Although dredging technology and hydraulic engineering are the cornerstones of the company, coastal zone management, environmental services and other infrastructural issues form part of BPA’s core knowledge. BPA specializes in program management, project management, detailed engineering, planning disciplines and environmental sciences as applied in the infrastructure, environment, transportation and the energy sectors.
Fields Project cycle | Coastal & River Management | Protection structures (levees, dikes, breakwaters) | Landfill, Reclamation Projects | Ports and Marine Infrastructure |
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| Identification | - Strategic studies
- Feasibility Studies, Soil Investigations
- Masterplan development (Civil and economic aspects)
- Environmental Impact Assessments (Dredging aspects)
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| Design | - Conceptual Design, Technical Specifications
- Cost estimating, execution methods
- Permits
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| Contracting | - Form of contract, LS, BOQ, Alliances, PPP, based on eg, FIDIC
- Strategic Market Approach; Clustering, Synergy, Planning
- Pre Qualification, selection of Contractor, Public affairs strategies
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| Execution | - Program and overall Project Management, Resident Engineer, Expert
Judgement - Quality Control
- Optimisation Dredging techniques, Turbicity monitoring
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| Maintenance | - Definition of Maintenance Requirements
- Implementation and Control of Maintenance Policy
- Quality Control
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