Jamous Est is a multi-disciplinary consultancy firm that provides a wide range of project planning, design, and management services. These include feasibility studies, architecture and engineering design, construction supervision, and program/project management. The document outlines Jamous Est's mission to deliver projects on time and on budget while meeting quality standards. It then describes the various services offered in areas such as project setup, design, construction supervision, and project management.

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2. Projects nowadays have become more complex and far- reaching, demanding the participation of a multitude of stakeholders - architects, engineers, suppliers, contractors, etc. Responding to those challenging constraints, JAMOUS-EST cultivated a wide spectrum of flexible services catering to one simple objective: to protect and preserve our client's best interests thereby achieving project objectives within budget and time constraints. Being a true multi-disciplinary consultancy firm JAMOUS-EST & Partners has in-house capabilities to take a project from initial conception to full operation. The range of services we offer encompasses all major areas of planning, architecture and engineering.
Project Setup & Feasibility Studies
 Project Initiation & Setup
 Master Planning & Budgeting
 Analysis of Investment Strategies
 Site Selection & Analysis
 Legal Support & Statutory Reviews
 Technical & Financial Feasibility Studies
Architecture & Engineering Design Services
 Urban & Regional Planning
 Master Planning & Zoning
 Mapping & GIS Services
 Architecture & Landscape Architecture
 Interior Design
 Civil, Environmental & Structural Engineering
 Electro-Mechanical Engineering
 Feasibility & Economic Studies
 Value Engineering
 Quantity Surveying
Construction Supervision Services
 Contract Administration
 Constructibility Reviews
 Construction Quality Control - Materials &

3. Workmanship
 Testing & Commissioning
 Cost & Progress Control
 Ensuring Compliance with Contract Documents
 Ensuring Compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety Regulations
Program & Project Management Services
 Program Management
 Project Management
 Contract Administration
 Design Management
 Client Representation Services
 Project Planning
 Cost & Progress Control
 Quantity Surveying
 Risk Management
 Assistance During Project Tendering
 Procurement / Supplier Selection & Evaluation
 Quality Management
 Operation & Maintenance Management
I. JAMOUS ESTABLISHMENT MISSION STATEMENT
Jamous Establishment has the ability as Design Engineers and Consultant Project Managers to deliver capital building projects in accordance with defined objectives specified in relation to Time, Cost and Quality. They understand that Design &Project Management services involve the overall implementation of latest technology, quality control program, planning, organization, co-ordination, monitoring and control of a project from inception to completion aimed at meeting the Owner’s requirements in order to produce a functionally and financially viable project that will be completed on time within authorized cost and to the required quality standards.
II. GENERAL SERVICES
a. Jamous Establishment will comply with the adopted codes, standards and manuals, and any other applicable and internationally recognized standards normally acknowledged in completing a similar type mixed-use project of commensurate complexity.
b. Jamous Establishment, with the support of the Client, will obtain all information necessary for the design and construction of the project including local code requirements and regulations, as well as utility availability and capacity prior to the preparation of a detailed program for each component of the project and its areas. Jamous Establishment will be responsible for design consistency and

4. compliance with base material such as site surveys, development regulations, design and operations guidelines etc.
c. Jamous Establishment will consider the infrastructure and points of connection for all underground utilities (domestic water, irrigation, district cooling, fire fighting, sewage water, storm water, low current, telephone, low and medium voltage electricity).
d. Jamous Establishment will prepare Engineering and system design, construction documents, specifications, and related calculations and keep the Client informed of any cost implications of Design development or changes. As the Design documentation is progressed, Jamous Establishment will check and verify pricing throughout the Design process until the final prices for all Works have been agreed and the estimated Construction Cost finalized.
e. Jamous Establishment will ensure that the construction cost of the project is in line with the project budget and as adjusted and approved by incorporating the Client's comments thereon.
f. Jamous Establishment will assist in value engineering of the project; provide recommendations to the Client in respect of material additions, deletions or changes in plans/ designs to be in the best interest of the project. Jamous Establishment’s recommendations will include, without limitations to, comments on the area schedule, type of material, ways to enhance operational efficiencies, ways to minimize project development coasts as well as ongoing repairs and maintenance while ensuring the project’s luxurious image/ experience is not compromised.
g. Design Review Procedure Jamous Establishment will implement a Design Review Procedure as follows:
1. Based on the Project Schedule, Jamous Establishment will provide in advance a submissions’ schedule indicating when to expect receipt of certain submissions (this will assist the Client to better organize time and put reviewers on notice).
2. Jamous Establishment will provide all submissions in electronic format (both original files such as ACAD drawings and high resolution jpegs and pdfs) including transmittal form listing content of each submission.
3. Jamous Establishment will provide hardcopies of all submissions delivered directly to their final destination. Prior to a submission, the Client will agree with Jamous Establishment on the distribution list and the number of requested copies to be delivered to each address.
4. Immediately after each submission or re-submission of a design phase, Jamous Establishment and the client will schedule a presentation for the submitted material to the Client.

5. 5. The Client will have 15 calendar days to review the submitted documents and compile its team’s comments and submit them back to Jamous Establishment for action.
6. A workshop is then scheduled to review any outstanding comments and agree on next steps forward.
7. Jamous Establishment will also give local authorities having jurisdiction the opportunity to review and comment on submissions as applicable.
8. Jamous Establishment is required to submit the following, and any other required by authorities, for the approval of the Client, and concerned authorities:
a. Conceptual Design including:
i. Site analysis report with all applicable codes and regulations.
ii. Concept design report including a cost assessment report.
b. Schematic Design including but not limited to the following:
i. Mass plan
ii. Traffic and environmental impact studies(if required by authorities – theywill be quoted separately if and when required they will be considered not part of this scope)
iii. Infrastructure Networks
iv. Schematic structural and engineering specifications, drawings and calculations.
v. Schematic MEP design, specifications, calculations and analysis.
c. Building permit documents within 3 months of the Client approval of the Schematic design (All permit fees including those of Order of Engineers, Authorities, facilitator are Excluded).
i. A schedule of the construction phases
d. Design Development including all Construction documents for all trades
e. During Construction Administration and Technical Supervision
f. Post- Construction
i. Assist in providing Occupancy permit
ii. As-built drawings reviews

