15 Jun 2023
Omnium International Main Board Director Fernando Freitas is the cover star of Middle East Consultant’s June 2023 edition, discussing Omnium’s aspirations for the future in a ‘Going Places’-themed feature.
In a wide-ranging interview, Fernando focuses on Omnium’s continued growth and ambitions, the challenges of staying ahead in an ever-changing business landscape and our organisation’s commitment to a ‘quality-first’ mindset.
In discussing how construction should be looking to move forward, Fernando believes that the industry still has a long way to go in terms of innovation.
Outdated practices remain commonplace, and a revolution in construction would compel the whole sector to rethink what we do, and how. By embracing new technologies, and by experimenting with materials and methods, we can still build interesting and characterful assets with a ‘design to budget’ mindset.
Omnium International is aware of the need for innovation that comes with its position as a Cost Consultant and Project Manager, and is continually seeking ways to evolve by encompassing our core strengths alongside the exploration of new technologies and working methods.
“We have a designated “Innovation Champion”, a role that has been entrusted to a rising star in our ranks, Alex McEvoy, and an internal process that requires collective collaboration across the entire organisation to foster the advancement of our endeavours and maintain our position at the forefront of technology.”
Omnium is renowned for its commitment to our people, and Fernando discusses in his interview our organisation’s approach to investing in talent internally.
Supporting our peoples’ career growth and professional development, internal mentoring, training and guidance is aligned with RICS Chartership and, beyond RICS, every member of staff is nurtured in an environment where they feel valued, engaged and fulfilled.
By enhancing wellbeing and promoting a diverse workforce, we’re able to demonstrate commitment to our overarching values which seek to revolutionise practices, improve lives, deliver employment without barriers, increase sustainability and create industry leaders.
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When addressing Omnium’s plans for growth and expansion in our sector, Fernando comments:
“Rather than pursuing rapid expansion and compromising our reputation, we adopt a structured growth approach…our focus extends beyond financial gains [and] we are committed to executing projects with utmost diligence.”
Fernando believes that Omnium’s successful growth to date has been built upon an exceptional track record for quality and reliability, with a proven commitment to comprehensive service where “good relationships are everything”.
“There is no limit to our ambitions, [and] we continue to seek out new ways in which we can extend our reach… Our sights are current set on an extraordinary and rather audacious goal to become one of the first Commercial and Project Managers to contribute to projects on Mars!”
Read Fernando’s full interview with Middle East Consultant in the June 2023 edition
Serving the Middle East, Europe and the UK from 7 international branches, and headquartered in Dubai, Omnium International is amongst the strongest Project Management, Cost Consultancy and Quantity Surveying firms in the region.
RICS regulated and ISO accredited, our experienced, committed and award-winning people benefit from cross-sector expertise gained worldwide, spanning developments from key infrastructure and complex master planning projects to hospitality, residential and commercial mixed-use assets.
Niche knowledge and understanding, and a unique Director-led approach, has delivered iconic projects including the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Creek Harbour, key Expo 2020 Pavilions, One Za’abeel and Jeddah Economic City.
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