ECL multidisciplinary teams work in close co-operation with public and private sector clients and the funding agencies to identify the engineering and planning factors that determine the technical feasibility and economic viability of the projects which meet the needs and aspirations of the client.

ECL brings a disciplined and controlled approach to:
- data collection & interpretation
- assessment of existing facilities & structures
- bankability studies for funding agencies
- socio-economic investigations
- demand & revenue assessment
- environmental audit & impact studies

ECL apply these skills to the assessment of a wide range of projects in the environmental and energy sectors including: water resource and regional development; dams and hydroelectrical power engineering; water supply engineering; waste water and solid waste treatment; land reclamation and irrigation; infrastructure and environmental engineering; plant and electromechanical systems.

ECL has extensive international experience in the design and documentation of major civil, environmental and energy engineering projects. This ensures that all the disciplines within ECL have a thorough working knowledge of the principle international and national standards.

The multidisciplinary approach provides a single point of contact which gives the Client assurance that all technical and economic aspects of the project will be studied, analysed and designed within a coherent and balanced work plan.

By working in close co-operation with the client and local consultants, ECL ensure a thorough understanding of local conditions and cultures. This relationship provides a sound basis for technology and technology transfer.

Design is undertaken using advanced computer technology with proprietary software and in-house developed programmes to meet the unique demands of the project.

Extensive use is made of mathematical modelling to analyse complex hydrological, dynamic and statistical problems associated with hydroengineering with validation using physical, static and hydrological model tests.

The multidisciplinary teams provide a comprehensive design service in:
- geotechnical & tunnelling engineering
- foundation design
- seismic engineering
- dams & hydroelectrical power engineering
- irrigation & land reclamation
- hydrology & flood control
- electrical & mechanical plant design
- control systems
- water treatment & effluent control
- transportation & highway engineering
- solid waste control
- complex structures
- contract definition & recommendation

ECL offer a wide range of options to secure the construction, commissioning and operation of the project in the manner that best supports the client's financial plan or that of the funding agency.

ECL experience covers all the significant forms of construction procurement:
- conventional competitive bidding with ECL acting as the client's agent
- project management
- construction management
- design and build
- turnkey projects

As part of the comprehensive service ECL offer a complete turnkey package to take responsibility for the design, procurement, erection and commissioning of the electrical and mechanical plant and control systems; and if required, extend this service into the operation of the system.

Within the selected form of contract ECL provide construction services including: project planning; cost evaluation and budget control; contractor documentation and bills of quantities; contractor pre-qualification and evaluation; bid analysis and evaluation; construction supervision; inspection and testing of plant and materials; quality assurance procedures; analysis and certification of payment; programme monitoring; commissioning and acceptance of the works; dispute resolution; maintenance and operation manuals; on site training.

ECL place particular emphasis on the involvement of local contractors and the clients organisation in the construction process by the implementation of on-site training programmes during the construction phase and into the commissioning and operational phases of the project.