6. h. Meetings, Conferences and Presentations
Beside routine, operational Project management meetings with the Client’s staff, Jamous Establishment will be responsible for meeting with and making presentations to the officials, local authorities having jurisdiction, boards of directors, and other parties as determined by the Client. The following is a list of required meetings and presentations:
1. One kick-off meeting/visioning work session at the beginning of the project and after each major milestone.
2. Jamous Establishment will meet with Local Authorities as required in order to attain their approval.
3. Progress meetings with the Client’s management staff every other week during which the monthly progress report will be presented by the Jamous Establishment.
4. Work sessions for reconciling Project Scope and Project Budget Plan following each cost estimate submittal.
5. Review meetings with the Client following submission of deliverables as agreed or required.
This section is not intended to list every meeting Jamous Establishment may need to conduct during the execution of their services. During the progress of the Project, Jamous Establishment is responsible for conducting whatever routine meetings Jamous Establishment or the Client feels necessary to collect / present data, obtain decisions and generally carry out the tasks of this Contract, so that the Project Schedule can be adhered to.
i. Compliance with Codes and Standards
1. Services to be performed by Jamous Establishment (and sub-Consultants) under the Contract will conform to all applicable codes and standards as well as all requirements and criteria set forth in the Contract. Jamous Establishment will compile a complete list of standards and criteria that are applicable to the completion of the Project. The Client may add to this list any other standards and criteria that are applicable. This list should be compiled and submitted as part of the Schematic Design.
j. Code Analysis
1. Jamous Establishment will prepare a full code analysis specifically tailored to the Project. The code analysis will be related but not limited to building, zoning, finishing, structure, mechanical including plumbing & HVAC , all

7. electrical disciplines, seismic, fire, quality, safety and environmental. The analysis will entail the following work:
a. Jamous Establishment will compile a list of latest applicable codes.
b. Jamous Establishment will list applicable review methods, processes and durations of responsible authorities.
c. Jamous Establishment will prepare a comprehensive analysis that references each of the specific subsections and paragraphs in the governing code.
k. Cover Sheet
1. Jamous Establishment will provide a code certification statement for compliance with specified codes and standards by each discipline with the professional seal and signature. The intent is to formally recognize the responsibility for compliance.
l. Drawings
1. All drawings and documents produced in connection with the Contract will consistently be of the same size and will use cover sheets, title blocks, scale layouts, symbols, and details in a standard format. In addition to PDF files and Hard copies of all submitted documents, original files of all documents in their native format (i.e. the original file type used in Creating said document) are to be submitted to the Clienton a labeled and indexed DVD disk.
2. Jamous Establishment will abide by the government law and Municipality regulations.
m. Reports
Jamous Establishment will submit all graphics, text, photos, and any other electronic materials used to create any report in original format on a single, clearly indexed compact disc. One file will be titled “Index”; this file will be in standard desktop software (MS Office). This file will clearly list and identify each file on the disc, with the file name, content of the document. Also on this disc, Jamous Establishment will include a single PDF copy of the entire report ready for printing.
n. Presentation Materials
We expect the Concept Architect to provide all presentation materials including mounted boards, handouts, and electronic or slide presentations.
o. Project Design Documents Management

8. The following documents are required to be submitted by Jamous Establishment
1. Detailed time schedule: Jamous Establishment will submit a schedule of services, in bar chart format, which identifies Project milestones, target dates, design activities and required submissions, formal presentations, duration of phases/tasks, and concurrent activities. This schedule will be presented by Jamous Establishment at Project commencement and will be updated monthly or as requested by the Client.
2. Responses to the Client comments: Jamous Establishment will provide written responses to each of the Client’s comments made on the previous submission's review.
3. Meeting agenda: Jamous Establishment will prepare an agenda for all meetings and/or presentations. A draft copy will be submitted to the Client for review as soon as possible and before a meeting is scheduled.
4. Recording of minutes: Jamous Establishment will be responsible for recording all meetings attended and official telephone / video conferences made in reference to the Project. These will be submitted to the Client for review and approval within five (5) working days of each such occurrence. If required, they will be revised and then submitted in final form to the Client for distribution to the appropriate Client parties.
5. Document control system; during all phases of the Project from beginning to end, Jamous Establishment will implement a document issuance, numbering, coding and distribution system and manage an electronic project-wide document control system that includes all types of documents (word files, excel spreadsheets, drawings).
6. Mail and document submittal:
i. Mail: All documents such as plans, specifications, cost estimates, design analysis, correspondence, etc., will be hand delivered or similar fast mail delivery services.
ii. Electronic Copies: Jamous Establishment will provide a DVD disk containing the completed drawings, specifications, reports, narratives, design analyses, cost estimates, etc... for all design phases and packages.
iii. Submittal of documents: Jamous Establishment will furnish one original and five (5) copies of the required material for the Client’s review.
iv. Transmittal: A transmittal sheet listing all submitted documents is to accompany each submittal.
p. The Design process will be as follows:

9. 1. Jamous Establishment will engage all required sub-Consultants and disciplines to deliver the Project.
2. Jamous Establishment will implement a Design management process to coordinate all design and technical issues across the board and ensure consistency and high standards.
q. W. Cost estimate and priced BOQ
Cost estimates or priced BOQ will be provided at various stages of the design process and submitted to the Client in accordance with the Cost estimating requirements outlined below. A priced BOQ will be provided at the end of the Construction Document phase and submitted to the Client in accordance to the Cost estimating requirements. Original MS Excel files loaded with formulas used in generating cost estimates and showing estimated quantities and unit rates will be submitted to the Client or to whomever Consultant the Client designates.
1. Jamous Establishment will prepare cost estimates as a minimum at the following stages of the Design Phase of the Project:
a. Conceptual Design
b. Schematic Design:
c. Design Development/ Construction Documents
d. Bid and Award
2. Each submitted estimate will undergo an audit by the Client or by the Client’s designated Consultant. Jamous Establishment will provide all necessary documentation for these estimates and be available to support this activity. Jamous Establishment will present each Cost Estimate to the Client and advise in relation to all such documents and provide assumptions used in the preparation of the estimates.
3. Cost estimates will be produced in an electronic spreadsheet format (MS Excel). Each of the cost estimate submissions will contain as a minimum the following details:
a. Executive summary
b. Basis of estimate, rationale and assumptions
c. Summary reports as per CSI master formats as applicable
d. Detail line item cost reports
e. Priced BOQ (if applicable)

