Expertise
As part of the implementation of investment and construction projects, there is often a need for additional research, monitoring and technical auditing that can trace financial, technical, administrative and other violations. At the same time, untimely detection of shortcomings entails a significant increase in construction project budgets, rescheduling and, at times, may lead to the impossibility of facility operation, which will result in a financial collapse for investors.
Engineering Company ”2K” in addition construction itself, provides expert services in all construction aspects: auditing of cost estimates, architectural examination, engineering measurements, equipment testing, structural inspections, check of the quality of construction materials, construction due diligence, forensics, non-governmental project appraisal, emergency expert review, insurance survey, examination of facilities requiring a permission of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation. Acting as an independent expert is due to our chartered engineers having not only the necessary certificates and licenses, but also a vast auditing experience. Research and examination is done in three ways: on site; design estimates may be reviewed in the site office; laboratory testing.
Engineering Company “2K” has its own state-of-the-art destructive and non-destructive testing laboratories as well as test ranges. In the laboratory we test the materials used, the quality of structures (concrete pipe integrity), loads (artificial climatic conditions), which makes it possible to reveal the behavior of materials in the geoclimatic site conditions. On our test ranges we start up, adjust and test (on-load and increased load testing) the equipment used, test innovative engineering solutions for their architectural, design and engineering integrity, tracing possible defects that may entail dangerous and serious consequences. Right on the site, our experts make structural inspections and measurements to verify the conformity of the facility built to the design estimates, architectural plan and state standards. Defects can not only hamper facility commissioning, but also make it collapse. To avoid this not only do we inspect structural units and construction materials, but also ensure project quality. Often, the human factor affects project results. Construction and technical supervision allows to minimize risks, or detect defects and make adjustments until the moment when it significantly affects project budget and period.
Addressing Engineering Company “2K” you get a reliable partner at all the construction stages: from budgeting to commissioning. The need for independent construction supervision is conditioned by many factors, ensuring structural safety is not only economically-viable, but also enables you to trust project delivery to professionals.