Welcome to 4ECL

4 Elements Consulting Limited (4ECL) is an energetic, independent, rapidly growing Hong Kong registered civil engineering and strategy firm. We provide project management and consultancy services across a broad range of disciplines, from conceptual planning to implementation and monitoring.

4ECL Services

The name of 4ECL is based on the four elements theme in which fire, water, earth and wind are the main building blocks of all things. This leads to a specific way of trying to understand and decompose major components and elements presented by engineering challenges.

Strategy
Assessment

Strategy should bring clarity to an organization - it should be a signpost for showing people where you, as their leader, are taking them - and what they need to do to get there.

Business
Model Analysis

It's critical to analyse the connection between organisational structure, influencing factors (PEST), project fundamentals, revenue planning and overall project management.  

Planning
and Programming

Project planning and programming relate the two major factors of a project, namely time and cost - both of which weigh heavily on creating optimised, viable outcomes. 

Proposals
and Documentation

Whether preparing proposals to bid for future work or compiling documentation to enable future bidding of a contract requires a clear and concise approach. 

Infrastructure
Appraisals

Assessment of demand, supply, networks capacity and performance requirements. Findings establish need for upgrade, capacity enhancement or replacement.

Development 
Appraisals

Assessment of objectives, user requirements, land parcel conditions and constraints. Relationship to adjacent sites are also considered to determine development suitability.

Value
Management

Value management is a style of management particularly dedicated to motivating people, developing skills and promoting innovation, with the aim of maximizing performance.

Lifecycle 
Cost Analysis

Estimation of overall project cost alternatives and selection of design that ensures the lowest overall cost of ownership consistent with its quality and function.

Hands On
Representation

Provision of project management duties across all implementation phases of building or construction projects, promoting ideas for the clients' business development.

Project Components & Elements

Residential

Assessment of users, land use, plot ratios, occupancy, floor space, layout and design standards.

Public Facilities

Appraisal of land use, user & operational requirements, planning provisions and design standards.

Commercial

Assessment of patronage, land use, user & operational requirements, plot ratios, commercial mix, floor space, layout and design standards.

Hotels

Appraisal of land use, user & operational supply / demand side requirements, occupancy, floor space, layout, and design standards.

Culture & Entertainment

Assessment of cultural venues, performing arts and facilities provision, operational requirements and design standards.

Medical & spa

Appraisal of land use, user & operational requirements, facilities provisioning and design standards.

Village

Assessment of land use, user & operational requirements, local provisions and design standards.

Education

Appraisal of land use, user & operational requirements, plot ratios, occupancy, floor space, layout, supports facilities and design standards.

Sports Grounds

Appraisal of land use, user & operational requirements, sporting mix, field and indoor facilities, patronage and design standards.

Green Areas

Assessment of land use, user & operational requirements, protection levels, species present, facilities provision and design standards.

Beach & Marine

Appraisal of vehicle mix, land use, user & operational requirements, capacity, and design standards.

Parking Facilities

Assessment of land use, climate, exposure, user & operational requirements, vessel types, bathymetry and design standards

4ECL Portfolio

A snapshot of recent signature projects the 4ECL team have the privilege of working on:

Who We Are

The 4ECL senior team bring 25 years of experience, trust and dependability to projects.
Reach out to usanytime - we look forward to learning how we can add value to your next development project.

Nigel Dearden

Chief Executive Officer

Nigel is a civil and structural engineer with a degree from the UK, he is also a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered Water and Environmental Manager.

Prior to establishing 4 Elements, he worked in North America, Europe and South East Asia with both International Consultants and Contractors on private and public sector works.

He is an advocate of early communication with Clients and in adopting a facilitation approach to issues identification and resolution.

Nigel is able to address multi-disciplinary assignments having expertise in infrastructure, tourism and development schemes of high value.

Peter Alexander

Peter is a is highly valued senior consultant with 4 Elements Consulting Ltd. Peter is educated at Bradford University as part of a formal indenture training system.

A veteran of the UK 60's & 70's motorway boom, Peter diversified and progressed to C.E.O. of a multi-disciplinary contracting organisation.

Retired early to become a consultant and advisor in the UK, USA and Asia on highway, drainage, landscape, landfill, reclamation, recreation and river works.

Sabrina Hou

Procurement

Sabrina has extensive experience in procurement business for over twenty years. She has the strong understanding and skills of Procure-to-Pay processes.

She demonstrates initiative, commitment and responsibility as a team member.

Her accuracy and attention to details, analytical and problem-solving skills have made a great contribution to the company.

Jan Kruit

Senior Consultant

Jan is a senior Project Manager expert with over 30 years experience in the construction industry in the UK, Middle East and pan Asia Pacific.

Jan started his career as a facade construction manager and has developed his skill set to be a leading expert in the field.  For the past 15 years Jan has led the design, engineering and construction teams of established project delivery consultancies and construction companies in the Middle East, Macau and Hong Kong; as well as extensive mixed use developments in the UK and Middle East. 

Jan's diverse experience across sectors and regions is a robust asset to both the firm and clients. He has wide experience working as a client representative, independant consultant and contractor, and inherently understands client needs.  

Louise Xiao

Executive Assistant

Louise has worked for several companies in different regions and countries. Her experience in accounting, marketing and PA lends her skills that cover coordination, interpersonal interactions, project management and ad hoc duties for the 4ECL Executives.

Louise is dynamic, trustworthy, and her high sense of responsibility supports 4ECL. Her diverse background contributes strengths to both clients and the company.

Peggy Feng

Office Manager

Peggy is a dynamic, multitasking member of the senior team tasked with ensuring a high degree of attention to detail across all facets of the company administration and HR.

A self-made entrepreneur and family focused, Peggy provides invaluable business level language interpretation across Mandarin and English for the firm, as well as injecting a strong sense of client service into all back-of-house functions.

Frankly we'd be lost without Peggy.