Seed of Health, Inc

Design and
Construction Proposal
Ba hir Da r Ho spi ta l
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

I n pa rt ne r ship w i t h :
J o u r n e y m a n I n t e r n at i o n a l
Dear Future Project Sponsors,

In 1981, the World Health Organization established the ambitious goal

of Health For All by the year 2000. The plan was largely unsuccessful,
as health care has actually deteriorated in many of the targeted nations.
This was over 30 years ago, and we at Seed of Health refuse to sit idly
by and wait for others to provide quality health care to people who
need it most. The quality of health care is worst in developing countries
such as Ethiopia, where only ten percent of ill persons receive medical
treatment and the average life expectancy is limited to 50.8 years. The
developing world cannot wait for a miracle. Neither will we.

In order to bring about the necessary change in global health care,

the non-profit organization Seed of Health was founded in 2011 by
Roza Feleke, a native Ethiopian living in the Bay Area, and a group of
UC Berkeley pre-medical students. Seed of Health aims to build and
finance medical facilities throughout the developing world by utilizing
UC Berkeley pre-medical students, university faculty and professional
volunteers who possess both a passion for promoting global medi-
cal equality and an entrepreneurial mindset. As our first step toward
achieving our vision of globally available quality health care, we have
taken the initiative to build a higher health center in Bahir Dar, Ethio-
pia.
Seed of Health has already obtained a half acre of land on the outskirts
of Bahir Dar from the local government and has established contacts in
the region to help raise community support for our health center. Our
clinic will be situated next to a major highway at the edge of the city,
which will allow us to treat a large spectrum of patients from both the
inner city and the rural countryside. Given the clinic’s diverse patient
population, our clinic will be able to cross subsidize medical treatment
costs for our lower income patients by using the revenue generated
from our wealthier urban patients. We will never refuse medical treat-
ment to a patient because of his or her financial status or background.

Seed of Health, Inc.

Journeyman International, Inc.
Dear Reader,

Have you ever felt so passionate about something that you were not able to believe the opportunity when it pre-
sented itself ? That is what this process and journey has been for me in working on this project.

My name is Katherine Aalund and I am a 5th year landscape architecture major at California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo. I have wanted to participate in humanitarian design for a long time and have been
blessed with the opportunity to work alongside an organization as incredible as Journeyman International.

As a Christian walking in my faith I believe that we are the hands and feet of our Creator and that it is our duty
and prerogative to reach out and provide to those in need. I have been given the opportunity to receive a higher
education and learn a specific tool, a practice. I intend to utilize this tool to further my Father’s kingdom here on
Earth in the hopes that more will be saved through the collaboration of work on this project.

This hospital in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia is a dream for me, and over the last two months I have thoroughly enjoyed re-
searching the culture, land, traditions, and rich history of the area. As the project progresses and design commences
I find myself on the edge of my seat, eagerly awaiting the next adventure.

I invite you to stay tuned to this project and design, because I hope it offers the same adventure to you as it does to
me.

Sincerely,
Katherine Aalund
Dear Reader,

The book you are holding in your hands represents ten weeks of in depth research and analysis on a very special
place in our world, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. As you browse through these pages, you will realize that this is an area
lacking basic access to healthcare facilities. Through careful work and planning, access to healthcare can be provided
to these deserving people by the Journeyman International team. Because of this, I am proud to say that I am serv-
ing as the Architectural Designer for the Bahir Dar Hospital Project.

This project marks the first time in my career that I have been able to use the skills I have acquired in my studies
in a meaningful, helpful, and relevant way. To me, the details set forth in this book are more than just numbers in
spreadsheets or words in an essay. Truly, the information gathered thus far represents the thousands of lives that will
eventually be saved by this project.

I am greatly honored to be a part of the Journeyman International team as I am looking forward to the next step
in the process. With all of the important information collected, it is my goal to now provide my highest quality
of work in the design of the hospital facilities. In the coming weeks, our team will be pooling resources, creating
innovative solutions, and challenging ourselves to bring this project to life at full scale. Please check back with us as
we embark on the rest of this Journey.

Much appreciated,
Tyler Thomas
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary 10

Project Teams 16

Local Context 23

Health Status and Problems 39

Demand Assesment 47

Case Study: Bahir Dar 53

Case Study: Addis Ababa 56

Location and Site 63

Design Development 73

Final Design 77

Construction Scope Analysis 87

Soils Analysis 93

Construction Safety Plan 95

Schedule: Gantt Chart 100

Schedule: Outline 102

Project Estimate 105

EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
RESPONDING TO A PROBLEM

Project Teams
• Journeyman International, Inc. 501(c)3
Daniel Weins - President
(805) 952-5469
9393 Eagle Vista Way
Atascadero, Ca 93422

• Seed of Health
Roza Feleke - President
(510) 285-7917
P.O. Box 364
Oakland, Ca 94704

Local Context
• This project is located within the city Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
• Ethiopia is the oldest independent country in Africa.
• Ethiopia has 80 different ethnic groups speaking over 83
different languages.
• Located within the Tropical Zone between the equator and
Tropic of Cancer, in the “Horn of Africa”.
• Ethiopia produces more coffee than any other African
country.
• 1 US Dollar = Approximately 17 Birr (Ethiopian Currency)
• The majority of the population practices Christianity
through the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
• Bahir Dar is the third largest city in the country, and is
home to a population of over 200,000.
• 87% of the population lives in rural areas.

