Comm 1001 - Proposal

DESIGN BUILD FINANCE PROPOSAL
SMART PARKING FACILITIES, PORT-OF-SPAIN
C.A.C.Q. Engineering Consultants Ltd.

”Quality over Quantity…”
C.A.C.Q. Eng ineering Consultants Ltd.
6 Stone Street, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad.
1-868-642-3985 “Quality over Quantity… ”
www.cacqeng.tt.com
25th January, 2018
Ministry of Works and Transport

Level 3, Administration Building
Corner Richmond and London Streets
Port of Spain, Trinidad.
At t ent i on: Mr. Lat i ss Moh ammed, Di rect or
Subj ect : Red uct i on of t raf f i c con gest i on i n Po rt -of -Spai n
We are pleased to submit an unsolicited proposal aimed at reducing traffic congestion to the city
of Port-of-Spain.
The multi-storey carparks described in the attached proposal will be built using the best high
quality materials in the local industry.
If you have any questions, please contact us via email and/or telephone.
__________________________________________
Candice Sm ith MBA, MEng, B.A.Sc.
Chief Executive Officer
C.A.C.Q. Engineering Consultan ts Ltd

Phone: 1 868 778 8212
E-mail: c.smith@cacqe.com
REDUCTION OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN PORT OF SPAIN:
IMPROVING THE PARKING AVAILABILITY
Prepared for: Mr. Latiss Mohammed

Prepared by: Daniel Arindell, Senior Project Manager

Engineering Department
Other Authors: Quintin Joseph, Senior Structural Engineer

Christopher Thomas, Geotech. Engineer
Candice Smith, Chief Executive Officer
JANUARY 25, 2018

”Quality over Quantity…”
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations ................................................................................................................................. i
Executive Summary............................................................................................................................... 1
Background ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Objectives .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Scope ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Research Methodology ........................................................................................................................ 10
Concept .................................................................................................................................... 10
Data Sources ............................................................................................................................. 10
Data Collection Methods ........................................................................................................... 11
Data Extraction ......................................................................................................................... 12
Traffic Surveillance .................................................................................................................. 13
Results ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Personnel ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Why C.A.C.Q. Engineering Consultants? ................................................................................. 16
The C.A.C.Q. Team .................................................................................................................. 17
Specialties and Achievements ................................................................................................... 21
Action Plan & Time Schedule ............................................................................................................. 22

Project Timelines ..................................................................................................................... 22
Design Responsibility .............................................................................................................. 23
Project Delivery Responsibility ................................................................................................ 23
Construction Methodology ........................................................................................................ 25
Construction Technology ......................................................................................................... 26
Site Planning............................................................................................................................. 37
Site Management ..................................................................................................................... 39
Project Programme ................................................................................................................... 40
Proposed Functionality ............................................................................................................. 41
Cost ...................................................................................................................................................... 45
References ............................................................................................................................................ 47
List of Illustrations
Figures
Figure 1 Port-of-Spain Transportation Method in 1800’s ................................................................................. 2
Figure 2 Port-of-Spain Transportation Method in Present................................................................................ 2
Figure 3 Satellite photo of proposed area to be serviced by carparks ............................................................... 6
Figure 4 Satellite photo of exact location for each carpark .............................................................................. 7
Figure 5 Satellite photo of boundaries for shuttle service via each carpark....................................................... 9
Figure 6 Distance and permanent equipment data collection method ............................................................. 12
Figure 7 Traffic congestion in Port-of Spain ................................................................................................. 13
Figure 8 Ishikawa ‘Fishbone’ Diagram ......................................................................................................... 14
Figure 9 Setting Out ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 10 Typical example of pile & strip foundation construction ................................................................. 28
Figure 11 Typical example of reinforcing bars in foundations ........................................................................ 29
Figure 12 Typical example of structural steel framing .................................................................................... 32
Figure 13 Example of concrete slump test ..................................................................................................... 33
Figure 14 Typical example of concrete filled composite floor decking (CFD) ................................................ 34
Figure 15 Example of one floor of the Multi-storey Carpark .......................................................................... 36
Figure 16 Site Organizational Chart .............................................................................................................. 37
Figure 17 Project Programme Phase Schedule ............................................................................................... 39
Figure 18 Intelligent Parking Management .................................................................................................... 42
Figure 19 Integrated Transport Services ........................................................................................................ 42
Tables
Table 1 Forecast Person Demand into Port-of-Spain from the East ............................................................... 15
Table 2 List of Equipment Owned by Contractor ......................................................................................... 25

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This proposal is being submitted by C.A.C.Q. to the Construction Division of the Ministry of Works
and Transport. We are taking the initiative to bring forward the issue surrounding the congestion of
vehicular traffic in Port-of-Spain and propose a partial solution. The proposal is for the design and
build of three (3) multi-storey carparks inclusive of associated infrastructural works. The sites are
located at;
1. Corner of Richmond Street and Independence Square North.

2. Between Fredrick and Henry Street along Independence Square North.
3. Corner of Duncan Street and Independence Square North.
The project is deemed to be a crucial part of the capital’s future growth by encouraging businesses and tourists
given the ease of access to secured parking. It aims to reduce traffic congestion to a significant degree where
anyone can have ease of access and egress.
The project comprises of the following:
 Infrastructure Works – Drainage, Water & Sewage Reticulation and Electrical Infrastructure.
 The construction of three (3) multi-storey car parks.
We have estimated a project delivery period of seventeen (17) months for the entire project with each phase being
nine (9) months. This shall be achieved by overlapping the design construction phases in order to quicker deliver
the project.
The total project cost inclusive of infrastructure, consultants’ cost and cost of finance for the three (3) phases of the
project is the sum of Seventy-Seven Million, Two Hundred and Forty-Three Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty-
Six Dollars and Ninety Cents (TT$ 77,243,256.90) Vat Inclusive.
The cost allocated to each phase is highlighted below;
 Phase 1: Nineteen million, Three Hundred and Ten Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fourteen Dollars and
Twenty-Two Cents. ($19,310,814.22)
 Phase 2: Thirty-Two Million, One Hundred and Eighty Four Thousand, Six Hundred and Ninety Dollars
and Thirty-Eight Cents. ($32,184,690.38)
 Phase 3: Twenty Five Million, Seven Hundred and Forty-Seven Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty
Two Dollars and Thirty Cents. ($25,747,752.30)
Proposed Multi-story Carpark – P.O.S. Page 1

