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The Architect /Engineer.

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Sir, We are happy to complete about 400 projects in Structural designing, detailing and supervision of Industrial, Commercial and residential buildings, all over Kerala & Tamil Nadu & Gujarat in the last 8 years since we have started in Kochi.

We are equipped with the latest software in designing, which include STAAD pro 2001 along with the software written by us for most of types of structural components of the building. We can provide you with AutoCAD drawings to give you clear, faster and accurate drawings of the project.

Our fields of interests are,  CAD designing and detailing  Precast Design.  Prestressed design.  Geotechnical consultancy.  Engineering software programming. (“Windows based Structural Design series version –5.01 for RCC & Steel structures with Frame Analysis and Estimation. (Windows 95 and above”)

This structural design firm is managed by myself. I have about 12 years experience in the field of design with my post graduation from IIT Madras. Design experience includes that of Concrete (cast in situ, precast, prestress), Steel, & Timber design and detailing.

Hope the information given, fulfills your requirement, however please contact me in case of further information. With warm regards.

Yours sincerely

Reji Zachariah M.B.A., B.Tech., M.S.

Chief Executive/ Chief Engineer.

Mobile 98460 26162

1 Terms & Conditions of service

Design charges for cast in situ & steel Structural Design & drawings.

 1.0% (Rs 3.75 per sq.ft) of the structural cost of buildings upto 50,000 sq.ft.

 If the calculations are required along with the drawings, the structural design fees is 1.50% (Rs 5.5/-) per sq.feet of the structural cost.

 10.2% service tax will be added to the bill as per government regulations.

 Minimum charges for any work will be Rs 10000/-  40% after submission of Foundation drawings.  40% when 80% construction completed, if required in two stages for large areas.  10% Completion of structure.  If full set of drawings are required 60% payable.  Maximum credit period: 10 working days for cheque & 20 days for cash  Time required for us, for any project (upto 50000 sqft) upto Foundation drawings: Min 2Days to Max 7Days.  Site visits at the time of construction will be done by the engineer, as many times as the client wants, but the actuals and site visit charges have to be paid by the client for all visits.

 Actuals include transportation and accommodation(Total travel time more than 6 hours) if required. For transportation taxi/car fare at the rate of Rs 6/- per running km will be charged.

 Charges of site visit for Senior engineer, is Rs 3000/- per day (minimum), including travel time & actuals. Charges of site visit for site superviser is Rs 750/- per day, including travel time and traveling cost.

 Steel fabrication drawings and bar bending schedules can be done at an additional charges of Rs 400/- per tonne.

 In steel structural design, only the sketches are provided and fabrication drawings are not provided as standard package.

 General note technical details to be adhered to, for quality control of construction.

 Work to be carried out with experienced contractors and to be supervised by degree engineers, and quality control to be registered. In the absense of site visits,

2 contractor/site engineer shall visit the structural engineer and discuss/clarify all the details. Contractor/Client may keep photos of all reinforcements, before concreting.

 Any discrepancy between architectural and structural details to be clarified to proceed with construction. If any constructional difficulty is encountered during construction, consult the structural engineer.

 Formwork checking, Estimation of quantities and Bill checking is not in our scope of work.

 All Saturdays and Sundays are holidays along with other standard holidays. Working time – 9.30’ AM to 1.00’ PM (Office) & 2-5 (Site Visits).

 Even if the project is suspended after, the work is awarded and a part of construction drawings submitted, 60% of the total fees shall be paid.

 Even if the building is symmetric, or if the parts are repeated, no reduction is permitted in the fees.

 Total coverage area includes that of balcony, verandah and all roofing area for plinth area but excluding the sunshade. Any horizontal & vertical expansion to be mentioned and this is to be considered for design area.

 The total consultation fees is the largest of those payable by area, complexity, and time of design.

 Minimum time required for foundation level drawing and subsequent each level is one week each, after complete information is provided to the consultant as per the sheet attached (last page).

 We prefer to send the invoice direct to the client for our fees, and payment can be made to S&R Consultants directly by the clients.

 All structural drawings will be send to the Client/Architect by courier. If the Client/Architect wants urgent delivery the drawings has to be collected from the Engineer’s office.

 After the completion of the work, the client shall pay all the dues to the structural consultant to receive a Structural Stability Certificate, by which we shall also maintain your files (Structural drawing files only) with us and can extend any further service in the future for this project, considering those services as an extension of the old work.

3  Help us to improve the design and design time by sending us the feedback form filled and returned to us in hard copy with your signature. (Available in Work Ordering page of www.sandrconsultants.com)

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