truth is green. message from the president On May 1, 1987, Katahira & Engineers International (KEI) was established mainly to contribute to the socio- economic development and growth of developing countries. With its highly dedicated professional staff, KEI has since gained world-wide recognition as an effective Consultant for successfully implementing international development projects. In the past 26 years, KEI has been in the forefront of the implementation and completion of more than 630 JICA ODA grant aid, and other foreign assisted development projects in some 65 countries world-wide, providing consultancy services for; equipment management, business sustainability, technology transfer, detailed design, construction supervision, QUALITY POLICY etc. in a wide variety of disciplines. Over the years KEI has received high competence ratings as the Consultant of Envisions to be the foremost firm in successfully completed projects from various donor agencies providing engineering services for including ADB, the World Bank and JICA, and has also infrastructure development, we are received appreciation from the governments of satisfied committed to: recipient countries. KEI had thus gained substantial experience and capability Q Provide high quality services that meet client requirements in a to cope with complex challenges in project implementation. timely manner The completed projects have helped in achieving peace in places of conflict, promoted poverty reduction, improved Q Continuously improve client the environment, and enhanced overall socio-economic satisfaction by addressing their development in all the countries involved. KEI looks evolving needs. forward to a continued involvement in subsequent donor assisted projects, and in particular with JICA ODA assisted Q Strengthen and foster good projects, and offers KEI’s assurance of the same high level of relationship with client through Consultant professionalism and proficiency. effective management from inception to completion. JICA ODA assistance (include OECF & JBIC) has greatly enhanced the socio-economic condition of numerous Objectives are established at least developing countries over the 26 years. It is hoped that such annually and reviewed periodiacally assistance will continue for many more years to come and in to ensure that this quality policy is many more developing countries in the world. met. In the past several years, doner agencies and the governments of developing countries have been investigating opportunities for engaging the private sector in helping to meet infrastructure development needs. In responded to these new challenges KEI has broadened its services to address solutions for Public-Private-Partnership PPP) schemes and for Built-Operation-Transfer (BOT) projects, and already has experience in this area in Egypt, Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines. KEI has a firm foundation and a clear mission to exert our best efforts in order to contribute to the continuing progress of developing countries. Takao Mitsuishi 宗室宮室宲季宐宬宷家宸宬家宫宬季Masami Kimishima 宓宵宨家宬宧宨宱宷President 1 contents Preface 1 The firm and its principles 3 The Katahira group 4 Our staff and clients 5 The KEI world 6 Projects and services 8 Tunnels 10 Interchanges 11 Motorways 12 Highways 14 Railway Systems 16 Airports 17 Bridges 18 Disaster planning 20 Public Private Partnership Program 21 Project Management 22 Regional development 23 Urban development 24 Grant Aid Projects 26 Community Development 27 Environmental and social assessment 28 Offices 29 2 the katahira group Katahira and Engineers International is a privately owned (non-listed) company registered in Tokyo, with the majority of its shares held by current and former staff. KEI maintains a close business relationship and has cross- shareholdings with Katahira and Engineers Inc (KE) which provides consulting services on projects in Japan. KE has contributed to the development of much of Japan’s expressway network, together with providing services for design and construction projects on urban and rural roads of all classes. KE maintains advanced capability in the latest trends in transport engineering, and these skills are made available to KEI for use on international projects. These skills include latest methods in highway planning and evaluation, environmental assessment and public involvement in the planning process, intelligent transport systems (ITS), transport demand management, asset management, private finance initiative, pavement engineering and concrete technology, bridge technology, and computer graphics / 3D virtual reality simulations. KE and its affiliate companies employ a total of around 250 staff. the KEI structure Board of Adviser Auditor Director Compliance President Committee Development Development Administration Overseas Engineering Engineering Department Department Department I Department II Philippines Administration Manila Branch Business Indonesia Management Jakarta Branch Vietnam Hanoi Branch 4 our staff and clients KEI makes great efforts to attract and retain the best staff. The founder of the company, Mr. Nobutaka Katahira, was renowned for his technical skill, which was formalised in his contributions to the development of design standards and manuals. Many of the firm’s current staff were trained by Mr. Katahira, and the company maintains the same goals of pursuit of technical excellence, and efficiency in implementation. The firm ensures to maintain a high level of competence in core technical skills and in project management. Where a project has particular technical requirements, KEI will resource those skills from its network of individuals, academic institutions and firms that are specialist in the domain. These specialists often have a long association with KE, which ensures reliable availability and smooth teamwork. Through its long experience of working internationally, KEI has worked in partnership with consulting firms in each country. These relationships are highly valued, since they ensure availability of the best staff with in-country experience. They also ensure a high level of repeat business, the ability to provide cost-effective services, and a close understanding of client requirements and trends in each country. KEI’s clients include the major multilateral donors the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the World Bank together with bilateral donors such as Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Kuwait Fund. They also include the governments and implementing agencies in each country, and private clients such as banks, contractors and infrastructure developers. 5 the KEI world 7 projects and services The firm provides services over a wide range of disciplines. These comprise urban, municipal and regional planning, road and bridge engineering, transportation studies, hydrological studies and drainage design, pavement design, geotechnics, computer-aided design systems and visualizations, and environmental assessment. KEI’s carefully integrates established methods and techniques with the latest technological developments to provide optimum practical engineering solutions. KEI provides the following solutions: n Project conceptualization n Strategic master plans n Feasibility studies n Detailed engineering design n Technical specification preparation n Tender and contract document preparation n Assistance in tendering n Contract administration n Construction supervision and management n Quality assurance services n Operation and maintenance of facilities n Training and technology transfer services n Project post evaluation 8 we work on: n Urban and municipal planning n Regional planning n Rural development n Transportation planning n Traffic management n Motorways n Traffic control and information n Traffic safety n Highways n Long-span bridges n Rural roads and bridges n Railway systems n Public transport planning n Technical surveys n Disaster countermeasures n Environmental impact assessments n Technology transfer training 9 tunnels Drawing on experience and skills developed on projects in Japan, KEI can provide services for all types of tunnel projects. These include hard rock tunnels, shield tunnels, cut and cover tunnels, and immersed tube tunnels. The firm can also provide expertise in the design of underground space for railways. International project experience includes work in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. Between Thailand’s Lampang and Doi Saket areas lies a mountainous region in which two tunnels were constructed using the New Austrian tunnelling method. The 900-meter tunnel in Malaysia’s Genting-Sampa connection was improved by the firm with an upgrade of its facilities. Two hundred kilometres north of Manila is the mountainous Dalton Pass, where KEI planned a tunnel to improve the highway alignment, and to protect the road and its users from landslide. KEI has also designed and supervised construction of numerous underpasses in Manila, and underground works for the city’s LRT 2 rail project. 10 interchanges Expressway and highway interchanges have large land requirements, which is a particular issue in urban areas. The design must accommodate traffic demand in each direction, yet try to minimize land acquisition cost, impact on environmentally sensitive locations, and impact during construction. KEI has particular experience in design and upgrading of urban interchanges, and has applied advanced techniques in their design and construction. Twenty years ago, the firm designed the first 3-level interchange in Manila to alleviate traffic congestion. The