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United Consultancy · Thimphu, Bhutan
The studio that designs what Bhutan builds next.
We're the engineers and designers behind the plans, drawings, calculations and site supervision — the work that has to happen before, during and after construction.
2009
Established
150+
Projects delivered
15+
Disciplines
20
Districts served
Trusted byRoyal Government of BhutanMinistry of WorksPrivate DevelopersInternational NGOsEducational Institutions
About
The brains behind the build.
At United Consultancy, we engineer the vision and anchor the technical integrity of the structures shaping Bhutan. We deliver refined architecture, rigorous engineering, and strategic planning required to ensure projects stand safely, comply with regulations, and respect budget constraints.
Since 2009, our multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, planners, and surveyors has partnered with government agencies, private developers, and local communities to design a resilient built environment — one that honors Bhutan's unique ecology, rich culture, and challenging mountainous terrain.
17
Years of practice
15+
In-house disciplines
40+
Specialists
Architecture /Structural Engineering /Urban Planning /Landscape Design /Survey & GIS /Interior Design /Civil Engineering /Electrical /HVAC & MEP /Solar Energy /Project Management /Soil Testing /Airports & Runways /Architecture /Structural Engineering /Urban Planning /Landscape Design /Survey & GIS /Interior Design /Civil Engineering /Electrical /HVAC & MEP /Solar Energy /Project Management /Soil Testing /Airports & Runways /
How we work
Building a project, step by step.
You can't start construction on day one. Every project passes through six technical stages — and United Consultancy leads the first five so the contractor can build with confidence.
01→
Survey the land
Boundaries, topography, slopes and drainage — measured to the millimetre.
02→
Test the soil
SBC, SPT, CPT and lab tests confirm what the ground can safely carry.
03→
Design the building
Architecture, structure, MEP, fire, HVAC and interiors — coordinated in one model.
04→
Estimate & tender
BOQs, budgets and tender packages so contractors bid on a level playing field.
05→
Supervise construction
On-site quality control against the drawings, schedule and budget.
06→
Hand over
Commissioning, as-builts and handover to the client and end users.
Only after all six stages are complete does the contractor lay the first brick. Our job is to make sure it stands, safely.
Services
Every discipline your project needs.
Six core disciplines within a wider practice covering fifteen+ specialised services — all coordinated under one roof so nothing falls through the gaps.
Process
A studio-led way of working.
01•
Listen
We start with your brief, site and ambition.
02•
Study
Feasibility, context, regulations and cost.
03•
Design
Concept, engineering and documentation.
04•
Deliver
Tendering, supervision and handover.
Why United Consultancy
Ten reasons clients choose us.
- Established in 2009
- Multidisciplinary experts
- Sustainable design approach
- Experienced professional team
- Cost-effective solutions
- Client-focused planning
- Innovative engineering
- Modern technology
- Quality assurance
- End-to-end consultancy
Industries we serve
GovernmentInfrastructureReal EstateConstructionEducationCommercialNGO & InternationalPrivate Clients
What clients say
"United Consultancy delivered our project with clarity, care and technical rigour from first sketch to final inspection."
"Their coordination across architecture, structure and MEP saved us months and prevented costly clashes on site."
"A rare team that combines beautiful design with engineering that actually gets built on time and on budget."
Built for Bhutan
From the alpine north to the sub-tropical south, we design and build for the ground we stand on — with the communities who live on it.
“Every valley has its own soil, slope and story. Our engineering starts there.”
Architect Sonam Tshering · Proprietor, United Consultancy
20
Dzongkhags served
15+
Years in practice
250+
Projects delivered
3,800m
Highest site altitude
Start a project
Let's build what Bhutan needs next.
Tell us about your site and brief. We usually reply within one working day.