Engineering and Project Management
B1 Engineering experts perform in-depth technological, construction, management and financial evaluations of business projects to develop and implement tailored, industry-specific solutions.
B1 Engineering group comprises world-class experts and researchers, renowned professionals from international sectoral and RAS research institutes, authors and developers of technologies, patents, intergovernmental, international and national standards.
years of expertise in the engineering and construction market
successfully delivered projects
leading experts specializing in various industries
PhDs in Engineering and Applied Sciences
innovative engineering patents
industries served including oil and gas, mining, petrochemicals, and construction
WHAT WE OFFER
Customized approach
An individual approach to each client or project regardless of the project’s stage or scope
Unique methodology
A unique methodology for comprehensive diagnostics and analysis, ensuring optimal outcomes at every stage of the project lifecycle
Better performance
Enhanced market capitalization, improved investment appeal and optimized production, technological and financial key performance indicators
OUR SERVICES
ENGINEERING AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
- Front-End Loading (FEL) and feasibility studies
- Critical design solutions
- Front-end engineering design (FEED)
- Conceptual and pilot design
- Value engineering
- Owner’s engineering and advisory services
- Technical representation for investors and owners
- Geotechnical and topographical survey management.
- Cost engineering, control, and estimation
TECHNOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
Comprehensive support at all project stages: from initial task definition to commissioning and optimization.
Task areas:
- Audit of the raw material base to select the optimal beneficiation technology and process flows
- Evaluation of mineral resources for beneficiability
- Development of process protocols and operational standards for mineral beneficiation
- Pilot-scale and full-scale industrial testing of developed beneficiation technologies
- Evaluation of process flows for new facilities, and modernization and reconstruction of existing plants
- Development of recommendations and criteria for equipment selection
- Design and development of innovative beneficiation process flows, reagent schemes, and apparatuses
- Optimization of the operational parameters of existing beneficiation processes
- Modernization of beneficiation plants
- Technological optimization of process flows and equipment upgrades
РМО AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Establishment and Optimization of the Project Management Office (РМО
Successful projects are driven by project managers who align with business strategies and consistently achieve key performance indicators. They make the right strategic moves with their productivity initiatives, creating new opportunities for business growth and development.
For B1 Engineering and Project Management Group, the primary goal of the PMO is to achieve excellence and competitive edge in all project management processes, methods and policies. The PMO’s role is to determine and monitor the project’s key performance indicators.
A project management strategy is a high-level program or approach designed to plan, execute and complete a specific project within the constraints of time, resources and budget. It is aligned with the company’s business goals, competitive environment and market trends.
- The PMO methodology includes standards, tools and methods that contribute to building a systematic approach to project management.
- Methodological support enables the implementation of developed methodologies, performance tracking, process optimization, quality improvement, and achievement of project objectives. Methodological support facilitates integration of best practices into project management.
- Development of PMO processes focuses on establishing standardized procedures to ensure effective project management.
- Implementation of PMO processes involves a set of activities to create and optimize the project management system by integrating the developed project management processes.
EPMO
- Establishing an Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) involves a number of activities to create a structure that ensures strategic management of the project portfolio. This includes building a team, defining responsibilities and developing an organizational model and technical infrastructure to support project management.
- The ЕРМО methodology integrates a range of principles, approaches, methods and tools to manage the project portfolio, and establishes standards, assessment criteria, priorities and methods for monitoring project implementation.
- Methodological support of the EPMO involves provision of methodological materials, including standards, document templates, recommendations and training courses, to enhance project portfolio management effectiveness.
- Development of EPMO processes involves designing and documenting standard processes required to manage the project portfolio lifecycle, including planning, monitoring, change management and performance assessment.
- Implementation of EPMO processes involves practical execution of the developed processes, including employee training, configuration of automation tools and adaptation of processes to current business conditions.
- Development of a project management strategy involves using project and business management methodologies, frameworks and strategies to create a concept of how a project can contribute to the company’s competencies and help it make a breakthrough.
