India’s construction sector is reshaping the nation’s urban landscape with ambitious development, evolving design practices, and rising expectations of quality. As activity accelerates, the industry faces growing pressure to ensure structural safety, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Architects, builders, and developers now seek partners who can deliver precise engineering with speed, without compromising economy, compliance, or execution. In this environment, expertise and reliability define success.
Ajesh K Kottuppillil, Partner Director
Orbis Structurals LLP, a Kerala-based structural engineering consultancy, has emerged as a strong contender in this space. Founded by M.Tech graduates Ajesh K. Kottuppillil and Aby V. Patani, the firm was established with a vision to drive infrastructure development through modern technology and efficient project delivery. Its mission focuses on creating structures that meet high standards of quality, safety, and sustainability; ensuring timely completion through advanced project management; fostering innovation and collaboration; and contributing to the industry with social responsibility.
Today, Orbis Structurals has positioned itself as a dependable provider of end-to-end engineering solutions. The firm offers expertise across foundation engineering, retaining systems, piling, steel structures, and pre-engineered buildings, combining technical skill with practical insight to meet the complexities of modern construction.
A Philosophy Built on Completeness & Clarity
A key differentiator for Orbis is its emphasis on delivering a complete structural design package that helps clients visualize, plan, and execute with confidence. Instead of offering floor-by-floor or element-level designs, the firm adopts a holistic “foundation-to-terrace” model that ensures seamless integration of components and early clarity on cost, quantity, and timelines.
In an industry where small delays can trigger financial or logistical setbacks, this consolidated and time-bound approach has earned the trust of architects, contractors, and developers, contributing to repeat business and long-term relationships.
Beyond structural design, Orbis emphasizes feasibility analysis and buildability consultation to ensure architectural intent aligns with structural realities. Early collaboration helps architects refine their vision while meeting safety standards, code requirements, and material efficiency.
Directors Ajesh and Aby note, “Our collaborative model promotes shared communication from the conceptual phase, enabling smoother implementation onsite and encouraging more inventive outcomes”. This reduces redesign effort and minimizes onsite complexities, making construction faster and more predictable.
Engineering Through Technology & Insight
Technology forms the backbone of Orbis’s workflow. The team uses advanced structural design software and analytical tools tailored to each project while validating digital outputs with manual calculations to ensure accuracy, economy, and performance. The team believes that while software accelerates design, engineering judgment ultimately defines durability and efficiency.
Advocating Steel for a Sustainable Future
Orbis also supports the industry’s transition toward steel construction as a sustainable alternative to conventional concrete. With benefits such as recyclability, reusability, and reduced site impact, steel aligns with global sustainability goals. The firm plans to establish a dedicated steel construction and manufacturing division to support this shift.
Strengthening Industry Standards
A major milestone for the company is its association with TÜV SÜD South Asia, where Director Ajesh serves as a Subject Matter Expert & Assessor supporting certification and training programs nationwide. This collaboration links Orbis to a broader ecosystem of safety programs and workforce development.
Meanwhile, Aby serves as the Chapter Vice Chairman of the Integrated Civil Engineers Council (ICEC), contributing to professional development and mentorship.
Future Path
Looking ahead, Orbis aims to expand across the public sector and international markets, with empanelment efforts underway and plans for a dedicated steel fabrication unit. With clarity, collaboration, and precision at its core, Orbis Structurals continues to strengthen its presence in India’s infrastructure landscape.
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