A Case Study – Vendome Mall Project for the MEP Construction Management

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Photo-1: Designed Snowpark and Family Entertainment Center (courtesy-CRC/MSAZI)

“This article is an excerpt topic in the Thesis Dissertation from PUP (Polytechnic University of the Philippines) Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM), and theoretical research background of Ph.D. Courses in Building and Construction Engineering (AIU SSE USA) about the case study of Vendome Mall Project for the MEP Construction Management, relevance to job safety in the prevention of accident and injuries based on the critical phases, and functions within the construction environment involving various facilities.”
Insight
The Vendome Mall - Snowpark and Family Entertainment Center is currently in progress. The contracted work discussed herein deals with the supply and installation of MEP Services (HVAC, Firefighting, Water Supply, Drainage, and Electrical Systems). The designed intent is to create an entertainment facility to be rated as one of the most fascinating and majestic structures (Photo-1). The Snowpark and Family Entertainment Center soar to a height of 17-meters inside the building as shown in Photo-3. The Vendome Mall building stands (Photo-2) on an artificial island in the Lusail area near to the West Bay Doha, which can be reached in just 15-minutes’ drive from City Center of Doha. The Main Contractor was awarded the MEP contract to provide a unique services engineering solution that would match the unique construction requirement and challenges for the Snowpark, Family Entertainment Center, and the entire project safety requirements.
Case Study Solution in the Improvement of the Current Project
During the construction process, working hand in hand with the Project Main Contractor and the Project Consultant the MEP Sub-Contractor suggested improvements in the design drawings for securing better safety and a healthy environment.

Photo-2: Vendome Mall Aerial View (courtesy- CRC)

Amongst the myriad challenges that occur in the construction industry, an MEP Sub-Contractor faces multiple issues during the ongoing installation/ construction. Hence, careful consideration was given to the designs, to satisfy the requirement in a safe manner, of all engineering works before starting site construction.
Since the MEP Sub-Contractor is at the forefront for all the systems works they have initiated the safety policy and review for providing solutions to achieve the target.
 

Photo-3, Snowpark & Family Entertainment Center Construction in progress (photo by rvgomeseria)

