# Technical Department

## **Engineering Department**

#### **Delivering Excellence in Design, Development, and Technical Coordination for Mega Construction Projects**

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### **1. Introduction**

The **Engineering Department** at **BEC Arabia** is responsible for managing and overseeing the **design development (DD), schematic design (SD), and technical coordination** between all stakeholders in **mega construction projects**. The department ensures that **project designs comply with contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and constructability feasibility** while maintaining seamless integration with:

✅ **Clients & Consultants** – Ensuring alignment with project scope, technical specifications, and design intent.\
✅ **Subcontractors & Suppliers** – Managing shop drawings, technical approvals, and construction execution details.\
✅ **Project Management & Site Execution Teams** – Facilitating smooth implementation of design into site works.\
✅ **Authorities & Regulatory Bodies** – Ensuring full compliance with **Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA), Saudi Building Code (SBC), and Municipality Requirements**.

By integrating **cutting-edge BIM technology, advanced coordination tools, and structured review processes**, the **Engineering Department** plays a **critical role in reducing design risks, optimizing construction feasibility, and ensuring technical excellence**.

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### **2. Engineering Department Core Functions**

The **Engineering Department** is structured to provide **end-to-end technical management**, covering **design review, coordination, execution support, and compliance assurance**.

#### **2.1 Engineering Governance & Approval Hierarchy**

| **Function**                                        | **Engineering Role**                             | **Key Responsibilities**                                                   |
| --------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Design Development (DD) & Schematic Design (SD)** | Design Engineers, BIM Team                       | Develops IFC drawings, 3D models, and design schematics                    |
| **Technical Coordination**                          | Engineering Managers, Consultants                | Ensures integration between structural, MEP, and architectural disciplines |
| **RFI & Shop Drawing Management**                   | Technical Office Engineers, Document Controllers | Manages RFIs, shop drawings, and technical submittals for approvals        |
| **Consultant & Client Liaison**                     | Engineering Coordination Team                    | Ensures technical alignment with project specifications                    |
| **Regulatory & Compliance Oversight**               | Engineering QA/QC Team                           | Ensures compliance with SBC, Municipality, and authority approvals         |

Each function is supported by **digital project management systems**, including **BIM 360, Aconex, Primavera P6, SAP ERP, and Power BI Dashboards**.

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### **3. Engineering Department Responsibilities & Deliverables**

The **Engineering Department** at **BEC Arabia** ensures that **all technical aspects of a project** are meticulously managed, from **pre-design coordination to construction execution and final project handover**.

#### **3.1 Design Development (DD) & Schematic Design (SD) Responsibilities**

✅ **Develop & validate project design drawings** (Architectural, Structural, MEP).\
✅ **Ensure alignment with contract requirements & specifications**.\
✅ **Perform constructability analysis & value engineering reviews**.\
✅ **Integrate design models into BIM for clash detection & resolution**.

📌 **Deliverables:**

* **IFC (Issued for Construction) Drawings**
* **Design Coordination Reports**
* **BIM Clash Detection Logs**

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#### **3.2 Technical Coordination & Consultant-Client Interface**

✅ **Ensure seamless coordination between clients, consultants, and project teams**.\
✅ **Resolve technical discrepancies and design conflicts through RFIs (Request for Information)**.\
✅ **Conduct technical workshops & interface meetings to align project stakeholders**.\
✅ **Validate design modifications and ensure compliance with approved scope**.

📌 **Deliverables:**

* **Technical Query (TQ) Logs**
* **RFI (Request for Information) Tracking Sheets**
* **Meeting Minutes with Consultants & Clients**

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#### **3.3 Shop Drawings & Material Submittals Management**

✅ **Review & validate shop drawings from subcontractors & suppliers**.\
✅ **Ensure shop drawings comply with IFC drawings & specifications**.\
✅ **Manage technical approvals for construction materials, fixtures, and systems**.\
✅ **Coordinate between suppliers, procurement, and site teams for material delivery schedules**.

📌 **Deliverables:**

* **Approved Shop Drawings & Coordination Drawings**
* **Material Technical Submittal Logs**
* **Supplier & Subcontractor Approval Reports**

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#### **3.4 RFI (Request for Information) & Design Modifications**

✅ **Generate & track RFIs to clarify technical ambiguities**.\
✅ **Ensure prompt response & resolution of RFIs from consultants & clients**.\
✅ **Assess impact of design modifications on cost, schedule, and constructability**.

📌 **Deliverables:**

* **RFI Logs with Response Status**
* **Change Order Analysis & Design Modification Reports**
* **Impact Assessments for Cost & Schedule Adjustments**

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#### **3.5 Regulatory & Compliance Assurance**

✅ **Ensure full compliance with Saudi Building Code (SBC) & local authority requirements**.\
✅ **Facilitate permit approvals, NOCs (No Objection Certificates), and municipality clearances**.\
✅ **Manage environmental & sustainability compliance (ISO 14001, LEED, Energy Efficiency Standards)**.

📌 **Deliverables:**

* **Building Permit Approval Logs**
* **Compliance Certificates & Regulatory Approvals**
* **HSE & Environmental Compliance Reports**

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#### **3.6 Engineering Support for Construction Execution**

✅ **Provide technical assistance to site execution teams** for issue resolution.\
✅ **Ensure site activities align with approved drawings & specifications**.\
✅ **Review site modifications & coordinate as-built drawings**.

📌 **Deliverables:**

* **Field Change Requests (FCR) & Site Instruction (SI) Logs**
* **As-Built Drawings & Record Documents**
* **Technical Support Reports for Construction Teams**

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### **4. Digital Integration & Engineering Automation**

The **Engineering Department** at **BEC Arabia** leverages cutting-edge **digital tools and automation** to enhance efficiency in design coordination, documentation, and compliance tracking.

#### **4.1 Digital Engineering Platforms**

| **Technology**          | **Functionality**                     | **Application in Engineering**                                           |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **BIM 360**             | 3D Model Integration, Clash Detection | Ensures design coordination & constructability analysis                  |
| **Aconex (EDMS)**       | Document Control, RFI Tracking        | Manages shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals                              |
| **SAP ERP**             | Procurement Integration               | Aligns material submittals & approvals with supply chain                 |
| **Primavera P6**        | Scheduling & Progress Tracking        | Ensures alignment of engineering deliverables with project timeline      |
| **Power BI Dashboards** | Engineering KPI Monitoring            | Tracks approval timelines, design compliance, and technical coordination |

📌 **Benchmark:** All **engineering deliverables must be tracked digitally** to maintain **100% compliance and transparency**.

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### **5. Conclusion**

The **Engineering Department at BEC Arabia** ensures:\
✅ **Seamless coordination between design, execution, and compliance teams**.\
✅ **Efficient RFI, shop drawing, and material submittal management**.\
✅ **Full regulatory compliance with Saudi Building Code, SBC, and international engineering standards**.\
✅ **Optimized workflows through digital integration and BIM-based automation**.

By implementing **structured processes, automated workflows, and proactive stakeholder engagement**, **BEC Arabia’s Engineering Department** plays a **crucial role in ensuring technical excellence, reducing design risks, and delivering projects with high precision and compliance**.
