Value engineering is a methodology to arrive at maximizing the performance and minimizing the cost of particular construction options. ATBC recognizes the importance of value engineering and readily incorporates it into the design phase or tender phase if possible to establish cost‐saving alternatives while maintaining equivalent high‐quality results. The value engineering team is comprised of professionals from various disciplines of the group who provide inputs in the redesigning of Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Aluminium and Interiors Works. ATBC will review proposals and construction cost estimates for appropriateness, evaluate Line item costs and associated methodology, and determine if the process or approach to a particular portion of work is both practical and cost effective.

ATBC is reputed for providing high quality work on time and within budget and this is possible dueto our in‐house capabilities and project management techniques that have developed over theyears. Our planning department commences its involvement with projects early at the prequalificationstages. It is proactive in developing diverse solutions to assemble and compile acompetent technical submittal tailored to suit each particular job. ATBC fosters engineeringknowledge by training employees and adding value at every step of the project.

The project management team provides the entire range of services such as initial project planning(tasks, resources, schedule), task oversight, tracking, reporting and change management.Construction and target programs are prepared using Primavera or MS Project and eachprogram contains a well‐defined critical path, starting and finishing milestones, man powerplanning for each activity, equipment planning for each activity, S‐Curves, material schedules anddelivery schedules for long lead items.

To ensure successful completion of projects within budget, MIS reports are generated on a continuousbasis and crash programs are created in the case of delays due to constraints or unforeseencircumstances. MIS meetings conducted per week result in proactive decisions being made at everystep in order to cope with unexpected challenges and immediate actions are taken on concerning issues.

ATBC is continued success can be attributed to the high standards it sets for itself with regards toquality of work and performance. ATBC’s has instilled values in its employees and created a culturewhere quality takes dominance over every other activity. As a result, ATBC is highly recognized asproviding its clients with maintenance free projects and delivering high quality projects before theset deadlines. This has led to satisfied customers who choose ATBC as their preferred partners in theconstruction sector.

ATBC practices “Quality in Construction” methods that ensure all its work is done right, complete andfree of defects the first time. This in‐house program is its way of making sure that projects gobeyond being just “good enough” and exceed the expectations of its customers. This is achievedby holding pre‐installation meetings and conducting inspections during the critical path of projectsincluding: first delivery of materials, first equipment installations, mock‐ups, benchmarks for eachnew type of work, and closure of utility systems.

Even after the project is complete and handed over, ATBC conducts a quality evaluation of its workover the years after completion by sending its team of engineers to check the condition of itsprojects. The feedback collected from these visits are evaluated and corrective actions are takenaccordingly. ATBC has a team of QAQC engineers employed on every site to ensure that theconstruction on works are carried out as per the company’s quality policies and methodologies.

ATBC has the capacity to design and provide engineering solutions for construction sectors includingMEP works. Its teams of experienced designers can provide services such as structural, architectural,mechanical, electrical, firefighting and detection, and plumbing ATBC’s design emphasizes costeffectiveness, quality and functionality. Designs are value engineered from the outset to assureoptimization of owner budgets.

ATBC can provide high tech applications, conceptual pricing, value engineered projects anda total integrated MEP package keeping in mind the conceptual design, construction andinstallation functionality. Value engineered designs and specifications along with specifiedbudgets are built into the process from the very beginning of ATBC’s involvement eliminating theinefficient process of critiquing and modifying designs due to budget constraints at a later stage.

Coordination with local authorities is an integral part of every project to minimize cost delays insubmission. Construction documents are detailed to reflect the actual installations instead ofbeing schematic in nature.

ATBC can also verify HVAC and Electrical load calculations to ensure that all equipment is sized andselected as per client requirements. Our design team works closely with the value engineeringteam along with experienced project field engineers who strive to provide the clients withthe best value for their investments. Services include not only engineering but also turn keycapabilities. At ATBC it’s imperative to remain current with available technologies in order to delivereffective and efficient projects. In order to achieve this, ATBC investigates new technologies todetermine its possible use and value within the organization.

