Case Study

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

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.