Abré Maree is a registered Professional Engineering Technologist since 2008 and based in Cape Town, where he is appointed as Technical Director/Head of the Electrical Department. His experience in the Consulting Engineering field spans reticulation and building services.

He is a specialist in electrical and electronic building services and is widely experienced in the design, installation, and commissioning of lighting systems, fire detection, access control, and closed-circuit television (CCTV) installations.

In 2008, Abré undertook research into soccer stadium developments in both Germany and the United Kingdom. His experience also includes a wide knowledge of the integration of systems as well as project management and control.

Abré is also a registered Green Star SA Accredited Professional with the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) and a registered professional technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). He obtained a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from Technikon Natal, South Africa, in 1998. He also obtained a National Higher Diploma in 1994 and a National Diploma in 1992, both from Cape Technikon in South Africa.

Manie van Noordwyk is a registered Professional Engineer – Fire with 17 years of experience in the consulting engineering and construction industry. His expertise spans Mechanical Building Engineering Services, Fire Engineering, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Engineering, and Wet Services (Plumbing and Drainage Systems) Engineering.

He has been involved in the design, tender documentation, contract administration, site supervision and commissioning of complete mechanical installations across residential, hotel, commercial, retail, office, and industrial developments. His responsibilities include the integration of engineering design for construction, the preparation of procurement documentation, tender evaluation, and the appointment of suitable contractors.

Manie’s project management experience includes preparing payment certificates, adjudicating claims, monitoring construction works, and maintaining coordination between project owners, sponsors, contractors, clients, and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery and integration.

His project portfolio includes a broad range of mechanical building services, such as fire engineering (including fire protection plans and rational fire designs), fire protection installations (sprinklers, fire hose reels, and hydrants), HVAC systems (central chilled water systems, unitary air-conditioning, VRV/VRF systems, swimming pool heating, and ablution ventilation), cold and freezer rooms, and various extraction systems including dust, smoke, and fume extraction. He also has experience with lifting equipment such as elevators, escalators, and dock levellers, as well as water reticulation systems, including hot and cold-water services.

In addition, his plant engineering experience includes process and mechanical engineering design, plant layout design, product conveyance systems, equipment specification, and the development of process flow diagrams and process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs). His project engineering capabilities further extend to feasibility studies, process development, and project management across multidisciplinary engineering environments.

Andhresh Naidoo is a registered Professional Engineer since 2011 and based in Cape Town, where he is appointed as Technical Director/Head of the Mechanical Department

He has more than 14 years of post-registration experience and is a Green Star SA Accredited Professional and a registered Competent Person – Energy. With over 18 years of post-graduate experience in Engineering Consulting, Infrastructure and Building Services, as well as the Nuclear Power Plant Industry, he has developed extensive expertise across a broad range of specialised mechanical engineering disciplines.

His areas of specialisation include Mechanical Building and Hospital Engineering Services, encompassing Air-Conditioning, Ventilation, Fire Protection and Smoke Control, Building Management Systems, Refrigeration Systems, Wet Services including Water Recovery Systems, Medical Gas Installations, LPG Installations, Pneumatic Tube Systems, and Lift Installations. He also has extensive experience in Pump Station Projects, including potable water, sewer, and treatment plant systems.

An active registered mentor with ECSA, Andhresh also serves as an ECSA committee member responsible for the assessment of candidate engineers’ applications for registration as Professional Engineers (Pr Eng). In addition, he is actively involved in Green Star SA projects and is recognised as an enthusiastic innovator who continually seeks new possibilities and explores progressive engineering solutions.

Mark Thomas has been a registered Professional Engineering Technologist since 2012 and is based in Cape Town, where he is appointed as Technical Director/Head of the Electronic Department.  Mark has been with TRIOCON Consulting Engineers since 2001 and currently holds the position of Technical Director and Head of Department – Electronic.

Mark is an experienced electronic systems and infrastructure design specialist with an extensive track record across the retail, government, healthcare, hospitality, power generation, aviation, and high-security sectors. Over the course of his career, he has delivered the design, coordination, and implementation of complex electronic, fire, security, and communication systems for some of South Africa’s most prominent institutions and facilities.

His experience includes the design of fire detection, access control, CCTV, evacuation, and public address systems for major Foschini Group facilities across Parow and Johannesburg, including manufacturing plants, warehouses, computer centres, and head office environments. This work extended to high-risk and mission-critical facilities such as data centres, jewellery warehouses, and large-scale logistics operations.

