History
Virtual Consulting Engineers was established in 1999 as a professional project management consultancy under the name “Virtual Buro”. The organisation flourished through its effective networking model, providing an almost limitless variety of professional services in the Built Environment. As a result, several spinoff companies evolved from this enterprise. However, Virtual Consulting Engineers remains true to its values that place the end-user’s needs at the core of projects to upgrade, repair and maintain infrastructure. The company operates from three established offices in Pretoria, Cape Town and Musina.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
We offer fully fledged multidisciplinary services, including civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical-, process- and electrical engineering, building services, water care, architectural technology and quantity surveying. Our combined expertise is used to provide solutions to specialist assignments for water – and wastewater treatment works, bulk water supply, aviation refuelling systems, land ports of entry, military bases, hospitals, schools, prison facilities, etc. Our employees are steered towards professional registration with the various councils such as engineering, sciences, architecture as well as construction and project management. Our project teams are meticulously composed to suit the specific requirements of clients at any location and for the duration of work.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Virtual Consulting Engineers implemented and has been certified in the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System at all its offices. Along every stage of the project life cycle, from Inception, Concept and Viability, Design Development, Documentation and Procurement, Construction Supervision and Contract Administration to Project Close-Out, we implement and improve the key business processes, through internal and external peer review. Our “quality-centric” culture leads us to exceed our clients’ expectations, which is fundamental to the company’s long-term success.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Through our Social Responsibility Program, we empower the communities where we operate by partnering with educational institutions. We also engage with emerging businesses through our Enterprise Development Program. Our approach to sustainability adds value to our projects by improving the lives of end-users and communities involved.
BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
Virtual Consulting Engineers is a majority black-owned enterprise, including ownership by black women, which is also reflected by our board and senior management. Through our employment equity policy, our staff include all racial groups and represent the cultural diversity of South Africa by speaking ten of the official languages. In addition, through our targeted procurement policies, skills development and social investment, we have been rated as a level 1 B-BBEE contributor.
REGISTRATION AND ASSOCIATION
Principals and senior staff at Virtual Consulting Engineers are professionally registered with the following statutory councils:
Virtual Consulting Engineers is a voluntary member of the following organisations:
