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(i) Power, Energy & Renewable Energy (Solar, Bio, and Wind
(ii) Ground water, Hydrology and Integr Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd.
Ltd has been ranked ‘TOP 25 Fast Growth’
company in Pakistan Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Was originally
established as a partnership enterprise in 1977 and was then reorganized into a
private limited company in 1985 under the companies’ ordinance 1984 with
registration 31 – 12 – 17999 and registered with Pakistan Engineering Council
and PATP Registration No. PEC COUNCILT
– 76 with Dr. Engr. Javed Yunas Uppal as
Chief Executive Since 1977 the EPDC has been providing comprehensive and ready
services in the fields of Monitoring, Evaluation, Planning, Architecture, Civil
and Industrial Engineering, Computer applications and management on a variety
of projects. The firm has highly qualified and experienced technical personnel thoroughly
conversant with application of the most modern technology and knowledge who
have worked in foreign countries America, Europe, Middle East and also in
Pakistan. Latest computer programs for engineering analysis, management and documentation are available. The firm has main office in Lahore, which is supported by associate offices in Karachi and Islamabad locally and in United Kingdom, Germany and Italy Internationally. EPDC has a liaison registered office in Michigan (USA). The firm has undertaken a number of joint
venture associations with international companies such as:
LOUIS
BERGER INC. NEW JERSEY USA
HIDROSER
Sao Paulo, Brazil
ZELLPLAN,
Munich, Germany
MERZ AND MCLEAIN AND PARTNERS, Perth Australia
EDD SERNA, Designer, USA
The firm specializes in the Project management, Project designing, Research,
Capacity Building, Monitoring and Evaluation, and offers wide ranging
consulting service to local government, private ,public and corporate sector
institutions donor community ,NGOs and other civil society organizations. The firm is also certified:
ISO 9001-200 CERTIFICATION FROM TÜV SÜD
Management Service Ihr Anruf ist kostenlos
The German Association of Consulting
Engineers - VBI (Verband BeratenderIngenieure),
one of the leading associations worldwide for consultancy and engineering. Verband
Beratender Ingenieure VBI e.V. Budapester Str. 31 10787 Berlin Tel.: 030-26062
240 Fax.: 030-26062 100
The firm accepts full responsibility and the challenge offered in the design and management of any type and kind of projects. As such the firm has established its goodwill both in the public and private sector for quality performance and co-operation. EPDC is on the Select list of Consultants Category A, of the Planning and Development, Government of the Punjab, and is also prequalified at various autonomous, semi-autonomous and government agencies. We offer following services:
• Project Management and Control
• Development Procedures
• Scheduling
• Cost Control
• Project Estimating
• Start-up and On-going Technical Support Services
• Project Modeling
• Safety Studies and Audits
• Master Planning and Conceptual Designs
• Techno-Economic Feasibility Studies
• Field Surveys & Investigations (Topographical Surveys, Pavement and Materials
• Concession agreements and assistance for financial closure
• Bid processing and procurement assistance
• Project management services
• Construction supervision and quality control/assurance
• Socio-economic studies, rehabilitation and resettlement
• Environmental impact assessment and management
• Institutional strengthening and capacity building
• Operation and maintenance related services
Our Strength:
• Multidisciplinary engineering company
• More than 32 years of experience with many landmark projects.
• Well-established inter-division coordination for the execution of integrated projects.
• Broad experience of internationally-funded projects (ADB, the World Bank, AfDB, JBIC,etc.).
• Use of state of art and internationally recognized software for design, drafting, project management and communication.
• Blend of international presence and expertise with large pool of international talent
and experience, overseas offices for collaborative work.
