In the recent past, there has been an increase of
engineering consultancy in Kenya since many people are getting into the
construction industry.
Today the percentage of engineering services being
outsourced has increased more than anyone could imagine.
Unlike in the past where people used to ignore consulting
engineers on various issues pertaining to the construction of any building,
people are now more keen on ensuring they get all the professional help and
advice they can get.
Payment for the consultant engineer should be based on the
duration and scale of the project in question.
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Let’s look at some of the services offered by engineering
consultants in the country.
Importance of engineering consultancy in Kenya
Products
When you employ consultancy services from an engineer, you
will definitely get the best services and even the end product will be perfect
and of high standard. When you compare an end product that has gone through the
hands of an engineering consultant, you will agree with me when I say that the
end product will be of high quality.
Advice
A consulting engineer should recommend or advice the client
on the importance of a consulting engineer undertaking entire service during
construction. This way the engineer will be able to exercise comprehensive powers
under the construction contract as the client’s agent.
He will also act as an independent arbitrator on matters
concerning the construction.
Arranging a contract
The consulting engineer is the one responsible for arranging
the contract and ensures that everything goes on as stipulated in the contract.
Project management
Consulting engineers can be contracted by a client to plan
and manage a project in its entirety. Their services are very important to the
client, especially if he does not have the necessary resources to manage a
project, especially if the project is complex or large.
The firm will therefore provide design services, construction
management, procurement among others.
Specialized design and development services
It’s easy for one to get specialized design and development
services from consulting engineers since they are able to research and develop new
designs, concepts, process inventions. The entire process is normally done in
conjunction with the client’s own staff, thus making it more perfect.
Design and supervision services for construction
These processes normally comprise of three phases which
includes;
Basic design
In this phase the consulting engineer is in charge of
producing drawings, specifications and other contract documents. He also
ensures that the clients needs are met in a planned and orderly way and
provides general monitoring of construction.
Special services
This actually includes special inspection and testing,
purchasing, scheduling, cost control, resident supervision of construction,
assisting in placing equipment in operation and special record drawings and
operation manuals.
Pre design
These include feasibility studies, topographical and other surveys,
negotiations regarding services and utilities and soils investigations, functional
designs. All the above mentioned are needed to establish feasibility and the
design criteria.
Well, I believe from the information discussed above, one
will be able to understand the importance of engineering consultancy in Kenya.
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