clients the
company has developed the optimum
level of reporting. It has developed a
complete Project Procedures Manual
that is tailored to suit each project and
client. The company delivering
following project management
services.
The company’s procedures manual
serves following purposes
· Introducing, informing and
directing all parties to the
project operational
procedures i.e. who, how,
where, what and when.
· From the project outset, it
establishes and enforces
uniform procedures.
· Reject documents, reports
and templates ready for use.
· Consistency in application by
all staff across the sites.
The company delivers following
project management services
· Design Management
· Time Management
· Contracts Management
The company delivering following
construction management services
· Construction Inspection
· Contracts execution
· Construction coordination
· Site management
The company also offers following
services
· Pre-acquisition Due
Diligence
· Project Management and
Advisory
· Quality Inspection and Audits
· Safety Inspection and Audits
The APM team brings with them over
fifty years of cumulative industry
experience and have proven expertise
in overcoming project hurdles and
achieving on-time delivery in the
Indian market with every project
receiving the tailor made
implementation of tools and skills it
needs for successful delivery of
project.
Values Based Preposition
Atlas’s dedicated senior management
has expertise in project management,
contracts management, design and
program management. It is known for
its national experience across India
and proven expertise in overcoming
project hurdles and achieving on time
delivery. Atlas used established
quality assurance systems and
procedure manuals for effective
management and Reporting. The
company has global support network
to deliver best in class project
management services. Complete
project procedures manuals tailored to
suit each project and client.
Future Roadmap
In the coming decade project
management will be integral part of
all projects happening across the
country. Hiring a project manager
shall be as important as hiring an
architect or engineering consultant.
Progressing forward with positive
approach, Atlas will continue to
deliver best in class project
management services.
Prominent Project
The
1
Siddhartha Lal
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KPMC
A Trustworthy Service Provider Delivering
Superlative Projects ON-TIME
Originated in 2017 with zeal to
empower the vision of esteem
clients of construction
industry, Kashish Project
Management & Consulting
Engineers (KPMC) focuses on the
reality & facility management. It
provides end-to-end project
management services using the best of
international standard practices and
expertise. More importantly, KPMC is
managed and operated by qualified
professional team who has more than
23 years of vast experience in working
with International & National
construction industry across various
sectors. This includes residential,
commercial, facility management,
infrastructure, metro corridors, and
marine facilities, so on.
Since its inception, the professional
team of KPMC have successfully
managed prestigious mega projects
under extreme challenging
environment and completed on time.
They are also committed to focus on
understanding and achieving clients
objectives in fulfilling and delivering
quality projects ‘ON TIME’ under
prestigious flagship.
Presently, KPMC handles 5 Star Resort
Project in Maldives for American
Hotel Flagship Group. It has also
engaged with renowned clients and
consultants such as Nakheel Dubai,
PEO Qatar, Gammon Dubai & India,
Association of Consulting Civil
Engineers (India).
Er Deepak T Deshpande is the
Director Projects of KPMC. Bachelor
of Civil Engineering and He is having
an expertise experience of 34 years in
India and Middle East Asian Countries
like Kuwait, UAE, Oman and Qatar.
Specialized in Project Execution and
Operations. Mastered and shared his
valuable contribution in Residential,
Commercial Buildings and Townships.
Petro - Chemical/ Pipe Manufacturing
Industries - Projects, Expansions and
Modification & Rehabilitation works.
P M C for the Residential, Commercial
and Industrial Projects, in India and
Abroad.
Assisting Esteem Clients
Being a one-stop professional service
provider, KPMC offers wide range of
services to its esteem clients through a
dependency relationship and assisting
them during its three typical stages of
project cycle. This includes
Ÿ Pre-Construction Management
(PCM)
Ÿ Construction & Installation
Management (C & IM)
Ÿ HSE (Health, Safety &
Environment Management)
Ÿ QMS (Quality Management Service)
Ÿ PMC (Project Construction
Supervision Services)
Ÿ Post Construction & Close out
Management
Emirates Properties Dubai, and KCD
Qatar, to name a few.
An Adroit Leader
Er Nitin Kumar Devadiga is the
CEO of KPMC, who has a vision and
passion to deliver international living
standards with value for money. Over
the last two decades, Nitin has
relentlessly gained and shared his
expertise with top notch clients and
construction organisation for
prestigious projects in India, Middle
East, and Asia. He is a renowned Civil
Engineer with MBA in Construction
Management and Master in Project
Management from IIM, Rohtak. He is
one of the fellow members of
We make
realistic
assumptions
about resource
availability and
deadlines to
achieve quality
results
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In KPMC, the professionals embark on
new projects while taking detailed
information on client requirements.
