ONE DAY TRAINING WORKSHOP ON USE OF PICC CONSTRUCTION COST DATA

(Under TA 7437-REG Asia Pacific Procurement Partnership Initiative (PPI))

PICC/CEO/07/610

Dated: May 17, 2012

ONE DAY TRAINING WORKSHOP ON USE OF PICC CONSTRUCTION COST DATA Dear Sir, Pakistan Institute of Cost & Contracts (PICC), a subsidiary of Pakistan Engineering Council; in collaboration with Asian Development Bank (ADB) is organizing a one day Training Workshop on use of PICC Market based construction Cost Data on June 25, 2012 (Monday) in Seminar Hall of Transportation Engineering Department, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore. This workshop is meant for cost engineers, Quantity Surveyors and other relevant professionals. Detail program of the workshop and a brief Profile of PICC are attached with this invitation letter. For further details please visit to www.picc.org.pk. You are requested to send your nomination(s) from your organization by mentioning name and complete contact details of your nominated persons along with bank draft /pay order amounting to Rs. 1000/- per person in the name of Pakistan Institute of Cost and Contracts, A/c No. -01421490005457, as soon as possible, but not later than June 15, 2012 (Friday). Fee will include workshop delegates materials, lunch and refreshments. Certificates will be issued to all registered participants in addition PEC CPD points to be awarded to valid engineers. Any further query may kindly be addressed to program coordinator: Hafiz Muhammad Shoaib Quantity Surveyor Tel: 042-35840619-21, Ext: 3511 Email: shoaib@picc.org.pk

With best regards,

Engr. M. Mazhar-ul Islam Chief Executive

PICC House, 275-A, New Muslim Town, Lahore URL: www.picc.org.pk Telephone: +92-42-35840619-21 Fax: +92-42-35840700 Email: info@picc.org.pk

Program For One day Training Workshop on Use of Construction Cost Data June 25, 2012: Transportation Department Hall, UET Lahore

Workshop Moderator: Engr. M. Mazhar-ul-Islam Chief Executive Officer, Pakistan Institute of Cost & Contracts (PICC)

09:00 09:30 hrs : Registration 09:30 10:00 hrs : Inaugural Session 10:00 11:00 hrs : Introduction to PEC Construction & Cost Data: Background, Purpose & Utilization 11:00 11:30 hrs : Tea Break 11:30 12:00 hrs : Online Presentation on PICC Construction & Cost Data 12:00 13:00 hrs : Preparation of Engineers Estimate of Road Project by using PICC Cost Data 13:00 14:00 hrs : Lunch & Prayer Break 14:00 15:00 hrs : Rate Analysis and Price adjustment Formula by using PICC Construction and Cost Data 15:00 15:30 hrs : Question & Answer Session 15:30 16:00 hrs : Distribution of Certificates

PICC House, 275-A, New Muslim Town, Lahore URL: www.picc.org.pk Telephone: +92-42-35840619-21 Fax: +92-42-35840700 Email: info@picc.org.pk

Information Services Department Pakistan Institute of Cost and Contracts (PICC) 275-A, New Muslim Town, Lahore Tel: +92 42 35840619-21 Fax: +92 42 35840700 Email: info@picc.org.pk Senior Market Surveyor Lahore Mr. Mumtaz Shafiq Cell No: 0323-4066470 Email: mumtaz@picc.org.pk Market Surveyor - Islamabad Mr. Azhar Mehmood Cell No: 0321-5857491 E-mail: azhar@picc.org.pk Market Surveyor- Karachi Mr. Imran Manzoor Cell No: 0332-3085870 E-mail: imran@picc.org.pk Market Surveyor- Peshawar Mr. Sajjad Ahmed Cell No: 0333-9234386 E-mail: sajjad@picc.org.pk Market Surveyor Quetta Mr. Abdul Ahad Cell No: 0334-2795773 E-mail: abdul@picc.org.pk Market Surveyor Muzaffarabad Mr. Abid Mehmood Cell No: 0312-9058405 E-mail: abid@picc.org.pk Market Surveyor Multan Mr. Rizwan Saleem Cell No: 0300-4657950 E-mail: rizwan@picc.org.pk Market Surveyor Gilgit Mr. Hameed Hussain Cell No: 0346-2998474 E-mail: hameed@picc.org.pk Market Surveyor Bahawalpur Mr. Masood Ahmed Yousaf Cell No: 0345-3874778 E-mail: masood@picc.org.pk Market Surveyor Sukkur Mr. M. Shahzad Bakar Cell No. 0321-4197097 E-mail: bakar@picc.org.pk

