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A n e w a g e i n c o n s u l t i n g e n g i n e e r i n g

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ContentsMessage from the director 02

About us 03

Our approach 05

Services 06> Quality design reviews 07

> Process management 08

> Post construction services 10

> Consulting and engineering 11

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Message from the directorEngineering is an important and learned profession that has a direct impact

on the quality of life for all humans and ultimately can enhance the welfare,

health and safety of the community. At the same time, the community places

its trust in the judgment and actions of all Engineers that they conduct their

business with dignity, integrity and professional code of ethics.

With ever-decreasing budgets, competition in the market place and reduced

resources, designers constantly face a balancing act between competing

pressures of time and cost. As a result project quality seems to be affected

regardless of the designers experience level.

The good news for clients is that the risk factors contributing to poor

quality problems are largely within their design team’s power to control or

influence. If not properly addressed, these issues could result in variation

costs, time extension claims and ultimately compromise safety.

Managing, time, cost, quality and safety are the key drivers of our business.

At Belco Electrical, we strive to become a reliable partner on your project

team, serving as an extension of management and professional teams. What

differentiates us is our ability to not only provide recommendations that

will assist you in making the correct choices for your project, but indeed

personally stand by them.

Vladimir PoposkiManaging Director

Belco Electrical is a Melbourne based engineering

consulting firm set up to achieve high quality

in engineering and design. We provide reliable,

independent advice that represents the interest of

the owner and the end user.

Our ability to manage quality and safety in design

ensures that our clients confidently bridge the gap from

the initial design phase through to takeover by the

operation’s group.

As a member of your project team, our aim is to

provide expert, constructive, un-biased advice that

will assist you in making the correct choices for your

project, with the end result being a compliant, safe

and workable system.

About us

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We provide quality service

and advice, and don’t disappear

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Independent AdviceWe are independent advisors who provide unbiased advice, solely focused on our client’s interests. We strive to become a reliable partner on your project team, serving as an extension of management and professional teams.

Tailored SolutionsUnderstanding client needs are forefront in our business and our approach to design. We take enormous pride in delivering a design that answers the brief and, just as importantly, advise you of any foreseen implications before any project funds are committed. We ensure that our design solutions are specifically tailored to your needs and the buildings we visit, and promise to never use general templates for specifications and reports.

AccountableWe understand our roles and responsibility for the services we provide and we take accountability for our work. At Belco Electrical, we are committed and obliged to apply and uphold the Professional Engineers Code of Ethics. We are a business founded on integrity, efficiency and accountability in order to merit the trust of the community and the profession that enables our clients to focus on what matters to them.

Focus on QualityBelco Electrical believes that our key responsibility to our clients is to manage the risk associated with poor quality in design and construction.

We promise to: Provide quality service and advice and not disappear.

What differentiates us is that we have low overheads

and our business model is not set up to compete with

other consulting firms.

Managing, time, cost, quality and safety are the key

drivers of our business.

At Belco Electrical, we approach things, much differently:

Our approach

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Services Managing the design services gap with confidence

At Belco Electrical, we are committed to deliver unique exceptional client

service within each of the following fields of expertise.

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The design review is a valuable and worth having conversation. Below are some key benefits:

• Provides an objective, informed and constructive criticism from an expert professional panel which lends support

and innovative suggestions to the external engineers in their final proposed design.

• Design issues are identified and resolved early in the project stages, thus saving time and money by avoiding

possible cost variations and delays.

• Identifies issues that could affect the final operations by users and maintenance personnel. These are flagged

early in the design as recommendations to the project team.

Quality design reviewsA complete check with quick turnaround

Our design review process is structured to control any potential issues that may have a negative impact on a project’s

cost, quality, environment, safety and compliance, thus ensuring its success.

Our team will ensure that the procedures, decisions and actions taken by the external engineering team working on

your project at any stage of the design are uniform, correct and meet the project design brief.

“A consultant is someone who saves his client almost enough to pay his fee”

Arnold H. Glasow

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Process managementAt Belco Electrical, we work collaborative with your project management team to deliver all projects on time and on

budget. Helping steer projects from design to construction, we assist in resolving any challenges or issues along the

way and harness opportunities that will ensure the final result is a success.