They undertake series of planned
activities across concepts, design,
planning, procurement, construction,
close-out and customize them in
synchronization to suit client’s vision.
This includes overall planning,
authority compliance, coordination,
monitoring and controlling of a project
from inception to completion in order
to deliver a functionally and financially
viable projects that will be completed
on time. Plus, it is also delivered with
best quality standards within the
budget cost. As Client representative,
KPMC is trustworthy and represents
on empowering vision through
interacting with contractors, major
subcontractors and all other consultants
to comply and deliver superlative
projects.
The Specialized Techniques
In the initial stages, the company has
adopted certain strategies like defining
milestones, establishing clear
communication, managing project
risks, avoiding scope creep and
evaluation of project. KPMC initiates
construction management strategy with
project control, specific procedure and
practice construction management
techniques (inclusive of civil, MEP &
HVAC, interiors, landscaping, energy
conservation, recycling of used water
plants, rain water harvesting, P&I for
Industries etc.)
It incorporates unique techniques
which helps the company to offer
onsite solutions with an end-to-end
project management platform. It avoid
scope creep by determining project
goals (cost, schedule, quality) through
a systematic process with proper
planning and understanding of the
customer needs.
In other words, the project managers
assign different methods, tools,
techniques & competences to a project
which enables them to a successful
completion & handing over on time.
Project managed by structured
application of good practice, shows
consistently better performance on
deliver as promised by realistic
expectation, faster delivery through
reuse of common & known project
management processes and less
surprises during project expected.
These experts documents the core set
of skills that are needed to accomplish
the workload and analyze the strengths
and weakness of the team members.
They also train them to enhance their
knowledge and close the skill gaps, if
required. Although it’s impossible to
predict every potential risk but project
managers can anticipate which part of
the project is likely to fail with their
strategic planning and through
collecting information in beforehand.
Accordingly, they can develop control
measures in order to deal with the
risks.
Future Endeavors
Presently, KPMC is offering
professional services to its valuable
clients & organizations to attract
investors, buyers and end users and to
have a competitive advantage edge
over others. KPMC is very optimistic
about its future and it assures to be in
the most desired and recognized list of
project management solution providers
in the upcoming years too. Further, the
CEO of the company, Er Nitin asserts
“Project management service
providers will have a great future in
India with introduction of RERA.”
To know more about the company visit
www.kpmcqtr.co
Prominent Project
The
1
Er Nitin Kumar Devadiga
CEO
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In the corporate world, the office of project management (PMO) has many different titles. Some of the common names
are program management office, portfolio management office and project management office. As the name describes
itself, the PMO involves the management, full control, and maintenance of the overall project for the entire
organization. It also offers tools, resources, guidelines, standards and assistance to all the project managers.
There are two types of management offices i.e. centralized and decentralized. Centralized PMOs comprises enterprise-wide
projects and implements the standard tools and techniques prescribed by the enterprise PMO. The decentralized focuses on
a program or project. As it provides support within the program, its scope and influence is limited and it falls under the
program manger’s authority. Regardless the type, the major function of such office is to provide decision support
information for the projects. Corporations with PMOs are more likely to have project success; consequently, it has led to a
rise in management offices.
Understanding
a Project
Management
Office
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The Need of a Project Management Office
The requirement of a PMO demands a hard and good look
at the company’s operations. Executives need to observe
and see if the different streams of company are working
together across the installed systems and groups in
harmony or they operate solo and do not have any
interaction with the other machines. The PMO can
definitely help in the latter case. It is also helpful in
deploying significant projects or in changing the project
strategies. If the running number of project is high and
they have important level of cost and impact, then any
organization will really benefit from PMO. It should also
be noted that the PMO runs directly proportional to the
length of the project. Larger the project, bigger will be the
budget, thereby more need of PMO for efficient
management.
Office’s Key Functions
Performance Management
PMO investigates and recognizes specific performance
issues, communicates, and gives early warnings of
troubled projects. It integrates project level status
reporting and produces program level status for the
executive reviews. Consistent performance reporting
guidelines are also enforced by this office so that the
projects perform efficiently and consistently.
Governance
This function provides decision support for the project
sponsors, stakeholders, and decision makers that are
involved in the program, enterprise, or in the organization.
Sessions like documenting governance decisions and
tracking actionable items enable the administrators’
support needed for the effective decision making.
