The range of our activity in design covers a broad spectrum from brief advice to inspection of construction and includes preparation of plans and specifications. Following is a brief summary of services which we offer:
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Advice and Consultation. This phase may comprise mainly an expression of our opinion based on experience and technical knowledge. Advice on the merits of undertaking further studies or a new project and on its related technical consideration may be given.
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Technical Investigation and Analysis. Detailed studies, such as physical exploration, including soil borings, topographic surveys, and hydrographic studies, may be offered after consultation. Possible methods of construction may be considered and followed by preparation of a feasibility report. This report usually considers economic as well as engineering aspects. Both aspects are explored to enable the client to decide whether or not to undertake a project.
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Planning. Planning may include rough preliminary sketches and a master plan of the proposed project.
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Design. This phase can be subdivided into schematic, preliminary, and final designs, which enables a review with the client at the end of each stage, or the review can be continuous to enable the client to visualize the implementation of requirements and allow additions and changes to be made as the need arises, before the design is finalized. The completed design documents consist of detailed plans and specifications and contracts for construction. Normal services include also acting as the owner's representative in taking construction bids, awarding contracts, and administering construction contracts.
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Construction Consultation and Inspection. During the construction phase, periodic site inspection, site safety supervision and field consultation are required, including issuance of clarifying drawings (if required), and check of equipment catalogs and contractor's shop drawings for compliance with the contract documents.
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Resident Engineer. Resident Engineer's services are offered for the construction phase. Requirement of a resident engineer to assist on site depends on the nature, magnitude, and complexity of the project. The resident engineer's prime function is to make sure that the contractor complies with the design, thus maintain quality control. Also, as the engineering representative on the site, the resident engineer is able to assist the contractors and subcontractors when questions arise requiring interpretation of the plans. Resident engineers are the links between the field and design offices.
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Construction Management. The services, if required, often commence at the beginning of design. They may include basic program review and analysis, design review and evaluation, scheduling, cost estimating, value engineering, bid analysis, contractor selection, detailed construction inspection, coordination of trades and separate construction contractors, cost control, and program management. Some or all of these tasks can be provided to assure the client and budgetary controls.
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Authorized Person and Registered Structural Engineer. Any person intending to carry out building works is required by the Hong Kong law to appoint an authorized person(AP), and where necessary a registered structural engineer(RSE), to prepare plans for the approval of the Building Authority according to the Hong Kong Building Ordinance. Our professionals are qualified to carry out both the AP and RSE services.
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Other services. Preparation of technical reports; investigation surveys, such as land and property surveys to establish title to property; evaluation and rate studies; appraisal of property and building values; expert testimony in court; and services to industry, financial institutions, and public bodies in the economic field are offered.
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