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PROJECT MANAGEMENT Supplement PMC with value added services to sustain market competition Since its inception in 1878 in Europe when it offered innovative agricultural inspection services the SGS Group has graduated to delivering project management expertise to a wide range of economic sectors. SUMIT SINGHAL, NATIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER – INFRASTRUCTURE, SGS INDIA responded to CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITES’ queries on the evolving trends Tell us about the role and contribution of all quality, safety, cost and time related Very briefly tell us about the services your company in the project management objectives. Designs prepared by various ofered by your frm for the projects in space in India? parties have to complement each other. the infrastructure, construction and real Te construction industry for infrastructure Apart from these, the design and production estate domains? and buildings is one of the largest are subject to many local regulations SGS offers a complete range of services contributors to the global economy. Tere including insurance company guidelines. extending from project management are many parties involved in the design, Many public or private investors, insurance consultancy (PMC), third party inspections, fabrication and construction process. As an companies, engineering and construction non-destructive testing and restoration, operator in the construction or real estate companies rely on SGS as an independent construction material testing to HSE audits. business, it is imperative that one meets supervising company to help them control Our core services can be divided into four and manage these crucial factors which categories: determine the success of a project. • Inspection: Our comprehensive The current structure of our company, range of world-leading inspection and consisting of ten business segments verifcation services, such as checking operating across ten geographical regions, the condition and weight of traded was formed in 2001. goods at transshipment, help the From our begining in 1878 as a grain client to control quantity and quality, inspection house, we have steadily grown and meet all relevant regulatory into our role as an industry leader. We have requirements across diferent regions done this through continuous improvement and markets. and innovation and by supporting our • Testing: Our global network of testing customers’ operations by reducing risk and facilities, stafed by knowledgeable and improving productivity. experienced personnel, assist to reduce 48 construction opportunities|SEPTEMBER 2015