Arup Mauritius
Structural
Engineering
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Acoustics
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Fire Engineering
Civil Engineering
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Transport Planning
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Aviation
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Water Resources
Energy
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Geotechnical Engineering
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Facade Engineering
Marine & Coastal Engineering
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IT & Communication
Environmental
(EIA)
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Masterplanning and Urban Design
Materials Science
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Project Management
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Waste
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Sustainability
Building Services Engineering (M&E)
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Transaction Advice, Economics
and Policy
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Due Diligence
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Tunnel Engineering
Arup SIGMA
1has 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 today’s 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.
Arup SIGMA
1 Formerly SIGMA Consulting Engineers Ltd and
SIGMA Ove Arup and Partners Ltd
Caudan Waterfront Development, Port Louis
MCB, Ebene
CNOI Dry Dock, Port Louis © Jean François Koenig Architects
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.
Our Mission
Arup SIGMA
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.
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 firm’s 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.
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 Ove’s 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 1950’s. The Mauritius office, established since 1975, forms part of the Arup Africa network of offices which includes South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Nigeria.
Arup SIGMA’s 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.
Our Organisation
Mauritius
Arup SIGMA employs approximately 80 permanent technical and support staff, including engineers, project managers, resident engineers, CAD technicians, a survey team and administration staff. A high proportion of our engineers are Mauritian Registered Professional Engineers or equivalent.
Our offices at 19 Church Street, Port Louis are equipped with meeting and presentation facilities, as well as the latest in communication, design software and document production systems. All members of staff have access to the global Arup Intranet which provides instant access to a vast database of design, technical, contractual and project related information. This extensive ‘knowledge sharing’ platform allows us to apply skills and expertise learnt from Arup’s projects across the globe on issues such as sustainability, climate change, building energy performance etc.
We have strong links with our colleagues in Africa, Australia, the Middle East and the UK and are able to draw on the additional skills and resource available within these offices when necessary.
Our People & Facilities
Clockwise from top left:
Grewals Junction, Pailles Mauritius Breweries, Phoenix Kalachand & Co. showroom, Port Louis
Anahita World Class Sanctuary
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
Our Local Expertise
Arup works in all sectors of the built environment and has been the creative force behind many of the world’s 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
Clockwise from top left:
Beddington Zero Energy Development, England
California Academy of Science, San Francisco, California Beijing National Aquatics Centre, China
KCRC West Rail, Hong Kong
Stonecutters Bridge, Hong Kong, China
Our International Expertise
© Raf Makda/VIEW
© Marcel Lam Photography © Tim Griffith
‘Drivers of Change’
,
and
‘Slimcity’
knowledge
cards, researched by Arup’s
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,
