Keasia

Building since 1996

KE ASIA was established in 1996. After 27 years of successful operation, KE ASIA anticipate a highly dynamic development evolution and consequently, KE ASIA needs to focus on its own operational excellence and technical expertise towards strategic divergence.

Thereby ensuring and still continue that KE ASIA clients receive the most effective and professional services. KE ASIA gradually participated several projects solely and exclusively managed by its own excellence-driven executive officers and expert engineers.

The company was duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Philippines) on September 3, 1996 under the name KE ASIA INC. with S.E.C. Reg. No. A1996 054174. KE ASIA is envisaged to provide the government and private sector the same level of expertise and the highest international standard of engineering excellence.

Teamed with highly qualified and widely professional expertise from other international groups, KE ASIA aims to earn a reputation in project conceptualization and formulation, master planning, feasibility study, detailed engineering design, and project supervision to the highest international standards of engineering excellence.

With its efforts to be a high quality design group, KE ASIA provides consulting services with careful integration of state-of-the-art technologies and tested methods and techniques that will provide optimum practical engineering solutions from project conceptualization and formulation to post- implementation services.

Staff

Professionalism

KE ASIA will strive towards maintaining a high degree of Professional Standards to realize its vision as a leader in providing engineering consultancy services. This will manifest itself in our choice of staff assignments and supervisors for the job.

Since engineering consultancy is a very competitive field, we expect very high standards from our employees at all levels. This covers their professional skills, personal qualities, business outlook and their ability to adapt and develop during their stay with the company.

Therefore, our high technical and management standard must be constantly upgraded covering all levels of personnel through technical courses and seminars, advanced studies and participation in new development schemes.

KE ASIA together with KEI has a wide range of professional skills that can be applied to cover all the fields of the firm's expertise.

KE ASIA's capability is backed-up by a pool of Filipino and Japanese Professional Engineers of multi-disciplinary nature that can be drawn upon to create a team that will cater for specific project requirements.

These talented groups of seasoned professionals adopt a holistic, innovative approach, using state-of-the-art knowledge of design and analytical tools while developing construction technologies and equipment that best use local resources being relevant to their environment.

Teamwork

KE ASIA believes that any undertaking is not a product of a single individual but a work of an organized team. As such, KE ASIA strives to foster closer working relationships among its staff and personnel and develop in them the spirit of teamwork. All employees are encouraged to actively involve themselves in creating the right atmosphere for working together as a group and as a team.

KE ASIA leaders are expected to motivate, create, encourage innovation and provide a sense of security. .

Philosophy

KE ASIA follows “applying the optimum technical solution which provides the greatest project utility at lowest practical cost”

In accordance with this policy, KE ASIA has developed a philosophy to:

· Provide the best engineering services at par with the highest international standards
· Ensure the development and application of the most advanced technological solutions that suits local conditions
· Ensure minimal project cost to satisfy the financial capability of the project.

Services

KE ASIA provides consulting services for concrete and steel structures from conceptual and preliminary design to development of detailed plans, specifications and cost estimates, and construction services.

In collaboration with KEI, KE ASIA developed design concepts, systems and technologies covering a broad range of bridge and structural types, materials and methods of construction.

We strive for innovation integrating the state-of-the-art techniques with tested methods to provide optimum and practical engineering solutions. Our services also include complete inspection and investigation services, rehabilitation, repair and seismic retrofit of existing structures.

Company Services (Consulting Services)

· Transportation Planning
· Motorways
· Highways
· Longspan Bridges
· Rural Roads and Bridges
· Railways Systems
· Technical Survey
· Computer Aided Design Systems
· Geotechnical Evaluations
· Construction Supervision

Computer System

KE ASIA has designed numerous complex projects applying not only the latest structural programming but also the structural innovations with aesthetically convincing structural solutions.

Equipped with modern analytical techniques, with the use of the latest Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) systems, almost any shape can be logically and correctly analyzed. Our CADD system uses the latest release of AutoCAD Desktop Software including MX Software and 3D rendering software to produce finely detailed drawings and very realistic 3D images.

