1.1.

1 Project conception and initiation

The concept of building a new school project in Abu Dhabi stems from the urgent need to
accommodate the growing population and provide quality education. Visionary educators,
leaders and philanthropists want to create a state-of-the-art facility that promotes academic
excellence, creativity, and cultural understanding. Through stakeholder consultation and a
comprehensive feasibility study, the project will meet community desires and comply with
regulations. With a diverse curriculum, innovative teaching methods and advanced
technology, the school aims to educate future leaders and global citizens. Financed through
private investment, grants and community support, the project ensures long-term
sustainability and promises to enhance the educational landscape in Abu Dhabi and beyond.

2.1.1 Project Scope

1- To complete the project within the agreed deadline of 24 months from August
2023 to Aug 2025 as the building should be ready and fully furnished by the
handover time.
2- To meet the requirements as the following:
a. The building should be able to hold Management and teachers’ offices, classrooms
and labs, a restaurant, playing courts, at least one theatre, places for different
required activities.
b. The building should be sufficient for students from KG1 grade up to the 12th
grade, with expected capacity of around 1500 students.
3- The budget of this project is limited to 20 million AED.
4- maintain project quality as planned, review all project work, and hand over the
project to ensure that the owner is satisfied with the project work.
5- To ensure customer satisfaction by completing the project by meeting exactly the
specifications provided by the customer and what the customer wanted.

2.2 Project Objective

1- Monitor project work and project team performance daily to avoid problems in
project activities and to complete projects on time.
2- Implement an effective monitoring system to control the goods, materials and
other services used in the project and to control budgets.
3- Oversee all project work to ensure work is performed according to the plan
provided to maintain quality of work.
 4- Get continuous feedback from owners or consultants that owners have selected to
provide the products that customers wanted.
5- Continuously monitor weather forecasts and organize supplier work schedules and
transportation to reduce obstacles to project implementation.

2.3 Stakeholders
All internal and external stakeholders are considered stakeholders in this project.
The internal stakeholders involved in this project are the investors who invest in the
project, the board of directors, the managing director, organizational staff, the project
manager, project team members, contractors, and suppliers. External stakeholders are
Architectures, consultants, and parents.

2.3.1 Stakeholders Roles & Responsibilities

1- The project investors: Oversees business research and finalizes project budgets and
project investments.
2- Project board of directors: Set organization's mission and vision, create a plan, and
provide the necessary resources for the project.
3- Managing director: Effectively formulate your organization's strategic plan and
consider the organization's overall performance. It manages the day-to-day operations
of the company, delegates authority to the board of directors to execute the board's
policies and strategies and allocates the resources necessary to achieve its goals.
4- Project Manager: complete the project on time and within the budget provided, meet
quality standards, provide training to project staff, maintain project quality, identify
project procurement, develop, and approve the project charter, and define goals and
objectives.
5- Project Teams members: Implementation of project activities. It also helps to gain
assurance that the project will be completed on time and on budget.
6- Contractors: hand over the work according to the design, plan, and contract.
7- A Supplier: Delivery of goods and materials required for the project, in accordance
with the contract, and required to maintain quality standards.

2.4 Feasibility Study

The feasibility study for the construction of a new school in Abu Dhabi is conducted to assess
the viability and feasibility of the project. It includes a thorough study of various aspects,
including demographic trends, the educational needs of the local community, available
resources, and potential challenges. The study also includes consultations with stakeholders
such as parents, educators, government agencies and professionals in the field to gain
valuable insight and ensure that the project meets the community's desires. In addition, the
study will assess financial feasibility by examining funding options, estimated costs, and
potential revenue sources. By comprehensively examining all these factors, the feasibility
study will provide important information for the decision-making process and successful
implementation of the new school project in Abu Dhabi.

2.4.1 Technical Feasibility

A technical feasibility study assesses whether the construction and implementation of the
school is technically feasible and practical. The purpose of this study is to determine whether
the project can be successfully carried out from a technical point of view and whether there
may be technical challenges or limitations. The development process of building a school will
include getting approvals, constructing the building, interior design, and getting educational
resources. The following specialists are needed to do the following:

 Project Manager: Responsible for the whole project of building the school from
the start till the handover.
 Financial Manager: Responsible for managing all the finances related to the
project and control the budget flow.
 Legal Advisor: Responsible for getting all legal approvals needed for the project
and give legal advice when needed.
 Construction Manager: Responsible for the construction of the school within the
budget and time limit.
 Human Resources Manager: Responsible for hiring the necessary staff to run the
school.
 Staff: Admin, teachers, technicians, assistants, and other staff who will be
responsible of running the school.
 Marketing Manager: Advertise the school in a way to attract students and parents.

2.4.2 Economic Feasibility

The economic feasibility study will include an analysis of the project's costs and estimated
revenue for the school. This will help the owner analyse whether it will be profitable or not
profitable for the project and determine if the project is a profitable one. The estimated
budget for the proposed project will be AED 20,000,000 including the construction and
interior works. The estimated completion time for the project will be 24 months.

As any school the main revenue is coming from the fees paid by students and renting
facilities in after school hours. As the school has students from kg1 to grade 12. The school
will be containing the following:

Admin Offices
10 Teachers Rooms
46 Classrooms
Gym
swimming Pool
2 Playgrounds
School
KG Playground
Library
Art Room
Music Room
6 Science Labratories
2 Food Courts
2.4.3 Operational Feasibility
It is important to understand the needs of the school in details. To build the school in
Abu Dhabi, the following must be implemented:

 The school should contain 46 classrooms, 10 staff rooms, and IT rooms.

 The school should contain Admin offices, reception, and parents waiting area.
 The school should contain playgrounds, food courts, and a gym.
 Staircases and elevators should be added for movement between floors.

2.4.4 Scheduling Feasibility

In this part, the scheduling development will be explained following the requirement
of the project to be handed over within 24 months by showing the deadline of each
stage:

Milestone Expected Deadline

 Legal Approvals 01-10-2023
Budget Approval 01-11-2023
Building the school 01-11-2024
Interior Work 01-02-2025
Marketing 01-05-2025
Hiring Staff 01-07-2025
Hand over 01-08-2025

2.5 Payback Period

The budget set for the school is 20,000,000 AED, and it is expected to get an annual
payback of 5,000,000 AED from all the incomes related to the school. The payback
period will be calculated as the following:

Investment
Payback Period=
Cash flow per year

20,000,000
Payback Period = =4
5,000,000

So, The payback period for the school will be around 4 years.