Construction and Engineering

With experienced professionals, top notch project management, and proven financial stability, SOMTECH is the clear choice for turnkey Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning (EPIC) contracting services. We undertake variety of large & medium scale projects and execute them utilizing our proven and well-established delivery practices, highly skilled team of experienced technical & managerial professionals and latest technologies.

Under an EPCI contract, SOMTECH will design the structure(s), procure the necessary materials, undertake construction and transportation, and set it up. We carry the project risk for schedule as well as budget in return for a fixed price depending on the agreed scope of work.

Our services include:

• Project management and engineering
• Preparation of designs, plans and technical specifications of equipment
• Preparation of preparation standards, and maintenance and training manuals
• Designing and planning layout
• Documenting delivery schedules of equipment and instructions of erections
• Provision and installation of equipment
• Procurement from third parties
• Clearing of goods at ports
• Delivery to the site
• Provision of spare parts
• Installation of Umbilicals, Flexible Pipelines and Power Cables
• Project Procurement Strategy and Management
• Erection, commissioning, testing, and completion of the facility
• Correction of defects

We are a full-service construction company and essentially assists clients from the very outset to the completion of their project. We become partners with our clients in understanding the five basic functions of:

Building key services include;

• Education and healthcare facilities
• Public buildings and infrastructure
• Large commercial and residential complexes
• Retail developments and industrial premises
• Hotels, leisure and sporting facilities
• Refurbishments and renovations

Housing key services include;

• Large-scale residential and building contracts for the mining and industrial sectors
• Corporate and private/public sector housing developments
• Low-cost and affordable housing schemes

New and existing road networks necessitate the correct balance between capital expenditure and maintenance interventions to optimise the economic lifespan of each road. SOMTECH weighs alternative designs against traffic projections and lifecycle costs to recommend appropriate pavement management strategies to ensure that its clients achieve the maximum return on their investment.

From design to construction, surfacing, maintenance and operation, our experience spans new road development in some of the most demanding environments, the retrofitting of complex road infrastructure and developing and delivering maintenance plans in built-up urban environments.

Across a spectrum of disciplines – managing, supplying, building, delivering and operating – SOMTECH provides a seamless integrated service on our own, or as part of a collaborative project team.

Scope of work:

• Route Determination
• Geometric Design
• Road and infrastructure construction
• Road pavements design and management

SOMTECH operates several projects with substantial high-grade mineral reserves and integrated metallurgical operations in the East African region.

Through our subsidiaries, we engaged in mineral mining and related activities, including exploration, extraction, processing, and supply of a comprehensive range of roof support products, roof monitoring systems and associated accessories for underground mining operations. We are committed to the socio-economic development of areas and the communities surrounding our operations, and place sustainable development as integral to the way we do business.

We combine extensive experience in emergency response with all facets of disaster recovery, including debris management, collection, reduction, recycling, mitigation, and disposal.

We are experienced in dealing with complex debris streams. SOMTECH's debris management experience, our proven expertise in dealing with complex debris streams, and our rapid response and completion make us the right choice for projects requiring professional debris management services.

Scope of work:

• Facilitation/coordination with key regulatory agencies to ensure plan compliance & coordination
• Management of private property debris removal (PDR) / demolition planning operations
• Standby services and mobilization
• Photographic and electronic documentation
• Identification and permitting of temporary debris storage and reduction sites
• Construction and Demolition (C&D)
• Utility systems
• Sediment, white metals, household hazardous waste (HHW), animal carcasses, electronic debris & e-waste, crime and trauma scene debris removal

SOMTECH provides a hands-on approach to managing projects, from inception to completion. By deploying customized resources to meet the demands of each client, supported by strong technical resources, our professionals provide an end-to-end solution that discerning companies have come to depend on for projects large and small throughout our areas of operation.

We provide engineering, design, construction, commissioning, and start up for projects ranging from water treatment and conveyance to environmental remediation and renewable energy. We have the necessary capabilities, professional talent, universal reach and capital to offer our clients fully-integrated project delivery services that set new standards in quality, value, timeliness and cost efficiency.

Competent and thorough inspection is one of the most important elements in achieving a quality construction project. Proper inspection requires not only technical expertise and knowledge of the materials and procedures to be used, but also sound judgment, diplomacy and good communication skills. SOMTECH’s construction engineering and inspection services include:

• Defining and establishing the scope of the construction project
• Pre-construction project planning including preparation and scheduling of the projects, phasing plans, budgeting/cost-modeling, subcontractor qualification etc.
• On-site execution of the project includes scheduling, quality control, safety management, subcontractor management, and status reporting and change management
• Monitoring and controlling the project
• Closing of the project related to the post construction activities.
• Inspection and oversight of construction to ensure procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications
• Contractor’s activity inspection and documentation
• Examination of quality of installations for conformity to standards and specifications
• Interpret drawings and specifications and discuss deviations
• Contractor’s schedule monitoring
• Monitoring and documentation of materials delivered and incorporated into the work