Zutari has been officially recognised as the winner of the Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Category at the 2025 Deltek MVP Awards, celebrated on Monday, 10 November at the Deltek ProjectCon 2025 in Denver, Colorado
The prestigious award honours Architecture and Engineering firms that leverage Deltek software to execute projects with exceptional efficiency, innovation, and impact. Zutari’s recognition marks a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey, one that has reshaped the way the firm manages projects, empowers people, and delivers value to clients.
Engineering a Digital Future
With a proud legacy spanning over 90 years across Africa and the Middle East, Zutari has long been at the forefront of engineering excellence. The firm’s bold adoption of Deltek Vantagepoint, implemented in partnership with Silversoft, has enabled it to redefine operational performance through digital innovation.
Through the implementation of a single, integrated ERP system, Zutari consolidated its previously fragmented landscape into one connected environment, uniting people, finance, projects, and clients within a central platform that supports real-time, data-driven decision-making.
The transformation has delivered measurable results:
- Top-line growth of over 20% with only an 8% increase in headcount
- Project losses reduced by nearly 50%
- Enhanced visibility across more than 2,000 active projects managed by 2,500 professionals in 18 offices across Africa and the Middle East
From Fragmented Systems to a Single Source of Truth
The journey began in 2021, when Zutari recognised that its project-based ERP landscape, a mix of disconnected systems and in-house tools, limited efficiency and insight. With key systems nearing end-of-life and a strategic drive to become a digitally enabled practice, the business committed to transformation.
“Our goal wasn’t just to implement new software; it was to reimagine how we work fundamentally,” said Gustav Rhode, Zutari Board Chairman, who was the Executive Project sponsor during implementation. “Deltek Vantagepoint has given us a unified view of our business, improved project visibility, and empowered our teams to make better, faster, data-informed decisions. This award is a testament to the collaboration, discipline, and forward-thinking mindset that define Zutari.”
Technology That Enables People and Purpose
The implementation of Deltek Vantagepoint and Talent Management was guided by strategic goals that focused on operational excellence and human empowerment, enhancing client and project management maturity, improving profitability, and elevating digital capability across the organisation.
By automating administrative processes and streamlining workflows, the system has freed up time for engineers and project teams to focus on what matters most: co-creating sustainable solutions that make a real-world impact.
A Win That Reflects More Than Numbers
Beyond performance metrics, Zutari’s transformation has fostered a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. With measurable KPIs across project delivery, employee experience, client satisfaction, and data integrity, the company continues to strengthen its position as a leader in digital engineering.
“We are thrilled to celebrate Zutari’s success as the winner of the 2025 Deltek MVP Award in the Architecture & Engineering category. This achievement is a testament to Zutari’s vision and commitment to digital transformation, as well as the strength of their partnership with Silversoft. By leveraging Deltek Vantagepoint, Zutari has set a new standard for operational excellence and project delivery, demonstrating how technology and collaboration can drive meaningful impact for clients and communities. Congratulations to the Zutari team!” said Elise Carbone, Senior Director, Partner Sales EMEA/APAC, Deltek.
“Winning the Architecture & Engineering Award validates the hard work and collaboration of every person involved in this journey,” said Darrin Green, Zutari Chief Operating Officer. “It proves that when innovation meets purpose, great things happen for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.”
About Zutari:
Zutari, a leading buildings and infrastructure engineering and advisory firm with a proud legacy of over 90 years across Africa and the Middle East. We partner with clients throughout the infrastructure lifecycle, delivering innovative, digitally enabled solutions across sectors like: Buildings, Water, Mining, Energy, Transport and Sustainability. Co-creating locally relevant, globally eminent solutions, we prioritise impact, purpose, and people. At Zutari, we don’t just design infrastructure, we create possibilities, unlock futures, and shape living legacies that uplift communities and redefine what’s possible for generations to come.
For more details, visit www.zutari.com.
