History

We have consistently delivered high-quality services and solutions, driven by our passion for creating value and making a difference.

Ketira Engineering Consultants was established in 1981 under Ir. Paul Retika M.Sc.’s management and supported by the vast experience of engineering staffs of graduates from reputable Indonesian and foreign universities. In 1997, Annie Retika M.Sc. joined the company  and currently in charged as Director.

Ketira Engineering Consultants is participating in Indonesian development and as Consulting Engineers offers its services in the planning, design, and project management of various projects. Started with a core of business in structural design, the company has grown ever since and expanded its line of business to cover the following fields:

  • Soil Investigation and Surveying
  • Architectural, Structural, Mechanical/Electrical Design
  • Civil and Infrastructure Design
  • Value Engineering
  • Building Audit
  • Project Management/Construction Management
  • Special Projects, Mini Bored Piles, Mini Piles System

For many years, Ketira Engineering Consultants has been developing mini bored piles and mini piles system. To achieve best result, we always consider many aspects such as soil condition, bearing capacity, joint pile system, and construction method. In developing the systems, we have successfully invented some tools and equipments which are now used by many other companies.

Continually improving the quality of human resources is also our policy. Ketira Engineering Consultants constantly gives its employees opportunities to enhance their capabilities through internal trainings, attending technical seminars, diversification of individual expertise and many other things. Nowadays, their best quality is high valued by other companies.

Vision

“To be a nationally recognized company whose works are valued by the society, especially in Indonesia.”

Mision

Curriculum vitae

Born in Kalabahi, Alor, 28 November 1941. Completed his Bachelor Degree from Institute Technology Bandung in 1965 and Masters Degree from Utah State University, USA in 1970.

Started his career as design engineer at PN Nindya Karya for Conefo Project (1965-1967), and continued as design engineer at Department of Public Works handling jatiluhur Irrigation project (1967-1968). For the next two years, he joined the academic training at Utah State University and Bureau of Reclamation Denver Special Programme for Hydraulic Structure (1969-1970). Returning from USA, he continued working as design engineer at Department of Public Works for Prosida project (1971-1972).

From 1972-1976, Paul Retika was one of the directors in PT. RBW Consultants and in 1977-1981 became an associate in PT. Wiratman & Associates. In 1981, he established his own firm and has become the director of PT Ketira Engineering Consultants ever since.

Ir. Paul Retika, M.Sc. (Late Director) ✝