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An African firm with international reach

Building sustainable infrastructure
to shape the future of Africa.

Project and construction management for mining, industrial, and infrastructure projects — turning ambition into delivery across Africa.

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Who we are

AKILI supports the delivery of mining, industrial, and infrastructure projects of strategic importance.

We help clients turn ambitious ideas into tangible results through disciplined project delivery, strong field leadership, and a deep understanding of the technical, environmental, and social realities that shape development projects across Africa.

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Our key pillars

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Global vision, local execution

We support clients at every stage of the project, from the initial concept through commissioning and operations, while fostering a collaborative approach.

Operational excellence

Proven methodologies, disciplined governance, and data-driven decision-making to protect cost, schedule, and performance.

Field adaptability

We thrive in complex environments and adapt our approach to local, logistical, and operational realities.

Lasting impact

We strive to create lasting value by strengthening infrastructure, local capabilities, and positive community outcomes.

Technical expertise

Our expertise spans the full project development lifecycle.

Mining, processing plants, and tailings management

Roads, utilities, and civil infrastructure

Aggregate production and material-handling infrastructure

Impact & development

We believe major projects should deliver more than financial outcomes.

Our goal is to contribute to sustainable infrastructure, knowledge transfer, local capacity building, and improved quality of life for the people and communities impacted by the projects we help deliver.

Services

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Construction Management

Field leadership, construction supervision, contractor coordination, and management of health and safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

Pre-construction

Constructibility · Estimating · Planning

Execution

Coordination · Site supervision · Quality control · Cost & change management

Closeout

Commissioning · Final documentation

Project Management

Full project lifecycle management including strategy development, planning, governance, execution, performance monitoring, and closeout.

Initiation

Feasibility studies · Definition of objectives

Planning

Budget · Scheduling · Risk analysis

Execution & Closeout

Performance tracking · Contract management · Reporting · Lessons learned

Innovation & Digital Technologies

Integration of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced analytics to improve project decision-making and performance.

Digital technologies

Artificial intelligence

Automation

Advanced analytics

Sectors of intervention

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Mining

Process plants & tailings facilities
Material handling & operational support
Surface mining infrastructure

Infrastructure & Civil Engineering

Roads & civil works
Utility networks & water systems
Industrial platforms & critical infrastructure

Our approach

Structured governance, measurable control.

We believe the most successful projects are built on clear governance, transparent decision-making, and strong stakeholder collaboration.

Structured planning

Rigorous cost and schedule control

Strong field presence

Proactive risk management

Continuous stakeholder engagement

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Key differentiator

Modern tools, real-time control.

Modern digital tools
Artificial intelligence
Project tracking · Performance analysis · Decision support
Real-time performance tracking

20+

Years of experience

Continents

Core sectors

100%

Owner-aligned

Leadership

The people accountable for your project.

The leaders you meet remain actively engaged throughout the assignment, enabling faster decisions, direct communication, and clear accountability for project outcomes.

Integrity · Technical Excellence · Safety · Lasting Impact

Fernand Behiguim

Co-Founder · Principal

Engineering and project management executive with 15+ years of experience leading complex capital projects, infrastructure developments, and operational improvement initiatives across North America. Proven expertise in project governance, construction management, strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions that drive long-term business success.

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