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AVATECH CONSULT Consulting Engineers & Project Managers P.O BOX 2393-00200 NAIROBI Email; [email protected] www.avatechconsult.com Company Profile October, 2016 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 .............................................................................................................. 1 1.0 ABOUT US ......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 General Introduction........................................................................................ 1 2.0 OUR SERVICES.................................................................................................. 4 2.1 Overview ....................................................................................................... 4 2.2 Engineering Analysis ....................................................................................... 4 2.3 Final Engineering Design ................................................................................. 4 2.4 Preparation of Contract Documents ................................................................ 4 2.5 Final Design and Bid Documents ..................................................................... 5 2.6 Contract Bidding and Award .......................................................................... 5 2.7 Construction .................................................................................................. 5 3.0 SELECTED RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROJECTS .................................................. 6 4.0 SELECTED COMMERCIAL BUILDING PROJECTS .............................................. 14 5.0 WATER ENGINEERING PROJECTS .................................................................. 23 5.0 SELECTED STAFF PROFILE ............................................................................... 26 ii CHAPTER 1 1.0 ABOUT US 1.1 General Introduction Avatech Consult is a multi-disciplined Consulting Engineering firm specializing in Civil, Structural, Water, Environmental and Services Engineering. We provide consulting engineering services to the public and private sectors with emphasis on quality and economic designs. In May 2013, Avatech Consult was formed. We are a second generation consulting firm. Our predecessor firm was Kobera Engineering and was originally established in 2009 by Eng. E.Omondi. The company prides itself for employing only the best technical resources from the built environment industry to provide the best possible service for our clients. Our staff is our most important assets. We recognize that our clients procure our services because they have confidence in us. We know that the only way to meet their needs is by delivering good quality products and services. Our present technical staff includes three registered professional Engineers, three Graduate Engineers, One Water and Sanitation Engineer, Four Diploma Civil and Water Engineers, one Diploma Architect and two designer/Cad operators. Our experience includes Structural design projects, Water and wastewater engineering designs, Contracts Administration and Projects Management for numerous projects in Kenya. Our unique qualification and experience in design and supervision of EPS technology houses gives us a great mileage in the market. We utilize state of the art computerization to accomplish our design projects and project management. The use of CADD systems provides us with enhanced production quality, lower operating costs and closer engineer participation thereby ensuring a higher quality product for the owner. We use SismiCad and ConcreCad to analyze and design our EPS technology projects. To reinforce our emphasis on quality in all our Engineering designs, the company uses an internal quality assurance/quality control system and interfaces with designers from complimentary disciplines to review standards and specifications for specific project needs. 1 1.2 Company Vision The Company strives to establish itself as the preferred service provider for the provision of consulting services in Project Management, general Civil Engineering and Water infrastructure services. A close relationship with like-minded companies and specialist individual consultants permits Avatech to form project specific teams to allow the firm to provide a “one stop shop” to our valued clients. 1.3 Company Mission The company’s mission is to provide sustainable and appropriate technical solutions with a positive social and environmental impact, thus ensuring value for all stakeholders. To reinforce our emphasis on quality in all our Engineering designs, the Company uses an internal quality assurance/quality control system and interfaces with designers from complimentary disciplines to review standards and specifications for specific project needs. 