- Implementation of the project management strategy involves executing the approved strategy, including process adaptation, communication with project stakeholders, configuration of management tools and plan monitoring.
- Revision of the project management strategy is a modification of the initial strategy based on an analysis of current progress and changes in the external environment or new data to achieve project goals.
- Lessons learned are experiences gained and documented as a result of project implementation, including identified issues, success cases and recommendations for the future, which can improve management processes.
- The construction management methodology (project management, 1C) is a set of approaches, procedures and tools integrated into project management systems, including the 1C platform, to ensure effective planning, monitoring and control during construction projects.
- Development of a seamless workflow involves creating an integrated activity list that prevents duplication and gaps to ensure consistent task fulfillment without delays and conflicts.
- Development of procedures, policies, regulations and processes involves drafting regulatory documents that establish rules and standards for task fulfillment, stakeholder communication and decision-making within a project or project portfolio.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Schedule management is a comprehensive process designed to optimize planning and execution. It includes developing and maintaining the project schedule, tracking changes and their impact, and monitoring key stages, milestones, and critical tasks to ensure on-time delivery.
- Budget management spans all project stages and involves budget development and review, cost optimization, monitoring project closeout, and reviewing KS-2 and KS-3 forms to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Communications management involves developing a communication strategy, preparing a project management plan, facilitating and coordinating meetings, and creating a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (e.g., RACI) to define roles and responsibilities. Risk management
- Risk identification is a structured process for identifying and analyzing and documenting project risks and their characteristics.
- A risk map is a convenient and effective way of visualizing identified project risks. This includes identifying and assessing risks, visualizing them with the help of a risk map and designing responses to potential risks.
- Risk mitigation involves defining identified risks, analyzing dependencies, formulating mitigation strategies, and continuously monitoring and controlling their implementation.
- Change management includes developing change management procedures, analyzing the impact of changes on the budget and project timeline, and performing a post-project review of identified changes.
- Document management is a way to analyze and assess a company’s current document flow, identify weaknesses and regulate the process, primarily aiming to systematize the document flow and mitigate financial risks.
- Procurement management includes developing a procurement strategy, scheduling tenders and purchases, and analyzing technical and commercial proposals to select counterparties with required qualifications.
- Contract management includes preparing Terms of Reference (ToR) and contract forms, monitoring and confirming payments, and supporting negotiations to change contractual terms and conditions.
- Supplier management helps automate communication with suppliers, make the process transparent and reduce management risks.
- Digital project management includes developing a BIM strategy and embedding it, together with related procedures, into the client’s existing processes. We offer an in-depth analysis of the client’s existing approaches and a review of BIM best practices and methodologies.
- Reporting involves a thorough assessment and validation of project documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
QUALITY
- Quality management ensures compliance with stated requirements and encompasses four key components: planning, assurance, control, and improvement. It focuses on both the quality of the product or service and the processes and systems enabling its achievement.
- A quality management system (QMS) is an integrated framework of business processes designed to consistently meet customer requirements and optimize satisfaction. It aligns with the organization’s purpose and strategic objectives. It embraces organizational goals and aspirations, policies, processes, documented information and resources needed to implement and maintain it.
- Construction oversight refers to quality control which focuses on reviewing the work performed for compliance with technical documentation (project documentation, detailed design documentation and supplier documentation), applicable technical regulations, engineering survey results and requirements applicable to a particular capital facility. Construction oversight ensures subsequent safe operation of capital facilities and high quality of work.
PLANNING AND COST
- Estimation of capital expenditure is a comprehensive analysis of capital investments at each stage of project implementation. It includes making cost estimates, assessing financial risks and agreeing the budget, taking into account market conditions and asset specifics.
- Cost-to-complete is an estimate of remaining expenditures needed to finalize a project, factoring in current progress and anticipated changes. It helps detect budget deviations and implement corrective measures to mitigate financial risks.
