Meinhardt EPCM : Shaping Future Cityscapes
Meinhardt EPCM Group operates at the centre of the Southeast-Asian construction industry. We go behind the scenes with Mr. Vinesh Natali, Global Head and Director of the company to learn more.
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Looking for the Next HorizonMeinhardt EPCM’s Vinesh Natali talks about the building industry’s past, present, and future, the company always looking ahead to the next trend in construction Writer: Marcus Kääpä | Project Manager: Ryan Gray The engineering industry is one that paves the way for the progressive future of countries and cities. Throughout time, civilisations have pioneered new and innovative ways of using all manner of materials to construct buildings spanning a tremendous array of shapes and sizes, the constructs seen today unfathomable to architects and engineers of yesteryear. Such developments have enabled cities to house more people and, as populations continue to soar, it is imperative now more than ever to maximise the use of space. In Asia-Pacific, Meinhardt EPCM stands as a prominent player in the engineering and construction sphere. Established by founder Bill Meinhardt in Australia in 1955, the firm has grown into a regional player in Asia Pacific, its present-day headquarters now situated in Singapore. From here and its other regional offices, the company provides professional civil and structural engineering, infrastructure planning, sustainability planning, and a multitude of other services to international clientele. The results for clients’ investments are award-winning buildings, urban development, transportation and infrastructure projects, advanced manufacturing, and smart technologies, among other outcomes. Vinesh Natali has been with the company for over five years and sits as the firm’s Global Head for the EPCM business, having witnessed not only the growth of Meinhardt EPCM to its current 350 employees, but also the development of the entire EPCM service sector. “The fundamentals haven’t changed, the way of thinking has,”…
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Meinhardt EPCM has enjoyed remarkable success in its first two years; replicating the wider Group’s reputation and network to achieve exponential, sustainable growthWriter: Matthew StaffProject Manager: Tom CullumAs 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 full-service spectrum across project and programme management, engineering, construction management, and cost management consultancy.Further broken down into sub-sectors 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…
