SAMARAS & ASSOCIATES S.A. – CONSULTING ENGINEERS has vast experience in the licensing of industrial – processing activities, having successfully licensed over 1,500 processing activities over the course of its 25-year history, providing integrated, high-quality services.
Services
Operating Permits - Operation Notifications
Establishment - Expansion - Modernisation Permits
Spatial Planning Studies & Checks
Optimal Building Layout Design according to the requirements of the HACCP system and Occupational Health legislation
Studies on Traffic Connection to local road networks
Environmental Impact Assessments for the Approval of Environmental Terms (EPO) or Standard Environmental Commitments (PPD)
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Studies
Studies on Electrical-mechanical Installations
Fire Safety Studies
Supervision of project construction
Project Management
Technical Due Diligence
Fire Safety Certificate issuance process
Safety studies under the SEVESO III Directive
Boring Water Use Permits
Greenhouse Gas Emission Permits
Licensing of Auxiliary Generating Sets (generators)
Energy-Saving Studies
Selection of Alternative Power & Gas Suppliers
Subsidisation through national (Developmental Law) and European (NSRF) resources
Related Projects
SAMARAS & ASSOCIATES S.A. – CONSULTING ENGINEERS has considerable, long experience in the licensing, design, supervision and technical evaluation of tourism facilities, such as Hotels, Complex Tourism Lodgings and Special Tourism Infrastructure Facilities (Conference Centres, Tourism Ports, Health Tourism Facilities). The company collaborates with the largest hotel groups in the country, providing integrated, high-quality services at every developmental stage of a new project or during the operation of existing tourism facilities and infrastructure.
TOURISM
Hotel
Complex Tourism Lodgings
Special Tourism Infrastructure Facilities (Conference Centres, Tourism Ports, Health Tourism Facilities)
Boutique Ηotels
Organised Camping Sites
Rented Furnished Rooms/Apartments
Condo Hotels
Hotels-Tourism Lodgings housed in traditional buildings under Presidential Decree 33/1979
Self-service Lodgings (Furnished tourism mansions & residences)
Youth Hostels
Services
Technical Due Diligence concerning:
Suitability check of plots/land for the erection of hotels and other tourism lodgings
Recommendation of appropriate real estate or tourism lodgings for investments
Preparation of business plans
Authoring, design, submission and management of Investments Plans (Developmental Law - NSRF)
Consultancy services for the set-up of specifications/services and the equipment of new lodgings or the adaptation of existing lodgings to new legislative requirements
Registration of Approval of Lodging Title, appointment of a GNTO representative and Legal Obligations of enterprises towards the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels
Preliminary assessment for Classification in terms of Stars or Keys
Technical support for the Issuance of a Certificate of Classification in the desired category of Stars or Keys and issuance of approval for Greek breakfast by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels
Environmental Impact Assessments for the Approval of Environmental Terms (EPO) or Standard Environmental Commitments (PPD)
Traffic Connection and Performance Attestation Approval
Check of building facilities and resolution of unlawful constructions
Architectural and Static Studies
Studies on Electrical-mechanical Installations & Fire Safety
Notifications concerning the operation of lodgings, mass catering & recreation stores and swimming pools therein
Design & Planning of spaces according to the requirements of the HACCP system and Occupational Health legislation
Development of Integrated Management Systems under the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 22000 international standards
Check of criteria for the establishment and development of cooperation between tourism enterprises and major tour operators through the application of a number of actions concerning building issues and the development of organisational & operating procedures
Security Manager and Occupational Physician services at lodgings
Licences for Gyms / Beauty Parlours / Hair Salons
Licensing for Indoor Parking Areas
Energy-Saving Studies
Selection of Alternative Power & Gas Suppliers
SAMARAS & ASSOCIATES S.A. – CONSULTING ENGINEERS has vast experience and extensive know-how in the design & licensing of the facilities of enterprises active in the Wholesale & Retail sectors. The company has designed, supervised and licensed over 1,000 projects throughout Greece (malls, supermarkets, logistics warehouses) and collaborates with the largest enterprises active in both the wholesale and the retail sector.
COMMERCE
Product retail enterprises (food, garments, etc.).