• Well established Quality and Health, Safety and Environment
INTRODUCTION
The capabilities of Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd as a
source for specialist consultants in undertaking monitoring and evaluation
services. We are confident that Engineering Project Development Consultant
(Pvt.) Ltd will add value to this interesting project. THE ORGANIZATION
Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd
Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) is a leading multi-disciplinary
consulting firm operating in the region for over two decades. Since its
establishment in 1981 in Pakistan, it has successfully completed several
hundred projects of varying nature. Its staff has grown (average 500
professionals per year in the past five years) and services have expanded to an
extent where it can personally ensure the quality of work. As global partners, Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd was
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Pakistan up until 2003 when PwC was
restructured internationally and its consulting arm divested in compliance with
Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Ltd approach the development sector with
a view to strengthen institutes, maximize impact of public policies and
improving performance. It is all done by working in collaboration with
stakeholders and to reduce poverty. When they work with governments, the
private sector, multilateral and bilateral institutions, and voluntary sector
organizations, the consulting staff of Engineering Project Development
Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd remains motivated by the belief that ‘they can make the
difference’. A private limited firm, Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd has
a presence in all the major cities of Pakistan with overseas office’s in
Berlin, Germany, Cassano allo Ionio (CS), Italy, Lancashir, United Kingdom. By
working together with clients under diverse and challenging circumstances, the
firm has established a reputation to become a preferred partner in development. Pakistan Fast Growth 25
Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd is ranked amongst the Fastest 20th Growing companies in Pakistan from 2007 to 2009, by the All Engineering World Network. Engineering Project Development
Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd is ranked No. 2 both in the Professional Services
category and the High Turnover category in Pakistan. Engineering Project
Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd is also included in Asia Top 500 and Europe Top 500. The Pakistan Fast Growth 25 is a program of AllWorld Network in partnership with Harvard Business School
Professor Michael Porter and run in collaboration with JS Bank Limited. All Engineering World Network was established in 2007 by Deirdre M. Coyle, Jr., Anne Habiby any Professor Michael E. Porter of the
Harvard Business School, after many years of promoting entrepreneurship in the
developed and developing worlds. Philosophy in Development
Engineering Project Development Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd long record of successful delivery
of services reflects a thorough understanding and awareness of the cultural,
social, political and economic issues and constraints as well as issues
pertaining to absorptive capacity, critical resource management and skills
development. Our reputation and success is based on the principles of broad consultation,
inclusive participation, responsiveness, qualified consultants and advisers,
appropriate strategies and carefully managed staged development. Emphasis is
placed on the ability to analyse problems, consult on short, medium and
longer-term needs and requirements, and develop operable and sustainable
strategies that facilitate knowledge transfer. Quality Assurance, Monitoring and Evaluation
As part of its commitment to quality control Engineering Project Development
Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd has developed comprehensive and effective project
management systems accepted by several international donors and the IFLs. Quality in reports and consultancy documentation is further assured through an
in-house peer review system. As appropriate, other specialists are utilized to
further proof or testify quality advice and technical inputs. Regardless of any
referrals, documentation is treated promptly and submitted within negotiated
due dates. Ltd has over the years developed a range
of monitoring and evaluation tools and expertise that are now applied regularly
to projects it implements. These systems include procedures manuals and risk
management matrices, peer and Quality Assurance reviews, performance evaluation
Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd has employed over 1500 professional,
academic, managerial and administrative staff and has access to a range of
other resources. Ltd’s
administrative and finance division incorporate dedicated Human Resources
personnel, travel section, an information technology section all which actively
assists in project implementation. The Performance and Development Management
division consists of over 50 professional staff with regional, functional and sectorial responsibilities,
supported by more than 15 administrative staff. Additional full-time and/or
part-time staff may be appointed to specific projects. Areas of Expertise & Interest
Since its inception, Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd has gained
exceptional experience and demonstrated sector capacity in all areas of
economic performance management. More recently, Engineering Project Development
Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd has developed excellent capacity in the social, economic
development and governance sectors. Ltd’s specialists are fully cognizant of
cross-sector issues. They are required to identify ways in which activities can
encourage and support the participation of disadvantaged groups, incorporate
urban and rural imbalance issues, poverty alleviation, employment promotion,
environmental issues and community education, health and welfare. Consultants
Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd manages a database of over 5,000
long-term and short-term specialists in a rang of fields reflecting the
diversity of projects. In addition, Engineering Project Development Consultant
(Pvt.) Ltd has the facilities of various other networked enterprises and
institutions that can be called upon as and when required. Financial Administrative & Support Systems
Finance: Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd uses SAP R/3 accounting for financial
management of all its projects. This system provides up-to-date and detailed
financial reports against budget for each project. Full accrual accounting
policies and procedures are used which ensure that costs are brought to account
promptly. This system provides for automated and on-demand processing of
general, debtors and creditor ledgers, periodic cash-flow reports and
consolidated monthly reports, detailed budget reports with expected and actual
expenditure. Monthly financial statements are prepared by the project
accountant and submitted to the company’s business leaders. External auditors regularly audit accounting
systems and processes. IT Plat form: Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd has migrated to Microsoft Office 2007-
Professional suite, utilizing MS Windows Vista, XP and Apple’s OS X operating
systems. In addition, several in-house and off-the-shelf utility software’s are
used for planning and tracking projects. A new project tracking and monitoring
system is currently being developed. The network is supported through Microsoft
server and Lotus Notes Server (an email and content management server). Depending upon the location, Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd has full intranet and internet capabilities for its staff through the
combination of several network technologies. Administration: As projects are awarded, and dependent upon actual requirements, Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd allocates
and in-house task manager or assistant for administering the logistics of the
project. Whether in-house task manager or assistant for administering the
logistics of the performance based and to ensure they have an outcomes
orientation. Project specific finance codes and files are established and
registered in response to client needs and reporting requirements. Monitoring
systems including performance indicators are developed and applied updated to
project specifics. Project documents are peer-reviewed and in some cases
undergo expert quality-appraisal prior to submission to clients. Project
leaders are responsible for the projects under their mandate and are answerable
to the Global leaders and Board of Directors of Engineering Project Development
Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd has over the years developed
consultants’ evaluation system and has internal Human Resources policy which
governs the contracts and help achieve efficiency and effectiveness in our
work. Ltd uses SAP Human Resources Management
enterprise application to manage its human resources. Strategic Alliance and Partners
Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd has strategic alliances with various
local and international private and public enterprise groups. In the past ten
years Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd has forged
strategic partnerships with world’s finest organizations such as Oxford Policy
Management (OPM) UK, Mercers, Adam Smith International, British Council UK,
Sofreco France, SAP, Exelsys, Sybase, Fragoman, Oracle University etc. Mercer Human Resource Consulting is the global leader for trusted HR and related
financial advice, products and services. The firm provides HR consulting advice
to its clients, including the financial and retirement security, human
organizational restructuring, retention and succession planning, and employment
relations of client’s global workforce. Ltd and Mercer have joined hands to provide Human Capital
Solutions to organizations in Pakistan. Mercer is part of Marsh and Mclennan (MMC) being one of the world’s largest
professional services companies with annual revenues exceeding $ 12 billion. It
is the parent company of Marsh, the world’s leading risk and insurance services
firm; and consists of NERA-economic consulting; Guy Carpenter-the world’s
leading risk and reinsurance specialist; Kroll-the world’s leading risk and
consulting company; Putman Investments-one of the larges investment management
companies in the Unites States; and Mercer-a major global provider of
consulting services. More than 60,00 employees provide analysis, advice, and
transactional capabilities to clients in over 100 countries. Its stock is
listed on the New York, Chicago, Pacific and London stock exchanges. With 13,000 employees in some 145
cities across 45 countries, Mercer combines local knowledge and worldwide
presence to develop and implement human resource solutions including
compensation, employee benefits, communication, human capital strategy, change
management, organizational and Government human services consulting. SERVICES
As at March 2014, Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd has
successfully managed and delivered over 1,000 projects. A summary of indicative
projects referred to below are relevant to the proposed project. Types of Projects
Engineering Project Development Consultant (Pvt.) Ltd has undertaken variety of projects,
including (but not limited to) the following:
Project Management
Project Management services offered by EPDC enable clients to deal with one individual
throughout all phases of a project. EPDC project managers are experienced with
projects of varying sizes from retrofits to new, complete, Low budget to High
Budget Project. Services include:
◾Project Management and Control
◾Development Procedures
◾Scheduling
◾Cost Control
◾Project Estimating
◾Scope Development
◾Reporting Systems and Document Management
◾Start-up and On-going Technical Support Services
◾Planning biannual & annual M&E plan
& methodology for project along with key performance and impact
◾Indicators derived from project DLIs.