Mark has also contributed to major national infrastructure projects, including fire detection systems for Eskom’s Koeberg Nuclear Power Station and Majuba Power Station, as well as aviation security and data network design projects for Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), covering terminal developments and aviation security door upgrades.

Within the public sector, his work spans provincial and national government buildings, including Union House, the Cape Provincial Administration complex, the Tower Block, Tuynhuys, and the Thomas Boydell Building. These projects incorporated integrated fire detection, evacuation, access control, intruder alarm, and CCTV systems. He was also involved in the design of perimeter security, internal alarm systems, and fire detection for the official residence of the State President at Genadendal, reflecting significant experience in high-security environments.

Additional project experience includes hospital CCTV systems at Mitchells Plain Hospital and Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), access control systems at Groote Schuur Hospital, centralised control room design linking multiple government buildings, cable television distribution systems for Parliament, electrical LV distribution for community facilities, estate-wide electrical project management at Fancourt, and network infrastructure surveys and designs.

This breadth of experience demonstrates Mark’s strong capability in system design, integration, and project leadership across technically demanding, safety-critical, and security-sensitive environments.

Imraan Baatjies joined Arthur Morris and Partners in 1996, which later rebranded as TRIOCON Consulting Engineers in 2005, where he continues to serve. He currently holds the position of Senior Mechanical Technician, with more than 30 years of experience in the design and implementation of mechanical systems for commercial and retail developments within the construction industry. His work has a strong focus on hospital and healthcare engineering services.

In 2009, Imraan was selected as a member of the technical working group responsible for developing the Green Star South Africa rating tool for retail centres, contributing to the advancement of sustainable building practices within the local construction sector.

His specialist expertise includes close liaison with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary professional teams to define and document project requirements, as well as providing technical guidance on the interpretation and application of the National Building Regulations (NBR). He has extensive experience in the technical and financial evaluation of capital expansion projects, including detailed cost estimation, feasibility studies, and lifecycle cost analysis.

Imraan has led the detailed design of air conditioning and ventilation systems for a wide range of facilities, including office buildings, data centres, factories, research and educational facilities, and hospitals. His experience also extends to the design, project management, and installation of complex mechanical systems such as lifts, industrial refrigeration plants, drying facilities, domestic and fire protection water reticulation systems, steam and compressed air systems, and other specialist mechanical installations.

His additional expertise includes the research, development, and compilation of technical specifications; specialist support during equipment and mechanical plant procurement; contract financial administration; inspection and reporting on works in progress and completed installations; and the preparation of snag lists and patent and latent defect reports.

He also provides specialist technical reports and advisory services aimed at improving productivity, optimising operational flow, reducing energy consumption, and minimising operational disruptions. In addition, he has experience in the general administration and day-to-day management of a professional consulting engineering practice, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and consistent project delivery standards.

Pieter Meyer is a registered Professional Engineering Technologist based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), with over 15 years of experience in electrical engineering. He currently serves as Technical Director and Eastern Cape Manager, having developed a strong and progressive career with Triocon since 2014.

Pieter specialises in electrical building services engineering, with experience spanning medical, laboratory, industrial, commercial, and public infrastructure projects across both local and international markets. He holds diplomas in Electrical Engineering and Illumination Engineering, supported by extensive technical expertise in the design and implementation of complex electrical systems.

His core competencies include medium- and low-voltage reticulation, small power design, generator and UPS systems. In addition, he has strong capabilities in energy-efficient and green building design, including PV solar systems, advanced lighting management solutions, power factor correction, and harmonic filtering. He is highly skilled in lighting modelling and simulation using tools such as DIALux, Relux, and Ulysse.

Beyond technical design, Pieter brings well-rounded project delivery expertise, including project leadership, multidisciplinary coordination, contract administration, procurement strategy, cost estimation, and the preparation of tender documentation.

He has successfully contributed to a wide range of projects, including hospitals, clinics, schools, industrial facilities, commercial offices, retail developments, hotels, residential estates, high-containment laboratory facilities (BSL1–4 and ABSL), and municipal infrastructure. His experience demonstrates a strong ability to manage complex engineering challenges and deliver high-quality outcomes from concept through to design, implementation, and commissioning.

Pieter consistently integrates modern, sustainable technologies into his projects, ensuring efficient, compliant, and future-ready engineering solutions.