Reconstruction of Housing Units
On 17.08.99 a serious earthquake occurred in the north-west part of Turkey, causing loss of life and extensive physical damage.
In response to this the World Bank agreed to provide the Government of Turkey with a loan for the „Marmara Earthquake Emergency Reconstruction“ (MEER) project.
Within the scope of this project Dorsch Consult – as lead firm in joint venture with a local partner - was retained to provide consulting services for the supervision of the construction of a total of:
4,500 apartment units in 3 towns:
- 3,000 in Izmit (Centre),
- 1,000 in Körfez and
- 500 in Gebze.
In addition to the reconstruction of housing units and on-site infrastructure the contract embraces the provision of primary schools, health posts and off-site infrastructure.
The overall works have been divided into 9 construction packages.
Disciplines
- Urban Infrastructure & Utilities
- Masterplanning
- Buildings & Architecture
Client
Republic of Turkey, Prime Ministry, Project Implementation Unit (PIU) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Washington D.C.
Duration
From 2000 to 2001
Location
Izmit, Körfez and Gebze , Turkey
Project Activities
Advisory services in respect of:
- Checking design, technical specifications and bills of quantities
- Time and cost control, acceptance of contractors ́ works
- Verification and clearance of invoices
- Quality control
- Facility management and as-built documentation
- Defects liability period
Construction supervision of:
- Raw construction work and finishing
- Building services
- Infrastructure measures
- Social facilities
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