The Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB) is the premier consultancy in Sri Lanka with a wide range of expertise in different engineering disciplines. The Bureau was established in 1973 as a specialist consultant for Water Resource and Hydropower Development. Though a state institution under the Mahaweli Ministry, the bureau operations from its inception has been one of a self- financing organization.

The Bureau served as a key institution in the implementation of the Mahaweli Projects. In the implementation of these major multi billion Rupee schemes, the Bureau was associated with international consultants. The Bureau has developed strong engineering competence and expertise through these associations.

From its inception, CECB has been in the forefront of some of the largest development projects in Sri Lanka. Bureau’s project portfolio includes several multi-billion rupee projects where full responsibility for design has been undertaken.