1.4 Organisation Structure 2 3 2.0 OUR SERVICES 2.1 Overview Avatech Consult has developed the breadth and depth of practical expertise to provide a comprehensive array of services that result in effective solutions in both the short and the long term. By working closely with clients at each stage of a project, Avatech Consult has built an impressive track record of delivering projects that successfully meet the most exacting requisites. The company provides a broad spectrum of professional engineering services which include the following: 2.2 Engineering Analysis Conceptual Design Development Detailed Engineering Analysis Development of Design Criteria Analysis of Existing Facilities & Site Conditions Engineering Recommendations & Reports 2.3 Final Engineering Design Preparation of Final Design Preparation of Supporting Calculations Preparation of Construction Drawings Local Building Permit Processing Engineer Opinion of Construction Cost QA/QC of Final Design Peer Review of Final Designs Value Engineering 2.4 Preparation of Contract Documents Preparation of Construction Drawings Preparation of Technical Specifications Preparation of General & Special Specifications Preparation of Contract Agreement Preparation of Bid Documents 4 Preparation of Supporting Documents Construction Engineering Management 2.5 Final Design and Bid Documents Value Engineering Constructability Review Construction Cost Evaluation Life Cycle Cost Evaluation Claims Prevention Review Contract Documents & Bidding Alternatives Construction Scheduling & Phasing 2.6 Contract Bidding and Award Pre-Qualification of Bidders Solicitation of Bids Pre-Bid Conference Review of Contractor Qualifications Bid Analysis & Contract Award Pre-Construction Conference 2.7 Construction Contract Administration Project Document Control Project Cost & Schedule Control Resident Construction Inspection Off-Site Fabrication Inspection Approval of Submittals & Shop Drawings Approval of Contractor Pay Requests Change Order Control & Claims Analysis Progress Construction Meetings Verification of Materials Compliance Verification of Materials Testing Maintain As-Built Record Drawings Project Close-Out & Correction List Post-Construction Monitoring 5 3.0 SELECTED RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROJECTS Client & Location 3.1 Edward Macharia Thome Estate Description 3.2 Pamela Adala Syokimau Estate 3.3 Edward Ouko – Muthaiga North Estate Images Cost Status The project is comprised of a 6 bedroom residential maisonette in Thome Estate Nairobi. It is designed as a mixed frame and load bearing walls. Avatech Consult designed and supervised the building to completion 38M Complete The project is comprised of a 5 bedroom residential maisonette in Syokimau Estate Machakos County. It is designed as a mixed frame and load bearing walls. Avatech Consult designed and supervised the building to completion The project is comprised of a 5 bedroom maisonette in Muthaiga North Estate Nairobi. It is designed as a mixed frame and load bearing walls. We designed and supervised the building to completion 18M Complete 44M Complete 6 3.4 CWSK - Nanyuki Intergrated Center The project is comprised of executive maisonattes constructed in CWSK Nanyuki site in Laikipia County. It is designed on load bearing EPS walling with EPS floor slabs. Complete Image showing building during construction The structures are designed as partial Reinforced Concrete frame with EPS walling as load bearing material. The slabs are designed with EPS where structural analysis was done with SismiCAD, Italian design software borrowed from the National Image showing EPS slab ready for casting Housing Corporation. 3.5 CWSK - Isiolo Intergrated Center The project is comprised of executive maisonatte constructed in CWSK Isiolo site in Isiolo County. The structures are designed as partial Reinforced Concrete frame with EPS walling as load bearing material. The slabs are designed with EPS where structural analysis was done with SismiCAD, Italian design software 7 3.6Deep Blue Investments Ltd Apartments 68M The deep blue development project is an apartment located in Githurai, next to Cooperative bank of Kenya. The development is a 5 story residential building with parking at the ground floor. Complete The project covers approx. 360m2 per floor, with the ground floor as a parking. The project is designed and supervised by Avatech Consult to completion. 3.7 TradeTap’s Palm Breeze Homes. The project is located in Kitengela, near Yukos Petrol Station. Complete It comprises 18 blocks of residential maisonnetes estate with all associated civil works of Roads, storm water management, sewer and water designs. The project sits on a 10 Ha land with an implementation cost of Ksh360M. The Client is Rochman Properties. 8 3.8La-Casa Apartments In Rongai. The project is located in Rongai town – Kajiado County. 150M Complete 280M Complete It entails design and supervision of 3 blocks of 5 story commercial apartments for sale. The Client is Miakooh Equisite. It covers approximately 350 sq.m plinth area per block. The buildings are designed for EPS Technology. Image of first Block (Rear) Image of first Block complete (Front) 3.9 CWSK Foster Care Centre In Joska. The project is located in Joska town – Machakos County. It entails design and supervision of 4 floors residential dwellings and 4 administration units to house children and children attendants. 