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BLUE FOUR PROJECT

CONSULTANTS
COMPANY PROFILE
ABOUT
US
Blue Four Project Engineers is a multi-disciplinary Engineering,
Design, Manufacturing and Management Consulting firm
specialising in Engineering and Project Management services. The
company is owned and managed by a South African entrepreneur
emanating from an engineering / construction background. The
company separates itself from others with its professionalism and
versatile qualified team to undertake projects in residential,
commercial, industrial, agricultural and mining industries within
Africa.

OUR MISSION
We strive to be a company of choice in the provision of architectural, engineering, quantity
surveying and project management professional services by continuously influencing the
industry positively. Our vision is exceeding the clients’ expectations, by actively ensuring
inclusion of stakeholders in decision making, building trust and confidence during the
project execution phase. The key to the success achieved in all projects executed is our
project management approach which is client centred.

OUR VISION
Capacitate the company with professional competent staff
Maintain a high level of professionalism
Add significant value to our clients
Advocate for efficiency in all we do to optimise productivity at minimal cost
Ensure sound governance in all our projects through Our Core Values
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES

ENGINEERING
Service
1. Mechanical Engineering
2. Electrical Engineering
3. Civil and Structural Engineering

PROJECT & PROGRAMME

Managment
1. Project Risk Management
2. Procurement Management and Expediting
3. Commercial and Contract Management
4. Scoping, Concept, Pre-feasibility, and Feasibility Studies
5. Financial Models to determine project viability

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Solutions
1. Solar
2. Transmission & Distribution
3. Solar heating solutions
4. Power Backup systems & Generators
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
Solutions
1. Cannabis Agricultural Services
2. Cannabis Process Equipment and Indoor Growing Tunnels
3. Feasibility Study
4. Food Production Security (Total agricultural development
including meat, fruit & vegetables)
5. Renewable water / Biosewage solutions.
6. Hydroponics / Aquaponics solutions

OTHER
Services
1. Architectural Services
2. Quantity Surveying
3. Land Surveying
4. Site Security evaluation & Masterplan development
BLUE FOUR
SERVICES
We offer full engineering solutions tailor-made to suit each
customer. These include the entire project life-cycle, starting from
project development, scoping, pre-feasibility, and feasibility
studies, detailed design, tendering and procurement, contract
management, project and construction management, quality
management, contract management as well as commissioning
and hand-over.

1 DRAFTING SERVICES

Our company has a fully functioning drafting office

that can provide any drawings including but not
limited to Architectural, Structural, Civil, Process to
Mechanical. We take pride in our high-quality drawings
and supply our client with engineering drawings in
accordance with the latest drawing standards.

In addition to our drafting services Blue Four can

provide 3D rendered images that can be utilized for
conceptual design purposes. These images can be
created from our 3D models or clients can provide us
with their own 2D or 3D file.
2 ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS

Blue Four Architectural team provides professional architectural services for all building
classifications.
The heart of any project starts of as a thought or idea. In order to bring these thoughts
and ideas to life we require visuals. At Blue Four we assist in creating these visuals by
providing the following services:
Concept design
Coordination planning
3d Visualisation (Still renderings and walkthroughs)
Working drawings (Construction drawings)
Council submission and council approval.

3 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Mechanical engineering gives life to structures and civil designs. Our mechanical team has
good experience on the following areas in their field:

Piping Designs (Pressurised and non-pressurised)

Pipe Flexibility Analysis
Incompressible Hydraulic Analysis
Process/System Design
HAZOP and HAZID Studies
Heat Transfer
Machine Design
Building Services (feasibility, design, procurement, installation supervision, and
close-out)
Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning, Refrigeration, Hot Water Generation (Boilers,
Calorifiers etc.) and steam reticulation systems, Central Heating Systems, Fire Prevention
and Fire Fighting, Industrial Laundry & Kitchen equipment, Medical Gas, Other
Mechanical services
Process Plants and Material Handling (generating requisitions of mechanical packages,
sizing equipment, procurement, project management, contract administration and
installation supervision), Process equipment, lining of equipment and the like.
4 CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

CIVIL SERVICES offered include feasibility studies, master planning, design and supervision of
the following and more:

Water Reticulation
Sewer Reticulation
Outfall Sewers
Roads - Urban and Rural
Stormwater Systems
Tender Documentation
Tender Reports
Services Reports
Design Reports
Master Plans for Sewer and Stormwater

STRUCTURAL SERVICES include the design and

construction supervision of the following:

We have expertise in reinforced concrete, structural

steel, reinforced brickwork and structural timber
design. Our project capabilities and combined
engineering experience range from small residential
refurbishments all the way to commercial high-rise
structures. Assessing of and reporting on the
structural integrity of existing structures also forms a
large part of our portfolio (Structural Assessment).

Our main aim is to design cost effective, safe

structures that can withstand the elements
encountered in its intended location.