10. III. PROVISION OF SERVICES:
Jamous Establishment will perform the services as per agreed schedule.
Should it be required, Jamous Establishment will provide the Client with a full list of the Specialty Consultants to be engaged with a full identification of their Scope of Services and List of Deliverables at an early stage.
Prior to initiating each phase of design, Jamous Establishment and the Client should meet to review design program expectations and to exchange ideas, lessons learned, and concerns. Such technical sessions allow a clearer definition of expectations while remaining within the Project’s scope and budget.
A. PROGRAMMING AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
A.1 PROGRAMMING/ PROGRAM DEFINITION PHASE
Jamous Establishment, based on the discussions and comments, will assist the Client in the refinement and finalization of an exact and complete development program detailing all theproject requirements in addition to the project components.
Jamous Establishment will analyze the total area of the project and each component, the relationships between its functions to be determined as part of the analysis.
We will provide Jamous Establishment with:
 A detailed and well prepared program document for the project and the space requirements of each project component.
 Horizontal and vertical stacking and adjacencies of areas and their use, the basic qualities of the various building development components, common areas and accesses to the various building’s components.
 The best layout related to accesses, views, orientation, etc.
Jamous Establishment will carry out the integration of the proposed building layout on the site, the landscape, the general architecture and its impact on the environment and the organization of the elevations and the integration of the building on the site.
Jamous Establishment will compile all information and provide a Cost Estimate.
a. PHASE (A.1) DELIVERABLES

11. wewill submit:
 A Design Brief.
 Program Document with net and gross areas and Functional Descriptions.
 Narrative text Including Architectural and Building Systems Description.
 Code Analysis Document to include:
 Code compliance statement.
 Name of model Building code followed.
 Building type and classification.
 Identification of Seismic, wind speed, etc requirements.
 Block Diagrams and Stacking diagrams illustrating spatial adjacency and programmatic requirements.
 Circulation/space flow diagrams.
 Master plan Drawing 1:500
 Infrastructure Services Drawings 1:500
 General Layout Drawing 1:500
 Ground floor Drawing 1:500
 Typical Floor Drawing 1:500
 Main Elevations Drawings 1:250
 Partial Drawings (if needed) 1:250
A.2 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PHASE
Based on the mutually agreed upon program of requirements and Construction Budget, Jamous Establishment will review applicable statutes, regulations, codes and by-laws and where necessary review the same with the authorities having jurisdiction and then prepare for the Client's review and approval conceptual design documents to illustrate the scale and character of the project and how the parts of the project functionally relate to each other.
Jamous Establishment will prepare engineering responses to the project's program. These studies will describe organizational concepts, themes, and/or the architectural approach, as well as major building or engineering systems concepts.
Jamous Establishment will outline descriptions and prepare designs that illustrate the general scope of the Project with interrelationship of project components. Drawings will be schematic in character, based on the programmatic and conceptual requirements developed and agreed upon by the Client in the previous phase.
Jamous Establishment will perform a thorough code investigation for all spaces and provide coordination with the appropriate Sub-Consultants.

12. In general, this submission will consist of drawings and sketches, a narrative report that addresses major site and building systems, gross and net area calculations, a massing and detailed model, and a Cost Plan for each project component.
Jamous Establishment will provide a submission that will demonstrate compliance with the buildings program (space tabulation of buildings program) including all adjacency and functional requirements. This submission will also show that the proposed Project is within the zoning area and that the building and massing are compatible with the surroundings. The aesthetics should support the project’s overall design theme. Building systems and building envelopes appropriate for the conceptual design should be defined in order that they can be evaluated early for effectiveness and efficiency related to operation, maintenance and energy consumption.
Jamous Establishment will be performed while giving special attention to the following:
a. The design concept, blocking and stacking diagrams.
b. Building form, proportion, scale, orientation, setbacks, spacing of structures anticipated life of the building and type of construction.
c. Building Exterior Materials.
d. Building Efficiency; Occupied Area and Net Usable Space (net to gross ratio).
e. Basic Configurations, Core Placement and distances, and circulation patterns
f. Placement of Core Elements and conveying systems which include Entrances, staircases, elevators, toilet areas, laundry rooms, janitor closets, landscape maintenance, mechanical and electrical rooms and piping/duct shafts.
g. Materials handling and servicing.
h. Building Elements:
i. Exterior Closure: wall, window, door, roof construction.
Jamous Establishment will provide a complete study of all Infrastructure Elements; this includes, but is not limited to the following:
a. Road Network.
b. Stormwater Drainage Network.
c. Sewerage Network.
d. Water Distribution Network.
e. Irrigation Network.
f. Fire Fighting Network.
g. Treatment Plant (Optional).
h. Power Network (MV & LV).
i. Telecommunication Network.
j. Street Lighting Network.
k. Power plant for stand-by power generation (will be quoted separately if and when required).
l. House Connections
m. Substructure: waterproofing, under-slab insulation, compressed air, water and sewer.

13. Jamous Establishment will provide a study of Landscape Elements; this includes, but is not limited to, plant/shrub materials, courts and plazas, fountains, planters, landscape irrigation elements, Site Fixtures/Furniture and lighting.
Handicapped Accessibility Conceptual design will be performed while giving special attention to the following:
a. Access from public sidewalks and parking.
b. Access to areas, features, and amenities of the building interior.
c. Other measures necessary to assure full accessibility.
Jamous Establishment will perform the Structural Conceptual design while giving special attention to the following:
a. Construction or erection limitations.
b. Description of equipment to be attached to structural elements.
c. Permanency of construction and expediency of erection; competitive structural systems in view of local construction parameters to include potential use of building systems.
d. Possible seismic event, wind and storms.
Jamous Establishment will performMechanical systems Conceptual design while giving special attention to the following:
a. Placement of mechanical systems in building: size and location of mechanical rooms and mechanical equipment.
b. Number of temperature control zones for personnel comfort.
c. Equipment HVAC requirements, Air and water distribution methods, routes, plenum air returns and floor drain requirements.
d. Heating Systems: hot water, steam, electric and forced air furnace.
e. Cooling Systems: chilled water and direct expansion.
f. Ventilation, Filtration, Humidification, Noise Control, Building Pressurization Systems.
g. Acoustical Isolation and Seismic Design Features for Mechanical Systems.
h. Thermal Insulation Systems.
i. Hoists, Lifts, guard rails and access ladders.
j. Calculations of the number of fixtures per plumbing code.
k. Elevators / Vertical transportation study (this will have impact on cores and number of elevators).
Jamous Establishment will performElectrical systems Conceptual design while giving special attention to the following:
a. Building Management Systems.
b. IT and telecommunications systems/ networks.
c. Buried conduit, manholes and handholes.
d. Primary Distribution: Switch-gear, transformers, specialized functions and equipment.
e. Secondary Distribution: motor control centers, power and lighting distribution panels.