BACKGROUND
Shortages of vehicle parking spaces contribute to traffic congestion in the streets of Port of
Spain, the retail and administrative centre of Trinidad and Tobago. Parking plays an
important roll in attracting consumers to both government and private sector businesses and
services, making it a very importance economic driver. Some 500,000 commuters and
250,000 vehicles are brought daily to the city, coming from north, south, east and west to
work, shop, carryout business transactions and for recreation. In addition many multinational
energy companies’ local offices are located in the city where visitors to these facilities
compete for parking spaces as well.
Out main area of concern is Downtown Port of Spain, the largest of the seven commercial
districts where Downtown Owners and Merchants Association Mr. Gregory Aboud in 2014
during an interview with T&T Guardian highlighted, “lack of packing space combined with
the ruthless towing of vehicles is strangling the city to death” He added that all available
parking facilities are operating at maximum capacity and suggested that this matter needed
urgent attention, making a call for more centralised multi story parking facilities a necessity.
Adding to this problem is most buildings in the central district do not meet curent zoning
standards set out by Town and Country which state that medium and high intensity
commercial buildings required one parking space for every 40msq of retail floor area and
usable office area. The present layout building of in down town Port of Spain central district
is unable to conform to this requirement at this time, due to its high density of buildings per
square area.
The central district is full of commercial activities with street layout from the 1700 & 1800
which are former trails with building site layout that have never changed since the birth of the
city to present day, where new buildings retained the old foot print, making no allowance for
parking spaces, leaving customers with no choice but to park on the adjacent streets
contributing to further road traffic congestion and becoming protential victims of the police
wrecking campaign.
Figure 1: POS in 1800’s Figure 2: POS Present

BACKGROUND cont’d…
City planners attempt to solve this problem by commissioning the construction of three
government owned commercial car parks in the 90’S managed by NIPDEC and located in the
Port of Spain area and continue to improve the stock with the addition of the Government
Campus Parkade which open in 2017. An attempt by the private sector to alleviate the
problem has seen the conversion of a number vacant spaces into parking lots, located
throughout the city.
With all these ambitious attempts only a small percentage of the total parking needs for the
downtown district was achieved, prompting Minister Finance Larry Howai to offer a tax
exemption from October 2012 to December 2025 to encourage private investors to construct
and operate multi – story – car parking facilities. Hence we are now seeing Furness Trinidad
and Nicholas group joining the fight to reduce traffic congestion.
Government owned commercial parking facilities located Downtown are listed below
 Edward Street Multi – story Carpark with 406 spaces.

 Riverside Multi – story Carpark with 450 spaces ( currently occupied by the
displaced persons)
 St Vincent Street (47#) 35 spaces.
 Government Campus Parkade - 1600 spaces
Private developers commercial Multi Story parking facilities located Downtown are listed
below
 Furness Trinidad Multi – Story Parkade – 1800 spaces

 Nicholas Group Multi – Story Parkade – 200 spaces
Rapid growth in commercial activities coupled with inadequate parking space, street vending,
indiscriminate parking and offloading of goods contribute to congested streets, which restrict
the movement of goods, services and people. This impacts on productivity resulting in higher
transportation cost and reduced volume of goods and services delivered. The city is also
faced with relentless wrecking of vehicles which costs the offender 500 dollars TT to retain
his/her vehicle.

BACKGROUND cont’d…
This contributes to loss of time, income and inconvenience to shoppers, making shopping at
malls located outside of the city centre more attractive with availability of hassle free packing
with no cost to customers. The restricted flow of traffic also hinders the movement of
emergency vehicles where valuable time is lost getting to emergency sites, which can result
in loss of life and property which translates into financial losses.
With an average of 250, 000 vehicles entering the city daily and approximately 40,000
available parking spaces to press the need for more parking facilities, this will bring a great
ease to traffic congestion by reducing the need for street parking.

OBJECTIVES
The following is a means by which C.A.C.Q. intends to positively affect the current congestion
situation.
 To reduce traffic congestion by 20%
 Reduce vehicle emissions in the central district, creating a healthy environment for its
users.
 Increase road use efficiency and effectiveness by reducing roadside parking.
 Provide a safe and secure car parking facilities for its users.
 Promote continuing economic growth of the central district by providing users with
convenient parking and easy access to the city business areas.

SCOPE
This proposal is not intended to totally eliminate the parking / traffic problem in the entire
Port of Spain area but focus on reducing the volume of traffic and congestion in areas
bounded by; Park Street to the north, Independence Square South, Picadilly Street to the east
and Wrightson Road to the west. See description below.
Figure 3 – Satellite Photo of proposed area to be serviced by car parks

SCOPE cont’d…
Figure 4 – Satellite photo of exact location for each carpark
Car park usage

 40% of the car park capacity will be reserved for persons working in and around the
Port of Spain region.
 50% of the car park capacity will be open for the public use.
 10% of the car park capacity reserved for government officials.
 C.A.C.Q. Engineering Consultants Ltd. is not responsible for upgrading and/or altering the
surrounding drainage previously done buy Port-of-Spain City Corporation. Our scope is limited
to within the site boundaries stipulated by the site plans.
 C.A.C.Q. will not be responsible for the maintenance of the structures but if there are structural
issues within the period of 15 years, then we shall take action to rectify each problem.
 C.A.C.Q. is fully responsible for the safe construction and the delivery of the facility to its
Client.

SCOPE cont’d…
 The government of Trinidad and Tobago is responsible for implementing a cost per park with
or without the shuttle service. C.A.C.Q. has only made a recommendation based on historical
data.
 The provisions of buses will not be under the scope of C.A.C.Q. for this project because we will
be liable to maintain these vehicles during their warranty periods.

SCOPE cont’d…
Figure 5 – Satellite photo of boundaries for shuttle service via each Carpark

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The need to park a car is a key consideration in any trip. The need can affect or determine
travel mode, departure / arrival time, and even the entire trip, as well as impose pressure on
the network; drivers can create traffic jams as they seek places to park. Given the complexity
of motorist parking behavior, no reliable methodology has been developed to model parking
activities realistically. This research seeks to focus on the effects of parking situation in Port
of Spain and traffic congestion cause by such.
Concept
Motorist patterns are observed in the survey processed in order to follow the movement of
cars in and out of the capital city. This allowed us to analyze the use of parking spaces during
a typical day during which the survey was conducted. This work relies on the same method to
estimate the accumulation of parked vehicles in the areas under study during the day. The
theoretical parking capacity of an area is the maximum accumulation observed during the
day.
The validation approach proposed in this work combines several methods, some of which are
inspired by well-known traditional methods (field survey methods, conventional dimensions,
etc.), and also newer tools such as (CCTV, Street Map, and other public sources of
geographic information).
(C.A.C.Q.) Data Sources
 New paper articles about the traffic / parking situation in the capital city.
 Town and Country guide lines for parking.
 2011 Population and Housing Census.
 Traffic reports.
 Traffic regulations of Trinidad and Tobago
 Traffic Research and Analysis ( to determine project feasibility )
 Indirect source: Street Map, Google Street View, CCTV footage and other GIS
 Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY cont’d…
(C.A.C.Q.) Data collection methods
Field survey
The field survey consists of going in the field (Port of Spain area) to conduct a
comprehensive survey of data related to the calculation of parking capacity. Data collection
by field survey is made up of two types of parking, on-street and off-street parking.
 On-street parking data collection: all information related to parking are noted,
among others the lengths of street sections, the number of permanent
equipment (fire hydrants, driveways, bus stops , etc..), the information
provided by regulatory signs (including the strict prohibitions of parking at
any time) and parking availability by type (public, private, reserved)
 Off-street parking data collection: information is collected about the areas of

parking spaces, the types of parking available and the information provided by
the regulation governing the parking such as (car parks and other areas allotted
for parking). Please note that this is limited to business place personal parking
areas.
Although this method has advantages because of its accuracy and provides detailed
information, there are limitations. It’s expensive and dependent on weather constraints, this
method has many logistical constraints, such as:
 The determination of the lengths of segments during field trips is relatively

easy. However, this requires the use of measurement instruments, which can
be cumbersome. Because of the large amount of information to be collected in
this study, the choice was made to determine the distance from a geographic
information system (GIS) using Street Map.
 Parking regulation signs are difficult to collect, particularly because of the
number of sign and the large amount of information contained in each.
However, the information they provide are necessary for the determination of
the actual supply of parking.

