Key Design Capabilities

Afrotec

Design Capabilities

From conceptual design through to project close-out, Afrotec carries out specialised design services based on the frameworks of the International Engineering Alliance, and is therefore aligned with the Washington accord, Dublin accord, Sydney accord etc. Our services follow the typical stages outlined by the Engineering Council of South Africa, and are aligned with Engineers Australia, Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland.

Civil

  • Earthworks modelling
  • Civil infrastructure, access roads and concrete structures
  • Storm water management and wet services
  • Wastewater management

Structural

  • Structural analysis
  • Structural steel design
  • Conveyors and pipe gantry structures
  • Portal frames
  • Rigging structures
  • Asset management & statutory compliance audits

Mechanical

  • 3D plant modelling & layout design
  • Bulk handling & conveyor design
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Pressure equipment & piping design
  • Piping stress analysis
  • Building services
  • HVAC & Fire Rational Design

Process

  • Process Functional Descriptions
  • Industrial Process flow
  • Piping & instrumentation drawings
  • Equipment selection
  • HAZOPs and Risk Assessments

Architectural

  • Site Development Plans
  • 3D building modelling
  • Building plans & sections
  • Council Submissions & Approvals

Water, Environmental & Power

  • Water Use License Applications
  • Wastewater treatment plant facilities
  • Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Power Applications

Field Services & Facilities Management

  • Substations & LV Switch rooms
  • Back-up power systems
  • Power Factor correction
  • Building management systems
  • Bulk fuel storage compliance & reliability

How It works

Our Company Makes It Easy For You To Execute Successful Projects

Initiating & Planning

  • Feasibility studies & front end engineering design
  • Site Layout and plant configurations
  • Planning & Design
  • Project Cost Estimating
  • Project Programme Development
 
 
 

Executing

  • Clients Principal Agent or Project Manager
  • Construction documentation and procedures
  • Implementation process
  • Contract Management
 
 
 


Monitoring & Control

  • Coordination & Review of Quality Control Procedures
  • Manage & Administer Construction Contracts
  • Inspection of the works in accordance with contractual requirements
  • Evaluation & Approval of Payment Certificates
 
 

Close-out

  • Inspect & verify rectification of defects
  • Facilitate final as-built documentation, manuals & guarantees
  • Manage practical completion process
  • Handover for Beneficial Occupation or Operation
  • Evaluation & Approval of Final Claims