Responsibilities
For effective control, the construction responsibilities have been allocated for the improvement of the organization of the construction activities. They comprise the followings:
  1. The Main Contractor awarded the contract to the MEP Sub-Contractor who is responsible for the overall implementation of the work procedures as specified. 
  2. The Construction MEP Project Manager along with his Discipline Engineers, Site Supervisors, Surveyors, and Foreman is to ensure that all the works are carried out according to the approved Specifications, Drawings, and Method Statements. 
  3. The Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager along with the QC Engineer ensures that all the works are carried out as per Specification; Issued for Construction (IFC) Drawings, Method Statement and Inspection Test Plan (ITP). The Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager must coordinate with the site for off-site tests related to the Contracted Works. 
  4. The Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Manager along with the Safety Officer is to ensure the implementation of all Safety Procedures and Safety Measures related to the nature of works being carried out within the construction environment and in accordance with the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) plan.
The full workforce is deployed on-site all the requisite materials and equipment are ordered and engineering works submission and approvals are quickly resolved on all issues in the design via shop drawings submission and approvals to meet the project timeframe and thereafter executing the work promptly. Thus, the resulting efforts by the team produce work with reliability and accuracy, in fact, improve on them since it is wastage has also been minimized.
Safety Hazards and Preventive Measures in the Construction
The hazards associated with the installation of MEP/ Building Services and all related work activities are controlled as per the required risk assessment of such; 1) PPE Requirements, and 2) Information and Communication with the Personnel.
PPE Requirements
As a minimum requirement as discussed above, the following PPE has been used by the Staff and Labour employed on the construction site as such: 1) Safety Helmet, 2) Safety shoes, 3) Coverall, 4) Hand gloves, 5) Full body harness, 6) Earplugs, 7) Eye protection/ goggles, and 8) Special respiratory mask/ dust mask.
Information and Communication to the Personnel
  1. Safety induction has is done in accordance with the HSE Policy prior to the start of the work on the construction site. 
  2. Job Stat Card is known as the 4C (Control, Cooperation, Communication, Competence) and the Safety Tool Box is carried out prior to starting work. 
  3. The Method Statement and the Risk Assessment briefing are convened and attended by all personnel assigned to do the task within the construction environment and all risks associated with the works are explained. 
  4. The Safety Personnel and the designated Responsible Person ensure that all works on site are carried out and all statutory requirements are complied with before any works commence. 
  5. Since the work is in the construction area, all measures are in place for minimizing/ eliminating dust exposure. 
  6. An emergency evacuation plan is explained to all workmen to deal with emergency situations on the construction site. 
  7. Periodically a Hazard Analysis is done for safety. 
  8. All personnel is trained with the correct equipment set up on site.
The Case Study Benefits
The Vendome Mall - Snowpark and Family Entertainment Center is one of the most important landmarks in Qatar. Considering the harsh climate conditions and the construction standards set up for achieving high-quality MEP / Building Services for the facility not only to meet the client’s expectations but to try to exceed them.
In the ongoing construction, the principle is meeting the strength requirements they have provided by securing a total designed solution environmentally which will result in expanding life expectancy for the building structure, design safety, and energy conservation.
Conclusion
At a Construction Site, the Construction Project Manager is responsible for the Safety and Health of the employees on behalf of the Owner while still having to complete the project as per the approved design plans, the scope of works and specifications. The Project Manager faces challenges from the grass-roots level since he is responsible for the overall success of delivering the owner’s physical development within the constraints of a project cost, time, quality, environmental and safety requirements
With the increase in complexity of projects and consequently of the construction processes ensuring awareness of Safety, Health, and Security are extremely important. The processes and practices must have adhered to in spite of increasing nuisance from non-stakeholders since Owners demand accountability and proper guidance during the entire planning and construction process, all as approved by an authority.
The Project Manager must be technically competent and be able to adapt to the changing requirements of the built environment by relying on the knowledge and skills acquired through training, education, and hands-on experiences. The Project Manager needs to also have skills to meet play the roles and bear the responsibilities to create wisdom, distribute the wisdom, and identify hindrances to knowledge acquisition.
PMI defining project management as "the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to a broad range of activities in order to meet the requirements of a particular project." HSE covers all phases of a project. In today's competitive environment, the construction technological aspects need to be designed for timely information to enable the preparation of engineering works, procure the required materials from the market and deploy the necessary labor, plant, and equipment so that productivity remains high. The processes discussed earlier provide an essential compendium in the construction industry for securing safety for all practicing engineers, designers, planners and other practitioners since Safety, Security and Health encompasses all the phases of planning, design, and construction from start to finish.
Write-Up References can be Read from this Links;
Gomeseria, RV; (September 2019); “Planning, Design & Construction - Safety & Security Policy;" CEAI ViewPoint Journal; September 2019 Edition; Consulting Engineers Association of India
Gomeseria, RV; (September 2019); “A Case Study -Vendome Mall Project for the MEP Construction Management;” Retrieved from; https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335751525_A_Case_Study_-Vendome_Mall_Project_for_the_MEP_Construction_Management

Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Professional Engineer (PE, PEng, PME - India/Qatar/UK/Phils), Chartered Building Engineer (CBuildE), Chartered Engineer (CEng - India/UK), ASEAN Engineer, ACPE, and IntPE (APEC). Working on great Engineering Designs, Project Management, Construction Project Management / Supervisions in an industrial building built environment sectors for 20 years with exposure to Executive and Middle Management Positions. Highly Motivated, Career Achiever and Working with Passion, Team Leader, Technical Excellent in Solving Complexes Issues and intensive hands-on Civil/Sanitary, Utilities, and Infrastructure/Building Services Environmental Engineering Designs Management, Constructions Project Management, and Project Supervisions in 15-years onwards in the Middle East Region and 7- years in the Philippines of Varying Iconic Project Scales. One of the author's Rank 1 and Top 1% in Academia / Research Gate Writer. Article Writer & Contributor of CEAI ViewPoint Journal / Durreesamin Journal / EPH Journal / LinkedIn Publishing Platform. Artist-Painter/Sculptor; Musical Composition, Blogger. University of the Philippines (UPOU) Alumnus / Graduate Student.

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  1. Ronald Valledor Gomeseria, PhDJanuary 28, 2020 at 3:56 AM

    To cite this blog / article paper; Gomeseria, R. V. (2019, September 11). A Case Study – Vendome Mall Project for the MEP Construction Management. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/RN85E

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