 As the parking situation is being evaluated so is the traffic problem that is

being faced in this area.
Data extraction from geographic information system (GIS)

This method does not require a field trip: it uses GIS layers and tools to extract data. Recent
advances in the world of geographic information helps to provide a lot of public data.
Data is collected in GIS by going (virtually) in the required street, and other parking spaces
available and by identifying any data related to the calculation of the parking supply, as done
in field surveys. This is done for both on-street and off-street parking.
Figure 6 - Distances and permanent equipment data collection method (Google Street View).
This method has several advantages; such as:

 Allows a better overview, using the zooming 7 pan tools.
 Does not depend on the weather to carry out surveys.
 Faster and cheaper, because it does not require actual people on the field.
There are also disadvantages (limitations) associated the used of this technology which we
acknowledge and also aware of. Several types of errors can be made, for example:
 It is possible that an object is hidden by another (a fire hydrant or a driveway can be
hidden by a vehicle).

 The distance measuring tool integrated in the software used in this method is not
100% accurate, and its accuracy depends on the zoom level of the studied area.
 The calculation of the area of parking with this method is complex and sometimes
unreliable, because this tool does not measure areas. Cadastral data are best suited for
providing this information, and was used were available for this project and therefore
the use of public data such as GIS data and Map survey has been also incorporated.
(C.A.C.Q.) Traffic Surveillance

The use of CCTV played a major part in the observation of the congestion that takes
place in the capital city on a regular daily basics. This along with traffic reports and
visual observation.
Figure 7: Traffic jam Port of Spain (Anon., 2018)T&T
Observation
Observation involves recording the patterns of traffic resulting from the parking
situation in the capital city, objects and events in a systematic manner. Observational
methods to be used:
 Personal: observes actual behavior as it occurs.
 Mechanical: Mechanical devices record what is being observed.
 Non-participant: observer without communicating with the public.

RESULTS
The observation in the area of study has shown that there is a major problem of traffic
congestion caused by a number of things one of which is the lack of parking. Traffic
congestion has many characteristics, some of which include but are not limited to slower
speeds; wastage of fuel; increased air pollution; longer trip times; wear and tear on vehicles
(as a result of idling in traffic and frequent acceleration and braking and more.
Conducting these survey we can concede that there is a much larger cause of traffic
congestion in Port of Spain but our research only seeks to deal with the parking issues. The
diagram below shows some other causes of congestion.
Figure 8: Ishikawa ‘Fishbone’ Diagram (Anon., 2018)T&T

According to (Our Transportation System is in Crisis – II) report done, shows some projected
number for traffic flow into Port- of – Spain form the east.
Weekday Morning Peak Hour Person

Trips into POS from the East
2005 2010 2015 2020
Low 21,370 22,129 22,914 23,728
Average 22,009 23,166 24,384 25,666
High 22,806 24,484 26,285 28,219
Table 1 - Forecast Person Demand into Port-of-Spain from the East
As we can see the numbers continue to grow with years. According to Town and Country
medium and high intensity commercial building parking requirement out Capital city in not
in compliance and therefore a plan must be put in place to rectify this problem. With the
current parking capacity of the capital city being in the lower end of what it should be. The
city will benefit from strategically placed carparks in the heart of the city can aid in the ease
of congestion tremendously, and give motorist and pedestrian the peace of mind to venture
into the city.

PERSONNEL
Why C.A.C.Q. Engineering Consultants?

Structural Design and Engineering is much more than simply erecting structures; it is a
precise art form that must harmonise science and nature by marrying the built environment
with its natural counterpart, hence solving problems stemming from the needs of an ever
evolving society in a sustainable way.
After spending the last 72 years perfecting this art form, C.A.C.Q. has established itself as the
leading Structural Engineering and Design Company in the Caribbean, garnering respect and
accolades not only regionally but at the global level as well.
Specialized high-rise structures such as multi-storey car parks are one of several types of
structures upon which C.A.C.Q. has built its reputation upon. Boasting a portfolio that
includes 47 multi-storey parking facilities, C.A.C.Q. has placed its mark of quality across the
globe with the design and construction of structures such as:
• The JCC Multi-storey car park (Kington, Jamaica)
• The South Bay Beach Club (George Town, Cayman Islands)
• The Deira car park (Dubai, United Emirates),
• The AMP Centre (Sydney, Australia)
• The Rio de Janeiro International Airport multi-storey airport terminal car parks (Rio
de Janeiro, Brazil)
C.A.C.Q. Engineering Consultants base their design philosophy on the following design
codes:
• The ACI (American Concrete Institute) Codes
• The ASTM (American Standard for Testing and Materials) codes, and
• The ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) codes
These standards are closely adhered to in order to ensure our structures are quality controlled
in terms of design, safety, serviceability, and cost effectiveness.

PERSONNEL cont’d…
The C.A.C.Q. Team
MS. CANDICE SMITH, MBA, MEng, B.A.Sc. – Chief Executive Officer

Educational Background:
MEng Structural Mechanics and Design (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), M.B.A
Construction Project Management (RICS School of Built Environment), B.A.Sc. Civil Engineering
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology).
Profile:
Ms. Smith brings with her over 25 years of experience in the Structural Engineering, Construction
Management and Infrastructure Field. She began her career at the Bechtel Corporation where she
worked her way up from a Graduate Trainee to Senior Project Manager within just ten years. During
her time there she has worked on, and managed over 50 major civil engineering projects before
transcending to the entrepreneurial management and administration spectrum of the industry.
Being born of Trinidadian parents Ms. Smith saw C.A.C.Q. as an opportunity to give back to land of
her heritage and took up the challenge to lead this company to higher ground in 2003. Following, are
just some of the expertise that she brings to the C.A.C.Q. table:
 Construction Economics
 Design Management and Pre-Construction Planning
 Construction Cost Management
 Construction Contracts, Biddings, and Tenders Management
 Quantity Surveying
 Risk Management
 Sustainable Practices for the Built Environment

The C.A.C.Q. Team cont’d…
MR. DANIEL ARINDELL, MEng, MSc. B.A.Sc. – Senior Project Manager

