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

  • Buildings & Architecture
  • Masterplanning
  • Urban Infrastructure & Utilities

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

Contact


E-Mail: info@dorsch.de

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