The detailed designs of our projects are structured using in-house analysis and design software developed by KE ASIA for specific projects together with commercial software including SAP2000, a powerful and completely integrated program for analysis and design of both steel and reinforced concrete structures; ADAPT-ABI, a powerful PC based software for time dependent and load history analysis of prestressed, post tensioned segmentally constructed bridges and frames; STAADpro, a comprehensive structural software that addresses all aspects of structural engineering-model development, analysis, design, visualization and versifications; ACECOMS GEAR, these computer aided tools provides general assistance and reference comprehensive program for General Engineering Utilities. With the latest acquired MIDAS Civil, KE ASIA can enhance its design solutions for other sophisticated bridges like Cable-Stayed Bridges, Suspension Bridges & Extradosed Bridges.

KE ASIA in-house program in design of RC and Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridges are constantly developed and updated using Fortran Power Station and Commercial Spreadsheets.

Our computer system includes latest releases of computer hardware; integrated top of the line processors, data readers, and high-resolution printing devices are all utilized for efficient production of various documents and drawings. Our high-speed local area network connection enable for speedy transfer, and maximizes the effectiveness of the various software used.

Our services

What we can do

ASSET MANAGEMENT

KE ASIA provides solutions to asset management related to civil infrastructures. By providing value-added solutions that deliver long term cost savings, strategic advantage and operational efficiency.

Asset Management is a process and a decision-making framework that covers the service life of an asset and it deals with economics as well as engineering. It incorporates economic assessment and selections among alternative investment options and uses this information to help make cost-effective investment decisions.

KE ASIA delivers asset management solutions in construction, maintenance, and operation of highway system as required by clients.

These are in the fields of:
· Bridge Management
· Pavement Management

AIRPORTS AND PORTS

KE ASIA has yet to be involved in the design and construction of airport and port projects. However, in line with the required access facilities to airports and ports, KEASIA is lined-up with other international firms and have on-going projects.

BRIDGES AND VIADUCTS

We develop solutions for modernizing bridges and viaducts, new designs and innovations and making the best use of existing infrastructure. Our aim is to deliver best value, seek cost effective sustainable solutions and to advise clients on the best options for implementation and delivery. KEASIA has the experience and resources to deliver a solution to a transport problem from inception through to the final scheme selection, assisting in procurement and overseeing completion. Our experts has developed and applied advanced techniques in structure modeling, engineering design and calculation that systematically fast tract the completion of a particular project. It is more than equipped with modern analytical techniques using latest commercial computer software and in-house bridge analysis and design developed in Japan. We work with government and private owners of road infrastructure in this region. We maintained to develop long-term working relationships based on our demonstrated delivery of exceptional service and outstanding technical capability. Experience includes superstructure structural elements, from reinforced concrete slab decks and voided slabs to pre-tensioned beam and slab decks and post-tensioned box girders, and substructure structural elements, including integral abutment design and pile group analysis.

BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING

Globalization and new communications technology have enabled the delivery of engineering projects across the seas and continents. Building on the trends seen in other forms of business outsourcing, international consulting firms have tapped or set-up engineering design services in developing countries to become competitive. KEASIA offers design outsourcing to global consulting partners and project developers in order for them to leverage engineering services of a wider resource base and maximize profitability. We embrace these projects with the same enthusiasm, commitment and dedication to quality that our partners do. The key to success for design outsourcing is not only rich talent base and reliable communications technology, but also good relationship among partners to proactively managed at all stages, thus KEASIA works in close cooperation with our partners to ensure quality, production processes and procedures are properly maintained.

COST AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The execution of a project throughout its service period relies on the construction supervision and construction management to assure its quality upon completion. Besides carrying out strict construction supervision services on behalf of the Client, KE ASIA has maintained its status as one of construction managers for large projects in the Philippines. It applies developed system in Construction Management and applies an efficient information system in the forms of new technology to simplify tasks, lower costs and uplift the quality of services. As part in the construction supervision of every project, cost management implies the benefit of the client alongside the quality of the project.

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN & DRAWINGS

KEASIA provides assistance to local and international associates and clients with the preparation of design analysis and drawings. Similar to BPO, KE ASIA services can expand even in the preparation of CAD rendering and animation.

DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURES

KEASIA provides feasibility study, design, project management and procurement support for infrastructure to all types of developments both on land and sea. We have established track record in providing solutions for infrastructure projects within the Philippines and Asia.

