2010 MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt) Limited CONTENTS Fields of Managing Activities Director's Services Message 3 2 4 Energy 6 Sector Water Resources Development 9 Sector Dam Engineering 12 Sector Transportation 14 Sector Environmental & Public Health 18 Engineering Sector Architecture & 21 Planning Sector Information Technology 24 & GIS Sector Oil, Gas & 28 Industrial Sector List of Selected New, 26 Ongoing & Completed Projects SERVICES Appraisals, Pre-feasibility & Feasibility Studies Reconnaissance Studies Preliminary Investigations Development of Alternative Proposals Outline Designs and Cost Estimates Evaluation of Technical & Economic Feasibilities Investigations Surveys & Mapping Geotechnical and Soil Investigations Hydrological and Environmental Surveys Traffic Surveys Data Analyses Determination of Design Parameters Deformation Monitoring of Structures Design Preliminary Designs and Costs Model Tests Computer Simulations Detailed Designs and Specifications Detailed Drawings Tender & Contract Documents Bill of Quantities, Cost Estimates & Schedules Tender Documents Prequalification of Contractors Evaluation of Tenders and Recommendations Contract Documents Construction Supervision & Contract Management Contract Coordination Progress Monitoring and Control Works Supervision and Quality Control Measurements Certification of Periodic Payments to Contractors Equipment Inspection and Commissioning Post-construction Services Completion Reports Operation & Maintenance Manuals Routine Maintenance and Safety Inspections Performance Monitoring Specialised Services Inspection of Dams & Barrages Development of Building Codes Asset Valuation 2 FIELDS OF ACTIVITIES Water Resources Planning, Drainage, Salinity Control and Land Reclamation, Dams and Barrages, Irrigation Systems, Agriculture Development and Allied Fields, Groundwater Resources Development, Flood Management and Forecasting/Warning Systems, Institutional and Social Development Power Transmission and Distribution, Substations, Hydropower, Thermal Power, Nuclear Power, Rural Electrification, SCADA and Telecommunications, Oil & Gas, Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning Motorways, Highways, Urban Roads, Rural Roads, Grade Separated Interchanges, Bridges & Flyovers, Subways & Underpasses, Tunnels Geotechnical, Geo-environmental, Geohazards, Site Investigations, Geological Characterisation, Geophysical Surveys, Construction Materials, Liquefaction Analysis, Seismic Risk Evaluation, Hazard Microzonation, Ground Improvement, Deep Excavation Support Systems Airport Terminal Buildings, Hangars, Runways, Taxiways, Air Traffic Control Towers Deep Seaports, Fish Harbours, Marine Terminals, Container Terminals, Inland River Navigation, Marine Jetties Healthcare Buildings, Educational Buildings, High-rise Buildings, Office Buildings, Sports Facilities, Industrial Buildings, Low-cost Housing, Residential Communities, Urban Planning, Slum Upgradation, Landscaping, Interior Design Water Supply, Sewerage, Stormwater Drainage, Solid Waste Management, Plumbing, Water and Waste Water Treatment Site Characterisation/Baseline Data for Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Risk Assessment, Environmental Planning and Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Air and Noise Pollution Control, Contaminated Site Assessment and Mitigation, Environmental Audit Steel Mills, Automobile Plants, Cement Plants, Fertilizer Plants, Polyester Plants, Sugar Plants, Textile Units Business Process Re-engineering, Management Information System, Database Applications, Web Portals, Data Ware Housing, Data Conversion, Networking and Data Centres, Satellite Imagery Processing, Digital Terrain Modelling, GPS Survey, GIS Development, Map Digitisation, Analyses and Production Land Surveying, Cadastral Surveying, Hydrographic Survey, Geodetic Survey, Deformation Studies, Surveying Services during Construction Supervision 3 MessageMANAGING DIRECTOR'S ESPAK started its journey 38 years ago, and there was no looking back in Nterms of growth and development. It offers a broad spectrum of services in the realm of engineering consultancy ranging from energy to environment as well as information technology. NESPAK has always remained in the forefront, showing steady growth at home and abroad. By the grace of God, the Company has emerged successful in the ventures it has been engaged, both in the public and private sectors. In the years behind us, NESPAK saw several ups and downs in its business acquisition and implementation of projects. Through the years, it nevertheless rose to the challenges it came across and continues to move ahead. NESPAK made record progress during 2009-2010 by acquiring projects worth Rs. 10.16 billion compared to the last year's business of Rs. 6.5 billion, showing an increase of more than 56 