Expertise
With our partner Challenge Etudes, we cover every discipline of a project, from land survey to handover, for public clients, international donors and private clients.
01
Programming, sketch design, preliminary and detailed design, construction drawings and interior design; urban and neighbourhood planning studies.
References: Sector Skills Campus, CERD research institute, Nassib polyclinic
02
With Challenge Etudes: reinforced-concrete and steel structures, roads and utilities, power and low-current systems, plumbing, thermal design and energy efficiency, cost engineering (quantities, BOQ).
References: SIHD headquarters, Ministry of the Interior, Djibouti Telecom data centre
03
Topographic surveys with total station and GPS, setting-out of works, as-built surveys with a LiDAR laser scanner: an accurate point cloud that feeds design studies, BIM models and assessments.
References: Preliminary surveys for our refurbishment projects
04
Preparation and submission of building permit applications, follow-up with the planning authority (DATUH) and other departments until the permit is granted.
References: Public and private projects, housing
05
Programming, set-up and monitoring of the project alongside the client: needs assessment, schedule, budget, procurement of consultants and contractors, review of deliverables.
References: Advisory assignments for public institutions and private clients
06
Identification of environmental and social impacts, mitigation measures, HSE plans and E&S clauses for tender documents, in line with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework.
References: Public polyclinics (AFD), World Bank-funded projects
07
Structural and technical audits of existing buildings with non-destructive testing: rebar detection with a Hilti Ferroscan and concrete strength with a rebound hammer. Diagnosis of defects, refurbishment programme and cost estimate.
References: UNICEF offices, public polyclinics, Faculty of Science
08
Preparation of tender documents (specifications, bills of quantities, price schedules) and bid evaluation under World Bank, AFD, AEFE and United Nations procedures.
References: Sector Skills Campus (World Bank), CEIT (AFD)
09
Review of contractor drawings, construction supervision, scheduling and coordination, quality control, HSE monitoring and assistance with handover.
References: French High School of Djibouti, SIHD headquarters, Peace Memorial
10
Archicad and Revit digital models, parametric design with Rhino and Grasshopper, renderings and 3D walkthroughs to compare options with the client.
References: Virtual studio, housing projects
Project stages