Engineering consultancy · Casablanca · since 2008
We design, manage and safeguard your construction projects.
FIRST ENGINEERING supports project owners, architects and contractors from technical design through to handover, in Morocco and abroad.
- Open-minded, multidisciplinary teams
- Rigorous quality control in line with international standards
- Founded
- 2008
- Countries
- 3
- Areas of expertise
- 6
About us
An engineering firm dedicated to your projects
FIRST ENGINEERING is an engineering consultancy providing project management and technical design services across the construction sector: new builds and renovations, housing, industrial facilities, public buildings, civil engineering structures and offices. We work hand in hand with architects and contractors.
Founded in December 2008 by Mr Hakim Elbeqqali, the firm gives its clients and partners real technical and economic support while meeting every project requirement: schedule, cost, engineering and architecture.
We advise, design, study and build your project, guided by our values.
Our values
- Humanity
- Listening
- Sincerity
- Loyalty
- Respect
- Trust
- Simplicity
- High standards
Our founder
Hakim Elbeqqali
Founder and Managing Director
- Civil engineering degree — RWTH Aachen University, Germany (1992–1997)
- MBA in International Project Management — University of East London (2007–2008)
- Sworn court expert at the Casablanca Court of Appeal
Our people
- 01A managing director with a state civil engineering degree (RWTH Aachen) and an MBA in international project management
- 02A state-qualified civil engineer trained in Germany (Aachen)
- 03State-qualified civil and building services engineers
- 04Several designers and technicians
Our organisation
General management
Purchasing · Accounting · Sales · Administration and document production
Technical department
- Technical management
- Cost economist
- Engineers
- HVAC department
- Electrical department
- Renewable energy department
Site supervision department
- Construction management
- OPC
- Owner's assistance
- Project management
- HSE
Services
What we do
Six complementary areas of expertise to support your project from the first sketch to handover.
Technical design office
Structural design, calculations and drawings, plus design of all building services.
OPC — Scheduling, management and coordination
We organise and run the site, from feasibility study to the clearing of snag lists.
AMO / PMC — Owner's representative
We protect your interests and keep technical, schedule and budget commitments on track.
Consulting and expertise
Optimised technical solutions and independent expertise.
Construction management
Professional site supervision to deliver on time, on quality and on budget.
Safety and HSE
We coordinate on-site safety from project preparation to completion.
On a construction site, many trades work side by side with different materials and equipment. Are danger zones clearly marked? Is there enough protection against falling objects and falls from height? Safety takes experience, people and time — that is our job.
Skills
Our expertise
Modern engineering tools and methods for complex projects.
3D design
3D models and visualisation to support earlier, better decisions.
BIM management
Coordination of structural, architectural and MEP models.
Structural analysis
Finite-element analysis with industry-standard software.
Project management
Planning, cost control and coordination of all stakeholders.
HSE
Safety coordination and risk prevention on site.
International references
Projects in Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire and Gabon.
Our software
- Dlubal RFEM / RSTAB
- Finite-element analysis
- Autodesk Robot
- Structural analysis
- Revit Structure · MEP · Architecture
- BIM models
- ArchiCAD · AutoCAD
- Drawings
- Navisworks
- 3D model review
- MS Project
- Scheduling
- MS Visio
- Task charts
- Covadis
- Surveying, earthworks and site utilities
- MS Office
- Office management
Projects
Projects we are proud of
Hotels, housing, factories and public facilities: a selection of projects our teams have designed, managed or supervised.
Featured projects
Hospitality
Fairmont La Marina Rabat-Salé Hotel & Residences
5-star hotel and branded residences
Rabat-Salé · 2023
Hospitality
St. Regis Tamouda Bay Hotel & Residences
5-star hotel and residences
Tamouda Bay (Tetouan) · 2023
Sports and leisure
ACSA Club — Tennis complex
Sports complex in Casa Anfa
Casablanca (Casa Anfa) · 2020
Industrial
DAP fertilizer — lines B and C
Di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) plant at Jorf Lasfar
Jorf Lasfar · 2016–2017
Public facilities and infrastructure
Bingerville Mother and Child Hospital
Healthcare facility
Bingerville (Abidjan) · 2014
Public facilities and infrastructure
Franceville Mausoleum
Mausoleum in Franceville, Gabon
Franceville · 2014
Ongoing projects
Offices and retail
Shopping centre in Casablanca
Shopping centre
Casablanca · 2021–2022
Offices and retail
OCP Safi — Administrative and technical building
Technical building
Safi · 2021–2022
Public facilities and infrastructure
Physical rehabilitation centre
Healthcare facility in Casablanca
Casablanca (Oulfa) · 2020–2021
Industrial
Joyson Safety Systems (JSS)
Industrial plant in Tangier Free Zone
Tangier Free Zone (TFZ) · 2019
Clients
Clients and partners
They have trusted us.
- Eagle Hills
Contact
Let's talk about your project
A question, a project or a quote request? Write to us or give us a call.