14. f. Power receptacles: locations and requirement.
g. Emergency Power Systems: Systems/equipment to be covered; life safety, controls, boiler pumps and fire pumps.
h. Un-interruptible Power Systems required for sensitive equipment and Generator Capacity.
i. Electrical Closet locations.
j. Illumination levels: Lighting locations and types; general lighting, task lighting and visual quality.
k. Distribution of Computer Center Power.
l. Raceway/conduit/wiring devices.
m. Telephone System.
n. Audio Visual requirements.
o. Layout of Main Electrical Rooms.
a. PHASE (A.2) DELIVERABLES
Deliverable:
 A conceptual Design report (A4 or A3 format) Including Architectural /landscape and Building systems Description
 Explanation of proposed systems with summary of all assumptions.
 Buildings floor efficiency (net/gross).
 Conveying systems design (elevators, escalators).
 Design strategy to attain an energy efficient solution.
 A first value engineering study with recommendations.
 Recommendations of special design treatments and lighting.
 Operations and maintenance goals (exterior and interior window washing, etc.).
 Vertical transportation analysis (elevators and escalators).
 Code statement.
 Table showing how the Concept design meets the program requirements for each critical function.
 A shade and shadow study.
 Finish Boards and color palettes for both public and interior areas of various project components, Finish Boards of exterior finishes composed of actual material samples and color coded plans, sections and elevations of major space showing their use.
 Cost Estimate and priced BOQ.
 Site Plan Minimum Scale 1/250

15. Deliverable:
 Floor Plans Minimum Scale 1/250 Showing as a minimum:
 Work areas, corridors, entrances, stairways, elevators, special spaces and service spaces.
 Dimensions for critical clearances, such as vehicle access, should be indicated.
 A proposed layout down to the level of detail verifying the integration between the approved program and the Building’s Scheme is achievable.
 Proposed interior layouts.
 Parking Garage layout with critical dimensions.
 Elevations Minimum Scale 1/250
Showing as a minimum:
 Buildings façades, showing:
• Fenestration.
• Exterior materials.
• Cast shadows.
 Sections Minimum Scale 1/250
Showing as a minimum:
 Adequate space for structural, mechanical and electrical, telecommunications and fire protection systems.
 Floor-to-floor and other critical dimensions.
 Labeling of most important spaces.
 Labeling of floor and roof elevations.
 Technical Drawings/ Riser Diagram Minimum Scale 1/250 for proposed building systems.
 Infrastructure Elements Minimum Scale 1/500
Showing as a minimum:
 Road Network: Plan View / Profiles / Cross Sections / Typical Details
 Stormwater Drainage Network: Plan View / Profiles / Typical Details
 Sewerage Network: Plan View / Profiles / Typical Details
 Water Distribution Network: Plan View / Typical Details
 Irrigation Network: Plan View / Typical Details
 Fire Fighting Network: Plan View / Typical Details
 Treatment Plant (Optional).
 Power Network (MV & LV) : Plan View / Typical Details
 Telecommunication Network: Plan View / Typical Details
 Street Lighting Network: Plan View / Typical Details
 Power plant for stand-by power generation (Optional).

16. B1. SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE
Based on the conceptual design approved by the Client and taking into account any modifications, comments or complements to the project which may be recommended by the Client, Jamous Establishment will prepare the Schematic Design including all the elements checked reviewed and agreed to during the previous design phases.
The project size, final plan layouts, façade design, building and systems interrelationships, color, materials and finishes should be fully defined.
Operational and maintenance strategies (Servicing, Security, etc.) should be further elaborated during this phase in close coordination with the Client.
Jamous Establishment will make a formal presentation. Three colored sets will accompany the presentation and exterior renderings, in addition to exterior Material Boards that will clearly show the relation of all materials and finishes. Jamous Establishment will also present an updated statement of probable cost.
The Architectural Schematic Design will achieve a full development of the project while tackling the following areas:
1. Details for the exterior wall defining the parameters for the building enclosure.
2. Site Development: Landscape Architecture drawings and urban design and site development:
a. Adjoining Structures, including retaining walls, fences, railings, gates, number of floors, etc.
b. Landscaping, including plantings and relation with the proposed street trees and fixtures.
c. Existing and new grade elevations and land slopes.
d. Basic surface utilities, including drainage, lighting, electrical, water, fixtures, controllers and subsurface structures.
e. All proposed site-related details, including site-related structures and furnishings, footings, foundations and reinforcement. Include pertinent drainage structures, pavements, lighting, signage, hardware and other relevant materials and all dimensions and finishes.
f. Based on a surveyed point of beginning, a Proposed Layout describing entire site within the property lines, sidewalks and other access ways.
g. Elevations and Sections of such key elements as fences, walls, gates and site furnishings.
3. Outline Specifications with a written description of the materials and systems proposed for the project, in narrative format, to further explain the design intent. Outline specifications will be coordinated with the drawings.

17. The Schematic Infrastructure Design will achieve a full development of the following trades:
1. Road Network.
2. Stormwater Drainage Network.
3. Sewerage Network.
4. Water Distribution Network.
5. Irrigation Network.
6. Fire Fighting Network.
7. Treatment Plant (Optional).
8. Power Network (MV & LV).
9. Telecommunication Network.
10. Street Lighting Network.
11. Power plant for stand-by power generation (Optional).
The Schematic Structural Design will achieve a full development of the Foundation and Structural Systems of the project while tackling the following areas:
1. Applicable codes, soil bearing values and pile capacities.
2. Basis of Schematic Structural Design Calculations.
3. Proposed Material Characteristics Including strength of concrete, grades of steel and piling materials.
4. Loading Schedule: Including live loads and special loads.
5. Typical details and footing schedule.
6. Support of adjoining structures.
7. Floor Framing Plans.
8. Fireproofing
9. Waterproofing.
The Schematic Mechanical Design will achieve a full development of the project while tackling the following areas:
1. Integration of the various systems while insuring maintainability.
2. Location of all mechanical and plumbing equipment including fixtures, tanks, sewage, meters, etc.
3. Piping material and related equipment.
4. Roof and Site Drainage.
The Schematic HVAC and Fire Protection systems Design will achieve a full development of the project while tackling the following areas:
1. Type, Capacities and Zoning of all the HVAC, fire protection and other special systems.
2. Location and Layout of Equipment.
3. All Ductwork and Vertical Risers: Shafts, stacks and chimneys.
4. Calculations: Heating and cooling load calculations, summary of loads and a breakdown of individual peak loads and ventilation loads, Schematic