Financial Management
sForecasting future expenses and tracking the actual
spending while navigating an enterprise internal billing
can be done with the help of PMO. It can also become a
full time role in an office. For financial success, reporting
cost variances and adjusting program predictions is also a
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critical function that can be handled
by the PMO.
Schedule Management
Analysis of project milestones and
integrating them into the overall
program level is another important
key aspect of the PMO. The level of
the program or the project is
summarized of critical program
milestones and may integrate detailed
program schedules. It also monitors
schedule variances and recommends
corrective actions.
Resource Management
The effective utilization of resources
demands a high value of
manageability of its allocation and
capacity needs. Well distributed
resources can assist a corporation in
sharing additional skills across the
program. Better decisions can be
made by project prioritization and
establishing resource management
models and tracking utilization. The
key to effective resource management
is the reliability and quality of the data
and PMO offers multiple ways in
managing, collection, and reporting
process.
Risk, Scope, and Issue Management
The PMO supports individual projects
and programs by evaluating issues,
risks, and changes to the program.
Programs are organised according to
the synergies gained from working as
an integrated set of activities. Key
processes are used by PMO and scope,
issues, and risks are integrated to
enjoy the mutual benefits.
Quality Management
PMOs provide quality management by
delivering control, inspections,
assurance over quality management.
This function is always critical for
consistency delivery to the clients.
PMO can inspect project deliveries
and also provide coaching required for
additional management support.
Supplier Management
PMO monitors the various programs’
suppliers and notifies the program
manager with the performance issues.
Individual supplier work and its
performance are integrated through
PMO in order to understand the
performance reporting standards.
Additional management functions
such as facility management,
document management are also
supported. Its scope depends on the
form and needs within the enterprise
or program. Once any corporation
determines its use of PMO, they can
use these functions as a checklist to
develop the project office.
Communication Management
Adequate communication is a must
requirement in every project and
program. PMO establishes overall
communications standards to follow
in a program, although the frequency
and the target audience may vary at
the project or at project level. It also
assists program managers in
developing necessary communications
to the stakeholders.
While developing a first PMO,
corporations must have a developm
ent plan. They must also prioritize
their specific functions depending on
the needs and project management
maturity. Fully functioning established
PMOs aid industries in managing
processes and integrating the
programs and projects in organizations
and enterprises.
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AReporton
Indian Malls Resurge,and challenges in
Tier-II,Tier-IIICities1% Indian retail sales driven by
9brick-and-mortar stores, but
smaller cities remain underserved
Good quality mall stock to increase by
10-15%; mediocre-to-weak stock to
decline by 5-10%.
While brick-and-mortar and
e-commerce stores will continue to
co-exist in India, e-commerce today, it
has a definite edge over physical retail
in tier II and tier III cities of India,
warns ANAROCK Retail’s report
'Rebirth of Retail Malls: New,
Improved and Revitalized’. The report,
mentions that India’s tier-II and tier-III
cities will be key contributors to the
retail growth in the future of country.
The organized retail market is growing
at CAGR of 20-25%. Around hundred
million people out of India’s 300-400
million-strong middle class family are
living in tier-II and tier-III cities. Thus,
significant portion of Indian retailers’
target clientele lives in the non-metro
cities. Cities of India such as Jaipur
and Surat, household incomes are
expected to cross Rs. 800 billion and
26 other cities will cross Rs. 400
billion by 2020. Considering the rising
purchasing power and the consumption
pattern in these cities, the slow
deployment of physical organized
retail there is worrisome.
Tier-II cities alone received
investments of more than USD 6,000
million between 2006-17 and tier-III
cities received around USD 500
million. Tier-I cities collectively saw
USD 1,300 million investments in the
same period. The numbers speak for
themselves.
Investors and mall developers are
beginning to realize the massive
potential of these ‘smaller’ markets
and trying to make their presence felt.
However, the speed of quality retail
deployment must pick up a
considerably faster pace to leverage the
huge opportunities India’s tier-II and
tier-III cities offer.
According to the reports, lack of
physical outlets is allowing
e-commerce to flourish in these towns
and cities. It is growing rapidly and is
expected to cross USD 100 billion of
value by 2020. The major share of
online shoppers in India includes
millennial (Gen Y) aged 18-35 who
currently account for 34% of the
population. The high purchasing power
of online shopping population is
insufficiently tapped in these cities due
to the lack of good quality physical
retail spaces.