- A cost audit is aimed to test the reasonableness and accuracy of all project expenses. It includes analyzing documents, reviewing compliance with budget limits and monitoring the intended use of funds to avoid cost overruns.
- A detailed work breakdown structure (WBS) is a work planning tool which breaks a project into manageable components. It facilitates optimal resource allocation, progress monitoring and accurate timeline estimation.
- Cost engineering involves optimizing project solutions to minimize the cost of construction and operation. It includes an analysis of alternative materials and technologies to enhance performance and reduce expenses.
- Project schedule analysis refers to assessing the project’s current status and timelines, including identification of potential deviations. It helps promptly address delays, adjust the plan and mitigate the risk of not meeting the deadlines.
- Project schedule development refers to preparing a detailed plan covering all project stages and indicating timelines, resources and responsible persons. The schedule includes milestones and facilitates timely fulfillment of all tasks.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
- Facility management entails the integrated oversight of buildings and structures, encompassing technical condition monitoring, utility system servicing, and ensuring optimal operational conditions for users.
- An audit of operating costs is a detailed analysis of all current property maintenance and operation expenses. It helps identify inefficient cost items and develop optimization measures to reduce total expenditure.
- An audit of service contracts is a review of contractual terms for compliance with the client’s requirements and market standards. It includes an analysis of service quality, deadlines and fees.
- An analysis of the service market is a study of offers on the property management and servicing market. It helps select the best service providers based on their prices, reputation and work quality.
- An operational strategy is a long-term property management plan. It covers selecting optimal service methods, planning preventive maintenance and repairs, and defining measures to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational expenses.
AUDIT and TDD
- A CAPEX audit involves evaluating capital expenditures, reviewing work scopes outlined in construction contracts, validating cost estimates, and reconciling them with closing documentation.
- An OPEX audit includes an analysis of operational expenses to verify the relevance and sufficiency of work performed, a review of the largest cost items against the market, and an assessment of the potential risk of operational budget overruns.
- Technical due diligence entails evaluating constructed properties for compliance with initial permits, conducting visual and instrumental inspections of structures and utility systems, identifying defects, and providing actionable recommendations for remediation.
- Supplier management refers to analyzing current relationships across ongoing construction contracts, employee qualifications, use of supplier management systems, and existing responsibility assignment and work monitoring regulations. It also includes assistance in optimizing and/or creating procedures for communication with suppliers, and monitoring the work of procurement departments.
- An audit of the financial model (capital and operating expenditure) is an analysis of current capital and operating expenditure inputs for consistency with actual technical and market indicators.
- A technology and cost audit is an audit of an investment project at the design stage to analyze its feasibility and impact on the client’s performance.
- A financial and technical audit is a one-time financial and technical evaluation of a project to objectively assess its current progress.
- A visual technical inspection includes a visual examination and photographic documentation of the condition of the main load-bearing and enclosing structures and utility systems, an analysis of potential risks inherent in subsequent sale and/or operation of properties and an aggregate estimation of costs for their potential restoration.
- A detailed technical inspection includes a visual comprehensive inspection of the main load-bearing and enclosing structures and utility systems, an analysis of the property for compliance with project and operational documentation, an analysis of potential risks inherent in subsequent sale and/or operation of properties and an aggregate estimation of costs for their potential restoration.
- An instrumental technical inspection includes a visual and instrumental inspection (using destructive and non-destructive testing methods) of the main load-bearing and enclosing structures and utility systems, an analysis of potential risks inherent in subsequent sale and/or operation of properties and an aggregate estimation of costs for their potential restoration.
- An estimation of construction and assembly costs involves analyzing planned capital expenditures to assess their optimization potential, comparing them with market levels, and verifying calculations.
OUR TEAM
INDUSTRY EXHIBITIONS AND FORUMS IN 2025
INDUSTRY EXHIBITIONS AND FORUMS IN 2026
Date | Venue | Name |
30 September–2 October 2026 | Almaty, Kazakhstan | KIOGE 2026 Exhibition and Conference |