What ECV CONSULTANCY LIMITED does

ECV Consultancy Limited is a privately-held UK-based training and consulting firm founded in 1993 that specializes exclusively in FIDIC contract conditions for international engineering and construction projects. The company is the self-declared creator of the Modular form of FIDIC training and delivers courses covering the 1999 and 2017 FIDIC editions (Red, Yellow, Silver, and Green Books) in both face-to-face and virtual formats. Its core products include multi-day in-house training courses, open-enrollment public courses, two proprietary self-learning manuals (a 216-page FIDIC Contracts Self Learning Training Course and a 118-page ECV Contract Management Manual), and professional consultancy on contract interpretation, claims preparation, risk analysis, and Dispute Adjudication Board representation. Underpinning the offering is a small senior team of four credentialed FIDIC trainers (David Heslett, Marcus Theil, Jim Maclure, Simon Worley), supported by regional contacts in Brussels, Vienna, and Trinidad.

ECV monetizes through three primary revenue streams: fee-based in-house training engagements for government ministries, multilateral development banks, and private contractors; paid public course enrollment delivered directly or via regional channel partners (CCM in Austria, JCC in the Caribbean, ITD in Qatar, Oasis in Ghana, LACE in Latvia); and direct-to-consumer publication sales through its e-commerce storefront processed via WorldPay. Pricing is custom-quoted for institutional engagements with no published rate card, while publications are sold in EUR or USD with global shipping. Go-to-market is predominantly relationship-driven, anchored on partnerships with FIDIC, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, EBRD, UNOPS, the African Development Bank, the EU, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation, supplemented by delegate word-of-mouth and the company website as a digital storefront.

The firm claims 35,000+ professionals trained across 92 countries since inception, holds FIDIC Affiliate Member status, and won the FIDIC Trainer of the Year award in November 2023. Headcount is reported at 1–10 employees, operating from a Winchester headquarters, a Biggleswade registered office, and regional offices in Brussels, Vienna, and Trinidad. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, or material leadership transitions are disclosed in the available data.

Name

ECV CONSULTANCY LIMITED

Legal name

ECV Consultancy Ltd

Website

https://ecvglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ECV Consultancy Limited is a UK-based FIDIC contract training and consulting firm, founded in 1993, serving government ministries, multilateral development banks, contractors, and lawyers across 92 countries through modular in-house and public FIDIC courses, self-learning manuals, and contract advisory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Contract Training & Consulting

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE) (EDAAALAB), Real Estate, Appraisal & Mortgage (Agent/Broker CE, Appraiser CE) (EDAAALAI)

Keywords

• FIDIC contract training
• Construction contract consultancy
• Engineering contract training
• Claims management training
• Dispute adjudication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Winchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. In-House Training Courses: Customized FIDIC training delivered at client organisations. Courses focus on FIDIC Contract Conditions, Claims Management, Dispute Adjudication, Project Management, and Contract Preparation. Normally 2-3 days duration.
2. Public Training Courses: Open enrollment FIDIC training courses offered virtually and in-person worldwide. Covers Modules 1, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-10 for various FIDIC contract editions.
3. FIDIC Publications: Self-learning manuals and course materials sold directly. Publications include FIDIC Contracts Self Learning Training Course (216 pages) and ECV Contract Management Manual (118 pages, spiral bound).
4. Consultancy Services: Professional consultancy on contractual issues relating to FIDIC Contracts including interpretation, risk analyses, claims preparation, dispute adjudication papers, and DAB hearing representation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ECV Consultancy Limited provides specialized training and consulting services focused exclusively on FIDIC contracts used in international engineering and construction projects. The company delivers modular public and in-house training courses (face-to-face and virtual) covering 1999 and 2017 FIDIC editions (Red, Yellow, Silver, and Green Books), publishes self-learning manuals, and offers bespoke contractual consultancy including claims management, dispute adjudication support, and contract preparation.

Product overview

ECV Consultancy Ltd offers a comprehensive portfolio of FIDIC contract training and consulting products. The core offerings include professional training courses (both face-to-face and virtual formats) covering the 1999 and 2017 FIDIC Contracts, supplemented by self-learning manuals (FIDIC Contracts Self Learning Training Course and ECV Contract Management Manual) that enable independent study. The company also provides in-house tailored training and professional consultancy services for organizations requiring bespoke FIDIC contract guidance. Supporting publications include independent assessments and FIDIC Contract Enigmas series. The product ecosystem is designed to serve professionals throughout the contract lifecycle from tender preparation through project completion and dispute resolution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECV Contract Management Manual: 118 pages spiral bound essential contract manual for all Employer and Engineer personnel administering the 2017/2022 FIDIC Red Book Contract
• FIDIC Contracts Self Learning Training Course
• ECV Modular Training

