Investment engineering

Preparation and implementation of large investment projects requires comprehensive knowledge of technical, legal and financial issues, being a complex organizational task.

GCAM's professional team offers investment engineering services in the energy, heavy industry, transport and other sectors.

Our highly qualified specialists have many years of experience in organizing construction, investment processes and project management.

We can develop, plan and control your project at all stages of the investment process.

Investment engineering includes the provision of engineering, financial or general consulting services to a business at all stages of the implementation of an investment project.

This includes conducting field studies, tenders, calculations and negotiations aimed at developing a project with the optimal use of available resources.

Table: GCAM services at different stages of the investment project.

Stage of the project	Services
Pre-investment stage	Feasibility study. Development of individual financial models for project implementation with the most profitable use of financial and other resources. Conducting all the necessary research and negotiations.
Investment stage	Engineering design according to the results of previous studies and examinations. Practical implementation of the project, including the purchase of equipment, construction, installation, testing, etc.
Operation stage	This stage includes operation, maintenance, monitoring, repairs and upgrades of the facility to ensure uninterrupted efficient operation.

Investment engineering today goes beyond research and consulting.

It is an advanced concept that provides effective management of the entire investment project, covering technical, financial, legal and other aspects.

In particular, our company offers flexible project financing instruments with an initiator's contribution of 10%.

Thanks to close partnerships with renowned banks in Spain and other European countries, we will find the optimal solution for any project.

Contact our consultants to learn about GCAM business offerings.

Investment project stages

The term "investment project" means an investment in certain activities aimed at business growth.

Investment project stages include:

• Formation of a new investment idea.
• Exploring available investment opportunities.
• Feasibility study with recommendations for the customer.
• Preparation of the necessary contract documentation.
• Signing agreements with contractors and suppliers.
• Purchase of equipment, construction and installation work.
• Operation and maintenance of the facility.
• Control and optimization.

Engineering and technical support of large investment projects is a set of activities that require the involvement of intellectual, technical, financial and other resources from various sources.



Table: The main stages of the investment project.

Stage of the project	Short description
Investment plan preparation	Choosing the right business idea for solving a specific problem. Comprehensive study of the selected idea plus its preliminary agreement with local authorities. Determination of the range of qualified contractors, suppliers and equipment manufacturers suitable for the project.
Exploring investment opportunities	Research includes preliminary market analysis and analysis of demand for goods or services. The GCAM expert group will prepare business proposals for potential contractors with an assessment of the key parameters and cost of the project.
Justification of the project with recommendations	Justification of an investment project involves a detailed study of a specific market and the choice of the best marketing strategy for the company, preparation of a production plan, obtaining the necessary licenses and other permits, the development of engineering solutions. This stage includes a mandatory assessment of the risks associated with the implementation of the project.
Preparation of contract documentation	At the stage of preparing contract documentation, our specialists draw up documents for holding tenders, as well as negotiating with banks and investors on the basis of already approved technical documentation.
Purchase of equipment and construction and installation works	Signing agreements with suppliers and contractors gives a start to the direct construction of the facility. GCAM is ready to apply the most advanced European technologies and equipment for construction and equipment adjustment, including in extreme climatic conditions.
Operation and maintenance	The O&M stage assumes continuous maintenance of optimal parameters of the facility operation, repair and modernization. An experienced team of GCAM engineers will ensure the smooth operation of your facility.

We can prepare an investment proposal based on the final results of previous research.

This document, along with the memorandum of the recipient company, is necessary to attract long-term financing for a specific project.

The use of ready-made standard forms for investment projects from UNIDO can significantly simplify the preparation of an investment proposal. The initiator must understand that any change in the project parameters requires a subsequent re-evaluation of the entire project.

Modern investment engineering is based on various indicators that characterize the efficiency and feasibility of implementing each project.

These are important indicators that are assessed by investors before entering a large project.

The GCAM financial team will help you prepare documents for attracting large investments, taking into account the standard requirements of international financial institutions.

Sources of investment project financing

Investment engineering professionals identify several forms of investment, including cash or cash equivalents, land and real estate, macinery and equipment, property rights and intangible assets.

Any investment in the project is used for the following purposes:

• Purchase or lease of a land plot for construction (expansion) facilities.
• Preparation of the construction site in accordance with current requirements.
• Carrying out research and development work.
• Purchase, transportation and storage of necessary equipment.
• Construction of utilities and buildings.
• Unforeseen expenses.

Sources of investment can be own and borrowed funds, which largely determine the format of the project and the procedure for its implementation.

Table: Main sources of investment for large projects.

Sources of funds	Short description
Own assets of the company	This category includes business profits, depreciation charges, insurance payments, company fixed assets, charitable contributions, proceeds from the sale of shares, etc.
Government subsidies	Budget funds for the implementation of strategic investment projects can be allocated from local and supranational budgets (for example, subsidies in the European Union), provided to businesses free of charge.
Equity investments	Investments that involve the participation of the investor company in the authorized capital of the recipient company, including funds from various financial institutions and private investors.
Borrowed funds	Debt sources of financing for investment projects include bank loans, proceeds from the issue of bonds and other funds to be returned.

Investment engineering classifies the first three categories as the equity capital of the recipient company.



These funds are provided free of charge or used in the framework of equity participation.

The last category of financial sources is debt capital. The company must return these funds on the terms agreed in the contract.

As a rule, banks and private investors do not directly participate in the implementation of an investment project, limiting themselves to providing funds.

Investment engineering: our services

Investment engineering is now considered one of the key areas that drive business development and global economic growth.

Services in this area are provided by specialized companies and specialists with extensive experience in the implementation of various projects.

The rapidly changing economic landscape and technological advances require engineering companies to improve the management of clients' financial resources in order to optimize the cost and schedule of certain tasks. Investment engineering tools successfully cope with these tasks.

Comprehensive investment engineering services include:

• Assistance in developing a business plan.
• Estimation of the scope of work and investment costs for the project.
• Development of documentation required for construction.
• Assistance in obtaining permits and licenses.
• Selection of the most profitable investment instruments.
• Financing up to 90% of the total project cost.
• Purchase, delivery and quality control of equipment.
• Full cycle of construction and installation works.
• Comprehensive technical supervision.
• Project management.

We begin to cooperate with clients at any stage of construction.

However, we are ready to act as a general contractor, implementing turnkey projects under an EPC contract.

GCAM provides a comprehensive approach to engineering, addressing the full range of problems associated with the construction and operation of large facilities.

We operate in renewable energy, industry, mining, recycling, agriculture, real estate and tourism.

Contact our consultants at any time to find out more.