percent. It acquired 101 new projects at home and abroad amid tough national and international competition. Major projects acquired in foreign countries include dams in southern region of Saudi Arabia, transmission of water from Khulais and Rabigh dams to Jeddah in Makkah Al-Mukarramah region, upgradation of roads and distribution network in Oman, three sports clubs in Qatar and an irrigation/drainage project in Ethiopia. NESPAK remained actively involved in reconstruction activities in Afghanistan as construction work progressed on projects in the health and education sectors. The major projects acquired in Pakistan during the year include West Bank Bypass Project Muzaffarabad, Quick Impact Projects FATA, Prime Minsiter's Southern Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Schemes Multan, Transmission Scheme for dispersal of power from Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project, 500 kV transmission line 3rd circuit Jamshoro-Moro-Dadu-Rahim Yar Khan and Moro Substation projects. Strict quality assurance has always been the hallmark of NESPAK. During the year, audit reports were generated after internal audits were executed through the Internal Quality Audit Programme at all NESPAK divisions/offices. Surveillance audits were 4 carried out by the lead auditor of Moody International at NESPAK's Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad offices. NESPAK was issued the new standard and the UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Services) Certificate by Moody International for three years. NESPAK is an icon of precision and engineering excellence and it applies the same throughout the broad spectrum of its consultancy services. Our strength lies in our professional staff. Specialised training programmes are regularly held to enhance professional capabilities of the employees. NESPAK Human Resource Division organised a series of courses/lectures on technical, managerial and support competencies during 2009-2010 at Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad, imparting training to 527 employees. As many as 88 courses were conducted on project management, monitoring & evaluation, assertive client handling, problem solving and decision making. For support competencies, courses on thinking skills, presentation skills, technical report writing, leadership and conflict resolution were arranged. NESPAK believes in quality work and meeting timelines for the projects in hand. NESPAK's performance in the earthquake-hit areas has been commendable, where it continues to play its role in the reconstruction of the projects worth Rs. 15. 7 billion. NESPAK is committed to its clients and staff and we cherish the core values of integrity, respect and teamwork. In the service of its clients, NESPAK pursues the highest standards of professionalism, being open to new technologies and acting decisively and consistently. In my second year as Managing Director, I reiterate my goal to maintain the positive and nurturing environment within NESPAK, keeping an open door policy, striving towards the path of sustainable growth and the general well-being of its employees. Asad I. A. Khan President & Managing Director 5163 4546 1200 1000 800 3391 600 400 200 405 2570 2009 2010 2008 474 2007 2006 2022 2006 2007 878 2008 2009 3000 1000 2000 4000 5000 2010 2010 2009 1135 2008 2007 2006 10161 2000 1034 4000 6525 6000 5527 4383 5130 8000 10000 12000 5 ESPAK is providing technical, block in Pakistan – the 747 MW ENERGY Nfinancial and environmental Combined Cycle Power Plant Guddu, advice on all aspects of power costing Rs 50.6 billion. The contract for generation, transmission and design, equipment supply, installation, distribution system on the projects of testing and commissioning has already national importance to combat the been signed by the CPGCL with M/s SECTOR unprecedented power crisis prevailing Harbin Power Engineering, China. in the country. During the year, NESPAK acquired 10 new projects NESPAK has been engaged by the worth Rs. 380 billion (US$ 4.5 billion) Punjab Irrigation and Power with the Riyadh Power Plant No. 10 in Department for feasibility studies for Saudi Arabia being the highlight of the small hydel power stations at 10 sites Company's business. under the Punjab irrigation system. A US$ 500 million (Rs. 41.6 billion) loan New projects: The Central Power has been negotiated with the Asian Generation Company Limited Development Bank for the Renewable (CPGCL) has hired a NESPAK-led Energy Development Sector joint venture for providing design Programme for which NESPAK has review and construction supervision already completed ranking of sites. services for the largest combined cycle NESPAK signed a contract with National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) for the Rs. 25 billion 500kV Transmission Line 3rd Circuit Jamshoro-Moro-Dadu