LSM Sand Supply Services (2019)

Location: Pakistan | Cost: Rs. 60 Million | Customer: FWO

Project Description:

Sand quality and cost-effective leads infrastructure in rural villages, a fundamental questions are identification of sources of construction sand mines, available quality and supply management how to maintain it is big challenges? Should the license holder suppliers or a government agency above them manage the construction of the infrastructure project? To answer this question, we surveyed all Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms, Nepal (SCAFE) members involved in infrastructure projects, As per Federation Contractors‟ Association of Nepal (FCAN), Sand quarry operator, Sand suppliers and sand washing plant operators in Kathmandu valley of Nepal. Findings clearly indicate that the most important causes were lack of proper management, awareness and understanding, quality, test skill and knowledge with contractor, consult and other stake holders. Also government and authority have not taken action to support legal aspects and control illegal operation as well as maintain supply management of construction sand for infrastructure projects