Case Study:  High-Volume Translation Services for Major Infrastructure Project

Client: Ambitious Construction Limited

Project: Translation Services for Lake Tanganyika Infrastructure Project (Uvira)

Period: March – September 2022 (7 months)

Project Value: USD 80,000

Challenge

Ambitious Construction was undertaking a major infrastructure development project along Lake Tanganyika in Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project involved multiple stakeholders, including Congolese government officials, local authorities, engineers, and international partners.

Key challenges included:

  • Extensive technical, legal, and official documentation that needed translation between English and French
  • High demand for accuracy in technical construction terminology
  • Tight deadlines due to ongoing project phases
  • Need for consistent, professional, and confidential translation of sensitive documents

Solution

La Marquee Translate was engaged to provide dedicated high-volume translation support throughout the 7-month project. Our services included:

  • Translation of technical documents, contracts, engineering reports, and official correspondence
  • French ↔ English translation of government permits, environmental impact assessments, and progress reports
  • On-demand translation for meetings and site communications
  • Quality control with senior translators and proofreaders
  • Strict confidentiality and secure document handling protocols

Results

  • Successfully delivered over 2,500 pages of high-quality technical and official translations
  • Supported seamless communication between Ugandan, Congolese, and international teams
  • Enabled the project to meet critical milestones without communication delays
  • Maintained 100% accuracy on all sensitive and legal documents
  • Contributed significantly to the smooth execution of the Lake Tanganyika project
  • Project completed successfully with a total value of USD 80,000