Product temporary storage & wholesale enterprises
Services
Spatial Planning Studies & Checks
Optimal Building Layout Design
Studies on Traffic Connection to local road networks
Environmental Impact Assessments for the Approval of Environmental Terms (EPO) or Standard Environmental Commitment (PPD)
Establishment Permits
Studies on Electrical-mechanical Installations & Fire Safety
Energy-Saving Studies
Selection of Alternative Power & Gas Suppliers
Construction Supervision (Project Management) and Receipt (Commissioning) of Building and Electrical-Mechanical Installations
Licensing of Auxiliary Generating Sets (generators)
Over the course of its 25-year history, SAMARAS & ASSOCIATES S.A. – CONSULTING ENGINEERS has secured licensing for over 2,500 liquid and gaseous fuel stations, 900 repair shops and dealerships for the repair and maintenance of cars of all specialisations, 700 parking facilities, private vehicle inspection (IKTEO) facilities, car wash – engine lubrication facilities and freight stations. The company has also been involved in over 3,500 cases of traffic connections of facilities.
VEHICLE SERVICE FACILITIES
Liquid fuel, liquid petroleum gas (LPG - AutoGas) and natural gas (CNG & L-CNG) stations
Liquid fuel, liquid petroleum gas and natural gas stations at ports and marinas for the refuelling of craft
Private-Use Liquid Fuel Stations for vehicles of companies operating vehicle fleets (industrial enterprises, transport enterprises, etc.)
Liquid Fuel Stations for work vehicles and machinery at worksites, quarries and mines
Outdoor and indoor parking lots supplying liquid and gaseous fuel
Car Washes - Engine Lubrication Facilities
Repair Shops of all specialisations (general repair, mechanical, electrical, refinishing, painting, wheels, exhausts, motorcycles, gaseous fuel, minor bodywork repairs) - Car Dealerships
Project Machinery Repair and Maintenance Shops (SESME)
Motor Service Stations (SEA) (Auto market - Car Washes - Engine Lubrication Facilities - Establishments Providing Food & Beverages)
Private Vehicle Inspection Facilities (IKTEO)
Motor Freight Stations
Inter-city Bus Terminals
Road Assistance Companies
Traffic Connections - Landscaping
Services
Establishment Permit and Operating Permit for Fuel and Energy Stations (authoring of technical dossier and forwarding to the competent Services)
Attestation of Lawful Operation of a Car Repair Shop, IKTEO, Parking Lot, Car Wash - Engine Lubrication Facility (authoring of technical dossier and forwarding to the competent Services)
Provisional Operating Permit for Project Machinery Repair and Maintenance Shops (SESME)
Issuance of permits for the installation of electric vehicle charging devices
Supervision of construction
Research - examination of licensing prospects
Sustainability examination - study
Optimal building layout design
Landscaping layout design
Process for Subjection to Standard Environmental Commitments (PPD)
Approval of Environmental Terms
Passive and Active Fire Safety Study
Issuance of Fire Safety Certificates
Wastewater treatment and disposal studies
Wastewater Disposal Permit
Issuance of Electrical Installation Performance Attestations
Issuance of Car Repair Business Licences
Issuance of Authorisation to Grant Emissions Testing Cards
Process for the approval of the traffic connection of fuel stations and facilities and issuance of work performance attestations
Process for the granting of approval of pavement removal for the ingress and egress of vehicles into and out of fuel stations and facilities and issuance of work performance attestations
Process for the approval of the landscaping of vehicle entrances - exits at facilities and issuance of work performance attestations
Traffic Studies
Studies for junctions, interchanges and roundabouts
Traffic Impact Studies
Traffic Regulations Studies - Worksite Signage
Signage - Traffic Light Studies
Subsidisation of Fuel Stations and facilities
Project Management
Having closely followed all developments and the adoption of Law 4302/2014, i.e. the institutional framework governing logistics activities, ‘SAMARAS & ASSOCIATES S.A. – CONSULTING ENGINEERS’ has the necessary knowledge and staff (engineers of all specialisations) to serve as the best consultant for the licensing of Storage and Distribution (Logistics) Centres.