On a larger scale, the report confirms
that the Great Indian Mall Story is
alive and growing rapidly. As much as
91% of retail sales in the country are
driven by brick-and-mortar stores in
India.
With respect to the quality of the
operational mall stock, around 40-45%
meet ‘good quality’ requirements,
30-35% of them are in the mediocre
range, while the remaining in the weak
category. In the next 5 years, good
quality stock will increase by 10-15%
while the mediocre and weak stock
may decline by 5-10%, respectively.
The report also examines the syndrome
of failed and struggling malls, and
envisages re-inventing strategies for
retail malls to strengthen their
positioning in the evolving digital era.
It makes a strong argument for the
Technology Imperative as physical
retail’s only viable means to counter
e-commerce competition.
In a country like India that boasts of a
population of 1.35 billion and the rapid
adoption of the tech-savvy culture,
modernization and innovation are
critical for the survival of brick-and-
mortar stores.
In the final analysis, the advantage that
physical retail has over e-commerce is
essentially the ‘experience’ factor. By
uniting conventional methods with key
success elements of digital experience,
brick-and-mortar retailers can offer
consumers an experience surpassing
that of online shopping.
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About the Author
Anuj Kejriwal is MD &
CEO at Anarock Retail.
He is CEO & Managing
Director for ANAROCK
Retail, the retail division
of ANAROCK Property
Consultants headed by
real estate industry
stalwart Anuj Puri.
ANAROCK Retail is the
result of a strategic
partnership between
ANAROCK and Faithlane
Property Advisors, which
was launched in 2017.
Overall, he has 13 years
of hands-on experience in
advising domestic and
multinational retail
property owners,
occupiers and investors.
At ANAROCK Retail, he
aligns the retail business
to ANAROCK’s ﬁrst-in-
industry business models
to dovetail with the
overall operations and
consequently deliver a
unique bouquet of
services to its retail
clients.
Anuj Kejriwal
MD & CEO
CEO Talk
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Manomav Engineers
Providing Best-in-class Construction Planning
and Implementation Solutions
Project engineering is detailed
working of high-level
objectives of any project. Be it
adding value to the specification of
works or generating engineering
documents for workmen level
execution, project engineering plays a
pivotal role in numerous sectors.
Various tools and technologies like
Building Information Modeling,
Documentation Control Software,
CAD Software, and Tender Documents
are transforming the construction
sectors.
In this cut-throat competitive scenario,
one has to be technically sound and
efficient to be at the forefront of this
industry. With an aim to manage
construction projects with engineering
and the latest monitoring technologies,
Manomav Engineers Pvt. Ltd. (ME)
is a growing construction project
management and engineering
consulting company of India. ME is a
group of IIT Alumni who are
integrating technology in the field of
construction with clientele like L&T,
Shapoorji Pallonji, Tata Motors,
HDFC, and many others. The
Company provides engineering
services like Bar Bending Schedule
(BBS), Quantity Surveying (QS), and
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Services.
key strengths on research and
development. Akhil is leading
operations with his key strengths on
engineering and management.
“We believe that our life on earth is all
about improvising Individual, Industry
& Infrastructure honest manner. We
born to innovate and implement the
latest technologies in the Infrastructure
sector. We grow to establish our brand
value from our retail industry. We gain
strength to train individuals on
vocational grounds”, states the core
team.
Promising Services Quenching Every
Business Needs
Customers are primarily engaging with
the company’s end-to-end project
management services. The company
concentrates on solutions related to
construction planning and
implementation. Additionally, the
company provides services in cost
engineering, quantity surveying, MEP
coordination, shop drawing & bar
bending schedule preparation,
schedule development and monitoring,
construction quality and safety audits.
The company is benefiting customers
with collaborative services on design
and architecture.
Manomav analyzes construction data
and presents useful information which
Abhinav Bhardwaj, Antriksh Tawar
and Akhil Saxena are the
Co-founders of Manomav Engineers.
Abhinav and Antriksh are IIT Delhi
Alumni whereas Akhil Saxena is PEC
Alumni. The company’s founders are
implementing best construction
monitoring technology in Indian
environment by integrating building
information modeling, automation,
drone control, technological
dashboards, automation, construction
analytics, and PMP based project
management processes in the
construction industry. With key
strengths in technology and marketing,
Abhinav is working on growth and
finance of the company. Antriksh is
leading business development and
recruitment in the organization with his
We born to
innovate and
implement the
latest
technologies in
Infrastructure
Sector
‘‘
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helps in saving overall time and cost
along with quality delivery of the
product. The company has expertise in
standard tools of construction like
BIM, Primavera and many others.
