1. Presented By: Wasel A. Al-Muhammad 24 December 2002 by Ahmad I. Al-Musallami MS Thesis: CEM, KFUPM, 1992

2. Introduction Research Questions Sampling Findings & Limitations AGENDA Conclusion & Recommendations

3. Introduction Consultancy service is the professional advice offered by A/E for a fee Foreign A/E: unable to satisfy cultural and environmental needs + communication barriers Local A/E entered the market in 1980s with support from the Saudi government

4. Research Questions What is the status of the current A/E services? What are the problem areas in A/E-public owners relation? What services are demanded most by public owners? Are public owners satisfied with the consultancy services?

5. Sampling Entire public org. eligible for share in gov. projects budget (MOF ’ 98: 39): 61.5% Response Rate 120 local active A/E involved in building construction in Dammam, Riyadh & Jeddah: 33.3 % Response Rate

6. Analysis Data was analyzed using Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software Index (I) is I = Σ[s*f]/4; s scale from 0(never) to 4(always) & f % frequency of response Analysis was based on indexes & cross- tabulation due to non-categorical nature of data

7. Findings: Status of Local A/E Average size91 employees Average value of project undertakenSR 172 million Average experience13 years Staff educational levelMin. BS & Diploma degrees Majority of project type undertakenResidential (73 index level) Majority of client typePrivate-individual (68 index level) A/E selection methodCompetitive bidding (66% owners) Compensation methodFixed fee (77 index level)

8. Services Offered by Local A/E Type of ServiceIndex Comprehensive Services75 Basic Design Services77 Construction Management52 Quantity Survey51 Feasibility39 Budgeting43 Site Selection & Analysis37 Value Engineering28 Marketing Studies54 Environmental studies20 Life Cycle Costing13

9. Services Demanded by Public Owners Type of ServiceResponse Frequency, % Basic Design Services 96 Specifications 88 Site Inspection75 Construction Management29 Quantity Survey63 Feasibility38 Budgeting58 Site Selection & Analysis38 Value Engineering29 Marketing Studies8 Environmental studies21 Life Cycle Costing15

10. Overlook the significance of design stage (52 % owners) High % of change order due to design error (13% owners had change > 20% project cost) Appreciation of A/E role to project success (49 index level) Readiness to pay reasonable fee & get accurate design (40 % owners) Low level of participation in design review (45 index level) Communication difficulties (57% owners) Don’t employ A/E for the right scope of services Delay in design completion (59% owners) A/E ViewPublic Owners View Problem Areas in A/E-Public Owners Relation

11. satisfaction is design ability to fulfill its function, cost effectiveness, aesthetic requirements and buildability A/E view: satisfaction index level 66 % l Overall public owners satisfaction level of local A/E services is MODERATE Public Owners Satisfaction with the Consultancy Services Owners ’ view: satisfaction index level 56 %

12. Owner Sample: public org. eligible for share in gov. projects budget A/E Sample: local active A/E operating in Dammam, Riyadh & Jeddah Sample Size, Time & resources constraints Limitations

13. A/E services range from basic design to full-scale services depending on client ’ s demand and fee Owners demand basic design services & site supervision, but ready to employ A/E for CM, cost control, VE, etc Owners ’ view: High % change orders due to design error A/E view: low owner involvement in design Conclusion Public owners satisfaction level is moderate

14. Owners should define needed services at beginning and think of employing: pre-design, VE and CM Owners should employ life cycle cost analysis and constructibility reviews involving materials and methods Owners should closely communicate/coordinate with A/E throughout the design stage Recommendations

15. Thank You