MEng Civil Engineering with Project Management (University of Leeds), MSc. Logistics
Management (Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences), B.A.Sc. Civil, Structural and
Environmental Engineering (University of Cambridge).
Profile:
Mr. Arindell returned to our local shores after acquiring his education in England and The
Netherlands. He began what has become a 20-year legacy in the Project Management and Logistics
field, in C.A.C.Q. as an Assistant Project Manager under the careful training of some of our past
company greats, making him one of our home grown prodigies. Thirteen years ago, Mr. Arindell
became our Head Project Manager and has since successfully and effective led us through the design
and erection of over 40 major projects around the globe. He is also a Logistics and Lean Construction
management specialist. His other expertise includes:
 Construction Materials, Methods and Technology

 Occupational Health and Safety
 Procurement and Supply Chain Management
 Sustainable Construction Management
 Lean Construction
 Operations Management
 Warehouse Management

MR. CHRISTOPHER THOMAS, MEng, B.A.Sc. – Geotechnical and Foundations Engineer

MEng Geotechnical Engineering (The University of Texas at Austin), B.A.Sc. Civil, Architectural
and Environmental Engineering (The University of Texas at Austin).
Profile:
Mr. Thomas has worked in the geotechnical and foundation engineering field for the past 27 years.
During this time, he has gathered a wealth of knowledge of the geotechnical profiles of Trinidad and
Tobago and the challenges that problematic soils in the country such as expansive clays bring.
Working on projects all over the world in countries such as Dubai, India, The United States of
America, Jamaica, St. Lucia and the Dominican Republic, Mr. Thomas has brought with him
international experience, techniques, and solutions to C.A.C.Q. when he joined the team in 2006. He
particularly specialises in the design of foundations for high rise and long spanned structures in
problematic soils in seismically sensitive regions. Among his other critical specialties are:
 Pavement Design and Performance

 Groundwater Hydrology
 Structural Geology
 Seismology
 Geo-mechanics, Geochemistry and Geophysics
 Expansive Clays and other problematic soil types
 Soil Stabilization
 Foundation Design Technology

MR. QUINTIN JOSEPH, MEng, MSc. B.A.Sc. – Senior Structural Engineer

MEng Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials (Georgia Institute of Technology), MSc.
Sustainable Building (Universidade da Coruña), B.A.Sc. Civil Engineering (Georgia Institute of
Technology).
Profile:
Mr. Joseph is a well-travelled, multifaceted and extremely experienced structural engineer. In his 26
years in the structural engineering field he has designed over 120 major civil structures, including 25
different multi story car parks in 17 different countries. He is no stranger to the challenges we face in
erecting such structures in the Caribbean; Mr. Joseph served as a senior consultant in the design of
several multi storey car parks in the Caribbean such as the JCC Multi Storey Car Park (Jamaica),
Centre City Mall Car Park (Trinidad), and the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre Car Park (Barbados).
Mr. Joseph also specialises in Green, Smart and Sustainable Building Technology and is also a
specialist in the following areas:
 Structural Design, Mechanics and Analysis

 Green Building Design and Sustainable Structures
 Structural Design of High Rise and Long Spanned Structures
 Construction Material Science and Technology
 Design of Specialised Urban Structures
 Bridge and Tunnel Design
With our team of highly trained, experienced individuals, C.A.C.Q. Engineering Consultants has
consistently proven ourselves to be the number one choice in the region for engineering solutions such
as the project that we are henceforth proposing to your organization.

Specialties and Achievements
Designing and Constructing Multi-Storey Urban Structures requires more than the basic Civil
Engineering skillset. C.A.C.Q. Engineering Consultant are specialists in erecting such structures
because over our 70 years of operation we have become experts in the following aspects of Civil and
Structural Engineering:
 High Rise and Long Spanned Structure Design
 Seismic Resistant and Earthquake Engineered Structures
 Lean Construction Technology
 Green Building Design and Sustainable Engineering
 Foundation Engineering
 Construction Material Science

The following is just a list of some of the accolades and accreditations that C.A.C.Q. has earned for its
work over the years
 LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification

o UC Davis Medical Group Midtown Clinic (Los Angeles, CA) – Gold, December
2016
(U.S. Green Building Council, 2018)
o Twinbrook Station (Rockville, MD) – Gold, November 2008
(U.S. Green Building Council, 2018)
 Honours
o Champions of Business Award – “Business Hall of Fame” (2017)
o Civil Engineering Excellence - Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre Car Park, Jamaica
(2016)
o Building Construction Excellence – Centre City Mall Car Park, Trinidad (2015)
o Building Construction Excellence – St Lucia Financial Complex, St. Lucia (2014)
o Civil Engineering Excellence - The South Bay Beach Club, Cayman Island (2012)
o Champions of Business Award – “Internationally Known, T&T Owned Company of
the Year” (2006)

ACTION PLAN & TIME SCHEDULE
This project will be accomplished by appointing an integrated Project Team with the necessary
experience, which will be responsible for a system-oriented approach, to a sustainable/green project
from design and development to construction and handing over. The main projects team members will
be the Architect, Structural Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer,
Planner and Coordinator, Project Manager. Suggested activities for the project team include:
• Conceptual or schematic design.

• LEED planning.
• Preliminary design.
• Site Evaluation and feasibility study.
• Design development.
• Final design, working drawings and specifications.
• Construction phase.
• Environmental factors that affect the construction project.
• Responsible environmental waste disposal methods.
• Methods for promoting environmental efficiency.
Project Timelines
We have estimated a project delivery period of nine (9) months for each project and will achieve this
by overlapping the design and construction phases in order to fast track its delivery. Based on the
turnkey method of procurement where C.A.C.Q. is liable both for the design and construction we are
able to commence construction of the foundations while other aspects of the project are being
designed.
Our project delivery schedule benefits all stakeholders by:
 Allowing the first multi-story carpark to be in use with all services in place which will start
the positive effect on the congestion and parking issues in the lower Port-of-Spain area.
 Allowing the financiers to liquidate the debt associated with the project in phases therefore
minimizing their risk by limiting their overall exposure and allowing them to roll over their
funds for the delivery of the next phase.
 Allowing the developer to repay the loan facility at pre-determined stages in the project
development, thereby limiting the cost of finance and ultimately the total project cost.

ACTION PLAN & TIME SCHEDULE cont’d…
Project Timelines
C.A.C.Q. suggested Project Delivery Phases are:
We propose starting phase two (2) on the fourth month into the first phase and repeat the
same for the third. Delivering each carpark individually instead of all at once will guarantee
newly created jobs, income generation and a reduction in traffic congestion.
Design Responsibility
C.A.C.Q. is responsible for the selection of the sub-consultants to be engaged on this project. The
suitability of our team for this project is based on a number of key factors; experience, capability and
the capacity to successfully design multi-story car parks with their site specific issues which may or
may not arise. As the team lead C.A.C.Q. is directly responsible for:
1. Ensuring the effective planning and programming of the design activities.