18. hydraulic, pump sizing and water reserve calculations for sprinkler systems.
5. Design Temperatures and Percent Humidity.
The Schematic Electrical Design will achieve a full development of the project while tackling the following areas:
1. Electrical and telephone outlet criteria.
2. Service entrance equipment and other electrical equipment such as panel boards and fused switches.
3. Location of electrical service room, telephone service, property lines, manholes, hand holes, duct banks for power, telephone, cable television. Coordinated electric service room location and anticipated points of entry.
4. Lighting layouts of typical rooms and spaces; power distribution routing and receptacle layouts; low voltage systems device layout, telephone closets, electrical closets, telephone panels, motor control centers and panel boards.
5. Riser Diagram of fire alarm, intercom, security systems and all medium / low voltage systems.
6. Motor and Electric Equipment Locations.
7. Lighting, power and equipment summary Calculations.
a. PHASE (B.1) DELIVERABLES
 A Schematic Design report (A4 or A3 format) Including Landscape, Architectural and engineering systems description.
 Developments on the Conceptual Design report with further details.
 Review of building for compliance with Project specific design criteria.
 Description of recommended structural system, including:
 Choice of framing system, including lateral load resisting elements, and proposed foundation design.
 Verification of adequacy of all assumed dead and live loads.
 Required fire-resistance rating of structural elements.
 Summary of special requirements resulting from applicable local codes.
 Technical systems:
 Definition of structural systems and standards.
 Definition of electrical systems and standards.
 Definition of control and security systems.
 Definition of mechanical and plumbing systems and standards.
 Definition of life safety and fire protection systems and standards.
 Definition of traffic system and control.
 Cost Estimate including:
 List of Project Parameters.

19.  Reconciliation: Cost differences between Conceptual Design and Schematic Design.
 Break-out and Itemize Project Elements.
 Value engineering proposal.
 Site, Vehicular access & Landscaping Plan Minimum Scale 1/100
 Infrastructure Networks 1/50 – 1/100 - 1/500 – 1/1000
 Architectural and Interior Floor Plans Minimum Scale 1/100
 External Elevations Minimum Scale 1/100
 Longitudinal and transverse Sections Minimum Scale 1/100
 Exterior wall sections Minimum Scale 1/50
 Proposed room finish schedule.
 Structural Framing plans and key details.
 HVAC and line piping and ductwork schematic layout.
 Drawings of Technical and Electro-Mechanical equipment rooms.
 Life Safety and fire protection drawings.
 Electrical Drawings
 Technical Drawings Minimum Scale 1/250
 Significant Details Drawings Minimum Scale 1/50
 Finishes specifications of material for floors, walls, ceilings, etc.
B2. END OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE: BUILDING PERMIT
Once the Schematic Design has been approved by the Client, Jamous Establishment will prepare the Building Permit documents in parallel with the design development phase.
The submission documents for the project will be coordinated with the Client.
Jamous Establishment will provide all the information or documents, within his competence, which may be requested by the Technical Services or Public Authorities in charge of this stage and Jamous Establishment will follow-up with the authorities and any other authority that requires approvals until obtaining the building permit.
a. PHASE (B.2) DELIVERABLES
Deliverables are as per:
 Design Brief
C. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT/ CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PHASE
Once the Schematic Design has been approved by the Client, Jamous Establishment will initiate the design development phase and the construction documents preparation in parallel with the building permit documents.
All previous comments made by the Clientwill be accounted for.

20. The complete design development documents (Construction Documents) will be presented at the usual scale of 1:50, completed with all the necessary information for the construction details.
Jamous Establishment will prepare a full set of detailed design development documents composed of Construction Documents and supporting materials, which clearly demonstrate project design progress, adherence to project scope and design criteria, and coordination between disciplines. All disciplines will exhibit equivalent levels of completeness. The final Construction Documents will be complete and priceable in every Design aspect.
Jamous Establishment will provide a set of detailed and coordinated submissions to the Client for review. The notes on these should result in a single interpretation of a specific set of data or facts and, therefore, become the basis of a competitive price proposal.
The Construction Documents is aimed to allow for the constitution of Tender Invitation Files in the best understanding conditions, inducing unambiguous Tenders in order to avoid claims for additional works and time extension during the construction.
During this phase Jamous Establishment will prepare all necessary Tender documents, the Bill of Quantities, the Specifications, the Method of Measurement and the Fair Price Estimate for the different components of the infrastructure and buildings. Jamous Establishment will also be responsible to provide the General Conditions of Tender in close coordination with the Client.
Jamous Establishment will keep track of the project construction cost and advise of any changes. If cost limits are exceeded, Jamous Establishment will review areas where economies can be achieved, and submit recommendations for approval to keep construction costs within budget.
The Construction Documents will include all required submissions for all disciplines and will show completion and meet the project requirements. Drawings will use appropriate drafting scales and include symbols, legends and abbreviations.
It will be the responsibility of Jamous Establishment to coordinate the design of the architectural, structural, equipment, MEP etc. so that interference between the trades can be avoided.
Jamous Establishment will prepare composite sections, drawn to scale, showing the work of all trades in equipment rooms and all other areas involving the work of more than one trade.
The drawings and specifications will contain all pertinent information. They will be prepared with construction details completely shown and dimensions given. Jamous Establishment will write specifications describing the characteristics of the product for each item specified.
At this stage of the project all submissions to utility companies and regulatory agencies should be completed. Jamous Establishment will submit a status report on all required submittals showing actual submittal dates.

