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Introduction to Major Projects worldwide

Global – 2018/2019

Tasked by Grupo ERSI to identify suitable major projects worldwide and to introduce them and offer their services to main contractors. Introduction and presentation of the company to major international contractors. Projects and opportunities in various countries have been presented  including Senegal, Dubai, Austria, Chile, Poland, Slovakia, Uruguay, France, Turkey, Algeria.

Contracts & Project management and Business Development support for Copuno Group

Global – 2018

Engaged by Spanish construction Group Copuno, operating in Scandinavia, UK, France and Spain to assist them with the improvement in the efficiency of their project management. Established a close cooperation and advised Copuno on matters of contracts management, risk mitigation and overall improvement in contractual matters.

On the basis of success in similar undertakings, Amplius has also assisted Grupo Copuno in the consolidation of the expansion of their international business.

Search for and identification of a company for acquisition

USA – 2018

Following on from a report prepared on the construction market in the USA, Amplius Expertise was engaged by the company to search, identify and select potential companies operating in this market with the aim of potential acquisition. This involved a deeper study of the market in different states, identifying and selecting potential target companies, engaging with owners and agents, preliminary diligences and discussions. An evaluation of the options was prepared, establishing a list of the most suitable potential company candidates. Visits were organized to a selection of companies, meetings were held with owners and site visits conducted, leading to preliminary discussions about a potential deal.

Infrastructure project

Sweden – 2017

Assisted the  Rover Group (formerly Rover Alcisa) to win its first contract in Sweden in a very competitive bid against the main local contractors, achieving satisfactory margins. Supported the client during the tender period, providing local insight, benchmarking, prices, operational and contractual recommendations

Building project

Abu Dhabi – 2017

Supported the Rover Group (formerly Rover Alcisa) in the commercial preparation of an offer by recommending specialised local subcontractors and suppliers, undertaking a thorough analysis of and making recommendations to the contract conditions as well as presenting options for key personnel

Report of the Construction Market

Australia – 2017

Commissioned by a foreign construction group to prepare a general investigation and market research analysing the particularities of the construction market in Australia and the potential opportunities for entering the market through punctual projects, local establishment or acquisition. Overview of the competitive market from economic-margins point of view and from serious competitors

Report of the Construction Market

Canada – 2017

The same foreign construction group that contracted Amplius expertise for the Australia market report, commissioned Amplius expertise to prepare a comprehensive market investigation and analysis of the construction business in Canada with particular emphasis on maritime works, highlighting the competition, project type and size, margins and difficulties for foreign companies. Overview of the particularities of the different regions within the country and challenges to establish and succeed

General Advice and Consultancy contract

Worldwide – 2017/2018

Engaged by the Rover Group (formerly Rover Alcisa) to provide general support, advice and recommendations for their international activities over a designated period of time. This involved regular meetings with members of senior management and executives, brainstorming and discussions, followed up with recommendations and advice from  Amplius expertise in relation to specific cases. In addition, Amplius expertise researched and proposed a number of actions and strategies to enhance Rover´s international activities

Report of the Construction Market

USA – 2018

Follow-on contract for the foreign construction group to prepare a detailed report of the construction market in the USA with focus on the maritime works business. Thorough market research and analysis of the country’s economic outlook, infrastructure investment plan and potential projects of interest. In-depth study of the challenges for foreign companies with actual examples and recommendations. Detailed presentation of the potential competitors, expected operational margins and variations within the different regions. Overview and recommendation of the opportunities for entering the market through punctual projects, local establishment and acquisition

Port project

Ireland – 2017

Assisted Rover Maritime Works (formerly Cyes Marine Works) in a successful pre-qualification process and subsequent tender for a port project in Ireland. This was the first successful pre-qualification by Cyes Maritime Works in Ireland. Amplius expertise identified and presented the opportunity of this project to the company, which has no presence in Ireland. With a mandate to find a suitable local partner, a condition for their participation in the prequalification, Amplius expertise succeeded in identifying and establishing ties to a local contractor. In addition, Amplius expertise supported the preparation of the documentation, undertaking a peer review, adjusting to local standards and advising and revising the deliverables. Furthermore provided assistance to the client during the tender period in the commercial preparation of the offer by recommending specialised local subcontractors and suppliers and by providing local insight and benchmarking