Engineering impact
Designing possibility
Zutari is a buildings and infrastructure engineering and advisory firm with a proud legacy of over 90 years across Africa and the Middle East. We partner with clients throughout the infrastructure lifecycle, delivering innovative, digitally enabled solutions.
SERVICES
Delivering sustainable engineering, design, and advisory services across Africa and the Middle East, creating local impact at every stage.
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Buildings
Creating resilient and sustainable spaces through integrated engineering and design.
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Digital AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Leveraging digital technologies to
enhance asset performance.
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ENERGY AND POWER
Developing sustainable energy solutions for a cleaner future.
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MINING AND INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Shaping innovative solutions in land development, infrastructure, and urban planning.
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PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Comprehensive project management through smart planning and high-ROI outcomes, on time and within budget.
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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Optimising resource extraction and delivery while minimising environmental impact.
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CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY
Integrating sustainability principles into every project.
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TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY
Developing efficient and
sustainable transport systems.
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WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT
Managing water resources
efficiently and sustainably.
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URBAN AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Shaping innovative solutions in land development, infrastructure, and urban planning.
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SERVICES
Delivering sustainable engineering, design, and advisory services across Africa and the Middle East, creating local impact at every stage.
1/10
Buildings
Creating resilient and sustainable spaces through integrated engineering and design.
Read More
2/10
Digital AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Leveraging digital technologies to enhance asset performance.
Read More
3/10
ENERGY AND POWER
Developing sustainable energy solutions for a cleaner future.
Read More
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MINING AND INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Shaping innovative solutions in land development, infrastructure, and urban planning.
Read More
5/10
PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Comprehensive project management through smart planning and high-ROI outcomes, on time and within budget.
Read More
6/10
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Optimising resource extraction and delivery while minimising environmental impact.
Read More
7/10
CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY
Integrating sustainability principles into every project.
Read More
8/10
TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY
Developing efficient and
sustainable transport systems.
Read More
9/10
WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT
Managing water resources
efficiently and sustainably.
Read More
10/10
URBAN AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Shaping innovative solutions in land development, infrastructure, and urban planning.
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How we work
Our integrated approach combines sustainable design, digital engineering, and lifecycle project delivery to create infrastructure that is built to last and designed for impact.
SINCE 1932
Decades of transforming ideas into infrastructure that empowers, connects, and endures.
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1932
NINHAM SHAND ESTABLISHED IN CAPE TOWN
A small office opens in South Africa, marking the beginning of a legacy that would shape nearly a century.
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1951
Van Wyk and Louw established
A new firm enters the South African engineering landscape.
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1978
Namibia expansion
Van Wyk and Louw expands operations into Namibia.
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1994
Becoming Africon
Van Wyk and Louw rebrands to Africon and extends its reach across Greater Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
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2002
Middle East expansion
Africon begins operating in the Middle East, laying the foundations for future regional impact.
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2009
Aurecon is formed
Africon, Connell Wagner (Australasia), and Ninham Shand (South Africa) merge to create Aurecon, a global firm with over 210 years of combined experience.
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2012
NETGroup merger
Aurecon integrates NETGroup, a leader in transmission and distribution solutions.
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2019
Refocusing on Africa
Aurecon Africa demerges from the Australian business.
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2020
Zutari is born
We become Zutari, an African-founded, purpose-driven firm. We also acquire Aurecon Middle East, reconnecting with our legacy in the region.
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2022
90 years of impact
We celebrate nine decades of engineering progress and partnerships across continents, and open an office in Riyadh.
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2025
DUBAI HEADQUARTERS LAUNCHED
Zutari SA opens Corporate Headquarters in Dubai.
We don't just
design structures.
WE DESIGN POSSIBILITIES.
IMPACT BY NUMBERS
Impact at scale, measured in numbers, driven by purpose.
Completed over the past 15 years, from concept to impact.
A growing team of passionate professionals across Africa and the Middle East.