Additionally, it is developing in-house
ERP for contractors. The company
believes in sharing knowledge by
training staffs of an organization.
The core of the construction industry
lies in quality workmanship. The
company strengthens the process of
workmanship with enterprise solutions
which help in managing material, cost
and reducing paperwork. The
company’s developed tools are in line
with the requirements of customers by
capturing their data from projects;
analyzing it and presenting it in more
useful information.
Surpassing Challenges
Manomav overcomes all initial
struggles and sees challenges as an
opportunity to learn and grow. Over the
years, the company has developed
processes that are being taken care by
senior managers of the company. With
a positive attitude, the company
overcomes all challenges like the
recession in real estate, RERA and also
adopts numerous immediate changes
like demonetization and GST.
Efforts Fueling the Success Engine
Manomav Engineers have been part of
$1.2 Billion worth construction
projects since 2012 with a team
size of fifty plus engineers from IIT,
NIT, PEC and NICMAR like institutes.
Six years’ journey of Manomav has
contributed to the employment of more
than hundred engineers and many
entrepreneurs to the construction
industry.
Offering innovative solutions is
specialty of the company. The
company brings the tested processes as
part of organizational services for
customers. It helps their customers for
end-to-end delivery. With flexibility in
control over the project, the company’s
organizational processes are developed
in line with PMBOK while integrating
Automation and BIM capabilities. It is
experimenting with virtual reality and
drone technology for bringing more
value to customers and leading the
construction monitoring space in India.
Manomav Engineers conduct training
for organization staffs and make sure
that they are equipped with the latest
set of knowledge in the construction
industry. The company has helped
Morbi Ceramics to conduct their
Summit in 2017 by technically
auditing their applications. Founders of
the company have been felicitated by
Krishna Institute of Engineering and
Technology for Engineering
Entrepreneurship Talks and The
Entrepreneurship School in association
with the Indian Railways for big data
and analytics in railways. Manomav
Engineering has been certified with
ISO 9001:2015, MSME and Builder’s
Association of India.
Future Roadmap
In Building Construction, the company
sees themselves as the end-to-end
solution provider in construction
lifecycle from Design to Asset
Maintenance. Progressing forward with
a positive approach, it will continue to
collect execution information using
new technologies to generate
integrated dashboards for building
projects.
In linear projects, the company will
continue to deliver best in class
Building Information Modeling, Drone
Technology and Other Evolved
Technology for developing better
clarity of Project Planning and
Execution.
Prominent Project
The
1
Abhinav Bhardwaj
Akhil Saxena
Co-founderS
Antriksh Tawar
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Shrikhande Consultants
Pvt. Ltd.
Premier Civil & Structural Engineering Consultants
With over six decades of
experience, initially as
N. N. Shrikhande & Co. and later as
Shrikhande Consultants Pvt. Ltd.,
the company is one of the well-known
consulting agencies in the country,
working in the field of civil engineering
and offering varied services which
include structural designs, MEP,
project management, technical audit
(for quality & cost), third party
monitoring and some other services in
collaboration with the concerned
professionals in their respective areas.
The work portfolio consists of handling
residential and institutional
buildings/complexes, industrial
complexes, infrastructural works
comprising highways, bridges, flyovers,
marine structures etc.
After a stint of about nine years’
service in design offices of India and
abroad (in both private & public
sectors) and occupying incrementally
higher positions, N. N. Shrikhande
(Chairman Emeritus) established a
consulting partnership firm in Mumbai
in 1959, initially under the name of
Shrikhande and Vajifadar (later
changed to N. N. Shrikhande and Co.).
The firm working exclusively on
structural designs and related works
supervision relentlessly aiming at
laying a strong value – based
foundation with commitment to quality
and timely execution of works, grew
progressively to greater heights to
make a name in the field. Enthused by
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy
N.Y. (USA) is the Chairman of the
company. He is responsible for policy
making, technical operations including
planning, design, repairs & retro fitting
and R & D functions. He develops
Quality Policy, Quality Objectives of
the company and building
Organizations Technical capabilities.
He is Civil-Structural Engineer with
more than four decades of rich and vast
experience in the designs of many a
varied and interesting structures
varying from residential complexes to
light/heavy industrial structures,
bridges and jetties, special structures
like chimneys, shell / folded plate
roofs.
Rajeev N. Shrikhande is the
Managing Director of company. He is
responsible for overall functioning of
the organization also managing the
external interface of the company.