The design process for each project is thoroughly

considered from a longevity, safety and economic
perspective. Our engineering team applies careful
thought to each element of a proposed structure
and calculates each factor meticulously to provide
clients with peace of mind on a structurally sound
structure.

5 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Blue Four provides integrated, sustainable energy Solar PV and Battery storage solutions for the
residential, commercial, industrial and public sectors. Our team provides full project life cycle
support, including design, procurement, installation, commissioning, technical support and
maintenance.
SOLAR & BATTERY SOLUTIONS
QUALITY PRODUCTS
We only use Tier 1 products for key components.

MAXIMUM ASSET VALUE

Maximise return on your energy investment over its expected life.

SAFETY
Compliance with health & safety standards, cultivating a culture that drives a Zero
Harm mind-set.

RELIABILITY & AVAILABILITY

Reduce your reliance on the grid by ensuring your business can operate with limited
interruptions due to power outages

SUSTAINABILTY
Green energy solutions that contribute to reducing carbon emissions and help
businesses to achieve their sustainability aspirations.

SERVICE SECTORS
Blue Four offers a full EPC solution for utility scale Solar PV and Renewable Energy projects.
With a global network of suppliers, equipment and business partners we can mobilise teams to
deliver projects across sub-Sahara Africa.

Blue Four delivers fit for purpose turnkey Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Solutions to a
variety of clients and sectors including:
• Residential and body corporates
• Mines
• Industrial and Commercial
• Agriculture
• Utilities
• Solar and Battery Storage
• Electrical, Control and Instrumentation
• Transmission Lines and Substations
• Structural, Mechanical and Piping
• Wastewater Treatment Solutions

SOLAR FOR HOMES

Blue Four Solar provides affordable, custom designed rooftop solar and battery storage
solutions. We review your existing demand and energy needs and provide tailor made energy
solutions that uses only Tier 1 products for key components.

We pride ourselves on our reputation which is based on a foundation of excellent product

delivery, workmanship and after-sales support. All work is certified with an electrical
Certificate of Compliance. Our team provides full project life cycle support, including design,
procurement, installation, technical support and maintenance. We have partnered with leading
solar panel and battery suppliers and manufacturers, delivering quality products at competive
prices, whilst ensuring we can technically support the products we use.
Original manufacturer warranties on key products are provided, as well as Blue Four Solar
workmanship warranties.Together with our business partners, we can provide funded energy
solutions to Body Corporates.

SOLAR FOR BUSINESS

Whether you are looking for Grid-tied solutions to save operating costs or Battery Storage
solutions to reduce reliance on the grid, Blue Four provides fit for purpose engineered solutions.
Our team provides full project life cycle support, including engineering, design, utility/ Eskom
approval, procurement, logistics, construction, maintenance and technical support, allowing
you to focus on your core business. Our clients can be rest assured that safety is our highest
priority. We are proud to provide green energy solutions that contributes to reducing carbon
emissions and helping businesses achieve their sustainability aspirations. Solar PV and Battery
Energy Storage Solution are key components to sustainable business solutions. Solar PV has an
expected life of 20 to 25 years, producing green and cost effective energy. Battery Storage
provides energy security and is scalable. We are able to assist you in building your energy
solution in phases, starting with Solar PV and converting to battery storage over time.
Blue Four Solar has experience of working with financial institutions to proof the bankability of
the designed systems and securing finance for project execution.

SOLAR FOR UTILITY PROJECTS

Combined with the capabilities of other business units within Blue Four we can offer a full
Engineering, Procurement and Construction solutions for Utility Scale PV and Renewable
Projects.
Our combined capabilities include:
• Solar and Battery Storage
• Electrical, Control and Instrumentation
• Transmission Lines and Substations
• Structural, Mechanical and Piping
• Wastewater Treatment Solutions

OUR SERVICES
SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATIONS
Invest in Grid Tied Solar PV solutions to mitigate the impact and uncertainty of
increasing electricity costs.

BATTERY STORAGE INSTALLATIONS

Reduce your reliance on the grid to ensure your business can operate at full capacity
without interruptions due to load shedding.

GROUND MOUNT STRUCTURES

For large scale solar plants or where there is not sufficient roof space available, ground
mount structures provide a cost-effective solution.

SHADED PARKING STRUCTURES

Optimise the use of your premises while providing shaded parking to your employees
and customers.

CONTAINERISED SOLUTIONS
Custom designed battery storage solutions that can be transported to remote locations
or projects with a limited time frame.

MAINTENANCE
Ensure the maximum return on your energy investment over its expected life. Wade
Walker Solar can monitor and maintain your energy system after installation.

INSPECTIONS AND ASSESSMENTS

Obligation-free assessments, providing innovative energy solutions for new installations
or advice to optimise already installed energy solutions.
Our team comprise of various professionals with an excess of 200
years’ worth of experience. Our various disciplines includes Project,
Cost and Green Management, Electrical, Mechanical & Industrial
Engineering. Each of the aforementioned disciplines is specialised
in the Renewable Energy solutions space.

