The verdict in three sentences
For a structural engineering firm, a website mainly reassures a developer or architect comparing three consultancies before a private tender. A credible site costs EUR 6,000 to 14,000 (about USD 6,600 to 15,400), with 10 to 15 detailed project sheets and EUR 800 to 2,000 of photography and drone footage, delivered in 8 weeks. A single contract won, worth EUR 30,000 to 150,000 in fees, pays for the project several times over.
What clients look for on your site
A developer, architect or industrial client visiting your site wants to check three things in two minutes: you have handled comparable structures, your engineers master the codes, and you are insured. Design matters less than proof.
| Section | Expected content | Weight in the decision | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project sheets | Structure type, floor area, material, scope (detailed design, IFC), client | Very high | Photos with no technical context |
| Capabilities | Reinforced concrete, steel, timber, Eurocodes and local codes, BIM | High | Generic list without examples |
| Team | 12 engineers, qualifications, years of experience | High | No real photos |
| Accreditations and insurance | Dubai Municipality registration, professional indemnity | High | Certificates not downloadable |
| Coverage area | Dubai, UAE, GCC projects | Medium | Vague area |
| Tender contact | Dedicated form with attachments | High | Plain email address |
Project sheets are the heart of the site. Each should present the context, the technical challenge, the chosen solution and a number (span, steel tonnage, deadline met).
2026 quote: three site levels
| Level | Content | Price 2026 (excl. tax) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | 8 pages, 10 project sheets, form, basic SEO | EUR 6,000 to 8,000 | 6 weeks |
| Recommended | 12 pages, 15 sheets filterable by structure type, document area, local SEO | EUR 9,000 to 11,000 | 8 weeks |
| Premium | BIM model viewer, Arabic version, animations, full copywriting | EUR 12,000 to 14,000 | 10 weeks |
| Site photography | Shoot covering 3 to 5 structures | EUR 800 to 1,200 | 1 to 2 days |
| Drone footage | Licensed pilot, flight permits | EUR 600 to 1,200 | 1 day |
| Maintenance | Updates, backups, new sheets | EUR 80 to 200 per month | Ongoing |
The recommended level suits most firms with 8 to 20 engineers. Premium makes sense if you target international clients or contracts above EUR 100,000 in fees.
An 8-week schedule
| Week | Step | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scoping workshop, selection of 15 references | Approved sitemap |
| 2 to 3 | Design mock-ups, collection of drawings and photos | Desktop and mobile mock-ups |
| 3 to 4 | Photo and drone shoot | 80 to 150 edited images |
| 4 to 6 | Development and project sheet integration | Site on staging |
| 6 to 7 | SEO copywriting and technical review by your engineers | Approved copy |
| 8 | Testing, launch, training on adding sheets | Site live |
Mini case study
Marc, managing director of a 12-engineer concrete and structural consultancy in Dubai, responds to about 20 private tenders a year and wins 3, with average fees of EUR 60,000. He invests EUR 10,500 in the recommended level and EUR 1,800 in photos and drone, EUR 12,300 in total.
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Thanks to project sheets linked in every bid and new inbound contacts from architects, he moves to 4 contracts won per year. The extra contract brings EUR 60,000 in fees, nearly 5 times the investment in year one.
FAQ
Can we publish projects covered by a confidentiality clause?
Yes, anonymised: structure type, area and technical challenge, without the client's name. About 30% of an engineering firm's sheets are presented this way.
Do we need an Arabic version?
Only if 15% or more of your work comes from government or Arabic-speaking clients. Budget EUR 1,500 to 3,000 extra for a full second language with right-to-left layout.
Is drone footage really useful?
For long-span structures or industrial buildings, yes. An aerial view makes a 5,000 m² structure readable in a way a ground photo cannot. The cost stays modest, EUR 600 to 1,200 per day.
How much internal time does the project take?
About 3 to 4 days spread over 8 weeks: selecting references, technical review and approving mock-ups.
Does the site also help recruit engineers?
Yes. A careers page showing recent projects attracts qualified profiles, at a time when a senior structural engineer is a costly and scarce hire across the GCC.
Let's scope your project. Send us your 10 to 15 references and coverage area: we will price the site (EUR 6,000 to 14,000) and the photo shoot, with an 8-week schedule. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
