Given all that has transpired so far this year particularly in regard to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a single word that would describe our position would be ‘fortunate’. Although we have been deliberate in the manner that we conduct our work and the standards that we set for ourselves, we have been fortunate that we …
An opportunity presented itself for me to visit Rotuma in March, 2021. The visit had a dual purpose – professional and personal. After some thirty plus years of learning and practicing engineering, there are civil-structural infrastructure issues on the island that we as a Company could assist with. The issues involved: the rehabilitation and upgrade …
The year 2020 will not be forgotten any time soon. Darwin’s theory of evolution and the term ’Survival of the Fittest’ comes to mind. But make it through the year we did. Perhaps what has stood out for us, is the innate ability of a number of Staff to rise to the occasion and take …
As is tradition, the Staff organised a spectacular Christmas Dinner to mark the end of our business year 2020. This occasion was attended by our Staff, our respective immediate families, our partners and children. It wasn’t apparent until the night of the event, the effort that had have gone into its organising. Christmas gifts were …
The last three months has been a challenging time for our Staff and the Company with the ongoing, prolonged effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequences of lockdowns, the need for social distancing and the effects and consequences on multitudes of businesses across Fiji. We have however, experienced a number of positive work opportunities …
Globally, these last three months have been the most bizarre many of us would have experienced. COVID-19 brought a number of new words and terms which are now used on a daily basis including: social distancing, new normal, mutations, lockdown and masks to name a few. The Company has been immensely fortunate with the continuation of …
Well, we are here, at the grand ’old’ age of 55!! Both Lucy and I are ‘65’ers! Born 8 days apart, Lucy and I share many common attributes and characteristics. We have been on a fantastic journey together which we are still enjoying and experiencing. In my earlier years, like most of us I suppose, …
The events that have taken place in the first quarter of 2020 will not be forgotten too quickly. Perhaps the more notable event is our farewell to our long serving Staff member Paul Briones. Paul (a Mechanical Engineer) came to us with his sister Cora (a Civil Engineer) some thirteen years ago. Like most Filipino …
The Staff of Erasito Consultants Pte Ltd (ECL) accepted an invitation and embarked on a Cultural Day Trip to Lutu Village in Naitasiri on Saturday, 07th March, 2020. The 07th of March seemed like an opportune day to have a Company trip for the ECL and Beca Staff and their families to allow the diverse …
There have been some good side effects of the lockdown and curfews including less people on the streets which means less litter. The roads are quiet too, although there are some drivers who now see the roads as their personal racetrack. Hopefully, the improved hygiene standard will continue forever. It has been a good time …