Services
Operating Permits (Operation Notifications) for Storage and Distribution (Logistics) Centres
Establishment - Expansion - Modernisation Permits for Storage and Distribution (Logistics) Centres
Spatial Planning Studies & Checks
Optimal Building Layout Design
Studies on Traffic Connection to local road networks
Environmental Impact Assessments for the Approval of Environmental Terms (EPO) or Standard Environmental Commitments (PPD)
Safety studies under the SEVESO III Directive
Studies on Electrical-mechanical Installations
Fire Safety Studies
Supervision of project construction
Project Management
Fire Safety Certificate issuance process
Licensing of Auxiliary Generating Sets (generators)
Energy-Saving Studies
Selection of Alternative Power Suppliers
Subsidisation through national (Developmental Law) and European (NSRF) resources
Related Projects
Having acquired vast experience in the licensing of establishments providing food and beverages, ‘SAMARAS & ASSOCIATES S.A. – CONSULTING ENGINEERS’ is closely following developments concerning both the institutional framework of licensing and occupation health provisions and offers cutting-edge know-how in the planning and licensing of establishments providing food and beverages.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Food and beverage retail enterprises (grocery stores, butcher shops, bakeries, etc.)
Mass catering, preparation and partial processing (snack) sale enterprises (refreshment stands, pie shops, patisseries without preparation areas, etc.)
Mass catering, preparation and full processing (full meal) sale enterprises (restaurants, grill shops, snack bars, etc.)
Recreation enterprises mainly serving alcohol (cafeterias, cafés, bars)
Indoor and outdoor events facilities
Night clubs
Enterprises providing health and beauty services (hair salons, manicure & pedicure stores, beauty parlours)
Playgrounds
Swimming pools
Services
Operating Permit (Notification)
Establishment Attestation
Commercial store establishment permit (Law 2323/1995)
Public Property Occupation Permit
Spatial Planning Studies & Checks
Examination of suitability of stores for licensing
Design & Planning of spaces - stores according to the requirements of the HACCP system and Occupational Health legislation
Studies on Traffic Connection to local road networks
Studies on Electrical-mechanical Installations
Fire Safety Studies
Fire Safety Certificate issuance process
Energy-Saving Studies
Selection of Alternative Power & Gas Suppliers
Related Projects
Services
Spatial Planning Studies & Checks
Architectural & Static Studies
Studies on Electrical-mechanical Installations & Fire Safety
Studies on Traffic Connection to local road networks
Environmental Impact Assessments for the Approval of Environmental Terms (EPO) or Standard Environmental Commitments (PPD)
Safety studies under the SEVESO III Directive
Building Permits
Operating Permits
Related Projects
‘SAMARAS & ASSOCIATES S.A. – CONSULTING ENGINEERS’ has vast experience in the environmental licensing of private and public projects of all categories and is also active in the licensing of purely environmental projects that concern waste treatment and the development of environmental infrastructure.
Services
Environmental Licensing of Activities (Environmental Impact Assessment - Technical Environmental Studies (TEPEM) - Standard Environmental Commitments)
Strategic Environmental Design of Plans and Programmes (Strategic Environmental Impact Assessments)
Recording and Depiction of Environmental Parameters of Protected Areas (Special Environmental Assessment, Environmental Monitoring)
Licensing of Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems (Wastewater Studies)
Licensing of Solid Waste Management Agencies - Activities (collection - transport - treatment - recovery/disposal, cross-border transport of waste)
Licensing of individual and collective Systems for the Alternative Management of Specific Waste Streams
Authoring of Reports on the Monitoring of and Compliance with the Air Pollutant Legislation in force
Licensing of Water Resources Projects
Environmental Inspections and Assessment of the Environmental Profile of Activities
Technical support for Environmental Policy and Legislation issues
Licensing of Quarry premises
Licensing of Borrow Pits & Spoil Pits
‘SAMARAS & ASSOCIATES S.A. – CONSULTING ENGINEERS’ has vast experience and extensive know-how in the field of energy, Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and energy markets. The company has developed, designed, supervised and secured licensing for over 300 RES projects throughout Greece for all forms of energy (PV, wind power, hydroelectric, biomass, biogas, hybrid) and collaborates with the top energy companies (alternative power suppliers) in both the power and the natural gas markets.