◾Conducting Baseline survey/study to assess the
existing situation at all five cities in terms of impact
Indicators derived from project DLIs.
◾Organizational restructuring and capacity assessment advisory services Performance management
design and implementation services
◾Monitoring and Evaluation Services
◾Financial Management solutions
◾Supply Chain and operations management services
◾Identification and feasibility studies
◾Participatory project design / policy development and execution
◾Project preparatory technical assistance
◾Loan/grant project implementation
◾Specialized advisory services (e.g. business and financial advisory etc.) Information & Communications Technology and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
partnerships
Initial M&E services
EPDC’s integrated team of professionals offers the benefits of many years of
experience in industrial applications. Our experts have performed a wide range
of studies, from process optimization of existing setup. Services include:
◾Preliminary studies including reconnaissance,
surveying, feasibility and economic studies, cost estimates and scheduling
◾Detailed standard specifications
◾Process control for new and retrofit of existing design. Project Cost Estimation
For medium to large projects, EPDC uses customized estimating software products to
efficiently prepare detailed cost estimates. This software is continuously
updated to maintain accurate labor, materials and equipment cost databases for
projects. Project Management
Experienced management staff will help owners reduce cost and risk throughout a
construction project. We provide professional assistance with the following
tasks:
◾Determination of project goals and budget
◾Development of cost control, scheduling and reporting systems
◾Review of design documents
◾Development of procurement and contract strategies
◾Assistance with bidding
◾Maintenance of project records
◾Coordination of construction activities
◾Inspection for conformance to plans and specifications
◾Negotiations
Computer Drafting & Design:
In keeping pace with the latest technology, our design staff uses Micro station and ESRI products
Software: Our design staff uses a variety of in-house and standard software to aid in design.
• Autocad / Microstation
• Estimating (Inhouse Estimator Package)
• Structural (STAAD/Pro®)
• Roadway Design (Geopak, Nova Point, MX Road)
• Water & Sanitation (WaterCad, SewerCad, StormCad)
• GIS (ESRI, Inpho)
• Scheduling (Microsoft Project®)
• Business Systems (Microsoft)
• Management System Basecamp: one of the most used project management systems around, the
fastest of every PM software Deskaway: recurring tasks, time tracking, and
Teamwork PM supports recurring tasks, copy project (an ad hoc template system), milestones, and customizable dashboards. 3rd party data integration. Contract administration and quality control services
EPDC is capable of handling a project over the entire spectrum of structural design
from concept stage through to contract administration and quality control.
◾Planning: project objectives, design criteria, site selection, layout optimization
◾Modeling: numerical and physical models to assess structure performance and design conditions
◾Design: preliminary and final design, plans and specifications
◾Materials: evaluation of sources, quality, cost, specifications
◾Monitoring/administration, payment, claims, liaising with client/contractor
◾Monitoring: post-project monitoring
◾Condition assessments, maintenance/restoration/rehabilitation of existing DLLI’s
What will our services give you?
◾Independent and impartial appraisal of identified business opportunities before you commit
resources and funding.
◾Regular reviews of progress against objectives and a controlled and organized beginning,
middle and end.
◾Assurance that management and stakeholders are involved at the right time and place during
the project. Best Regards,
Asim J. Uppal,
Managing Director
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) University of OTTAWA Canada
M.B.A ( Marketing/ Finance)
University of Bradford United Kingdom. London, Certified Lead Auditor (M.I.QA.) E-mail: [email protected]
