About

Specialist Expertise. Independent Judgement.

Hikvera is a founder-led specialist engineering advisory practice focused on the performance, durability and longevity of infrastructure and built assets.

Who we are

Three decades of international specialist experience

Established to provide clients with direct access to senior specialist expertise, Hikvera draws on more than three decades of engineering experience gained across India, the Middle East, UK, Australia, New Zealand and other international markets.

The experience spans major transport, marine, water, industrial, building and urban infrastructure—from new-build durability and materials engineering to forensic investigation, asset assessment, rehabilitation and independent technical assurance.

Corroded reinforcement exposed in a cracked concrete sample alongside callipers, a covermeter and survey data on a tablet.

Our approach

Effective specialist advice should be…

Independent
Focused on engineering evidence and the client's underlying need.
Evidence-based
Supported by engineering principles, investigation, testing and relevant experience.
Practical
Capable of implementation in real project and construction environments.
Locally relevant
Responsive to climate, exposure, materials, resources, standards and construction practices.
Sustainable
Considering lower-carbon materials, resource efficiency, asset preservation and whole-life performance.
Proportionate
Appropriate to the technical risk, asset importance and decision being made.

Global experience

Adapted to local conditions

International engineering experience is most valuable when intelligently applied to the conditions of the project.

For India’s rapidly developing infrastructure, Hikvera combines international lessons with understanding of Indian climatic exposure, locally available materials, construction practices, supply chains, standards, constructability, sustainability objectives and commercial realities.

The objective is not to simply transfer overseas solutions, but to use relevant international experience to develop practical and locally appropriate engineering solutions.

For international clients, Hikvera provides focused senior specialist expertise through advisory assignments, independent reviews, forensic assessment, durability and materials engineering, rehabilitation advice and technical assurance.

Founder & Principal Advisor

Abdul Hasib Abdul Sattar

A specialist engineering professional with more than three decades of experience in structural durability, structural forensics, condition assessment and technical assurance, gained across India, the Middle East, UK, Australia, New Zealand and other international markets.

Understand the engineering problem before prescribing the solution.

Leadership & engagement

Focused expertise where it adds value

Hikvera's founder-led model enables flexible engagement—from an initial technical discussion or targeted review through to focused specialist project support.

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