21. a. PHASE (C) DELIVERABLES
 Cost Estimate and priced BOQ:
 Final priced Bill of Quantity (Tender Documents) and loaded with Unit Rates and Final Pricing.
 Infrastructure Works.
 Landscape, Architectural/ Technical Designs Costs.
 Final report.
 Final Specifications:
 Format of Specifications: Technical Specifications will meet the construction technology standards and incorporate language of materials content and related construction requirements.
 Jamous Establishment will submit complete technical specifications incorporating revisions necessitated by prior comments. Technical specifications will be prepared and coordinated with drawings.
 Special Experience Requirements: Jamous Establishment will prepare a written list identifying areas where Contractor Special Experience Requirements are advisable.
 General layout drawings Minimum Scale 1/50
 General Coordination drawings Minimum Scale 1/50
 All Plans Minimum Scale 1/50
 All Sections Minimum Scale 1/50
 All Elevations Minimum Scale 1/50
 The standard sections and any additional sections to show any special features of the project
 The drawings of typical cells or typical grids defining all the detailed scheme of the structure, the joinery, the coverings, fittings etc.
 Dimensioned drawings of the various floor levels.
 Detailed drawings of the elevations.
 All necessary diagrams stating the necessary details for the best definition of the work included in each package.
 Civil Drawings:
 Topographic survey plan Minimum Scale 1/100
 Site layout plan/setting out Minimum Scale 1/100
 Site grading plans Minimum Scale 1/100
 Site utilities connections/all trades Minimum Scale 1/50
 Signage and marking plans Minimum Scale 1/50
 Infrastructure Networks:
 Road Network.
 Stormwater Drainage Network.
 Sewerage Network.
 Water Distribution Network.
 Irrigation Network.

22.  Fire Fighting Network.
 Treatment Plant (Optional).
 Power Network (MV & LV).
 Telecommunication Network.
 Street Lighting Network.
 Power plant for stand-by power generation (Optional)
 Architectural Drawings:
 Site layout plan including landscaping Minimum Scale 1/50
 Key plans and sections to the required scale
 Floor plans and sections to the required scale
 Partial plans and sections to the required scale
 Staircase and ramp details to the required scale
 Miscellaneous details and expansion joints.
 Schedules of doors/windows/finishes.
 Any special waterproofing protection details.
 Wall, ceiling and floor surface treatment.
 Details of handicapped access, ramps and parking spaces.
 Structural Drawings:
 Protection system plans, sections and details.
 Foundation plans and details.
 Framing plans and beams details/all floors.
 Bar Bending Schedule.
 Column schedules and expansion joint details.
 Staircase and ramp details.
 Miscellaneous details.
 Electrical Drawings:
 Power layout plans and details.
 Medium/ low current layout plans and details.
 Lighting layout plans and details.
 Fire detection layout plans and details.
 Panel board schedules.
 Miscellaneous details.
 Electrical riser diagram.
 MV distribution if prepared to have substation, etc.
 Switch gear detail.
 Future provision of conduits and pull box.
 Specification of lifts.
 Interlocking schemes between fire alarm/elevator/ventilation/traffic sign etc.
 Public address system.
 Emergency lighting.
 Emergency power system/UPS/Generator.
 Mechanical Drawings:
 Drainage plans and details.
 Water supply layout plans and details.

23.  Plumbing layout plans and details.
 Sprinklers system layout plans and details.
 Ventilation layout plans and details.
 Schedules.
 Miscellaneous details.
 Fire safety system (other than sprinkler) detail, fire extinguisher, detection.
 Fire zoning (compartmentation).
 Tender Documents:
 Tender conditions of contracts.
 General specifications/all trades.
 Bill of quantities/all trades.
 Bid Analysis: Jamous Establishment will participate, if requested, in the contractors’ short list preparation, assist the Client in the Bid review and analysis, recommend award and assist in negotiation with contractor.
Jamous Establishment will assist the Client in performing the following activities:
• Prepare prequalification questionnaire.
• Float Tenders & Issue documents.
• Hold Pre bid conference.
• Receive contractor’s clarifications.
• Issue addenda.
• Receive bids.
• Evaluate bids.
• Post bid negotiations.
• Prepare construction contract agreement.
D.PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & TECHNICAL SUPERVISION
The supervision of the construction works will proceed upon receiving the Client’s instructions to Jamous Establishment to issue the Notice to Commence and staff to be deployed on site in accordance with the attached Deployment Schedule.
During the construction phase of the Project, Jamous Establishment shall:
a) Assume responsibility for supervising the construction activities including architectural, structural. MEP and external works, in addition to the inspection and testing of all materials, plant and equipment both during the construction period and the Defects Liability period.
Jamous Establishment will carry out the role of the Engineer defined under the Construction Contract (FIDIC) with due expedition and without delay. Jamous Establishment will perform all duties listed herein with delegation of powers by the Client in matters stipulated under the Construction Contract including of contractor’s compliance, site inspections, workmanship and quality control. Jamous Establishment will maintain effective coordination with the Client’s Representative and follow its directives on all aspects regarding the performance of the Contractor(s)

24. and Supplier(s) all in accordance with the Construction Contract terms and conditions. Jamous Establishment will also assist in settling disputes or differences between the Client and Contractor. It is duty of Jamous Establishment to coordinate with the Contractor, as necessary to ensure compliance with Contract Documents.
b) At the time of certification of completion of the Works (i.e. issuing the Taking Over Certificates), prepare and submit to the Client’s Representative a report giving all information about the “as-built-conditions” including (but not limited to) calculations, drawings, specifications, test reports and warranties. Jamous Establishment will check and forward to the Client’s Representative the operation and Maintenance instructions as well as the relevant warranties for all equipment and plant incorporated in the Works, as prepared by the Contractor.
c) Review Performance Bonds and Advance Payment Bonds submitted by the Contractor and confirms their compliance or otherwise with the Construction Contract. Check that the Contractor complies with its insurance obligations under the Construction Contract.
d) Arrange regular site meetings to monitor and discuss the progress of the Works and other matters relating to the construction of the Project including chairing the meetings.
e) Jamous Establishment will review and report on all claims submitted by the Contractor and deal with such notifications and submissions as stipulated under the terms and conditions of the Construction Contract.
f) Prepare and submit to the Client’s Representative each calendar month a report including progress charts and photographs in color giving all information regarding the progress of the Works, actual extent and nature of the Works completed, record of all technical submissions with the approval status of each as well as details of any problems relating to the Works including alerts about foreseeable delays, claims and/or variations, and recommendations of possible remedial measures. The report of the test results. Action taken with regard to poor results must be stated. The report will give a detailed account of the drawing and material submissions to be made during the coming month, as well as inspections performed.
g) Stipulate the criteria, the planning and the procedure for all tests and warranties necessary/specified for the materials, equipment, plant and workmanship and the commissioning of the works. Jamous Establishment will compile a record of all such tests and warranties and will compare the results with the specifications, standards or with the performance that has been guaranteed by the approval suppliers or contractors. Where specified in the Contract Documents or required by the Client’s Representative, tests and inspection will be carried out at the place of manufacture during fabrication and/or prior to shipment. It is the duty of Jamous Establishment to inform the Client’s Representative, well in advance about any performance test foreseen to enable the Client’s Representative to participate in these tests.