2. Ensuring that all sub-consultant designs are sufficiently detailed prior to commencement of
the work on site.
3. Ensuring that the final designs are fit for the purpose and satisfy the needs of the end user.
4. Implementing cost saving mechanisms such as value engineering if necessary to ensure that
our financial projections are on target.
5. Ensuring that all statutory approvals are in place.
Project Delivery Responsibility
C.A.C.Q. has selected as a part of their Design/Build Team a very experienced international
contractors with particular experience in the delivery of large projects. Prior to their selection the
contractors were required to demonstrate their financial capacity, track record, management team and
their existing plant and equipment. The following contractors has been selected as the main
contractors for the individual sites;
1. Carl Brewster General Contractors

2. CW Steel Bending, Placing and Fabricating.
3. Guardian Construction Company.

In order to create additional employment and stimulate commercial activity in the Port-of-Spain area
we are committed to hiring from among the local labour force which would in turn be managed by our
respective management teams. We are also committed where possible to purchase from local
suppliers. As the team head C.A.C.Q. is directly responsible for:
1. The overall Planning & Programming of all onsite activities.

2. The overall contract administration: to ensure that the contract terms and conditions and
procedures are being adhered to.
3. Ensuring that the quality and workmanship is of high standard by employing best practices
and that all Quality Assurance and Quality Control systems are adhered to.
4. Continually monitoring and updating if necessary our project schedule and cash flow
statements.
5. Managing all site operations.
6. Ensuring all health and safety requirements are being observed under the supervision of our
designated HS&E officer.
7. Establishing clear channels of on-site communication in order to promote site efficiencies and
to avoid unnecessary errors on site.
8. Ensuring that the site is adequately resourced in terms of personnel and materials.
9. Our aim is to reduce the volume of traffic entering the central commercial district of
downtown Port of Spain in areas bounded by Oxford street to the north, Quay street to the
south, St Ann’s river to the east and Richmond street to the west, by constructing a multi -
story packing complex with spacing capacity of 2500 parking lots, based on a park and ride
system, the customer will be able to park their vehicle take, bus to their destination and return
when they has concluded their business transaction. Our buses will traverse the street within
the boundaries of the central commercial district every ten minutes to packing up and drop off
passengers.
10. Minimize transportation cost impact for delivery of goods and services to downtown central
district Merchants, with the intention that these saving will pass on to their customers
therefore encouraging shoppers to make the central district their preferred place to shop.
11. To provide an experience for our customers one of security, comfort, prompt and reliable
service.
12. To provide competitive rate for the use of our services and facilities by applying Lean
management principles throughout the life cycle of the project to increase quality, efficiently
and cost effectiveness.

Construction Methodology
Project Overview
The project consists of one type of structure, four (4) storey parking complexes. Its structure shall be a
mix of both structural steel and encased structural steel.
Construction Preparation
We shall employ diesel generators to supply electricity for construction and employ water tanks to
store potable water for the site.
Equipment
Table 2 – List of Equipment owned by Contractor
The total market value of the equipment owned by the contractors is Thirteen Million, Seven
Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars (TT$13,710,000.00).

Construction Technology
The construction technology process shall be as follows;
 Demolitions – Existing buildings and hard paving

 Clearing Site – Of all demolished debris
 Preparing Site – Filling up Levels
 Foundation – Piling, Pile Caps, Piers, Columns, Walls
 Structural Steel Framing – Columns, Beams, Connections (durable, affordable & sustainable)
 CFD decking – (inclusive of concreting)
 Concrete Roofing
 Concrete Encasing
 Masonry Works
 Elevator Installations – (2Nr)
 Windows and Doors – Security Booths
 Finishes – Render, Screeds
 MEP Services
 Decoration – Painting
 Completion
Demolition works are necessary as follows;
1. Site #1 – A two (2) storey building with some paving perimeter and existing foundations.
2. Site #2 – Paving to the entire site and existing foundations.
3. Site #3 – A three (3) storey building and existing foundations.

Surveying and Staking Out
Figure 9 - Setting Out
When provided with the control point, the first should be on-site re-inspection by the surveyor, after
make sure it is correct, can be carried out after the order of the sample lofting. Second, the surveyor
needs to calculate the coordinates and elevation of the corner of the building according to the design
drawings, and use the total station to coordinate method to perform the roughing of the plane position
and elevation.
Construction control Plan
Plane: Carry out the acceptance work accord with the red line, basic point coordination data and
benchmarks provided by the Client. Recheck and handover the permanence bench marks with Client.
When accepted and rechecked, set up the building axis control net and relative control point, and
calculate the coordination of each control point. The requirement for construction control net: The
close allowance is less than 5″, tolerance deviation of weakest point is less than 5mm. Adopt overall
measure instrument for rechecking.

Construction control Plan
Set up control pile at the cross point of the construction control net’s 4 angle points and extending the
axis lines, embedding permanence control pile to control the axis lines in time. The control pile must
be free from machinery or set on the permanence buildings.
Elevation: Use the known levelling point as the original measuring point, the elevation will lead to the
construction site without mechanical and other changes in the external conditions of the solid section
or around the permanent building.
Figure 10 - Typical example of pile & strip foundation construction

Foundation construction, earth excavation using excavator and backhoes combined. Mechanical
excavation depth would be controlled in the design of the cushion on the standard height 20CM, is
strictly prohibited digging deep disturbance bearing layer, the remaining part of the artificial by the
dressing, overtaking part of the use of C25 concrete backfill to the base elevation. The next step in the
process of steel bending, template support, concrete pouring after the completion of the basic backfill,
backfill layered thickness of 200 ~ 300mm. Should be in each layer of the compaction coefficient to
meet the design requirements after the laying of the upper soil. The treated foundation shall be tested
for bearing capacity to meet the design requirements.
Figure 11- Typical example of reinforcing bars in foundations
 Reinforcing bars manufacturing
After the reinforcing bars enter the site, conduct sampling test according to the requirements.
Send the samples to the test room for cold draw and cold bending test. It is forbidden to use
the reinforcing bars which are not qualified and tested. The rebar processing shall be
conducted strictly according to the drawings, taking the length of rebar into consideration,
making overall arrangements and reducing the number of joints. If the reinforcing bars need
to be changed, it shall be agreed by the design institute.