“People ignore design that ignores people”Frank Chimero

Assist in preparing a clear and precise brief in line with the project mandate.

Monitor change order claims from contractors and responses from consultants.

Assist in tender assessment and in setting criteria to prequalify contractors which include recommendations on bid ability.

Provide advice and expectations on all aspects of the commissioning stage.

Ensure the design team are performing within their roles and responsibility.

Assist in the resolution of disputes and contractual obligations.

Assist in selecting and managing the design team.

Monitor requests for information from contractors and responses from consultants.

Design stage

Construction stage

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“People ignore design that ignores people”Frank Chimero

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These Include:• Submission of functional ‘As Installed’

Documents and Operations and Maintenance Manuals

Equipment data sheets and some drawings

arranged together do not form an operations and

maintenance manual. For them to be functional,

they shall provide clear step-by-step instructions

and procedures detailing how the client or any

of their representatives can safely operate and

maintain the systems installed.

Belco Electrical will ensure that the contractor

submits practical operations and maintenance

manuals and that the services engineer has

completed their part in verifying and signing off the

works against their design.

• Project Closure Audit At this phase of your project, you want to avoid

any surprises. A successful commissioning is crucial

for ensuring the equipment and systems operate

as intended and the personnel receive the training

required to safely operate them.

Upon completion of the project, prior to the final

project payment retention is released and the

project teams are dismissed, Belco Electrical will

complete an audit in five stages:

• Stage 1: Verify all systems have been installed as

designed, functioning as intended and ensure there

are no outstanding works.

• Stage 2: Identify and prepare a defect list of all

incomplete or unsatisfactory items that need to be

rectified within the defect and liability period.

• Stage 3: Assure that all relevant documentation

have been provided and signed off by all

professionals involved. This includes all relevant

warranties that are needed if a building defect

becomes apparent.

• Stage 4: Assure all necessary training has been

provided to the end users and the operational

personnel so they have a full knowledge of the

building systems and equipment installed.

• Stage 5: Establish a “Lessons Learned” report that

evaluates the success of the project and identifies

key lessons that can be transferred to ensure

future project’s success. The report will include

assessment of key project personnel performance

to assist in determining whether to continue the

service of engineers or contractors, particularly if

there have been issues with non-performance.

Post construction servicesCommissioning, Handover, Takeover

Plan, design, construct and commission – if only it was that easy. Bringing the last stages of the project and the

handover to the end user is the most vital part of any project prior to disbursing the project team.

Our post construction services are critical to the end user and maintenance personnel. They are a series of processes

that ensure project works are built as designed and operate safely and as expected prior to the project being closed off.

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Our key capabilities include:• Feasibility studies

• Electrical system design

• Lighting design – new and retrofit

• Consultation and advice

• Inspections and verifications

• Quality design reviews

• Building audits for code compliance

• Dispute resolution

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We take enormous pride in delivering a design

that answers the brief as well as provide advice

and solutions that are tailored to fit your business

requirements.

At Belco Electrical, we believe that specifications and

deign reports should be treated as unique and never

copied across from previous projects.

Our approach to design is to visit the site to get

familiar with the existing services, speak to the people

that will use and maintain the facilities and then

provide clear, specific solutions.

We provide a full range of engineering services from

concept design through to client handover.

“I never design a building before I’ve seen the site and met the people who will be using it.”

Frank Lloyd Wright

Whether you are starting a new project or facing an issue on an existing one and you pause to think, “Where to from here?”... “Does this comply with relevant codes?”... This is where we can help.

If you have a specific design or general project

question, you can call on us for FREE advice.

With our current professional personnel

network, even if your question doesn’t relate

to the services we provide, we will provide

you with contacts that can, and help guide

you with the next steps you need to take.

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Consulting & Engineering

Design Review

Process Management

Post Construction Services

phone. 0431 753 093

email. info@belcoelectrical.com.au

web. belcoelectrical.com.au

director. Vladimir Poposki Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

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