John Logan Micock – A Leader in Urban Planning and Construction
John Logan Micock is a seasoned professional in Urban Planning, Real Estate, the Construction Industry, and Project Management, with 33 years of global experience, including 19 years in Africa. He has a proven track record in both the public and private sectors, and his expertise spans multinational projects.
Notable Projects
John has several notable projects to his name:
- Seychelles Islands: John was the planner who orchestrated the design and implementation of the new 311-hectare Master Development Plan East Coast for land reclamation from the sea, creating new land for development.
- Canada: He has worked on complex projects including hospitals, international airports, mixed-use commercial developments, shopping malls, office towers, schools, casinos, and residential estates.
- Ghana: John was instrumental in the planning and execution of several large international projects, including a single project worth US$ 120 million. His work spans TIERS 1, 2 & 3 projects, including EPC projects and Design Build in the Caribbean and various African countries.
Global Impact
John’s projects have taken him across the globe, particularly in Africa where he has been active in countries like Nigeria, Morocco, Algeria, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Angola, South Sudan, Djibouti, Tanzania, Zambia, Liberia, Togo, Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad, and others. His work extends to the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean.
His expertise covers a broad range of industries including Gold Mine Construction facilities, Oil & Gas Construction facilities, and Military Construction projects for clients from Canada, the USA, Australia, Japan, Europe, and South Africa.
Significant Contributions in Ghana
John Logan Micock played a pivotal role in several large projects in Ghana, including:
- The BOST Twin Towers
- The Analise Town Homes
- Refurbishment of the Tarkwa Railway Station
- Devtraco Real Estate Community 25 Residential Estate
- Directly overseeing the construction of Tamale International Airport and Hajj Village
- Kumasi International Airport
- The Incatema – GIDA Irrigation Project in Mankessim
He has also consulted for multinationals such as MECWIDE Portugal, Montjoira Spain, Incatema Spain, and SIVOKO Africa.
Academic and Professional Credentials
John holds the following academic qualifications:
- A first degree in Urban Planning from Ecôle National des Equipments Urbains (ENTE), Montpellier, France.
- A second degree in Urban Planning & Management from the Université de Technologie de Compiègne, France.
- A Diploma in Municipal Infrastructure Management from l’Institut International d’Administration Publics, Paris, France.
- A Diploma in Construction Management from ENEC, Montreal, Canada.
- A Certificate in Contract Law from Harvard Law in the USA.
Professional Affiliations
John Logan Micock is a Fellow of the American Academy of Project Management. He is also a Master Project Manager and a Certified International Project Manager from the same institution.