The success of ATBC is attributable to the combined construction and engineering(including structural, architectural and MEP) experience of the key management personnel. Theunique professionalism of the company has resulted in extremely successful projects. ATBC’scontinued success and value added design contributions to all of its projects have won itnumerous repeat businesses and an ever expanding number of satisfied clients.

On an ATBC project, control starts on day one of the initial project meeting and continues throughcommissioning. From the start, controls are placed for costs, schedule, quality and safety.

Costs are controlled through planning, tender, accounts and the MIS. Departments through reportingprocedures for budget compliance. Detailed monthly profit & loss statements and labor rate analysisreports are generated to ensure that costs are within budget, which leads to enhanced financialcontrol of the project. This also serves as an end benefit for the clients since ATBC’s control on costsleads to competitive pricing of projects. Construction schedule is consistently monitored andupdated to ensure compliance and to seek ways to save additional project time. Likewise, thedesign is monitored to prevent construction delays due to sequencing of operations orequipment/material availability under prevailing market conditions. ATBC has, as a result, beenable to deliver projects before the due project deadlines. Quality is monitored continuously bymeans of independent testing / inspection reports, as well as through regular inspection andreporting by the QA I QC and coordination departments thus leading to a maintenance free project.Safety takes precedence over all construction activities on site. ATBC maintains strict safetypolicies and this is monitored on every site by highly trained safety professionals. Continuoussafety training is provided to all employees involved with construction work.

The group maintains an excellent relationship with all its partners, which includes its bankers,suppliers, sub‐contractors and various other supporting businesses. ATBC Construction Group isvalued as one of the preferred clients of leading banks in the U.A.E. The Group enjoys an excellentrelationship reputed banks throughout the country. The group of companies each places utmostemphasis on the finance aspects of all its businesses and a consistent flow of funds is ensured foreach and every project executed.

Thus none of the projects have ever been delayed due to financial issues caused due to unforeseencircumstances, delays of payments or variation of works. With the existing bank facilities and theavailable group resources.

Bank facilities for the group are monitored and renewed periodically due to the Group’senviable performance track record and its ability to deliver more than it promises. Finance andaccounting activities are centralized at the corporate office which provides complete control overevery project activity. The activities are closely monitored to ensure a strong liquidity position. TheGroup also has its own debt recovery department which takes care of any outstanding paymentsand thus helps improve cash flow of its companies.

Complete project feasibility reports as well as fund management reports for each of the projects areprepared in advance of the actual execution of any project. With these reports, the viability of theproject is analyzed and corrective actions are taken for smooth running of projects. Bank facilities arearranged well in advance of the actual starting of any project which allows for uninterruptedexecution of projects without any delays. The resources committed to the projects are notallocated to other projects at any time during the project execution.

In order to have better control over the financial status of the projects, budgets are prepared forevery project and reviewed with the actual figures on a monthly basis. Project‐wise costing as well asprofit & loss statements are thus prepared and compared with the budgeted figures every month and ifthere are any deviations, corrective actions are taken immediately. Labor rate analysis reports are alsoprepared on a monthly basis in order to run projects more efficiently and to make full use of the resources.

Due to its financial strength and excellence in quality, Al Tharwaniah Construction Group has maintainedits position in the industry as one of the most trustworthy businesses in the country for over 16 Years.

Safety has always been ATBC’s top priority. ATBC believes that every accident is preventable and thisphilosophy has been embedded into every ATBC project through a combination of technical fieldprocedures, safety gear and ongoing training programs. Safety efforts are based on the belief that everyindividual is entitled to a safe and healthy place to work.

ATBC has established an award winning Accident Prevention Program that includes formal safetytraining, inspections, audits and a formalized system of reporting. We recognize that accidentprevention is a line management responsibility. That responsibility is shared at every level of ourorganization, from the Chairman all the way through to the work force. ATBC trains its managers,supervisors and employees to identify and correct unsafe conditions and more importantly unsafe workpractices.

ATBC’s commitment to zero accidents extends to every aspect of a project from planning to completion andfrom the board room to the field crew. For clients, the most tangible benefit of ATBC safety efforts is betterperformance on the project and a clear reduction of unanticipated costs. ATBC also asks itssubcontractors and partners to adopt its commitment to safety and health. The result is exceptionalsafety performance.