Recognised by peers and partners for excellence, innovation, and meaningful impact.
Engineering solutions that transcend borders, transforming lives and landscapes across the globe.
Driving thought leadership and advanced problem-solving across our projects.
Engineers, scientists, designers, and specialists across all disciplines and services.
Differentiators
What makes Zutari stand out in transport planning and advisory in the Middle East?
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Developer of Dubai’s Future Vision
As the lead developer of Dubai’s 2040 Masterplan and the Future Multimodal Transport Model, we guide nearly all transport-related planning in the city. This unique role gives us exceptional insight into Dubai’s development trajectory, economic trends, and emerging opportunities.
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Trusted Advisor to Government
We advise government entities on infrastructure investment and budgeting, working alongside global consultancies like McKinsey on studies such as future budget allocations for Dubai’s RTA. This positions us ahead of major projects and strategic decisions.
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Relationships with Leading Developers
Zutari is proud to work directly with major land developers in Dubai, with most of our transport planning assignments allocated as direct awards. This not only reflects trust in us but also provides market access and insider status when it comes to unlocking design and implementation opportunities.
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Technical Expertise in Manuals & Frameworks
Zutari provides strategic leadership in shaping technical manuals and frameworks – a niche area where we hold deep expertise. Our work includes the development of the TIS Manual, Trip Generation Manual, USDM Manual, Transport Model Manual, and the Cost Share Governance Framework, among others.
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Regional Influence, Reputation and Recognition
Dubai is widely seen as a global front-runner in transport planning and future mobility. Zutari’s strong reputation in the city enhances our credibility across the region, where we are ranked by key authorities among the top-tier transport planning consultants. This gives us direct access to high-profile strategic projects.
Awards
Recognised for excellence, driven by impact. Award-winning solutions that are innovative, socially conscious, and environmentally responsible.
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2025
Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone Project (TASEZ)
Award: Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) AON Engineering Excellence Awards Category: Commendation: Mega Projects with a Value Greater than R1 Billion
Location: South Africa -
N2 Slope Stabilisation Project
Award: Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) AON Engineering Excellence Awards
Category: Commendation: Projects with a value between R250 million and R1 billion
Location: South Africa -
N1 Sinkhole Repair Project
Award: Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) AON Engineering Excellence Awards
Category: Winner: Projects with a value between R50-R250 million
Location: South Africa -
2024
Zandvliet wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade
Award: Consulting Engineers South Africa
(CESA) AON Engineering Excellence Awards
Category: Winner: Mega Projects with a Value Greater than R1 Billion
Location: South Africa -
PAIX DKR Senegal 21
Award: Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) AON Engineering Excellence Awards
Category: Winner: Best International Project
Location: South Africa -
Eastgate Solar Phase 2
Award: Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) Steel Awards
Category: Winner: Innovation and Sustainability
Location: South Africa -
Eastgate Solar Phase 2
Award: Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) Steel Awards
Category: Tubular Category
Location: South Africa -
Growthpoint Woodmead Estate
Award: GBCSA Convention 2024 Leadership Awards Category: Winner: Best Quality Submission (Building
Operational Performance Rating)
Location: South Africa -
ABSA Zeerust
Award: GBCSA Convention 2024 Leadership Awards Category: Winner: Best Quality Submission (Building
Operational Performance Rating)
Location: South Africa -
ABSA Cathedral Square
Award: GBCSA Convention 2024 Leadership Awards
Category: Winner: Best Quality Submission (Building
Operational Performance Rating)
Location: South Africa -
Anglo American Fit-out at 144 Oxford
Award: GBCSA Convention 2024 Leadership Awards Category: Winner: Best Quality Submission (Asset Rating)
Location: South Africa -
Anglo American Fit-out at 144 Oxford
Award: GBCSA Convention 2024 Leadership Awards Category: Highest Rated Building (Asset Rating): 78 points
Location: South Africa -
Oman Across Ages Museum
Award: Prix Versailles
Category: Special Prize for an Exterior
Location: Oman