The single authentic source of Construction Cost Data in Pakistan

http://picc.org.pk

Pakistan Institute of Cost & Contracts (PICC) 275-A, Muslim Town, Lahore Phone: (92-42) 35840619-21 Fax: (92-42) 35840700 http://picc.org.pk info@picc.org.pk

PICC House, 275-A, New Muslim Town, Lahore URL: www.picc.org.pk Telephone: +92-42-35840619-21 Fax: +92-42-35840700 Email: info@picc.org.pk

PICC Stakeholders Organizations involved in establishing PICC PICC Overview Pakistan Institute of Cost & Contracts (PICC), a subsidiary of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), is a nonprofit research based institution which functions independently to prepare and update web based cost data of all construction inputs. PICC is the single source of providing authentic cost data for all districts of Pakistan including Gilgilt-Baltistan and AJK on its website http://picc.org.pk. PICC Cost Data include: Schedule of Rate (SoR) for all construction inputs Technical Specifications Standard Measurements Model Bill Guidelines Per Unit Rates Methods of are:Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST) Ministry of Housing & Works (MoHW) Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) The Planning Commission of Pakistan Planning & Development (P & D) Departments of the Provinces and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) National Highway Authority (NHA) National Engineering Services Pakistan Pvt. Ltd. (NESPAK) Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Public Works Departments (PWD) Constructors Association of Pakistan (CAP) Association of Consulting Engineers Pakistan (ACEP) Asian Development Bank (ADB) Director General, General Headquarters (DG E&C, GHQ)

Benefits & Utilities of PICC Cost Data PICC Cost Data will be beneficial for Manufacturers; Distributors; Suppliers; Vendors; Constructors; Consultants; Federal & Provincial Government Ministries and Departments; Project Execution Authorities; Financial Institutions; Technical Training Institutions; Cost/Contract Engineers; Quantity Surveyors etc. The major benefits and utilities of PICC Cost Data are:

Minimize cost overrun and financial loss to National Exchequer during currency of contracts Quick verification for accuracy of project cost Transparency in the estimates Minimize malpractices and corruption Quality construction Timely completion of projects Effective contract administration Cost plus project execution Budget cost estimates & engineers estimates Cost validation of PC-1 & 3rd party cost validation Reference data for resolution of contractual disputes; price adjustments; and to prepare bids

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Transportation Charges Cost Behavior Trends Providers Database Cost Data Reports As on 7th May, 2012, PICC website has rates of 3673 basic input items, 2255 composite items and overall 831,803 data items, available free of cost, and being regularly updated on 7th of every month. PICC Cost Data are in process of notification by The Planning Commission of Pakistan and/or Pakistan Engineering Council for mandatory use as reference data in all construction related activities in Pakistan. PICC Cost Data are prepared by the relevant professionals, cost engineers, analysts & quantity surveyors having practical insight in analyzing the construction cost inputs. PICC has deputed market surveyors in major cities of Pakistan for the collection and verification of market rates.

PICC Objectives & Functions To develop and update Country specific SoR for all construction inputs To develop and update Country specific Procurement Documents To develop Guidelines for Cost Estimation of Construction Works To develop Standard Methods of Measurements To develop uniform classifications systems for specifications To conduct research, capacity building on cost, contracts & construction related matters

PICC Cost Data will facilitate information sharing and public awareness and promote accountability at all levels in construction sector and help ensuring transparency. PICC has been actively conducting various capacity building, trainings and other research related activities.

Future Plans of PICC

PICC House, 275-A, New Muslim Town, Lahore URL: www.picc.org.pk members Telephone: +92-42-35840619-21 Fax: +92-42-35840700 Email: info@picc.org.pk

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