Products and services

• FIDIC Training Courses Public FIDIC contract training courses presented in both face-to-face and virtual formats covering the 1999 and 2017 FIDIC Contracts (Red, Yellow, Silver, and Green Books). Modules include Module 1, Module 2-1, Module 2-2/3, Module 4, and Module 2-10. Designed for construction industry professionals worldwide.
• In-House FIDIC Training Courses Tailored in-house training courses and workshops designed for specific organizational needs, typically 2-3 days in length, focusing on FIDIC Contract Conditions application, Claims Management, Dispute Adjudication Procedures, Project Management, and Contract Preparation. Delivered at client sites for Government Ministries, Agencies, Consulting Engineers, Architects, Contractors, and Lawyers.
• FIDIC Consultancy Services Professional consultancy on contractual issues relating to FIDIC Contracts including interpretation of contract clauses, strategic and risk analyses, contract preparation including Particular Conditions, auditing contracts, project cost evaluation, claims management and preparation, contractual correspondence, and preparation of Dispute Adjudication Board papers and hearings.
• FIDIC Contracts Self Learning Training Course 216-page spiral-bound A4 self-learning manual covering practical use of the 2017 FIDIC Contracts (Red, Yellow, and Silver Books). Contains 130+ work exercises, aide memoires, flow charts for complex FIDIC procedures, and detailed answers for all questions. Designed for self-paced learning by construction professionals.
• ECV Contract Management Manual 118-page spiral-bound essential contract manual for Employer and Engineer personnel administering the 2017/2022 FIDIC Red Book Contract. Covers contract use from commencement to final account, with flow charts, checklists, and aide memoires.
• ECV Independent Assessments (Reviews) Independent assessments of FIDIC Contracts including reviews on 2022 corrections and amendments to the 2017 Editions (Red, Yellow, Silver books) and assessment of potential use of the 2021 FIDIC Short Form of Contract (Green Book).
• FIDIC Contract Enigmas Publication Series Challenging questions and analytical publications about FIDIC 2017 Contracts addressing specific sub-clauses such as Language (1.4), Employer's Financial Arrangements (2.4), Engineer's Instructions (3.4/3.5), Contractor's Records (6.10), and Rate of Progress (8.7).

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of delegates rank ECV courses as 'excellent'
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LACE - LatviaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Regional partner for public FIDIC 1999 Contract training courses in Latvia in 2020.
• African Development Bank (AfDB)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2012FIDIC training in French and English for AfDB staff and projects in Tunisia and Ivory Coast 2012-2016.
• UNOPScoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2012UNOPS FIDIC training courses including one-year contract in Tunisia (2019), courses for UNOPS in Caribbean and Central America, Asia and Africa. ECV wrote UNOPS course on Small Works Contracts.
• Oasis - GhanaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2010Regional partner for public FIDIC courses in Ghana. Courses held 2010-2016 through this partnership.
• ITD - QatarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2008Regional partner for public FIDIC courses in Qatar. Courses held 2010-2012 through this partnership.
• Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) - USAcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2008Tender awards for FIDIC training and consultancy for MCC projects in Nicaragua, Ghana, Morocco, Georgia, USA, Moldova, Mongolia, Lesotho, Tanzania and Philippines from 2007-2018.
• Wind Energy Developers and ContractorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007Ongoing in-house FIDIC courses for wind energy sector companies in Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, UK from 2007-2020. Specialized sector-focused training.
• SCE / Syntec (France)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007Partnership for FIDIC training in French language. 20 courses completed 2007-2016 in France.
• JCC (Jamaica/Caribbean Chamber of Commerce)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2004Partnership for FIDIC training courses in Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Jamaica and St Lucia. 60 courses held 2004-2020 covering new FIDIC contract conditions.
• CCM - AustriacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2002CCM in Vienna serves as ECV's primary delivery partner for public and in-house FIDIC courses since 2002. 24 public courses completed in Austria through this partnership. CCM handles course logistics and delivery throughout Europe.
• FIDICcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Formal partnership with FIDIC to undertake training seminars in Brussels. 70 courses completed 2002-2020. FIDIC provides endorsement and access to their contract forms and resources.
• EU (European Union)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2002Multiple EU-funded projects including training for pre-accession countries, Balkans, Turkey, and government agencies in Montenegro, Croatia, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Slovakia, Romania, Albania, Serbia, Macedonia. Also EU twinning programmes.
• World BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor client and funding partner. World Bank staff FIDIC Contract Training, projects for World Bank-funded initiatives in Mozambique, Nigeria, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda.
• Asian Development Bank (ADB)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor client and funding partner. ADB-funded training projects and FIDIC training for ADB staff.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with FIDIC-trained project staff and FIDIC advisory offerings. Comparable in serving MDB-funded infrastructure projects with FIDIC expertise, but FIDIC training is not a core product.
• WSP: Global engineering consultancy with FIDIC expertise on infrastructure projects and internal FIDIC training capability. Competes for FIDIC-related advisory work but training is not a primary product line.
• Pinsent Masons: International law firm with a strong construction and FIDIC practice that delivers training programmes. Comparable audience (lawyers and contractors) and FIDIC content, though embedded within a wider legal practice.
• Fenwick Elliott: Leading construction law firm with significant FIDIC practice that delivers training to engineers, contractors, and lawyers. Overlaps with ECV's legal/professional training segment but is much broader in practice scope.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering consultancy with FIDIC contract expertise and internal training programmes for staff and clients. Competes for FIDIC training mandates from MDBs but as part of a much wider portfolio.
• White & Case: Global law firm with construction practice covering FIDIC contracts and disputes. Overlaps with ECV's lawyer training segment but operates at much larger scale and scope.

Direct peers

• BSB Group: Specialist FIDIC consulting and training firm offering contract management, claims, and dispute resolution services. Closest like-for-like specialist competitor to ECV, operating in the same FIDIC training niche.
• Drivers Trett (part of Diales): Construction dispute resolution and claims consultancy with FIDIC expertise and training programmes. Comparable to ECV in serving FIDIC contract disputes and providing practitioner training, though larger and broader in scope.
• HKA: Global consultancy specializing in construction claims, expert services, and FIDIC-related training and advisory. Direct competitor for FIDIC training delivery to MDBs and government clients.

Emerging players

• Keidan Associates: Independent FIDIC training and consultancy practitioner offering public and in-house FIDIC courses. Closest specialist competitor with similar delivery model and target audience to ECV.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

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