LAND DEVELOPMENT AND RECLAMATION

KEASIA has yet to be involved in land development. However, there are lined-up future projects that may utilize our skills and services. Reclamation development is now being undertaken by KE ASIA for road reclamation along Manila/Bacoor Bay.

GEOTECHNICAL & TUNNELING

KEASIA is one of the leading professional, technologically based consultancy and support services in the country. KEASIA provides skills and services with thorough analysis in the following areas:

• engineering geology & geohazards
• rock & soil slope stabilization
• earthworks
• foundations & substructure engineering
• highways geotechnics
• rail geotechnics
• river & coastal geotechnics
• tunnel & shaft engineering

Our skills and services include rock/soil slope stability assessment, risk assessments and management plans, failure investigations and emergency remedial strategies. We provide design and specifications of proposed remedial measures of slope protections including supervision. KEASIA covers infrastructure with Geotechnical and Tunneling Projects through our in-house and on-call local and international experts.

HIGHWAYS & TOLLWAYS

The main horizontal infrastructure services that KE ASIA provides with its roosters of experts from local and foreign professionals all conveys to enable the best engineering services at par with the highest international standards. KE ASIA solely concentrates on all aspects of transportation engineering and highway engineering inclusive of bridge engineering while being slowly gaining into a multi-disciplinary firm to cover all fields of engineering expertise.

KE ASIA has been recognized in this area of services for the past decade after its establishment having been completed numerous consultancy services of major highway and toll way projects.

Our scope of work ranges:
Feasibility studies for Highway and Tollway Projects
Transportation System Planning
Feasibility studies, planning, design, construction supervision of expressways
Feasibility studies, planning, design, construction supervision of highways, urban roads and flyovers
Planning, design and implementation of highway traffic safety facilities
Economic Evaluation for Highways
Planning and Design of Highway Toll Systems
Planning and Design of Highway Aesthetic Landscapes
Planning and Design of Highway Street Light Systems

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEM

KEASIA has provided key contribution to the development of Intelligent Transport System to our respective clients, designing innovative top level consultancy support to the development of the next generation of technology-led management systems to help improve journey reliability on the network, make roads safer and keep drivers better informed.

Our projects concentrate on improvements to expressway communications network with the design and installation of controlled road system, low cost CCTV and vehicle detection and information systems in association with other international firms.

It includes the specification and design of structured cabling, equipment room layout, control room layout and ergonomics, support to building M&E design work, design and installation management of communications systems.

LIGHT METRO RAIL AND HEAVY RAIL

KE ASIA’s expertise is about bridges and viaducts of all sorts. The Philippines existing series of light rail systems are proof of the firm’s involvement in the design. As the country realizing the need of railway systems, and in the future of new era of railways, KE ASIA will provide an expanding expertise to cope up latest innovations of railway systems.

Our client includes:
Government Agencies
Private Development Consortia
Construction Contractors

TRANSPORT MASTERPLAN AND OPERATION

KE ASIA continues to respond to the ever-changing demands and alterations concerning traffic control and management as the Philippines slowly building infrastructure projects that necessitate Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to promote advanced transportation management.

Private developers creating large communities in a city within a city prepares a transport master plan and operations. The design of traffic control system including its operation requires thorough traffic analysis and design.

Transport modes are also studied to provide public access to a development especially on areas with high densities. KE ASIA undertook several projects specifically for city development and as part of a highway projects.

TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD SAFETY AUDIT

This is a new method to audit the design, construction and post construction of a national project to emphasize the safety and efficiency of a constructed project. Thereby, KEASIA having its own team of Road Safety Professional Engineers provides the expertise to evaluate and recommend safety measures alongside the project.

URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING

KEASIA provides assistance in Urban and Regional Planning particularly transport planning and infrastructure planning. Urban and Regional Planning have a variety of fields, usually the social sciences, architecture, engineering, public health, social work, and, increasingly, the natural sciences, but also from such diverse fields as philosophy, human development, and history.

Our awareness to the impact of continuing development of the country at urban area and at regional environment creates our duty to give expertise in the field of engineering. We provide engineering disciplines with regards to land-use planning and transport planning and more importantly infrastructure planning.

WATER DAMS AND SPILLWAYS

KEASIA has provided engineering construction design services for projects involving power and utilities specializing in the civil works component. We have worked with project developers and EPC contractors for several foreign-sponsored projects.