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Structural Engineering | Acoustics | Fire Engineering Civil Engineering | Transport Planning | Aviation | Water Resources Energy | Geotechnical Engineering | Facade Engineering Marine & Coastal Engineering | IT & Communication Environmental (EIA) | Masterplanning and Urban Design Materials Science | Project Management | Waste | Sustainability Building Services Engineering (M&E) | Transaction Advice, Economics and Policy | Lighting Design | Due Diligence | Tunnel Engineering
Arup SIGMA
Arup SIGMA1 has been established in Port Louis, Mauritius since 1975. Our office of 80 staff has gained a reputation for delivering solutions of high quality in the fields of structural, civil and environmental engineering with a history of projects in both the private and public sectors. Our approach to business is aimed at developing projects based on the cornerstones of sustainability; environmental integrity, economic viability, efficient resource utilisation and social welfare. We understand the nature of the major investment our clients commit to their projects. We believe that these investments must be safeguarded and that they require workable, holistic, cost-effective solutions that are sustainable over time - they must be capable of meeting todays expectations and future demands. Our deep understanding of the most pressing local and international business issues allows us to address each project in the most relevant way. By our commitment to team working, creative thinking, technical excellence and sustainable design we, in collaboration with our clients, strive to deliver projects which both enhance the environment and improve the quality of life.
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Formerly SIGMA Consulting Engineers Ltd and SIGMA Ove Arup and Partners Ltd
Our Mission
Our mission is to shape the future of development both in Mauritius, and with our projects overseas, through; Providing the highest level of local technical expertise and competency, complimented where appropriate with specialist input from our overseas offices. Understanding island wide concerns facing energy supply, water supply, transportation, waste, urbanisation and the environment. Focusing on issues that are critical to the viability of projects throughout their full life-cycle. Applying a holistic approach to balancing the requirements, and impacts, of development. Engaging with clients and project stakeholders at the earliest possible stage to identify choices and to maximise opportunities. Providing expertise in undertaking sustainability assessments and managing the process of successful implementation.
Over the last 10 years Arup has developed SPeAR, a software based assessment tool, to assist governments and businesses in the decision making and planning process. Chamarel Rhumerie
Our Organisation
Arup SIGMA is a Mauritius registered company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Arup Group (Arup). Arup, which is wholly owned in trust for the benefit of its employees, enjoys total financial independence and has an annual turnover in excess of 800 million (GBP). A substantial proportion of the firms income is devoted to improving its technical standards through the continuing professional development of its members and by developing new techniques of engineering design and management.
Mauritius
Arup is one of the largest and most successful international engineering, planning and design consultancies with almost 10,000 staff working in 37 countries through 90 permanent offices. Our wide network of offices uniquely enables us to provide global expertise combined with local knowledge. Ove Arup founded the practice in 1946. Sir Oves ideals and principles are as much a driving force now as they were in his lifetime. Foremost among these are the belief in total planning and design - the integration of the planning, design, operations and construction processes, the interdependence of all professionals involved and the value of innovation. Arup has retained a strong presence in Africa since the 1950s. The Mauritius office, established since 1975, forms part of the Arup Africa network of offices which includes South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Nigeria. Arup SIGMAs long standing and strong presence in Mauritius ensures that the unique principles of the firm are applied locally in the most appropriate and relevant way. Our business activities are conducted with a thorough understanding of the regulatory framework, national development policies and local procurement/construction practices.
Four Seasons
Arup SIGMA has had significant involvement in most construction sectors in Mauritius, and through our overseas projects, including; Public infrastructure (roads, bridges, water supply, sewerage, land-fill) Ports (quays, storage, dry-dock and boat lift facilities) Aviation (airport / heliport infrastructure, supporting facilities) Hotels and Leisure (beach resorts, golf courses, IRS, restaurant, business facilities) Residential and Morcellemont Commercial (offices, commercial centres, showrooms) Industrial (warehouses, factories, stone crusher / cement plants, power plants) Healthcare Education Historical buildings
Our diverse and highly experienced multi-disciplinary team of professionals based in our Port Louis office provides an integrated service encompassing the following skills; Structural engineering (materials, fire, building services, building rehabilitation) Civil engineering (highways, bridges, aprons, drainage, sewerage, utilities infrastructure) Water engineering (hydrology, hydrogeology, treatment, distribution, irrigation) Marine engineering (beach, lagoon works, dredging, quay, harbour facilities) Geotechnical engineering (earthworks, foundations and investigations) Electrical engineering Environmental Impact Assessments Due diligence Engineering and topographical surveys Project management Space planning (office and facility layouts) Sustainability benchmarking and assessments Site supervision and contract administration
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Tim Griffith
Arup works in all sectors of the built environment and has been the creative force behind many of the worlds most high-profile and innovative projects. These range from the pioneering BedZed Sustainable Community in the UK; the 1,600m long Stonecutters Bridge in Hong Kong; the award winning Water Cube National Aquatics Centre in Beijing; KCRC Rail Link in Hong Kong; and, the LEED rated California Academy of Sciences in the US. To complement our local skills, we are able to provide expertise from our overseas offices in the following areas; Transaction Advice, Economics and Policy Masterplanning and Urban Design Transport Planning Aviation (airport masterplanning, runways, terminals) Rail Engineering (including guided transit) Energy (renewables, fossil, distribution) Geotechnical Engineering Facade Engineering Building Services Engineering (HVAC, MIECA) IT and Communication Systems Acoustics Fire Engineering Lighting Design Materials Science Tunnel Engineering Water Engineering (dams, reservoirs, treatment) Marine Engineering (ports, harbours, offshore structures) Waste management
Drivers of Change, and Slimcity knowledge cards, researched by Arups Foresight and Innovation team, are designed as a tool for discussion, to inspire action and to develop policies and business strategies.
www.driversofchange.com www.driversofchange.com/projects/slimcity-knowledge-cards.php
Arup SIGMA 19 Church Street Port Louis Mauritius tel +230 212 3734, fax +230 208 0375, email sigma@arup.com
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