Five Decades of Growth & Innovation

M/s Aminbhavi & Hegde Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Dharwad was established in 1973 as a partnership firm by Late Shri V. R. Aminbhavi, a Civil Engineering graduate from Pune, and Shri R. K. Hegde, a Civil Engineering graduate from the College of Engineering, Suratkal.

The journey began modestly in a single 10’ × 15’ rented office at Station Road, Malmaddi, Dharwad, “In Vanavasi Ram Mandir trust Complex”. This space remained with the firm for Over a Decade, serving as a proud reminder of its humble origins.

In the early years, professional consultancy in civil engineering was not widely recognized. The firm initially focused on advisory services in design, construction, and project management, laying a strong foundation built on integrity and perseverance.

The firm’s “never say die” spirit began to bear fruit in 1986, marking the start of a phase defined by professionalism and technical excellence.

Its first major professional assignment was for Chidamber Nagar Housing Society, followed by an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) for Lotte Parashuram.

In 1989–90, the firm successfully implemented pile foundation techniques - a pioneering move in the region. The Malaprabha Cooperative Society Oil Mill at Nargund became the first such project in this part of Karnataka, setting new benchmarks for foundation design in BC soil, later adopted widely across the region.

The 1990s marked a period of rapid growth as clients increasingly sought the firm’s design consultancy expertise.

Major assignments included:

• Sardar Sarobar Irrigation Project (Bharuch & Vimagram – Kadi)
• Crest Radial Gates – Manchanabele Reservoir
• Anjunem Irrigation Project, Goa
• Upper Krishna Project – Main Canal
• Kabini Reservoir – 10T Gantry
• Krishna River Barrage at Chikkapadasalagi
• Irrigation projects in Hyderabad and Malavalli (Mysore District)

The firm also executed industrial water supply schemes, including KIADB’s Industrial Growth Centre at Dharwad, and prepared DPRs for Netherlands-assisted Integrated Rural Drinking Water Supply Schemes covering over 150 villages across undivided Dharwad and Bijapur districts.

The firm provided consultancy services to leading industrial houses such as Tata Hitachi, Tata Marcopolo and Tata Motors and became long-term design consultants to West Coast Paper Mills, Dandeli - a relationship that continues to this day. Star Volkmann Ltd., Dharwad was also planned and designed by the firm.

As Prime Consultants, the firm played a vital role in the planning and execution of over 100+ sugar factories in India and abroad, including:

• MGSSK Bhalki
• Naranja SSK, Bidar
• Raitara SSK, Rannanagar
• Dhanlaxmi SSK, Ramdurg
• Sangam SSK, Hidakal Dam

In 1991, the partnership firm transitioned into a Private Limited Company, marking a new phase of organizational growth.

This decade proved to be the most productive, both financially and in terms of client diversity. By 2004, the firm crossed the eight-digit revenue milestone, delivering comprehensive engineering solutions across sectors.
Key domains included:

• Irrigation networks, lift irrigation schemes
• Bridges and barrages
• Industrial and commercial structures
• Institutional buildings and sports complexes
• Treatment plants and cooling towers

The firm served as consultants to major agencies including KNNL, KBJNL, MRBC, UTP Main Canal, and UKP, handling designs, drawings, estimates, BOQs, and large distribution networks.

In recent years, the firm has expanded its footprint across industrial, urban, and international projects.

Major clients include:

• TATA Marcopolo, BEML, Kirloskar Group, Hindalco (Aditya Birla Group)
• JK Cement, Dalmiya Cement, Bharat Benz, ADM Agro, Ambuja Exports
• Gem Food Park LLC, Nectar Beverages, Surin Automotivesv, and others

The firm has delivered projects across India, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania, including sugar factories and industrial facilities.

Urban development initiatives include:

• Smart City projects – Hubli & Dharwad
• PMC for over 2,200 works with HDMC since 2018
• Third-party consultancy for 600+ schools across Karnataka
• Market Complex at Bicholim, Goa (GSUDA)