18/08/2026
Some milestones mean more because of what it took to reach them.
The structural completion of the Marino New Tower marks an important milestone for everyone who has been part of this journey.
For STEMS Consultants, our involvement went beyond structural design. Serving as both the Structural Consultant and Project Manager, we had to navigate the project through a period that saw Sri Lanka facing some of its most challenging economic and operational conditions.
Material shortages, cost escalation, supply-chain disruptions, changing project realities and the wider uncertainties facing the construction industry continuously tested the project team.
Yet the structure kept rising.
Reaching structural completion is therefore more than a construction milestone. It represents years of engineering decisions, coordination, problem-solving, adaptability and commitment from everyone involved.
We are proud to have played a key role in taking the Marino New Tower from engineering concepts and drawings to a completed structural frame on Colombo’s skyline.
Challenges may change the journey. Good engineering keeps the destination in sight.