U & I TECHNOLOGIES SDN. BHD.

THE PROPOSAL FOR A 20 KM PIPE REPLACEMENT

FOR THE RESIDENTS OF KAMPUNG PADANG,

KUANTAN, PAHANG.

TECHNICAL REPORT
 Environmental Impact on the Proposed 20 km Pipe Replacement for the
Residents of Kampung Padang, Kuantan, Pahang.
Prepared by: U & I Technologies Sdn Bhd

Abstract

This technical report present the risk assessment of the environemnt impact associated with the
proposal construction project of 20 km pipe replacement for the residents of Kampung Padang in
Kuantan. The risk identification process involved the assessment of all project activities
alignated to the environmental aspects. Upon the identification of potential risk, evaluation were
assigned and appropriate risk mitigation process were conducted. Thus, U & I Technologies Sdn
Bhd adapt the method of Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC) in environmental risk
evaluation.

Introduction

Water distribution network is a network station and the distribution storage.

consisting of pipes, valves and pumps that
distribute water to the end users. In water
distribution some components are made
redundant which makes water supply failure
not to be noticed immediately when pipe
failure occurs. Pipes are of different types
and sizes. In this paper, our interest is on
three types of pipes namely:
1) Asbestos-concrete (AC) pipes,
2) Unplastisized polyvinyl chloride (UPVC)
or plastic pipes and
3) Galvanized Iron pipes (GVI).
These pipes are further divided into mains,
branches and terminals. Mains are of
different lengths and diameters ranging from
13 ft to 20 ft and 200 mm to 600 mm. They
carry water directly from the pumping
Branches have a diameter ranging from 75
mm to 150 mm, but of the same length with
the mains. They carry water from the mains
to various terminals. Terminals also have the
same length as others but have a diameter
ranging from 25 mm to 50 mm. They are
called service lines in the network. The
terminals convey water to the end-users and
they are the smallest in size but the largest in
number.
The major problems of the GVI pipes are
bulkiness, rusting and expensiveness
compared to the other two types. Majority of
their failure result from rusting. UPVC is
fast replacing GVI pipes because of their
portability and durability. Many factors are
responsible for water pipe breaks. For the
purpose of this paper, these factors are
divided into internal and external factors.

Internal factors: Internal factors include the water treatment; the diameter of the pipes
pressure exerted by the flowing water in the and the intrinsic material of the pipes etc.
pipe; the action of chemicals used in the Pressure exerted by water over a long period
of time on pipes leads to their break and this strength and experience in the industry, and
pressure is inversely related to the diameter strategy to manage the project.
of pipes. The pressure is also intensified, as
the pipes are located nearer to the source and
reduces as the length of the pipes increases. VISION
External factors: External factors include the To be the preferred engineering and
soil type, topography, lay-dept, shock and construction group in Malaysia
rust. These factors are called external
because they occur outside the pipes. The
nature of soil in which the pipe is laid MISSION
determines the rate of pipe’s break etc. The
To be compretitive and at the forefront of
rates at which these factors occur influence
the industry transformation by:
the maintenance decisions.
 Offering technologically innovative
There is no systematic approach to
determining replacement or repair time of designs and solutions
the pipes. Hence, the rule of thumb is used  Pursuing the highest level of work
in making such a vital decision. The quality and excellent service in our
population is increasing, houses are built but
fieldsof specialisation with optimal
the network is not expanded and the existing
ones that were installed for no less than two use of resources
to three decades ago are not maintained.  Maximising returns to skateholder
These compounded the problem of scarcity
of water pipeline in the state. Replacement
or repair of water pipes when they are seen
spilling water cannot solve this lingering
problem. The solution can be achieved by
developing an adequate predictive model for
water pipe replacement. Hence, this research
is aimed at providing a solution to this
problem of replacing pipeline.

Thus, in order to do the pipe replacing, our

company U & I Technologies Sdn Bhd
proposed a pipe replacement project with the
risk assessement of environemental effects.
Thus, we presented the organization
structure of our company team project, our
STRENGTHS & SERVICES WE
PROVIDE
When we discuss about company’s
strengths, we are referring to our company’s
competitive advantages and distinctive
competencies. Some examples of our
company’s strengths and services include:
Construction Management
One of U&I’s key strengths is in providing
our clients with construction management
professionals, all of whom have many years
experience on a wide range of projects
covering, civil and structural construction,
petro-chemical plants, power generation,
refineries, off-shore projects, etc.
Our services include the provision of a
complete construction management team
covering all basic functions from safety,
quality, erection and installation through to
testing and handover, or as individual
disciplines to supplement a client’s
organisation.
Design and Engineering
Our personnel are fully experienced
in the design and engineering of
petrochemical and power generation
facilities, refineries, pharmaceutical
plants, industrial buildings and
structures for commercial and
residential projects using the latest
technical aids such as. Our
engineering expertise extends to:
 civil and structural design:-
– foundations,
– drainage systems,
– infrastructures,
– slope stability,
– structural design,
– earth and water retaining
structures.
 architectural design.
 process design, for both green
field and brown field
applications.

HSE Management  Metallic Piping

U&I’s HSSE Management System meets the
requirements of both ISO 14001 and
OSHAS 18001 and is certified by
internationally recognised accreditation
agencies.