Our LEED & Green Star accredited sustainability professionals can

assist you to reach your certification goals. We further leverage
our partner relationships to benefit our clients and maximise their
returns through our Tax & Grant Advisory offering.

This inter-disciplinary approach of all our professionals ensures

that we deliver the right level of advice, expertise, experience and
products to fit the needs of the project, business and stakeholders.
We have completed projects throughout Africa with our strong
network of partner businesses in Zambia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra
Leone, Botswana and Kenya.

Our partner companies hold excellent African knowledge,

understanding and delivery experience which puts us at the
forefront of our service offering leading to positive change that
contributes to the country’s economic growth.

At Nuvo Energy it is about choosing sustainable energy solutions. Choosing quality of

and collectively creating a positive future.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

• Grid Tied Solar systems

• Peak Shaving Solutions Commercial off grid solar solutions
• Solar- and generator
• Gas generator solutions
• Assessments and Smart Metering
• Tailor-made design
• Engineering solutions
• Professional high-quality installation done by our teams
• Proactive Operation & Maintenance
• Advisory services on how to best create value from tax incentives, legislation and
grants.
• Facilitate financial Solutions with market leading energy financial service providers.
PROJECT AND PROGRAMME
MANAGEMENT
Our philosophy regarding managing and executing projects
follows an integrated and conclusive approach where the client is
at the centre of the project management team.

Before undertaking any project and programme we seek to

partner with our clients in identifying the real business problem so
that our solutions create value. We offer a full range of solutions
during and after the project life cycle and some of these are
highlighted below:

PROJECT INITIATION
Scoping and Feasibility studies
Project assessments and implementation strategies
Stakeholder analysis and management

PLANNING AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Concept design of the proposed solutions
High level WBS, Cost (+30%-25% accuracy) and Schedule estimates
Detailed design, WBS, project Budget (±10% accuracy), and execution Schedule

CONSULTING ENGINEERS & PROJECT MANAGERS

Conduct a risk profile of the project (risk register)
Affect a project change management system

PROJECT EXECUTION
Execution supervision
Contract management and administration
Quality planning, assurance and control
Manage budget and schedule control
Evaluate and certify payment certificates
Manage the risk register
Chair and manage technical and project progress meetings

PROJECT CLOSURE
Generation of final account
Documenting lessons learnt
Issue close-out report
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
The cost effectiveness of any project starts in the ground. In order to ensure that a
project is feasible a geotechnical study should be carried out to determine the
capabilities of the soil.
At Blue Four we can provide the following geotechnical services:

Design Solutions
Site Reports
Geotechnical Evaluations (Geotechnical Integrity)
Geotechnical Investigations
Reinforced Concrete Pile Foundation and Cap Design

QUANTITY SURVEYING
Our quantity surveying department assists the clients with all cost reports
and financial services required to have the project run smoothly. This includes
the following:

Financial Feasibility Studies

Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
Cost Reports
Payment Certificates and Constructions Claims
SURVEYING
With the latest technology at hand our surveyors can assist with a wide range of
surveying services. We believe that in order to have a cost-effective design at
feasibility stage the existing information should be as accurate as possible. Our
services include:

GPR Surveys
Engineering Surveys
3D Modelling
Drone Surveys

CANNABIS AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

Blue Four consist of a highly experienced Cannabis Infrastructure Consulting team.
Currently Blue Four is involved in major medicinal cannabis farm developments all
over Southern Africa. Currently our main development project is in the Barea
Heights Mountains of Lesotho.

We can assist with the following services ranging from feasibility assessment all the
way through to construction implementation and final completion:

Infrastructure development
Security solutions and security infrastructure flow
Roads, stormwater and sewer design and implementation
Electrical demand calculations and supply
Alternative electrical supply design
Water reticulation design
Cannabis process building internal layout designs for maximum product
quality and quantity control
 CANNABIS PROCESS EQUIPMENT AND TUNNELS
Stoic Steel Manufacturers along with Blue Four are currently designing and building
prototype Cannabis processing machinery and cultivation green houses for the
African market. Our machinery and tunnels consist of the following:

Automated greenhouse structures with a fully operational PLC system

and weather station. These structures are designed in order to ensure the
plants are growing in the most natural environment leading to a maxi
mum harvest.

Header and de-stemmer machines. By incorporating technology into the

processing of the cannabis flowers Blue Four strives in assisting the client
in order to avoid loss of product due to over trimming.

Cylinder type freeze dryer that freeze dries 500kg of cannabis for
transportation and exportation purposes.

The benefit of Blue Four’s range of products are as follows:

On-site mechanical assistance

All parts and spares are available locally

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GET IN TOUCH

Leon du Plessis Tlotliso Khabo Sekatle Sekatle

South Africa and Lesotho Lesotho Lesotho

+27 83 286 3833 +266 5714 9989 +2665091 2586

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

258 Sprite street,

Faerie Glen, Pretoria