 Reinforcing bars binding
The reinforcing bars binding shall be conducted strictly according to the specifications.
Careless omissions on binding are forbidden. The lap length of binding joints and joints
layout must meet the design requirements. In order to ensure the quality of setting stirrup at
the node of beams and pillars, the following construction method can be applied. When
binding frame reinforcing bars for beams at floor slab, put the hooped pre-welded products
inside, so when sinking the beam frameworks, the construction spacing could meet the design
requirements. When conducting construction for 135 degree stirrup, since it is difficult to
emplace it, first make 90 degree stirrup, and then after binding, use small wrench to turn 90
degree hook to 135 degree. Apply reinforced supports for all the negative reinforcements of
slabs. When casting concrete, it is forbidden to damage reinforced supports in order to ensure
the negative reinforcements are in correct location.
 Formwork
Before installing formwork for walls and pillars, first draw out the side-lines of pillars at top
surface of foundation and set rebar stoppers at the bottom part of pillars to ensure the bottom of
pillar is at correct location. When installing formwork, first review the elevation of steel framed
bent and the keel of bottom formwork. When the span of beam is more than 4m, arch camber
shall be provided. When the formworks of beam and pillar intersect, the formworks for pillars
shall be erected to the bottom of formworks for beam.
For formwork erection, pay great attention to stiffness, verticality, evenness, especially the axis
position of formworks for peripheral formworks, pillar formwork, formworks at stairwell or other
locations.
When completing the installation of formwork, professional workers shall conduct qualification
inspection on the axis, elevation, member sizes at different locations and supporting system.
During the casting process, carpenters and supervisors who has good skills and strong sense of
responsibility to take care of formworks. If there is any problems, they shall report those problems
to the construction supervisor.
When assembling the formworks or before casting concrete, pre-embedded pipelines, casing pipe,
reserved holes and embedded parts shall be fixed in advance and shall be checked repeatedly
without any omissions.

 Structural Steel Manufacturing
The steel-framed building derives most of its competitive advantage from the virtues of
prefabricated components, which can be assembled speedily at site. Unlike concreting, which
is usually a wet process conducted at site, steel is produced and subsequently fabricated
within a controlled environment. This ensures high quality, manufacture offsite with
improved precision and enhanced speed of construction at site.
Structural steel fabrication can be done in a controlled environment or at the construction site.
Fabrication in shops tend to be cost efficient, precise and of great quality, whereas field
fabrication is inferior in quality.
 Structural Steel Erection

The fabricated members are assembled together to form the structure. This requires planning
in terms of material delivery, handling, assembly and connection. Sufficient planning will
minimise the storage requirement and additional handling. The following is the sequence of
operations;
1. Receiving the materials from the manufacturer and temporarily stacking them on site if
needed.
2. Lifting and placing the member via a tower crane and temporarily holding in place.
3. Temporarily bracing the system to ensure stability during the erection process.
4. Aligning and permanently connecting the members by bolting or welding.
5. Encasing structural steel with concrete where stated in the design and specifications.
6. Application of paint coats where needed.

Figure 12 - Typical example of structural steel framing

 Concrete Works
Figure 13 - Example of concrete slump test

 Concrete Works
Figure 14: Typical example of concrete filled composite floor decking (CFD)
When casting concrete, pour the material and conduct vibration in a layered way. The vibrating bar
inserts into the layer below for 100mm in order to obtain close combination of layers upper and
below. The thickness of material shall be 300mm. When conducting vibration, it is forbidden to touch
reinforcing bars. In order to avoid formwork shifting, the vibrating time for each location depends on
the condition that cement paste appears on the surface of concrete and the concrete shall not sink
down. When casting concrete and conduct vibration for vertical structure, the free fall height of
concrete shall not be more than 2m.
The vibrating bar shall insert into the concrete quickly and pull out slowly. It goes forward in a
determinant or staggered way. The displacement distance of vibrating bar generally shall be 300-
500mm. Each time, the vibration time shall be 20-30s.
The concrete for pillars of each floor shall be poured to the position which is 50-100mm far from the
bottom of the beam. The concrete casings shall be continuously done in one time for beams and slabs
without construction joints, where encased beams and columns are necessary. Before pouring
concrete, the construction joints shall keep adequately wet and shall be washed thoroughly. Before
pouring concrete, first spread the cement mortar which has the same composition of concrete. The
same cement mortar shall be paved for pillars for 50mm in order to obtain close combination of old…

 Concrete Works
…and new concrete at construction joints. When conducting continuous casting for the ribbed
beams, conduct casting in the direction of secondary beams. If the construction joints are need
under special cases, it shall be kept at the location of which the shearing force is the smallest.
Concrete curing, concrete pouring in 12 hours after the timely coverage of plastic film and
wet water conservation, so that the concrete has a sufficient wet state, to prevent concrete due
to hydration heat shrinkage cracks, to ensure the inherent quality of concrete. Concrete curing
water, pressurized water supply with pressurized water pump to ensure that the concrete
watering and the main construction of water needs, concrete conservation by the person
responsible for conservation, general maintenance of not less than 7 days.
 Masonry
Wall construction program; clear base, wall watering, according to the standard plaster
vertical hanging, the rules, looking for rules, find square, nail metal mesh, wipe the end of the
gray, wipe the layer of gray, Brush latex paint. Wall construction should pay attention to the
flatness of the wall, wall paint spray evenly. After the completion of the wall should pay
attention to the protection of finished products to prevent pollution.

Plan
Figure 15: Example of one floor of the Multi-story Carpark

Site Planning
A live area, an office area, field processing area and a crane section will be assigned.
Principle of general layout of construction site
Strict implementation of the relevant provisions of the local civilized construction, to maintain a good
site environment and construction order, to comply with the construction site of the management
system. The rational layout of the entire field, the construction area of the functional area clearly
defined, set the garbage storage point to clean up regularly to keep the construction site clean and
orderly.
The whole closure of the site is necessary to avoid any incidents, accidents and/or near misses.
Construction site according to the standardization of civilized site standards for the layout, the scene
set up standardized distribution box, set up shelter, material processing safety shelter.
Construction Schedule
 Phase 1: Start construction 1st March, 2018 and be completed by November, 2018.
 Phase 2: Start construction 1st June, 2018 and be completed by February, 2019.
 Phase 3: Start construction 1st May, 2019 and be completed by January, 2020.
Site Organizational Chart
Figure 16 – Site Organizational Chart

Site Management
 Senior Project Manager

o Managing the contract administration.
o Coordinating cost-progress targets with production
o Establishing and maintaining relationships with the design professionals, building
officials, police and fire departments.
 Site Manager
o Developing, monitoring, updating and communicating the progress schedule and its
periodic revisions.
o Ensuring & enforcing all Quality Assurance and Quality Control measures.
o Organizing and managing all site personnel.
o Organizing and managing all site operations.
o Liaising with the Contractors
o Report to Senior Project Manager
 Engineers
o Design building structure
o Adherence to building codes
o Commissioning of Geotechnical Surveys
o Structural Design Analysis
 HSE
o Creating and maintaining a safe/secure jobsite and/or environment.
o Inspection of works for safe working practices.
o Enforcing safety regulations.
 Contractor
o Coordination of all technical aspects of the jobsite.
 Subcontractors – M.E.P.
o Carrying out all required technical specialist (mechanical, electrical &/or plumbing
works)
 Site Manager
o Developing, monitoring, updating and communicating the progress schedule and its
periodic revisions.
o Ensuring & enforcing all Quality Assurance and Quality Control measures.
o Organizing and managing all site personnel.
o Organizing and managing all site operations.

