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Transcript of CREW Presentation “Afghanistan Construction & Earthquake Considerations”, August 26, 2010 Jeff...
CREW Presentation “Afghanistan Construction & Earthquake
Considerations”, August 26, 2010Jeff Hepler, Physical Scientist
Construction Standards
• No Local, Provincial, National Standards/Code• Donors bring own standards • Many nations – no consistency• USG agencies also inconsistent• USAID: International Building Code (IBC)
Construction Companies
• Local companies• Afghan w/International PM• International (on-site)• International (off-site)
Engineering Team – USAID Construction - Kabul Afghanistan
Construction QA/QC
• Generally non-existent• USACE & USAID: Leaders• QA Contractors w/Afghan Engineers
Construction Materials
• Locally obtained – generally poor quality• Pakistan/Chinese products rampant• Quality Products are available• Lack of specificity in contracts
Construction Challenges
• Quality Contractors• Appropriate Designs• QA/QC Oversight• Security• On/off USG funding• Host Government
Construction Success: Three Examples
• Ghazi High School, Kabul• Sherzad Middle School, Nangahar• Yawan Health Clinic, Badahkshan
Sherzad School, Nangahar
8-Room Classroom, Pre-Engineered Steel Construction, Nangahar
Sherzad School, Nangahar
Sherzad School, Nangahar
Sherzad School, Nangahar
Sherzad School, Nangahar
Yawan USAID Clinic, Badhakshan, Afghanistan
Ghazi Boys High SchoolKabul, Afghanistan
Summary
• Proper construction standards are critical• International Design support is needed• Local contractors for small jobs• International contractors for large jobs• Professional QA (Afghan) engineers essential• Direct USG oversight limits corruption
Disclaimer
The views expressed in this presentation are that of the author and do not represent official USG policy.