Our HSSE professionals work closely with

clients to develop hazard identification and
management programmes, HSSE training,
environmental management and compliance
programmes, permit to work systems, and
industrial hygiene programmes.
 Non Metallic Piping

U&I fabricates, supplies, installs, tests and

commissions piping systems for petro-
chemical, refinery, semi-conductor, water
and other industrial applications, including:

 process,
 high purity,
 natural gas,
 fuel gas,
 chilled water,
U&I offers a full range of plastic piping
 compressed air, fabrication, joining and installation
 vacuum, capabilities spanning most non-metallic
materials, including: ABS, UPVC, PP, PE,
 sanitary and plumbing, HDPE, PVDF, GRP, GPE and others.
U&I have piping distribution solutions
 hot and cold water systems,
suitable for:
 soil and domestic waste,
 high end water,
 drainage works,
 chemical collection and distribution,
 sewerage works,
 chemical waste,
 rainwater harvesting,  double containment piping systems,
 irrigation.  process waste,
 waste water treatment,
U&I welding capabilities encompass a full  process waste.
range of metal piping which includes carbon
steel, stainless steel, copper, low
temperature service carbon steel, non-
ferrous and other exotic materials.
POTENTIAL TO MANAGE THE
PROJECT
The potential of success of our company to
manage the infrastructure project. There are
some examples of potential of our company
to manage the project.
Structures
Our company’s experience in structural
steelwork extends from the development of
basic structural steel design, detail design,
connection design solutions to erection and
installation work. Our wealth of experience
in structural design, together with the use of
industry-leading design and analysis
software provides our clients with a reliable
and economic design suited to their
individual needs and which subsequently
leads to an efficient erection process.
To further minimize the potential for
problems during the construction phase, our
construction supervisors are involved in
constructability reviews at an early stage of
the detail design, where their hands on
experience is invaluable in identifying
construction problems and recommending
safe and cost effective solutions.
Accurate and economic fabrication is
assured using the latest computerized cutting
and profiling equipment which not only
saves time and materials in the fabrication
shop, but reduces erection and installation
errors. This, together with our highly
experienced and professional supervision
ensures a safe and fast installation
programme.
Quality Management
Our company is certified to ISO
9001: Quality Systems Management,
and work on the principle that
Quality is built in to a project – not
bolted on. In recognition if this
principle, OCN’s Quality
professionals have developed a
comprehensive quality programme to
ensure a client’s needs are satisfied
without compromising HSSE,
schedule or cost constraints.
Apart from a full project
quality assurance and control
organization, OCN provide
personnel to conduct vendor
assessments and audits, supplier
quality surveillance, review quality
documentation prior to handover,
and to prepare quality plans and
procedures.
Project Management
U&I provides the full range of
management services required to
realize a project from inception
through to client handover. These
services can consist of a full team of
project management professionals
covering all phases of a project
providing a single point of contact
and responsibility, or individual
discipline teams to manage a part of
a project.
Our Project and Discipline Managers
are professionals in their field and
bring extensive experience to a
project to ensure that it is completed
within the client’s cost, schedule,
safety and quality expectations.
U&I’s expertise in this work enables us to
work with clients in planning the works and
in determining the scope to match the
available time frame.
OUR STRATEGY TO MANAGE
PROJECTS
Every construction company must have their
own strategy in managing and handling their
project. This strategy is to make sure that they
can achieve their goals. For the problems that
arise from the construction site, they need to
overcome it with strategies in order to make
the process smoother.
1. Establish a clear communication
flows
Communication is an important element that
is very important in every phase of
construction project. We will need to provide
a communication plan featuring how often
we will check in with the stakeholders about
the status meetings, where it will be held and
many more. It also important in dealing with
the supplier in the plan. The project manager
is also responsible in creating status report,
and also do the planning on how often the
report will be send out and to whom should
be send. This will help you to make the
process smoother and it can reduce the
number of emails and phone calls that will be
receive when a problem arises.
2. Observe and ask questions
In construction site, we will see many
problems regarding the workplace,
construction workers and more. In order to
avoid such problems happened, we need to
observe how the workers works and give
attention to the results. We need to
familiarize ourselves with the construction
site and the duties of every professional
workers that works under us. This managing
project needs improvement and learning so
we should not feel shy to ask. Learning is not
only about the knowledge on construction
site but also learn how to approach workers
so that they will be more passionate to work
under a good project manager.
3. Choosing the right team and
systems
When our plan is done and after making clear
expectation, we will be able to assign all the
task that has been planned to the team
member. The role of a project manager is to
provide a way to achieve success by
classified them according to their skills,
talents and personalities for every particular
project. We need to bare in mind that all the
skill sets and talents should be parallel with
the specified project requirements.
As in dividing the teams, the project manager
should know that putting too many members
in a group will arise problems, so they have
to be suitable numbers in a group. Having a
right task management systems is a bonus
element in order to achieve success goals in
project managing so the communication
systems in receiving the task should be clear
and needs to be taken care of.
After a project has been successfully done,
the next step that should be done is
evaluating. Each project provides details
information that we can utilize for the future.
This is why, an evaluation and reviewing for
the whole project is really important practice.
We need to take note that a success is an
alternative for us to make improvement and
we need to make sure to consider the return
investment planning in comparing to the
actual return on investment. When the project
managers know what is right or wrong and
also how to make the adjustments, they will
be able to develop a better practice in the
future.

4. Managing risks in project

Every project has its own risks involved. So,
as a project manager, we need to be aware of
these possible risks from the beginning of the
project to reduce the risks and manage it
properly and carefully to ensure the potential
problems do not arise. A skilled project
manager are able to detect the problems
before the project starts and they must have
contingency plans in place so they can take
preventive actions and a safety steps with a
correct measures.

5. Project evaluation after

completion