Site Management
 Foremen
o Directing any company field staff.
o Coordinating construction work according to priorities and plans.
o Allocating general and daily responsibilities.
o Report on progress to site manager.
 Labour Force &/or Machine Operators
o Conduct daily processes as directed by the Foreman or Site Manager.
Project Programme
Months 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
PRE CONTRACT
PHASE 1
Site #1 - Located on the corner of Richmond

Street and Independence Square North.
COMPLETION OF DESIGNS
PHASE 2
Site #2 - Located on Independence Square North

between Fredrick & Henry Street.
PHASE 3
Site #3 - Located on the corner of Duncan Street

and Independence Square North.
Figure 17 – Project Programme Phase Schedule

Project Programme

Proposed Functionality
Providing additional strategically placed carparks in the city is a good step towards the
reduction of congestion but it may not be enough. Due to the number of vehicles on the road,
traffic problems are imminent. This is because the current transportation infrastructure and
car park facilities developed are unable to cope with the influx of vehicles that makes its way
into the city. To further help alleviate this problem, C.A.C.Q. will implement smart parking
systems in all three of the parking facilities. With the implementation of the smart parking
systems, patrons can easily locate and secure a vacant parking space at any of the three car
parks deemed convenient to them. Vehicle ingress and egress are also made more convenient
with the implementation of hassle free payment mechanism, and automated parking.
Smart parking system Advantages
The smart parking system although it carries an additional implementation cost than normal
conventional parking facilities, it will be the key that unlock parking efficiency. It is
considered beneficial for the car park operators, car park patrons as well as in environment
conservation. For the car park operators, the information gathered via the Smart Parking
System can be used to predict future parking patterns. Pricing strategies can also be
manipulated according to the information obtained by the system. In terms of environment
conservation, the level of pollution can be reduced by decreasing vehicle emission in the air.
This can be attributed to the fact that vehicle travel time is reduced. As fuel consumption is
directly related to vehicle miles travelled, it will be reduces as well.
Patrons will benefit from smart parking system as vehicle travel time and search time are
significantly reduced due to the information provided by the smart parking system. With the
information provided, drivers are able to avoid any of the three car park that are fully
occupied and locate vacant parking spaces at one of our other parking facility or elsewhere
with ease.
Features of Smart Parking System to be implemented:
Some of the features of the smart parking system;

 Parking Guidance and Information System (PGIS)
 Transit based information system.
 E-parking.
 Smart payment system.
Parking Guidance and Information System (PGIS): The Parking Guidance and
Information System (PGIS) will only function within the three car park facilities, but will
have the capacity to add other facilities in the future to the system. The system will provide
information which aids the decision making process of the drivers in reaching their
destination location and aids them in locating a vacant parking space within the car park
facility. The PGIS is indeed helpful in assisting drivers to car park with vacant parking spaces
via the information occupancy status for various car parks around the city as well as other
relevant information.
Figure 18 - Intelligent Parking Management
The use of mobile phones for guidance which
utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) for
vehicle detection. A map of the driver’s current
position based on the GPS data along with the
status of three of the nearby car park are sent to
their mobile phones based on the patron’s
current location. The guidance system can be with the conventional parking management
system as well. In order to guide the patrons effectively, the car park map is printed on the
parking ticket equipped with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags for guidance so that
patrons can locate the assigned parking slot with ease. There are also no worries about
forgetting the location of the assigned parking slot during exit.
Transit based information system: Transit

based information system is actually similar to
PGIS, but Transit Based Information System
concentrates on guiding user to park-and-ride
facilities. It will provide real-time information on
the status of each car park public transportation
such as the schedules and traffic condition to the
Figure 19 - Integrated Transport Services public. The additional information provided

enables the patrons to plan for transit in advance
without getting into any inconvenience. This will help to increase the utilization of public
transportation as the primary means of transportation as they can leave their vehicle in the car
park and switch to public transportation with ease.

E-parking: This service provides an alternative for patrons to enquire the availability and/or
reserve a parking space at any one of the three parking facilities to ensure the availability of
vacant car park space when they arrive at the parking facility. The system can be accessed via
numerous methods such as SMS or through the internet. Some of the additional benefits of
using the E-parking system aside from those collectively gained by smart parking system are
that it can be extended easily to incorporate the payment mechanism of smart payment
system whereby payments by the patrons are made hassle free using the technologies
discussed below.
Smart payment system: The smart payment system will be implemented in the effort to
decrease the limitation of the conventional payment methods by introduce new technologies.
This is mainly because the conventional method causes delay and inconvenience for the
patrons as they have to deal with cash. It also reduces maintenance and staffing requirement
for payment handling purposes as well as traffic control. The Smart Payment System consists
of contact method, contactless method and mobile devices. While the contact method
involves the use of smart cards, debit cards and credit cards, the contactless method involves
the use of contactless cards, mobile devices as well as Automated Vehicle Identification
(AVI) tag whereby RFID technologies are utilized.
We are also aware of the he main concern that can hinder the implementation of the Smart
Payment System. Patron’s scepticism on the privacy and security issues. Due to the fact that
confidential data of the patrons such as personal and account information are being dealt with
which are highly confidential. With these various threats, it is justifiable to be worried. Of
course, methods will be developed and put into place to secure the data and overcoming the
threats as is it discovered ranging from the cryptography, detection and evasion as well as
temporary deactivation which are constantly improved from the conventional.

 Parking at any one of the three (3) proposed multistory carparks, the occupants will have the
option of taking one of the shuttles assigned to work coherently with the Parking complex.
 There will be six (6) shuttles per building with clearly set parameters for the shuttle.
 These complexes will be opened from;
o 6:00 A.M. to 10 P.M. everyday of the week with eighteen (18) buses available (six
per building).
o On Public Holidays 7:00 A.M. to 7 P.M. with nine (9) buses available for the shuttle
service (three per parking complex).
 There will be two (2) access and egress points for commuters. They are as follows;
o Parking Complex on the corner of Independence Square North and Richmond Street
 Accessed from the west-bound lane on Wrightson Road.
 Accessed from Richmond Street headed south.
 Egress will be from the parking complex out onto Independence Square
North.
 Egress out onto Richmond Street and onto Independence Square North.
o Parking Complex between Fredrick & Henry Street along Independence Square
North
 Accessed from Henry Street headed north.
 Accessed from Fredrick Street headed south.
 Egress onto Henry Street and north onto the commuter’s desired route.
 Egress onto Fredrick Street and south onto South Quay or back onto
Independence Square North.
o Parking Complex on the corner of Independence Square North and Duncan Street
 Accessed from Independence Square North.
 Accessed from Duncan Street headed north.
 Egress from parking complex out onto Independence Square North.
 Egress onto Duncan Street and north onto the commuter’s desired route.

COSTS
The following gives a Summary of the cost PER multi-story carpark structure ONLY.
THE MULTI-STORY PARKING COMPLEXES

INDEPENDENCE SQUARE NORTH, PORT-OF- SPAIN
COST SUMMARY
ELEMENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATION ESTIMATED COST
Preliminaries Transportation of labour, materials and plant.

