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Expertise
I can answer questions based on FIDIC 4 and FIDIC 1999 [design-build] with particular reference to time extension , price adjustment and disputes. I am in particular more inclined for response to points pertaining to how claims should be framed and put up in case of technical or other contractual shortcomings. Regarding procurement matters I have spent over 5 years as procurement specialist for highway authority and dealt with numerous claims and disputes in the capacity of "The Engineer" .
Experience in the area
- Contract Administration/Management - Project Management including Quantity Surveying for last over 30 years COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCES: Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and Iran EMPLOYMENT RECORD: a) National Engineering Services (Pvt.) Ltd. (NESPAK)as Contract Administrator / Procurement specialist, from June 2008 to to-date. b) National Highway Authority (NHA), Islamabad : as Procurement/Contract Specialist, from 2003 to June 2008. c) Engineering Consultants International (Pvt.) Ltd. – Consultants : as General Manager (Project Management Cell), from 1998 to 2003. d) Astaldi Ferrocement JV (Sukkur Bypass Project & Bridges) – Contractor : Worked as Technical advisor to the country manager, from 1994 to 1947. e) Environ (Pvt.) Ltd. – Design-Construct firm :As Environmental Advisor, from 1993 to 1994. f) M/s Redco Group W.L. L – Contractors : as the Contracts Manager, from 1989 to 1982. g) Technical Associates (Pvt.) Ltd. – Contractors : as the Project Manager, from 1986 to 1989. h) Macdonald Layton & Company (MLC) – Contractors : as the Project Manager, from 1976 to 1986. i) Construction Shargh Limited, Tehran, Iran – Contractors : as the Project Engineer , from 1975 to 1975. j) Capital Development Authority, Islamabad – Civic Body : as job coordinator , from 1964 to 1974.
Organizations
National Engineering Services Pakistan Ltd. DMRD Division.
Publications
Traffic study [institutional arrangement for driver training in pakistan] if i correctly remember it for UNDP
Education/Credentials
EDUCATION: - B.E[civil engg.] - 1 1/2 year industrial training in concrete structures in United Kingdom for studies related to Concrete Structures, Planning and Contract Management Aspects. Attachments at Edinburgh University, Cement and Concrete Association and Sir Robert Mathew Johnson Marshall and Partners Edinburgh for six months each. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: - Member and registered professional Engineer of Pakistan Engineering Council. - Honorary expert for Construction Law at www.allexperts.com
Awards and Honors
Distinguished Achievement Award by Institute of Architects Pakistan Rawalpindi/Islamabad Chapter for the year 1992
Past/Present Clients
Private and Government sector clients.
What do you like about this subject?
It is logical
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Q & A helps you to see from a different perspectives.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
The enjoyment to resolve a dispute
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
If your response is not to the point or relevant
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Million | 05/19/12 | 9 | 6 | 9 | Thanks... |
| Abdul Waheed | 05/19/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thankyou, |
| Mohamed Hassan | 04/30/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Haroon | 04/30/12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
| John W. | 04/28/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Liaqat Hayat
2012-05-18 Variations:
Dear Million, Thank you for your question. As I could understand your Q,I feel VO should be signed as per provision in the contract unless amended otherwise in favour of procurement officer through issuance
2012-05-17 Contractor do not follows employers written instruction:
Dear Abdul Waheed, Thank you for your question. Please clarify if the design and drawings provided to the contractor show the proposed breast wall or not. If not, it has to be considered as variation
2012-05-17 Escalation:
Dear Abdul Waheed, Thank you for your question, Please note that escalation consideration for both Consultancy and Contractors are different in PEC issued Standard contract documents and possibly above
2012-05-15 Head Office Overhead Cost (HOOHC) on Claim of Prolongation Costs:
Dear RONILO, Thank you for your question. You have not mentioned the type of contract form for the subcontract or main contract nor if these two documents are back-to-back arrangement? I therefore, giving
2012-04-29 Site Instruction:
Dear Hassan, Thank you for your question. A reference to clause 2.5 in FIDIC 4 (assuming this as your contract type) provide clearly that instructions can be oral as well as in writing but oral has to
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