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ABU DHABI- Saif Badr Al Qubaisi, General Manager of Abu Dhabi City Municipality, ADM, has revealed that the Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities, represented by the ADM, has embarked on an initiative whereby construction inspection and audit tasks at sites of mega development and engineering projects for government and semi-government entities would be tasked to a third party.
Speaking about the initiative, Al Qubaisi said, "This initiative is in line with the global trends adopted to enhance the accuracy and performance and facilitate the delivery of building and construction projects. It will also enable the provision of best-in-class services that meet the aspirations of the community and pillar partners and at the same time enhance the quality standards observed in the construction of these projects.
"The initial phase of the initiative, which is restricted to government and semi-government entities as well as mega development and investment projects, was rolled out last Monday. It follows the issuance of the Executive Regulation governing the registration of a third party for audit and inspection of engineering projects in Abu Dhabi.
"The municipality has launched the third party initiative for application to development and mega government projects to ensure that there will be no extra cost to the owners of villas and small projects, which will still be inspected, audited and endorsed by the Building Permits Division at the municipality. The second phase of the initiative will cover all other projects and will be announced later on.
"This initiative underscores the keenness of the Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities, represented by ADM, to boost public-private partnership with a view to uplifting the level of services on offer and serving the needs of sustainable development in Abu Dhabi.
"Under the new system, the concerned construction parties will no longer need to report to the municipality to complete the inspection and audit procedures. The third party will cater to the implementation of all inspection and audit procedures. Only, the fully completed operations have to be submitted to the municipality for final endorsement. The initial phase also covers auditing installations and layouts besides inspecting construction works. This initiative is in line with the advanced global practices prevailing in several countries around the globe. It seeks to ensure the quality of project delivery, especially in inspection and follow-up fields.
"The municipality undertakes inspection, audit and endorsement of all applications for building permits. Some designs take a long time to ensure their compliance with the Abu Dhabi International Building Code. The municipality is, therefore, keen on directing its resources to better serve the community and development."The key objectives of this step include improving the efficiency and safety and ensuring the highest quality levels of buildings under construction. A prior audit will be made for the accounts, and layouts of construction works of the said types of buildings by a consultant (third-party auditor) specialised in construction works. The Audit Office shall be jointly responsible with the Design Office for all tasks undertaken.
Khalfan Sultan Al Nuaimi, Acting Executive Director of Town Planning Sector, ADM, said, "The launch of the third-party audit and supervision system for mega construction projects brings about a quality shift and enables benefiting from international expertise in this field. The monitoring and follow-up of mega projects system (third party) is part of one of the best systems in use worldwide, be it in the Middle East, Europe or Japan. It has proved effective and resulted in excellent results with regards to the quality of construction and compliance with the highest standards of quality and environmental safety.
"The third-party system ensures the delivery of quality deliverables compatible with all the requirements of sustainability. It also increases the lifetime of facilities and enhances the efficiency as well as the economic and service benefits of projects.
"Through this step, the municipality aimed to uplift the standard of services, simplify procedures and leverage the development drive as per the strategic vision of Abu Dhabi. We anticipate that this advanced step will bring in a host of positives across the board.
"The municipality is currently engaged in the procedures of accrediting two global firms to undertake the third party tasks, which is the beginning. Through this course of action, the municipality will open the door for interested companies to join this project, should they meet the applicable conditions, required experience, competent staff and the technical resources enabling them to undertake those tasks in full."Mohammed Omer Ba Saleeb, Director of Building Permits, Town Planning Sector, ADM, said, "The endorsement of the third-party system in monitoring and following up construction works of projects encompasses two phases. The initial phase relates to construction audit and inspection of layouts and inspection of construction sites of mega development and government projects. The second subsequent phase relates to the widening of the system to cover most projects. The implementation of the system in all phases is subject to the control and follow up of the Municipality, as it is keen to ensure full compliance with all design standards, approvals, construction and up to the delivery of projects."
Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2018.
Speaking about the initiative, Al Qubaisi said, "This initiative is in line with the global trends adopted to enhance the accuracy and performance and facilitate the delivery of building and construction projects. It will also enable the provision of best-in-class services that meet the aspirations of the community and pillar partners and at the same time enhance the quality standards observed in the construction of these projects.
"The initial phase of the initiative, which is restricted to government and semi-government entities as well as mega development and investment projects, was rolled out last Monday. It follows the issuance of the Executive Regulation governing the registration of a third party for audit and inspection of engineering projects in Abu Dhabi.
"The municipality has launched the third party initiative for application to development and mega government projects to ensure that there will be no extra cost to the owners of villas and small projects, which will still be inspected, audited and endorsed by the Building Permits Division at the municipality. The second phase of the initiative will cover all other projects and will be announced later on.
"This initiative underscores the keenness of the Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities, represented by ADM, to boost public-private partnership with a view to uplifting the level of services on offer and serving the needs of sustainable development in Abu Dhabi.
"Under the new system, the concerned construction parties will no longer need to report to the municipality to complete the inspection and audit procedures. The third party will cater to the implementation of all inspection and audit procedures. Only, the fully completed operations have to be submitted to the municipality for final endorsement. The initial phase also covers auditing installations and layouts besides inspecting construction works. This initiative is in line with the advanced global practices prevailing in several countries around the globe. It seeks to ensure the quality of project delivery, especially in inspection and follow-up fields.
"The municipality undertakes inspection, audit and endorsement of all applications for building permits. Some designs take a long time to ensure their compliance with the Abu Dhabi International Building Code. The municipality is, therefore, keen on directing its resources to better serve the community and development."The key objectives of this step include improving the efficiency and safety and ensuring the highest quality levels of buildings under construction. A prior audit will be made for the accounts, and layouts of construction works of the said types of buildings by a consultant (third-party auditor) specialised in construction works. The Audit Office shall be jointly responsible with the Design Office for all tasks undertaken.
Khalfan Sultan Al Nuaimi, Acting Executive Director of Town Planning Sector, ADM, said, "The launch of the third-party audit and supervision system for mega construction projects brings about a quality shift and enables benefiting from international expertise in this field. The monitoring and follow-up of mega projects system (third party) is part of one of the best systems in use worldwide, be it in the Middle East, Europe or Japan. It has proved effective and resulted in excellent results with regards to the quality of construction and compliance with the highest standards of quality and environmental safety.
"The third-party system ensures the delivery of quality deliverables compatible with all the requirements of sustainability. It also increases the lifetime of facilities and enhances the efficiency as well as the economic and service benefits of projects.
"Through this step, the municipality aimed to uplift the standard of services, simplify procedures and leverage the development drive as per the strategic vision of Abu Dhabi. We anticipate that this advanced step will bring in a host of positives across the board.
"The municipality is currently engaged in the procedures of accrediting two global firms to undertake the third party tasks, which is the beginning. Through this course of action, the municipality will open the door for interested companies to join this project, should they meet the applicable conditions, required experience, competent staff and the technical resources enabling them to undertake those tasks in full."Mohammed Omer Ba Saleeb, Director of Building Permits, Town Planning Sector, ADM, said, "The endorsement of the third-party system in monitoring and following up construction works of projects encompasses two phases. The initial phase relates to construction audit and inspection of layouts and inspection of construction sites of mega development and government projects. The second subsequent phase relates to the widening of the system to cover most projects. The implementation of the system in all phases is subject to the control and follow up of the Municipality, as it is keen to ensure full compliance with all design standards, approvals, construction and up to the delivery of projects."
Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2018.
