SOBOCON ASSOCIATES

Introduction

SOBOCON Associates Ltd is an engineering and construction project management consultancy firm with registered offices in Nairobi, Kenya and providing services in planning, engineering studies and designs, project management, contract supervision and administration of projects in engineering projects including but not limited to water supply and sanitation, roads, structures and buildings throughout East Africa.

Backed by qualified engineers and project managers with extensive training and experience, SOBOCON Associates Ltd brings to the construction consultancy fraternity a wealth of expertise and professionalism. In addition, we strive to deliver integrated sustainable solutions through strong balance of economic, environmental, and social responsibilities in our projects.

We are guided by our values of integrity, accountability and mutual respect. We believe in continuous improvement, quality and teamwork. These are the principles on which our firm stands and to which we must adhere in fulfilling our duty and obligation to the public, our clients, and each other. They define the foundation of our organizational behavior and the operating culture to which we are committed.

SOBOCON Associates Ltd is fully equipped with the latest engineering technology and ICT resources and, above all, highly professional and dedicated manpower which seamlessly combine to offer clients economies of design.

Company History

SOBOCON Associates Ltd Consulting Engineers was established in 2004 and incorporated as a limited liability company under CAP 486 of the Laws of Kenya in 2008. The firm has been operating for more than 10 years.

Our Consultancy Service Divisions

The depth and breadth of our team allows us to provide truly integrated solutions able to fully service the following divisions:

1) Costing and Project Management

Our Costing & Project Management division incorporates certified Project Management specialists who offer independent and objective project supports services as highlighted below.

v Programme & Budget Planning and Control;

v Selection & Appointment of Design Consultants;

v Co-ordination Management of Project Team;

v Value Management of Project Proposals;

v Pre-Qualification & Selection of Contractors and Suppliers;

v Procurement planning of Plant & Equipment;

v Construction Supervision & Management; and,

v Cost control and financial Administration of contracts

Our project managers have a thorough understanding of how markets work in East Africa and this gives us an advantage in helping our clients undertake complex projects. We develop the best total solution to meet your project challenges through proper planning, execution and reporting.

2) Structures and Buildings Engineering

Our building, facilities, structures & bridges team deals mainly in the design and construction supervision of structural elements for a wide scope of building and infrastructure development projects. Main services provided under structures and buildings division are:

v Site Investigation;

v Project Planning and management;

v Engineering Design and detailing;

v Project Construction Supervision; and,

v Structural Investigation of existing buildings

3) Transportation and Infrastructure

Our transportation and infrastructure unit has the expertise and experience to undertake full range of transportation related services from technical and feasibility studies to design and construction supervision. Services provided under this division include but not limited to:

v Road feasibility studies, including environmental impact assessment and social impact studies;

v Road condition survey and materials investigation;

v Transportation planning;

v Traffic planning and management;

v Engineering design for roads;

v Contract supervision and administration;

v Routine and periodic roads maintenance;

v Technical and financial audits of completed road projects;

4) Water and Sanitation

Our water and sanitation team deals mainly in the fields of the water resources, water supply, sanitation, storm water drainage, irrigation, solid waste and pollution control. The scope of the services encompasses:

v Assessments and feasibility studies;

v Preparation of master plans;

v Preliminary and detailed design, documentation;

v Tendering and tender evaluation;

v Supervision of construction; and,

v Monitoring and evaluation of operating systems

5) Environmental, health and safety management

In all our projects, we adopt a positive approach, awareness and responsibility towards environment, health and safety. An environmental, health and safety plan is part of project implementation documents.

6) Technical Training and Support

Our training and support team offers short term training and capacity building in all the technical aspects in Civil engineering particularly in;

v Contract Management

v General Project management civil/structural projects

v Budget control and costing civil/structural projects

v Planning, scheduling civil/structural projects

v Quality control in civil/structural projects, material testing, laboratory set ups and business planning for the laboratories

v Supervisory techniques

Why Choose Our Team

Our Vision

To be among the most preferred engineering and project management services consultancy firm in East Africa.

Our Mission Statement

To provide quality, affordable skills and services in engineering that meets our

Client’s requirements

Simple Service Delivery

The depth and experience of our team in all disciplines allows us to provide in- house technical consultation, simplifying and streamlining project execution and ensuring extensive coordination and optimization of many diverse project requirements. Our clients are able to retain all the services they require through a single contractual relationship.

Trust

Our record of success speaks to our enduring and steadfast commitment to quality. Clients trust our ability to complete projects successfully and consistently meet their objectives.

Technical know-how

Within our offices in Nairobi, we offer diverse range of in house expertise incorporating; professional Engineers, Planners, Land Surveyors, Project Managers, Environmental specialists, and technicians.

Company Details

Name, Postal Address and Telephone

Name SOBOCON ASSOCIATES LIMITED, Reg. No: C 160438

Postal Address P.O. Box 34558 – 00100, G.P.O, Nairobi

Physical Address Upper Hill Gardens, Block A Suite A37, 3rd Ngong Avenue, directly opposite Kenya Banker Sacco Offices, Upper Hill Area, Nairobi

Telephone Number: Office (+254 -20) 2023231, Mobile 1: (+254) 0722 847097, Mobile

2: (+254) 0720 936 403

Fax No. (+254 -20) 2023231

E-mail: info@sobocon.co.ke

Nature of Business

Consultancy in Engineering and Project Management services

Areas of Operation

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Somalia, Burundi and Southern Sudan

Bankers

CFC Stanbic Bank Limited, P.O. Box 75104-00200 NAIROBI, UHMC Branch

Pin Registration

PIN Reg. No. P051235853G