Renewable Energy Sources
Spatial Planning Studies & Checks
PV Net Metering
Production Permits
Approval of Environmental Terms
DEDDIE/ADMIE Grid Connection Offer
Installation Permit
Authoring of application and optimal energy performance studies
Subsidisation through national (Developmental Law) and European (NSRF) resources
Securing financing
Building Permit / Approval of Small-Scale Works
Supervision of construction
Fire Safety Certificates
Operating Permits
ISO Certification
Control and monitoring of operation
Energy Services/Markets
Electricity Supply Permit
Natural Gas Supply Permit
Selection of optimal electricity supplier
Selection of optimal natural gas supplier
‘SAMARAS & ASSOCIATES S.A. – CONSULTING ENGINEERS’ has extensive know-how and remains continuously up to date as regards the institutional framework governing the licensing, specifications and operation of activities in the fields of Education, Health and Sports, and is the ideal business consultant to provide optimal solutions.
EDUCATION - HEALTH - SPORTS
Educational institutes (private schools, cram schools, private vocational training institutes, lifelong learning centres)
Dance schools
Nurseries
Primary Health Care Units (clinics, dental practices, microbiology laboratories, etc.)
Pharmacies
One-day Clinics
Nursing Homes
Private gyms
Sports academies
Athletic Facilities (stadiums, training centres)
Services
Operating Permits
Establishment Permits
Operating Attestations
Spatial Planning Studies & Checks
Preliminary check of blueprints
Specification fulfilment check
Planning of installations
Studies on Traffic Connection to local road networks
Studies on Electrical-mechanical Installations
Fire Safety Studies
Supervision of project construction
Fire Safety Certificate issuance process
Energy-Saving Studies
Selection of Alternative Power & Gas Suppliers
Subsidisation through national (Developmental Law) and European (NSRF) resources
Related Projects
These services are aimed at:
- Real Estate Owners
- Real Estate Investment Companies
- Greek State Bodies & Companies (TAIPED, ETAD, Local Government agencies, etc.)
- Investors (Legal Entities under Private Law)
Services
Investigation & Identification of Optimal Site for the Spatial Planning of Intended Activities
Assessment of Real Estate Developmental Prospects (Optimal Exploitation Path)
Technical Inspection of Property - Technical Due Diligence Report (Examination of Ownership Deeds, Existing Building Stock and Permits concerning Activity Operation, Land Use, Building Terms and Restrictions, Urban Planning, Environmental, Forestry, Archaeological, Street Planning and other Property Commitments - Summary of Property Exploitation Maturation Actions).
Authoring of Property Promotional Material Dossier (Presentations - Teasers).
Consultancy Services & Support of Interventions on the Development of Urban Planning of the Administrative Unit where the Property will be Included (Monitoring of the Development of General Urban Plans (GPS), Open City Spatial and Housing Organisation Plans (SCHOOAP), Residential Control Zones (ZOE), Local Spatial Plans (TCHS), Special Spatial Plans (ECHS), etc.).
Authoring of Property Buildability Technical Report.
Attested Assessments of Property Values by Certified Evaluators of the Ministry of Finance (Assessment of Investment, Market or Rental Value).
Support for the Property Maturation Process for the Spatial Planning of Intended Activities (Commitments deriving from: Urban Planning - Land Use, Forestry Legislation, Absence of Stream Demarcation and/or Foreshore and Beach Limits, Plot Segmentation Necessity, etc.)
Support for the Licensing of Activities & Facilities of Special Purpose (Theme Parks - Recreational Parks, Technological Parks, Research Centres, Hospitalisation Buildings, Public Transport Facilities, Racetracks, etc.)
Consultancy Services & Technical Support for Strategic Investments (under Law 3894/2010).
Authoring of Studies & provision of Consultancy Services for Private Urban Building (Specially Regulated Urban Planning Areas (PERPO) of Law 2805/1997 and Environmental Upgrading and Private Urban Building Areas (PPAIP) of Law 4280/2014).
Authoring of Studies & Consultancy Services for Special Plans for the Spatial Development of Public Property (ESCHADA) & Special Plans for the Spatial Development of Strategic Investments (ESCHASE) of Law 3986/2011.