25. h) Review, comment on and approve the Contractor’s material submittals, (Based on the clients approval), shop drawings, construction and fabrication quality assurance, testing and commissioning procedures. Jamous Establishment will also attend and participate in the periodic meetings by the Client’s Representative.
i) Obtain the Contractor’s schedule for works manufacture and testing, agree an inspection plan with the Client’s Representative and attend tests/perform inspections etc., as specified and/or directed by the Client’s Representative.
j) Arrange and instruct inspection, surveys and investigations as necessary to ensure satisfactory quality of work. Unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents, establish clear unambiguous standards of workmanship to be met for works on Site using, where practicable, acceptable samples for comparison.
k) Supervise the work on Site, examine the plant, materials and workmanship employed, receive the Contractor’s notices of work being ready for inspection or of tests to be carried out and attend as soon as possible but not later than 48 hours from receipt of the Supplier/Contractor’s notices, reject any work, plant, materials or workmanship that is unsatisfactory in meeting the requirements of the contract specification. Notify the Client’s Representative in writing of the impact of such rejection on the progress of the Works together with the recommendations for the necessary remedial measures by the Contractor.
l) Maintain comprehensive inspection records including items inspected, date and location, tests etc. performed and the outcome, particularly if the item was rejected in which case the reasons for rejection and the action to be taken should be recorded.
m) Identify unacceptable work to the Contractor as early as possible.
n) Compile defect lists for completed work and verify that defects are rectified, carrying out further inspection as necessary to ensure that the work is completed.
o) Prescribe setting out information to the Contractor, check setting out, instruct corrections where necessary and receive setting out records.
p) Receive Contractor’s applications to deliver materials, plant and equipment to Site, verify that all materials, plant and equipment to be delivered has passed all tests required, that the Contractor has any equipment certificates required by law or Contract, and designate areas on Site for delivery of plant, ensuring that the Client’s Representative is aware of intended delivery dates and intended delivery sites.
q) Ensure that the Contractor make good any loss or damage to materials, equipment or plant in a timely manner and in line with the provisions of the construction contract documents.

26. r) Agree arrangements with the Contractor for tests on completion, ensure that they are carried out without undue delay, attend and supervise the tests, receive certified copies of the tests results and order repeat tests if necessary.
s) Supervise the commissioning of all plant and systems and the reliability run and decide if satisfactory or not. In the latter case, immediately instruct the necessary corrective action notifying the Client’s Representative in writing of the contractual and technical implications.
t) Carry out intermittent inspections and on need basis, and instruct and supervise remedial works by Contractor until satisfactory completion during the Defect Liability Period.
u) Development the Project procedures and establish the line of communications and implement accordingly.
v) Ensure that Contractor has in place adequate written construction method statements, for all items of work well in advance of the scheduled commencement of related construction activities, and approve/reject them on submission.
w) If the Contractor fall behind the approved schedule in part or overall, or if in the Client’s Representative’s opinion the rate of progress is too slow, review and comment on their proposals for recovering the schedule and completing on time.
x) Give any instruction, approval, decision, consent or rejection as appropriate in respect of any matter as stipulated under the Construction Contract noting that Jamous Establishment has the right or duty to issue such instructions, approval, etc. within a reasonable time so as to avoid and delay to the planning or progress of the works, and ensure their satisfactory completion. Confirm any such unwritten instructions, approval, decision, consent or rejection in writing within 24 hours.
y) Review and Certify work completed and payment due so as to ensure that the provisions of the Construction Contract are met in full and in particular to exclude any unsatisfactory or incomplete work or deliveries. Payment processing will be strictly performed as stipulated under the Terms and conditions of the construction Contract.
z) Check advance, interim and final payment applications received from the Contractor, adjust as necessary and prepare and issue certified payments.
aa) Check the Final Account submitted by the Contractor, adjust as necessary, and reach agreement with the Contractor

27. bb) Carry out a final inspection after the end of the Defects Liability Period and prior to the issue of the Final Certificate to confirm that the Works have been carried out and completed in accordance with the Construction Contract.
cc) Review and validate variation orders after receiving the Client’s Representative instructions to vary the works.
dd) Resolve contradiction about who is chairing the meetings, in this paragraph, and with paragraph (d). Call for all site management, progress, construction coordination, quality, and safety meetings as required. While the Client’s Representative will chair these meetings Jamous Establishment will write the minutes thereof, this will not absolve Jamous Establishment of its responsibilities for all quality, safety, coordination and other matters, as specified herein. Jamous Establishment will schedule, chair and write the minutes of all necessary meetings with the Contractor.
ee) Maintain the initiative and keep own comprehensive records covering the progress on the construction and supply contracts, including correspondence, instructions, drawing issues, technical submittals, variation orders, claims , schedule and progress, photographs, inspections, tests and test results. Client supply/fitting work and repossession, weather and any other matters that may affect the progress or conduct of the construction works and supplies. Deliver and hand over all these records to the Client upon initial certification of completion for the whole of the construction works and supply contracts.
ff) Review and certify daily records, as well as labor and equipment returns, material deliveries, tests performed and safety problems for the Contractor.
gg) Ensure that the site is satisfactorily cleared before certifying completion or taking over for any section of the Works.
hh) Ensure that the Contractor provides the necessary supervision, labor, equipment etc. to complete the Works satisfactorily, and keep the Site, Works and Supplies clean and safe. Monitor the compliance of the Contractor with the contractual safety requirements and governmental regulations, issue safety violations and ensure that the necessary remedial measures are implemented.
ii) Advise the Client’s Representative on the adequacy of the requirements of Contractor for Site access, site logistics, site safety and security, number and position of cranes, temporary firefighting plan, temporary site offices, temporary storage and workshop areas, etc.
jj) Recommend to the Client’s Representative to approve / reject the proposals of the Contractor to remove plant/equipment from Site (together with any temporary access fences) and remove defective works/supplies from Site for rectification/replacement.