9 The buildings are designed for EPS Technology. Avatech Consult is has designed and currently supervising the project in conjunction with Ministry of Public Works Engineers Image of the project progress Image showing Engineers during inspection 3.10 Aziza Apartments The project is located in (Mtwapa) - Mombasa County. The project involves structural investigations and designs for vertical extension of existing apartments. Avatech Consult prepared all Civil & Structural Engineering documents including the Civil and Structural Engineering investigations, preparation of Engineering drawings. 52M Image of Aziza Apartments 10 Complete The project is ongoing under Avatech Consult’s Supervision. 3.11 Sikata Garden Apartments 48M The project is located in Bungoma Town- Bungoma County. Avatech Consult has prepared all Civil & Structural Engineering documents including the Civil and Structural Engineering drawings. The designs are done in full EPS. The development includes construction of 4 Blocks of 4 stories 2 bedroom apartments. All walls are designed as EPS load bearing walls and EPS slabs. the project. Photos of Sikata Garden Apartments during Construction. 11 Complete 3.12 Selecra Suppliers Ltd. The project is located in Roysambu behind Thika road mall. 84M Complete 10M Complete 18M Complete 57M Complete It comprises a six story RC frame structure with partial load bearing walls. It has a 100m3 RC water tank at the basement with a parking lot also in the same location. The project the project belongs to Selecra suppliers ltd. Avatech Consult designed and supervised the project under Eng. Omondi. 3b. OTHER RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROJECTS Residential Maisonette in New Muthaiga, Nairobi Dr. Wahome Residential Maisonatte in Kiambu, Galot. Mr. Charles Mwangi Residential Flats in Kiambu, Ndumberi Mr. Emilio Kariuki. Residential 24M 12 Developme nt in Kiambu, MugumoNyakinyuaMr Vincent Matioli. Proposed Milimani Elegant Apartments in KisumuRilley Security Services Katani Housing Project (Phase 1) Akiba Mashinani Trust Residential maissonates in Migaa golf club in Kiambu Lexis Internation al 13 158M Complete 19M Complete 30M Complete 4.0 SELECTED COMMERCIAL BUILDING PROJECTS 4.1 Gynocare & Fistula Hospital in Eldoret 4.2 Proposed Cycepo Mixed Commercial Dev. In Kisumu Ph1 The project is located in Eldoret town – Uasin Gishu County. It involves engineering designs and supervision of the project. Engineering designs involved geotechnical investigations, Engineering analysis and designs, and development of engineering drawings and details using EPS Technology. The hospital covers approximately 3150 sqm plinth area. It has three floors with access staircase and ramps. The tender sum of the project is Khs.72M. The project is expected to be complete in a period of 3 months. Currently in this month, the project is at roofing level. The project is located in Kisumu City – Kisumu County. Our involvement entails engineering designs and supervision of the project. Engineering 125M Complete 107M Complete Image of the building during completion Image of the building during completion Image of Completed Building 14 designs involved geotechnical investigations, Engineering analysis and designs, and development of engineering drawings and details. The project components are show room, restaurant and banking hall facilities. It covers approximately 2400 sq.m plinth area. The show room is at ground level while the banking hall and the restaurant are in other floors. The roofs are curving steel structure with curving sheets. The project is expected to be complete in a period of 4 months. Currently, the project is partly at second floor level and roofing level. 4.3 Proposed This project is Mobimatt located next to Chuka Hostels Chuka University. 154M It is an EPS project involving construction of hostel blocks. The first phase involves construction of a 6 story of 2500m2 plinth area. The project started on February 15th 2016 15 Complete and is expected to be complete by February 2017. Image showing Ground breaking ceremony Avatech consult is the lead consultant in this project and has carried out all structural designs right from geotechnical investigation to completion. Currently, the construction is ongoing with the lower basement near completion. Image showing project progress Image showing project progress 4.4 Proposed Nyandarua County Assembly 28M The project is located in Ol’kalau town – Nyandarua County. It entails design and supervision of structural steel framework to house the county assembly. The buildings are designed for structural Steel frame to BS5950. The project is currently under construction. 16 Complete 4.5 Sunton The project is Shopping Mall located in Kisumu In Kisumu City – Kisumu 250M Complete 450M Complete County. It entails design and supervision of a mixed commercial development, mainly a shopping mall. The Client is Mr. Amresh of Ray Supermarkets. It covers approximately 1200 sq.m plinth area. The buildings are designed as a mix of RC designs, with some areas designed as load bearing walls. Avatech Consult has designed and currently supervising the project under Eng. Omondi as team lead Engineer. 4.6 AIC Pipeline Church & School. The project is located in Pipeline Estate – Nairobi County. It entails design and supervision of Church Auditorium block and 4 story primary school. The Client is AIC Church pipeline. Our involvement entails engineering designs and Image of the Church Auditorium 17 supervision of the project. Engineering designs involved geotechnical investigations, Engineering analysis and designs, and development of engineering drawings and details. Image of the Church Auditorium The project is expected to be complete in a period of 2 Years. Currently, the project is at tendering stage. Avatech Consult has designed and will supervise the project. Image of the school. 