Management and Technical Support of Investment Plans (Project Management)
Consultancy Services & Technical Support for Real Estate Investment Companies (REICs)
‘SAMARAS & ASSOCIATES S.A. – CONSULTING ENGINEERS’ offers integrated technical and consulting services to all agencies of the broader public sector, and has served as technical advisor to Ministries, Regions, Local Government, Chambers and other institutional bodies.
Our company’s comparative advantage is its years of experience and specialisation in the provision of technical consultancy services to numerous projects of every scale and complexity level. We have vast experience and boast unparalleled effectiveness in the Planning, Maturation, Management and Implementation of complex Infrastructure, Energy and Environmental Protection projects through the optimal utilisation of national and European resources.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Central Administration Bodies
Ministries
Regions / Municipalities (1st and 2nd degree Local Government)
Special Management Services of Operational Programmes
Developmental Companies
Management Bodies
Organisations / Chambers
Public / Private Legal Entities
Municipal / Inter-municipal Enterprises
Technical Project Management
Authoring of Studies for the Licensing and Construction of building and infrastructure projects
Authoring of Tender Documentation for Studies & Projects, Procurements and Services
Examination of ownership structure and Recording, Control and Legalisation of Existing Installations
Issuance of permits for the establishment and operation of activities (athletic facilities, educational foundations, playgrounds, etc.)
Authoring of Feasibility Studies and Traffic Studies
Strategic Planning - Consultancy Services for the Licensing of Projects
Consultancy Support for Spatial Planning - Urban Planning and Property Development issues, Valuation of real estate properties, electrical-mechanical installations and equipment
Authoring and monitoring of Project Registry and Project Quality Programme (PPE)
Authoring and monitoring of Project Financial & Time Plan
Consultancy Services for the amendment - upgrading, improvement and harmonisation of the legislative and regulatory framework
Conduct of Checks for the Safe Operation of Building and Electrical-mechanical Installations and Fire Safety
Project Management, Supervision of construction & Check of technical project specifications
Commissioning of building projects, electrical-mechanical installations and infrastructure projects
Assessment, Management and Implementation of Co-Funded Programmes
Monitoring of Operational Programmes - Timely notification of Beneficiaries & examination of prospects for the inclusion of proposed operations / projects
Preparation, management, assessment and implementation of Public-Private Partnership (SDIT) projects
Preparation, authoring of operation fiches and submission of proposals for the funding of operations/projects
Control and development of the managerial capacity of beneficiaries
Control of processes for the maturation of studies, tendering, contracting and implementation of operations/projects
Technical and management support of bodies in the monitoring and control of the implementation of the co-funded projects of national and European programmes
Supervision of construction - Quality Control of specifications & conduct of checks and inspections
Financial and Accounting oversight of operations
Environmental and Energy Planning
Planning, assessment, funding and management of environmental and energy projects and programmes
Studies and plans for the exploitation of renewable energy sources, energy saving and energy simulation of buildings and facilities
Authoring of Energy Management Plans, Energy Upgrade Studies for infrastructure and networks
Conduct of energy audits - Issuance of Energy Performance Certificates for Real Estate Properties and Facilities
Spatial Planning, Planning of the management, construction and operation of Solid and Liquid Waste
Management Facilities and Water Management Facilities
Related Projects
SAMARAS & ASSOCIATES S.A. – CONSULTING ENGINEERS provides all the services required for the flawless, timely and artful implementation of projects, as it is staffed by engineers of every specialisation with long experience in the construction of complex projects.
Services
Support for the project principal during the tendering of the project and the selection of the construction contractor
Support for the project principal for the authoring of the agreement with the contractor (detailing the contractor’s obligations and commitments, guarantees, penalty clauses, time commitments deriving from the project construction schedule, the contractor’s payment method according to the progress of works, insurance of the project during construction, etc.)
Continuous monitoring and assurance that the contractor has taken all the actions required for the legality of the worksite
Continuous monitoring and supervision of the contractor to ensure suitable organisation and the necessary human resources, materials and equipment that will allow the timely implementation of the project
Assurance of communication between the contractor and the services involved in each stage of implementation of the project (police, archaeology services, forestry department, etc.)
Control and coordination of the project contractor on the basis of the provisions of the project award contract, the application studies, the tendering data and procedures and the Technical Requirements and Specifications governing the project being implemented.