28. kk) Ensure proper provision by the Contractor of temporary roads, paths, fences and guards and clearing of adjacent roads to Site if used by Site traffic. In this connection, ensure proper coordination with on-going construction works on adjacent sites.
ll) Ensure that the technical and field staffs of Contractor are suitably competent. Issue instructions to the Contractor for the removal or incompetent or negligent staff.
mm) Consider any Contractor’s objection to nominated subcontractors and advise the Client’s Representative whether reasonable or not. Support such recommendation with the necessary documentation.

29. Value Engineering

30. Value Engineering
Value Engineering is a conscious and explicit set of disciplined procedures designed to seek out optimum value for both initial and long-term investment. , it has been widely used in the construction industry for many years.
Value Engineering (VE) is not a design/peer review or a cost-cutting exercise. VE is a creative, organized effort, which analyzes the requirements of a project for the purpose of achieving the essential functions at the lowest total costs (capital, staffing, energy, maintenance) over the life of the project. Through a group investigation, using experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, value and economy are improved through the study of alternate design concepts, materials, and methods without compromising the functional and value objectives of the client.
JAMOUS EST as a professional entity dedicated to the advancement of VE through a better understanding of the principles, methods, and concepts can be applied at any point in a project, even in construction. However, typically the earlier it is applied the higher the return on the time and effort invested. The three main stages of a project and VE's application are described below.
At the Planning stage of development, there are additional benefits to be derived from a Value Engineering Workshop. JAMOUS EST can:
Planning
• Review the program
• Perform a functional analysis of the facility
• Obtain the owner/users definition of value
• Define the key criteria and objectives for the project
• Verify/validate the proposed program
• Review master plan utility options (e.g. Central Utility Plant versus individual systems)
• Offer alternative solutions (square meters needs per function, adjacency solutions, etc.)
• Verify if the budget is adequate for the developed program
The benefits are tremendous.
• Any changes to the program at this stage have very little if any impact on schedule and A/E time and redesign costs.
• The project will be developed with fewer changes, redesigns, and a greater understanding by all parties of what the final function and space allocations will be.
• JAMOUS EST team can bring a fresh outside view of alternate solutions from other similar projects.

31. This is the stage where ( JAMOUS EST) is used to becoming involved, when the design has at least made it to the schematic stage.
Design
The Workshop is an opportunity to bring the design team and client together to review the proposed design solutions, the cost estimate, and proposed implementation schedule and approach, with a view to implementing the best value for the money. The definition of what is good value on any particular project will change from client to client and project to project.
During the actual Workshop portion of the VE study, the five-step Job Plan is followed, as prescribed by JAMOUS EST :
Methodology and Approach
The VE Job Plan follows five key steps:
1. Information Phase
2. Speculation (Creative) Phase
3. Evaluation (Analysis) Phase
4. Development Phase (Value Management Proposals)
5. Presentation Phase (Report/Oral Presentation)
These five key steps are described as follows:
1. Information Phase
2. At the beginning of the VE Study, it is important to: : (JAMOUS EST)

32. • Understand the background and decisions that have influenced the development of the design through a formal design presentation by the design A/E.
• Analyze the key functional issues governing the project. The functions of any facility or system are the controlling elements in the overall VE approach. This procedure forces the participants to think in terms of function, and the cost and impacts associated with that function.
• Define Owner's objectives and key criteria governing the project.
• Determine Owner's definition of Value.
2. Speculation (Creative) Phase:
This step in the VE study involves the listing of creative ideas. (JAMOUS EST)
• The VE Team (JAMOUS EST) thinks of as many ways as possible to provide the necessary function within the project areas at a lesser initial or Life-Cycle Cost which represent improved value to the client.
• Judgment of the ideas is prohibited.
• The VE Team (JAMOUS EST) is looking for quantity and association of ideas, which will be screened in the next phase of the study.
• Many of the ideas brought forth in the creative phase are a result of work done in the function analysis. This list may include ideas that can be further evaluated and used in the design.
3. Evaluation (Analysis) Phase:
In this phase of the Project, the VE Team, together with the Client and/or Users, (JAMOUS EST)
• Defines the criteria to be used for evaluation.
• Analyses and judges the ideas resulting from the creative session. Ideas found to be impractical or not worthy of additional study are discarded. Those ideas that represent the greatest potential for cost savings and value improvement are developed further. A weighted evaluation is applied in some cases to account for impacts other than costs (such as schedule impacts, aesthetics, etc.).
4. Development Phase:(
During the development phase of the VE study, many of the ideas are expanded into workable solutions. The development consists of: JAMOUS EST)
• Description of the recommended design change.
• Descriptive evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed recommendation.
• Cost comparison and LCC calculations.

33. • Each recommendation is presented with a brief narrative to compare the original design method to the proposed change.
• Sketches and design calculations, where appropriate, are also included in this part of the study.
5. Presentation Phase:
The last phase of the VE Study is the presentation of the recommendations in the form of a written report. A briefing/oral presentation of results is made to the Client and Users, as well as the Design Team representatives. The recommendations, the rationale that went into the development of each proposal, and a summary of key cost impacts are presented at that time so that a decision can be made as to which Value Management proposals will be accepted for implementation and incorporation into the design documents. (JAMOUS EST)
In addition to the monetary benefits, a VE Workshop provides a valuable opportunity for key project participants to come together, then step aside and view the project from a different perspective. The VE process therefore produces the following benefits:
• Opportunity to explore all possible alternatives
• Forces project participants to address "value" and "function"
• Helps clarify project objectives
• Identifies and prioritizes Client's value objectives
• Implements accepted proposals into design
• Provides feedback on results of the study
Construction :
During this phase value engineering is still possible through the use of Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECP). Contractors can be provided monetary incentives to propose solutions that offer enhanced value to the owner, and share in the financial benefits realized. Clearly the owner must consider contractor-generated proposals very carefully, from a life-cycle perspective and a liability perspective. The A/E team must be brought in to the decision-making process to agree to the proposed change as not having any negative impact on the overall design and building function. The evaluation of a VECP is treated similarly to any change order during construction, with issues such as schedule and productivity impacts being considered along with the perceived cost savings generated. (JAMOUS EST)
Conclusion
In the final analysis, Value Engineering is not only beneficial, but essential because: : (JAMOUS EST)
• The functionality of the project is often improved as well as producing tremendous savings, both initial and Life-Cycle Cost.
• A "second look" at the design produced by the architect and engineers gives the assurance that all reasonable alternatives have been explored.

34. • Cost estimates and scope statements are checked thoroughly assuring that nothing has been omitted or underestimated.
• Assures that the best value will be obtained over the life of the building.