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Case study

Technical Assistance and Construction Supervision of Asphalt Overlay and Ancillary Works, Hazmieh – Saoufar Highway

Project
Technical Assistance and Construction Supervision of Asphalt Overlay and Ancillary Works, Hazmieh – Saoufar Highway
Client
Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR)
Associated Firm
Location
Lebanon
Type
Engineering
Sectors
Transportation & Highway
Date
June 2002 – November 2002
Project Details

Narrative Description of Project:

The works include rehabilitation of 28 km of highway including:
– pavement milling of 495,000 sqm
– bituminous wearing course, 6 cm, 30,000 cu.m
– concrete edge barrier, 7 km
– pavement marking 20,000 sq.m
– traffic signs 100
– raised pavement markers (cat eyes) 5,000
– spot improvement of some overpasses and underpasses including elongation of Aaraya underpass
– a 6m high retaining wall with tie-back anchors, in an area of soil instability.

Approx. value of works is USD 3.6 million.

Description of Actual Services Provided:

The project is a fast-track job that must be completed in 40 days. Our supervision staff worked around the clock to control the performance of contractors as to quality, time, and cost.
More specifically:

– Work schedule approval and updating
– Hour-by-hour supervision of all works
– Quality assurance and checking conformance to specifications
– Quantities calculations and preparation of payment certificates
– Preparation of daily, monthly, and final reports to CDR and donor
– Snag listing and assistance during reception of works.