Coordination and assurance of communication between stakeholders (project principal, study authors, supervisors, the Contractor, etc.)
Control and updating of the detailed project construction schedule, as well as monitoring of the contractor’s strict compliance with the time commitments set during the project tendering stage
Quality monitoring of the works carried out
Evaluation and control of any extra-contractual works resulting from amendments to the studies or required by the project principal during construction
Control (in cooperation with the Safety Coordinator) for the taking and application of Safety Measures throughout the construction of the project
Authoring of weekly reports and timely briefing of the project principal
Support of the project principal as regards issues of a technical nature, scheduling for decision-making and corrective actions to improve the project (value engineering) or expedite construction
Scheduling of weekly meetings for the time and quality control of the project, authoring of Minutes of meetings and briefing of stakeholders and participants
Support of the project principal during the process of approval of the materials incorporated in the project through the agreed process of Quality Control of the construction (Quality Plan)
Contractual Management of the project on the basis of the order of priority of the tendering documentation of the project, as set during the project tendering process
Support of the project principal in the event that the project is included in a funding programme
Coordination of control procedures in accordance with the provisions of legislation on ‘control of projects and building works’
Coordination of the contractor for the authoring of the ‘as built’ blueprint dossier, the technical project dossier, the photographic archive, etc.
Quantitative and qualitative collection of the project during the construction stage (collection of reinforcement, unseen works, etc.)
Segmented collection of the project for the coordination of the establishment of the authorised project contractors or suppliers that will incorporated the selected equipment in the project prior to its completion
Provisional collection of the project, authoring of a table of remarks - corrective actions, and coordination of the process for their resolution
Final collection of the project and authoring of the relevant collection protocol
Support of procedures for the connection of the installation to Utilities networks
Coordination of stakeholders for the final audit of the project by the competent Services (Fire Department, Veterinary Directorate, National Organisation for Medicines [EOF], Building Services [YDOM] - Building Auditor Service, Natural Gas Supply Company [EPA], etc.) and securing of the Final Verification of the approved building permit and Operating Permit of the project
The Private Investments Division of Samaras & Partners Group of companies has over 30 years of experience, providing specialized consulting services to Greek and international businesses. With more than 8,000 clients across Greece, including major business groups and multinational corporations, it supports companies in leveraging the best financial opportunities for sustainable growth and enhanced competitiveness.
By continuously monitoring available and upcoming subsidy/financing programs, it can guide investors in selecting the most suitable programs to meet their needs and objectives. The Division has extensive experience across the full spectrum of financial instruments, such as:
- Analysis and evaluation of the sustainability of investment plans.
- Identification of the optimal financing structure.
- Pre-evaluation of the investment plan’s scoring.
- Preparation of the financial and technical study and submission of the inclusion application.
- Support during the evaluation process up to approval.
- Management and support throughout the investment project (e.g., audit requests and modifications).
Our provided services include the specialized selection of the appropriate funding action, either through ESPA 2021-2027 or through the Recovery and Resilience Fund (covering both the grant and loan components).
We provide comprehensive support throughout all stages, from pre-assessment, preparation, and submission of the application for inclusion, to managing the implementation of the investment until the disbursement of the approved funding.
The key sectors included are the following:
- Tourism
- Agri-food and Food Industry
- Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI)
- Materials and Construction
- Supply Chain
- Energy
- Environment
- Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
- Healthcare Services and Commerce
The initiatives we support include:
- Agricultural Product Processing
- LEADER Development Programs
- Fisheries and Marine Operational Program
At the same time, we offer a wide range of financial and advisory services, including:
- Creation and submission of comprehensive Business Plans
- Feasibility and Sustainability Studies for investment project evaluation
- Management of financial resources and budgets
- Company valuations for sales or strategic acquisitions
- Restructuring and business recovery strategies
- Securing funding from subsidized programs, European grants, and loans
Our primary objective is to ensure the successful execution of your investment plans by carefully tailoring our services to the distinct needs and goals of your business. We develop and implement strategies that not only deliver measurable results but also create a solid foundation for long-term, trust-driven relationships, helping your business thrive in a dynamic and competitive environment.