4.7 Taidys Hotel In Nakuru The project is located in Nakuru town – Nakuru County. It is an 8 floors building with basement facility. The project was initiated in May 2016. Avatech Consult prepared Engineering drawings, Tender documents and has carried out project supervision and Management. We were engaged in the 220M Image showing Completed Building 18 Complete geotechnical investigations, engineering design and detailing for the project. The project consists of Hotel rooms, Conference Halls and Parking Silo and Lift as some of the special features. The superstructures are designed as Image showing Completed Building Reinforced Concrete frame with EPS walling as infill material while the underground structures are designed as retaining structures, particularly the basement. The analysis and designs involved modeling the structure in Prokon software and detailing the drawings in AutoCad. 4.8 National Housing Corporation – Kibera Mixed Commercial Development The project is located along Fort Jesus Drive – Nairobi County. It is 5 floors mixed commercial building. Avatech Consult prepared Engineering drawings, Tender documents and is currently supervising and managing the 389M 19 project. We were engaged in the geotechnical investigations, engineering design and detailing for the project. The superstructures are designed as Reinforced Concrete frame with EPS walling as infill material. The analysis and designs involved modeling the structure in Prokon software and detailing the drawings in AutoCad. 4.9 National Housing Corporation – Langata Mixed Commercial Development The project is located at the junction of Southern by pass and Otiende Kibera Road – Nairobi County. It is 5 floors mixed commercial building. Avatech Consult prepared Engineering drawings, Tender documents and is currently supervising and managing the project. We were engaged in the geotechnical investigations, engineering design and detailing for the project. The superstructures 520M 20 are designed as Reinforced Concrete frame with EPS walling as infill material. The analysis and designs involved modeling the structure in Prokon software and detailing the drawings in AutoCad. 4.10 Bella Casa Mixed Commercial Dev. – Bella Casa The project is located Kahawa West – Nairobi County. It is 5 floors mixed commercial building. Avatech Consult prepared Engineering drawings, Tender documents and is currently supervising and managing the project. We were engaged in the geotechnical investigations, engineering design and detailing for the project. The superstructures are designed as Reinforced Concrete frame with EPS walling as infill material. 4.11 Office Block Thika Rd. Mwalimu Sacco 21 4.12 Blay Petrol Station Oloitoktok The project is located along Road C102 from Emali to oloitoktok. It comprises 6 pump stations, Resturant, filling station associated facilities. Avatech Consult prepared Engineering drawings, Tender documents supervised the project. We were engaged in the geotechnical investigations, engineering design and detailing for the project. The facility was constructed by our partner company (Mortken) enganged in construction works. 76M Complete 4.13 Tofina Sumba Town Houses – Amboseli lane Nairobi The project is located along Amboseli lane – Nairobi County. It comprises of 4 blocks of 3 floors town houses. The project components are 2 bedroom town houses Our involvement 142M Complete 22 entails engineering designs and supervision of the project. The project is complete and now sold out and occupied 5.0 WATER ENGINEERING & PROJECTS 5.1 Muino & Sangalo Small Hydropower Projects Avatech Consult has a highly experienced technical expertise in the design and construction of hydropower projects. Complete We have designed Muino small hydro in Muino, West pokot and Central Image of steel fixing at intake in progress Kakamega small hydropower project. The muino and the central kakamega small hydropower projects belong to Kenya Agricultural Productivity and Agri-business Project (KAPAP). Avatech consult was consulted by Image showing headrace canal construction in progress the ministry of public works to carry out engineering designs 23 for the two projects. Imge of headrace canal reinforcement fixing in progress Image of headrace canal formwork fixing in progress 5.2 German Agro Action’s Water Projects in Kajiado Comprised of several water projects in Kajiado County. 16M The Projects included Designs and supervision of Rock Catchments, Water Tanks, Bore Holes, Sand Dams and Water Pans. 24 5.2 CWSK Boundary Walls We have designed and supervised several boundary walls and gate houses/ offices for Child Welfare society of Kenya in various parts of the country. Among these projects comprise: 2.3Km boundary wall in Isiolo done in a span of 5 months, starting January 2015 - May 2015. 860m boundary walls plus related structures in Nanyuki done in a span of 3 months starting, January 2015 – April 2015. 