Intermediate Equipment Handbook
Intech Associates
THIS HANDBOOK
This Handbook sets out guidelines for the costing and procurement of intermediate
equipment. These are two key management functions necessary to achieve
successful and affordable road works in the limited resource environment typical of
economically emerging and developing countries (EDCs). Some of the intermediate
equipment items have useful applications or income earning potential in other
sectors such as transport and agriculture.
The Handbook is aimed primarily at Contractors, Contractors Associations, Road
Engineers, Planners, Investors, Equipment and other Managers involved with road
works in emerging and developing economies. However, it is expected that Trainers
and Educational Establishments will be able to incorporate material from the
Handbook in their human resource development courses. Parts of this Handbook
may be reproduced for this purpose provided that the source is clearly
acknowledged by Title and Author.
This Handbook is not intended as a definitive document, as developments and
improvements continue. Neither is the Handbook a comprehensive guide to
equipment management. It is anticipated that this Handbook will be developed and
updated from time to time to accommodate equipment management field
experiences, and the development of individual intermediate equipment items.
The Handbook
□ Introduces the concept and rationale for ‘Intermediate Equipment’
□ Provides guidelines on issues to consider and detailed costing of
intermediate equipment for road works in emerging and developing
countries.
□ Includes a simple paper-based model for calculation of ALL components of
the cost of ownership and operation of selected items of intermediate
equipment, and example calculations.
□ Provides guidelines on issues to consider regarding selection and
procurement of intermediate equipment for road works in emerging and
developing countries.
□ Includes suggested specifications for procurement of selected items of
intermediate equipment
Important pre-conditions for the successful application of Intermediate Equipment in
road works and other sectors include appreciation of the opportunities for proven
applications in prequalification and contract documentation, and works
specifications, so that options for beneficial use of such equipment are not excluded.
All correspondence concerning the contents or suggested improvements regarding
this manual should be directed to the Author.
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