Mr Jayant Kulkarni
Managing Director of Epicons Consultants Pvt Ltd.

Q. Tell us something about yourself ?
A. I am a hard core Civil Engineer having a strong Technical Bent. I believe - “Work is Worship”. I strongly work for Technical Upgradation, Training and dissemination of Knowledge. I have keen interest in Photography, Traveling. I have serious concerns for "Social Work". I am founder member of Trust “We Need You”.

Q. Tell us about Epicons and its services offered?
A. Epicons Consultants is a group of well qualified Technocrats, having good standing in their own field.
Epicons work through four departments:
(1) Structural Design
(2) Project Management Consultancy
(3) Non Destructive Testing
(4) Detail Engineering Services.

Epicons has offices at Thane for 10 years and in Mumbai for 20 years. Recently we have opened an office at Bhuj and Ahmadabad .

Q. Since when are you involved in this business ?
A. Consultancy is considered as a profession and not as a business. We are in the profession of RCC design consultancy since 1980.

Q. With competition how does Epicons stand apart from the rest ?
A. A. Epicons believe in engaging more than adequate staff structure.
        This ensures Prompt Service and Good Quality. We are having services of 75 Engineers &          Draughtsman having technical qualification.

   B. Epicons is headed by Five Directors.
       This gives an edge over all consultants manages single handedly. All the Directors have started their        career with the company right after graduation and gained Directory.

   C. The company is owned by all the directors
        Client get assurance of ownership of project.

   D. Epicons has a policy of empowering the staff and multiply their capabilities. We regularly conduct        Training Programmes for up gradation of our staff . This feature is uniquely available with Epicons.

Q. What is the percentage of work satisfaction that you get ?
A. More than 80% work satisfaction.

Q. What are your future plans ?
A. To grow in Gujarat and Maharashtra and multiply the activities in Civil Engineering to Infrastructure Development. Also to develop testing department.

Q. Any message for Thaneites ?
A. While buying any flat in any building, insist upon "Earthquake Resistant Design" and appointment of competent "Structural Engineer".

As told to Thaneweb.com