700m boundary walls plus related structures in Murang’a done in a span of 3 months starting, January 2015 – April 2015. 530m boundary walls plus related structures in Mama Ngina Childrens Home, Nairobi West, done in a span of 3 months starting, March 2015 – June 2015. 25 5.0 SELECTED STAFF PROFILE Eng. Omondi Auma (Director) Profession: Civil/Structural Engineer Nationality: Kenyan Academic Credentials: Bachelors of Science (BSc), Civil Engineering Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2007 Masters of Science (MSc), Civil Engineering University of Nairobi, 2013 Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI), 2013 Work Experience: July, 2013 -Present-Avatech Consult Ltd. Mar, 2011 -July, 2013–National Housing Corporation (K) Mar, 2010 -Mar, 2011 – Ministry of Public Works (K) July, 2008 - Mar, 2011–Bamburi Cement Ltd- Mombasa Plant July, 2007 - July, 2008–Nippon Koei Consulting Engineers Principal Areas of Expertise: Structural Engineering Designs Highways Engineering Water Engineering Designs Environmental Engineering Solid waste management Projects Management Professional Bodies Membership: Engineers Board of Kenya – Registered Professional Eng. Institution of Engineers of Kenya – Member Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – Assoc. Member 26 Eng. Oluoch Thadeus Profession: Civil/Structural Engineer Nationality: Kenyan Academic Credentials: Bachelors of Science (BSc), Civil Engineering Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2007 Work Experience: July, 2013 -Present-Avatech Consult Ltd Sept, 2008-July, 2013–Egis International / Egis Kenya (formerly BCEOM) Mar, 2007 -Mar, 2008 – Kundan Singh Limited April, 2006-Aug, 2006–SS Mehta and Sons Limited July, 2005- August, 2005–City Council of Nairobi (Highway Department) Principal Areas of Expertise: Traffic Engineering Highways Engineering Water Engineering Designs Environmental Engineering Solid waste management Projects Management Professional Bodies Membership: Engineers Board of Kenya – Registered Professional Eng. Institution of Engineers of Kenya – Member 27 3.0 Pascal Otieno Obade Profession: Civil/Structural Engineer Nationality: Kenyan Academic Credentials: Bachelors of Science (BSc), Civil Engineering Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2007 Work Experience: Jun, 2013 - Date – Avatech Consult Ltd. Sept, 2011 – Mar 2012 – Nairobi Thika Highway Improvement Lot3 Mar, 2012 - May, 2013–Natacel Engineering Limited Nov, 2007 - Oct, 2010– Otieno Odongo Consulting Engineers Principal Areas of Expertise: Structural design of buildings Preparation of drawings Construction supervision Tender Documentation Axle Load enforcement supervision Design of Steel Towers Professional Bodies Membership: Engineers Board of Kenya – Graduate Eng. Institution of Engineers of Kenya – Graduate Member Institution of Construction Project Managers of Kenya (ICPMK) – Graduate Member 28 4.0 Kirimi Denis Munene Profession: Architecture Nationality: Kenyan Academic Credentials: Diploma in Architecture. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2012 Work Experience: Mar, 2012 - Date – Avatech Consult Ltd. Oct, 2011 – Jan 2012 – National Housing Corporation-Kenya Sept, 2009 - Dec, 2009–Mavoko Municipal Council Principal Areas of Expertise: Preparation of presentation drawings Preparation of production drawing Preparation of construction details Computer animation Artistic impressions skills Field survey. Professional Bodies Membership: Architectural Association of Kenya – Technician Architect. St.Johhn Ambulance of Kenya – Registered First Aider 29 5.0 John Oketch Profession: Landscaping and Ornamentalist Nationality: Kenyan Academic Credentials: Bachelors of Science (BSc), Ornamental and Landscaping Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2008 Work Experience: July, 2013 - Present-Avatech Consult Ltd. July, 2010 – August 2012 – Garden Florer, JKIA, Nairobi June, 2007 -Mar, 2009 – Ministry of Agriculture, Kisumu Kadibo April, 2006-Aug, 2006 –National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) July, 2005- August, 2005–Ravine Roses, Naivasha Principal Areas of Expertise: Computer skills in Microsoft office & its components: Word, Excel, Power, Auto card, Achicard, Computer Programming in C & C++. Environmental skills: Soil & water conservation, environmental science & crop production, land management & environmental conservation, environmental impact assessment (EIA) and Audits & geographical information system (GIS). Project planning and management, agricultural marketing, production economics, farm management, cost analysis of projects, proposal writing, monitoring & evaluation of projects. Soil science: Soil physics & genesis, soil & water conservation, soil & fertilizer chemistry, soil survey, classification, land evaluations & planning Seed technology: seed science & technology, plant biotechnology, plant biochemistry and physiology, genetics & cytogenetic Architectural technique: Design communication, landscape design, landscape construction Crop production, husbandry, post-harvest handling of horticultural crops, packaging and final shipment. Project co-ordination implementation, monitoring and evaluation Professional Bodies Membership: Member of Association of Horticulturalists – Kenya 30