Under his leadership, the company has
formed associations with many world
renowned multinational consultancy
companies to execute many big
infrastructural projects. He is
responsible for growth of business,
formulates strategies to ensure
continual growth and provides
leadership. He led the company into
providing different services like
Structural Design, Proof Checking of
Design, Detailed Project Report
(Feasibility Studies), Project and
Contract Management, Technical Audit
etc. In different areas like
Transportation, Irrigation and the
the very encouraging results as a result
of the ethical work culture, integrity
and dedication taking deep roots in the
organization, the founder decided in
1978 to spread the wings and
established a Private Limited Company,
Shrikhande Consultants Private
Limited (SCPL). This was to cover
many an additional service beyond
structural designs such as project
management / engineering, technical
audit, proof consultancy etc.
N.N. Shrikhande was personally
felicitated by the Institute of Structural
Engineers, Mumbai. He also received
“Udyog Ratan” Award by the Institute
of Economic Studies, New Delhi, and
‘Life Time Achievement Award’ by
Indian Concrete Institute, Maharashtra
Centre.
Ravindra N. Shrikhande, M.S.
(Structural Engineering) from
Our services are
derived from our
commitment to
produce consistently
high quality work
within the constraints
of the client's
schedule and budget
‘‘
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international organization for
standardization (ISO 9001:2015).
Innovative Services Benefiting Client
Shrikhande Consultants Private
Limited (SCPL) provides service
beyond structural designs such as
project management engineering,
technical audit, proof consultancy etc.
project management involves a critical
role from inception of the project to its
completion stage covering different
activities like scheduling, cost
budgeting, value engineering, risk
identifying, monitoring and controlling,
time line optimization, resources
allocation etc.
As structural designers, SCPL provides
optimized and innovative designs and
solutions for different structures of
varied complexities by utilizing
expertise developed over long years by
appropriate use of latest computer
technology. As far project management
/ engineering is concerned, apart from
implementing the requisite functions
under its role with substantial care and
concern, SCPL lays special emphasis
on constructability issues, supply chain
management, coordination issues with
multitude of different agencies (owners,
architects, consultants and contracting
agencies in different disciplines etc.),
safety awareness and finally while
operating the contract, to act as
quasi-arbitrator within the framework
of Contract to avoid future disputes
Unlocking the Success Doors
What started off as small residential
units in Mumbai is now
carrying out massive project
works of varied nature across
India as international agencies. The
company is emphasis on continuous
training and development of their
employees in office and field,
inculcating a spirit of team work and
mutual respect amongst them and
taking special efforts to strengthen the
core values of integrity and deep
involvement in the project functioning
in terms of quality, schedules, cost etc.
While talking about the success of the
company Rajeev says, “our clients and
all other agencies connected with any
project work has been the greatest
reward received by SCPL over the
years”. It has also been recipient of
different awards and certificates for
their services such as certificate for
‘Excellence in Productivity, Quality,
Innovation and Management’ by the
Institute of Economic Studies (IES),
New Delhi, ‘Appreciation Certificate’
from Indian Institute of Technology,
Bombay for dedication shown by our
team in successful completion of
refurbishing of convocation Hall at
Powai campus, Mumbai, and
‘Certificate of Merit’ by the
Maharashtra Chapter of American
Concrete Institute for design for
structure at Indore for Dept. of Atomic
Energy. In addition to the above, the
institution of Engineers (India),
Belapur local Centre adjudged
Vishnudas Bhave Natya Griha, Vashi,
Navi Mumbai, the project managed by
SCPL, as the second best infrastructure
building. Similarly Institution of
Engineers (India), Belapur local Centre
nd
had placed SCPL as 2 , in the
competition Organized on the subject
‘Best Housing Scheme’ in Thane and
Raigad Districts’.
Future Roadmap
As for peeping into future, SCPL notes
that economies in many advanced
countries in the world are today
showing a downward trend. These
countries with their huge experience
and great resources are seeking new
pastures in rapidly developing countries
like India, where opportunities appear
to be endless. Companies in India have
the great advantage of favorable
economic working conditions and in a
far better position to compete with
companies from abroad.
To achieve this SCPL is continuously
upgrading their services in various
areas. SCPL’s aim is to have a serious
fresh insight in the matter so that it can
achieve a quantum jump in the quality
of its working and prove to be second
to none, when it comes to final success
of any project.
Prominent Project
The
1 Rajeev N. Shrikhande
Managing Director
Ravindra N. Shrikhande
Chairman
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