ASE Consulting, a member of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Serbia and the French-Serbian Chamber of Commerce, has built a successful reputation in providing expert supervision at all stages of construction, as well as in project management
Every successfully implemented project provides us with experience and the additional strength needed to take on new challenges in complex construction — says Aleksandar Vlajković, with whom we spoke about the challenges of the construction sector, the projects his company is currently engaged in, investor expectations…
Your company specialises in expert supervision and the management of complex construction projects. What exactly do your services include?
— ASE Consulting primarily provides expert supervision services across all stages of construction, from excavation pit protection and structural works to the installation of systems and the execution of architectural and finishing works.
In addition to supervision, we offer project finance monitoring services for clients who require reports for the banks. We are also able to provide consultancy for the design and construction management of complex facilities.
You are currently engaged in numerous projects, from the construction of mixed-use buildings and hotels to industrial facilities and a water park?
— There is currently a great deal of construction underway in Serbia, creating opportunities for both existing and new consulting firms to become involved. My company is currently engaged in several projects, among which I would highlight the expert supervision of the new “Panonka” development in Novi Sad, commissioned by the investment company Zoned Group.
A well-executed supervision process during construction provides the investor with assurance and confidence that the project will be completed successfully and on time
This project involves the construction of a new residential and commercial neighbourhood comprising 14 buildings, ranging from eight to 14 storeys, with a total residential area of 85,000 square metres.
ASE Consulting is a member of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Serbia and, more recently, the French-Serbian Chamber of Commerce. This says a great deal about your visibility and networking with successful professionals?
— Both memberships have given me the opportunity to exchange valuable business ideas, participate in important seminars both in Serbia and abroad, meet successful professionals and identify potential new business opportunities.
You have a team that, thanks to its knowledge, experience and dedication, can rise to every challenge encountered during the course of a project?
— We are engaged in an extremely responsible line of work, where even the smallest oversight or error in monitoring and quality control on construction sites is unacceptable. The role of expert supervision on any project is a serious undertaking. A well-executed supervision process during construction provides the investor with assurance and confidence that the project will be completed successfully and on time. Effective supervision includes not only daily and weekly reports from regular site visits, but also the organisation of regular meetings with contractors, designers and other consultants, in order to successfully coordinate activities, meet monthly and final deadlines, swiftly address issues arising during the works, and manage all other crucial factors that affect the successful realisation of the project. Every successfully completed project enhances our expertise and provides the strength needed to take on the next challenge in complex construction.