Insurance generally, scaffolding, site sheds, site
toilet, temporary lighting, water for the works, plant,
tools and vehicle. 5,896,424.80
Demolitions Removal of any existing structures on site. 1,200,000.00
Site Prepration Clearing and cleaning the entire site of all bushes,
shrub, undergrowth including grubbing up roots and
all obstructions from the site, leaving it ready for
construction works. 500,000.00
Piling The piling operation consist of driving precast

prestressed reinforced concrete commencing at
ground level. This consist of Operation, Piling
Equipment, Piles and Protection. 3,709,900.00
Excavation & Excavate topsoil for preservation, excavate to

Earthworks reduced levels and breaking out existing rock.
Disposal of all surface and ground water arised from
the excavation works. Compact bottoms of
excavation. Fill to make up levels using the
preserved soil and imported sand. Compacting
ground. Filling to make up levels with material
obtained offsite: 200mm thick blue metal sub-base,
150mm thick pitrun wearing course and 40mm thick
asphalt concrete base course. Line markings with
road marking paint 100mm wide. Termite
Treatments, Surface Treatments, Disposal of water,
damp proof course. 2,060,969.00
Substructure Concrete work to: Pile caps, Column bases, strip

foundations, ground beams, lift pits. Formwork ,
blockwork and reinforcement. 3,382,860.00
c/f 16,750,153.80

COSTS cont’d…
THE MULTI-STORY PARKING COMPLEXES

INDEPENDENCE SQUARE NORTH, PORT-OF- SPAIN
COST SUMMARY
ELEMENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATION ESTIMATED COST
b/f 16,750,153.80
Superstructure Structural Steel Beams, Columns, Girders,
Connection plates, base plates, blockwalls,
Concrete encased beams, columns, girders.
Composite decking, Mastic asphalt waterproofing,
isocrete lightwieght screed, fulboras. Rainwater
Installations, Doors, windows, balustrading,
handrails. Plumbing Installtions, Electrical
Installations, Lift Installations, Ventilation Systems.
Plasterwork, painting - road marking and other
finishes. 49,810,519.00
Contingencies Allowance for project design contingencies - 5% 2,000,000.00
Dayworks 100,000.00
Sub-Total 68,660,672.80
VAT Value Added Tax - 12.5% 8,582,584.10
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $77,243,256.90

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C.A.C.Q. Eng ineering Consultants Ltd.
6 Stone Street, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad.
1-868-642-3985 “Quality over Quantity… ”
www.cacqeng.tt.com
Mr. Latiss Mohammed 25th January, 2018

Director
Construction Division
Level 3, Administration Building
Corner Richmond and London Streets
Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Re: Req uest f or A pproval
Dear Mr. Mohammed;
Please accept our formal letter requesting approval for the proposed construction of three multi storey car
parking facilities in the City of Port of Spain.
There already exists, several multi storey car parks within the Port of Spain area. These however have not
provided the accommodations necessary to alleviate the deplorable parking conditions within the City.
Insufficient parking therefore remains an issue which leads to these main concerns:
1. Congestion within the City due to single lane traffic resulting from illegal parking on the streets
2. Decrease in business activity and overall productivity due poor maneuverability resulting from
inadequate parking
3. Grievance of citizens who are faced with little alternative to illegal parking but are heavily and
frequently penalised at a major expense to their personal finances.
The 7,500 parking spaces provided by our three, state of the art, parking facilities will provide the following
benefits:
1. Reduce inner city congestion by 40%
2. Increase business activity by 17%
3. Increase overall productivity within the City by 21%
4. Provide Jobs for approximately 60 persons during its operation
5. The fees paid by patrons to use the parking facilities will accumulate 11% more revenue monthly
for the Government than that due to parking penalties.
C.A.C.Q. Engineering Consultants LLC is confident that this project will be of great benefit to the
Government and people of Trinidad and Tobago and are hereby asking for your approval to pursue this
venture.
__________________________________________
Candice Sm ith MBA, MEng, B.A.Sc.
Chief Executive Officer
C.A.C.Q. Engineering Consultan ts Ltd
Phone: 1 868 778 8212
E-mail: c.smith@cacqe.com

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DESIGN BUILD FINANCE PROPOSAL

SMART PARKING FACILITIES, PORT-OF-SPAIN

C.A.C.Q. Engineering Consultants Ltd.

25th January, 2018

Ministry of Works and Transport

At t ent i on: Mr. Lat i ss Moh ammed, Di rect or

Subj ect : Red uct i on of t raf f i c con gest i on i n Po rt -of -Spai n

C.A.C.Q. Engineering Consultan ts Ltd

Prepared for: Mr. Latiss Mohammed

Prepared by: Daniel Arindell, Senior Project Manager

Other Authors: Quintin Joseph, Senior Structural Engineer

JANUARY 25, 2018

C.A.C.Q. Engineering Consultants Ltd.

Action Plan & Time Schedule ............................................................................................................. 22

Figure 1 Port-of-Spain Transportation Method in 1800’s ................................................................................. 2

Figure 2 Port-of-Spain Transportation Method in Present................................................................................ 2

Figure 3 Satellite photo of proposed area to be serviced by carparks ............................................................... 6

Figure 4 Satellite photo of exact location for each carpark .............................................................................. 7

Figure 6 Distance and permanent equipment data collection method ............................................................. 12

Figure 7 Traffic congestion in Port-of Spain ................................................................................................. 13

Figure 8 Ishikawa ‘Fishbone’ Diagram ......................................................................................................... 14

Figure 9 Setting Out ..................................................................................................................................... 27

Figure 10 Typical example of pile & strip foundation construction ................................................................. 28

Figure 11 Typical example of reinforcing bars in foundations ........................................................................ 29

Figure 12 Typical example of structural steel framing .................................................................................... 32

Figure 13 Example of concrete slump test ..................................................................................................... 33

Figure 15 Example of one floor of the Multi-storey Carpark .......................................................................... 36

Figure 16 Site Organizational Chart .............................................................................................................. 37

Figure 17 Project Programme Phase Schedule ............................................................................................... 39

Figure 18 Intelligent Parking Management .................................................................................................... 42

Figure 19 Integrated Transport Services ........................................................................................................ 42

Table 2 List of Equipment Owned by Contractor ......................................................................................... 25

1. Corner of Richmond Street and Independence Square North.

The project comprises of the following:

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Figure 1: POS in 1800’s Figure 2: POS Present

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 Edward Street Multi – story Carpark with 406 spaces.

 Furness Trinidad Multi – Story Parkade – 1800 spaces

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Figure 3 – Satellite Photo of proposed area to be serviced by car parks

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Figure 4 – Satellite photo of exact location for each carpark

Car park usage

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(C.A.C.Q.) Data Sources

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(C.A.C.Q.) Data collection methods

 Off-street parking data collection: information is collected about the areas of

 The determination of the lengths of segments during field trips is relatively

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 As the parking situation is being evaluated so is the traffic problem that is

Data extraction from geographic information system (GIS)

This method has several advantages; such as:

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(C.A.C.Q.) Traffic Surveillance

Figure 7: Traffic jam Port of Spain (Anon., 2018)T&T

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Figure 8: Ishikawa ‘Fishbone’ Diagram (Anon., 2018)T&T