Sharjah, UAE – June 2025:
In an inspiring journey marked by innovation, resilience, and leadership, Balaskandan Raghunathan, fondly known as “Bala”, has transformed a humble dream into a global engineering success story. As the Founder and Managing Director of Capital Engineering Consultancy, Mr. Balaskandan s path from a young civil engineer to the helm of an international consultancy is a testament to visionary entrepreneurship.
Born in Chennai, India, and a graduate in Civil Engineering from Bharathiar University in 1995, Mr.Bala began his career working across India, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, developing technical expertise in structural design and project management. Between 1995 and 2006, he served in key roles with several reputed engineering firms, including Paradigm Technologies in Chennai, Al Yamama in Jeddah, and Thyssen Krupp Elevators in Dubai, where he contributed to the Dubai International Airport Expansion (Terminal 3).
In 2006, driven by a deep passion and the aspiration to create a consultancy that blended engineering excellence with client trust, Mr.Balaskandan founded Capital Engineering Consultancy in Sharjah with just a few loyal team members. Nineteen years later, what began in a small office in Abu Shagara has evolved into a multinational enterprise employing over 600 professionals, with branches across all seven emirates of the UAE, as well as in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and India.
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My vision was to reflect wisdom, professional competence, and dedication in every project we undertake. I believed in the impossible — and through hard work, we made it possible,” said Mr.Balaskandan in a recent interview.
Capital Engineering Consultancy today stands as a leading name in engineering services, specializing in:
Civil, structural, architectural, and MEP design
Residential and commercial developments
Institutional, hospitality, and leisure facilities
Oil & gas infrastructure
Environmental solutions and BIM services
Under Mr. Balaskadan ‘s leadership, the company has collaborated with major international architects and project management consultants, delivering landmark projects across the region.
The firm’s strength lies not just in its technical proficiency but also in its values: clear communication, unwavering client trust, and consistent quality standards. Mr. Bala ensures that every team member at Capital Engineering shares the company’s operational vision and values.
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Capital Engineering Consultancy’s growth has been a journey of continuous learning and adapting to global standards,” said Mr. Balaskandan Raghunathan. “We’re proud of what we’ve built, and more importantly, excited for what’s ahead.
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As Capital Engineering Consultancy continues its upward trajectory, Mr. Raghunathan remains steadfast in his belief:
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With a remarkable legacy already built and ambitious plans for further global expansion, Balaskandan Raghunathan and Capital Engineering Consultancy are paving the way for a new era of engineering excellence.
Subashchandrabose Rajavelan
Manging Editor,
Value Media MiddleEast -UAE