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Health Status & problems

• Life expectancy: 50.8 years

• Infant Mortality Rate (IMR): 97 per 1000 births
• Under Five Mortality Rate: 500-700 per 1000 births
• Burden of diseases is 350 per 1000 people
• Many of these diseases are preventable infectious diseases.
• Prevalent diseases: acute respiratory infection, malaria,
nutritional deficiencies, diarrhea, and HIV/AIDS
• The healthcare status is extremely poor, with only 10% of ill
persons obtaining treatment.
• Bahir Dar, has 1 referral hospital, 2 health centers, 1 clinic,
and 21 privately owned health facilities, for a total of 25
existing facilities.
• A typical person visits the hospital once every four years.
• 9.5% of the rural population utilizes the existing health
facilities.
• 14% of the urban population utilizes the existing health
facilities.
• Need for a lower cost treatment facility that has higher
quality service.
• Need for an educational facility to help distribute
information about preventable diseases.

Project Overview
• This facility will sit on 1 acre of land.
• Facility located approximately 1 mile from the outskirt of
town.
• The building will be 4,000 square feet total with two stories.
• Primary structural material: Reinforced concrete masonry
unit (CMU).
• The occupancy for this facility will be: 60 persons.
• The facility will be managed and operated by Ethiopian
professionals.
Final Design

Waiting Room

Storage/
Mech Pharmacy
Rx
Patient Room 1 Patient Room 2 Patient Room 3 Walk-up

Nurse
Station

Doctor X-Ray Room

Admin/ Station
Records

Kitchenette
Triage
Operating Room

Waiting Room

Operating Room
Entry
Scope Analysis
• The enclosed analysis aims to detail the individual
construction scopes that will be required for the Bahir Dar
Clinic.

General Requirements
Temporary Facilities and Controls
Traffic Control
Storm Water Pollution Control
Cutting and patching
Sitework
SurveyinG
Protection of Existing Improvements
Selective Demolition
Excavation
Grading
Gravel Trenches and Bioswales
Base (flatwork)
Base (paving)
Base (foundation)
Water Distribution System
Sanitary Sewer System
Storm Drainage
Gas Distribution System
Site Concrete
Landscape Planting
Structural Concrete
Concrete Sealer
Masonry
Metals
Sheet Metal Fabrications
Rough Carpentry
Casework
Building Insulation
Joint Sealants
Doors and Windows
Finishes
Signage
 Financial Analysis
• Total Estimated Cost: $104,550
• Land Procurement: Donated through Ethiopian govern-
ment grant

Construction Estimate Summary

DESCRIPTION MATERIAL LABOR EQUIPMENT ESTIMATE ESTIMATE
OF WORK USD Birr
GENERAL CONDITIONS $ 16,100.00 $ 273,700.00
SITE WORK $ 20,000.00 $ 340,000.00
CONCRETE $ 14,450.00 $ 245,650.00
MASONRY $ 10,000.00 $ 170,000.00
METALS $ - $ -
CARPENTRY $ 8,500.00 $ 144,500.00
THERM.&MOIST.PROTECT $ 2,000.00 $ 34,000.00
DOORS & WINDOWS $ 6,000.00 $ 102,000.00
FINISHES $ 9,250.00 $ 157,250.00
SPECIALTIES $ 1,250.00 $ 21,250.00
EQUIPMENT $ - $ -
FURNISHINGS $ - $ -
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION $ - $ -
CONVEYING SYSTEMS $ - $ -
MECHANICAL WORK $ 7,000.00
ELECTRICAL $ 10,000.00 $ 170,000.00
$ -

TOTAL $ 104,550.00 $ 1,777,350.00

Schedule

Q1 / 2013 Q2 / 2013 Q3 / 2013 Q4 / 2013 Q1 / 2014 Q2 / 2014 Q3 / 2014 Q4 / 2014 Q1 / 2015

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01

5 months

Construction Documents 1 month

Permits / Plan Check 1w

Contracts 1.4w

Grub Site 1.4w

Surveying 3d

Excavation 1 month

Rough Grade 4d

Fine Grade

Install Septic Tank 4d

Install site drainage basins 2 weeks

Underground Utilities 1.4w

Construct Driveway 3d

month

Site Concrete 3 weeks

Foundation System

Pad Overex, Base and Compaction 1w

Underground Utilities 1w

Foundation 2 weeks

Structural System

CMU Wall System 2.25 months

Structural Steel 3d

Elevated Concrete Roof Deck 2 weeks

Concrete Stairs 2.4 weeks

Concrete Sealer 2d

Exterior Finishes

Plastering 1w

Roofing and Flashing 1.4w

Painting 2 weeks

Gutters and Downspouts 1w

Framing

Windows and Door Openings 2d

Interior Demising Walls 2 weeks

Interior Finishes

Rough Electrical and Plumbing 3 months

Insulation 4d

Interior Plaster 2 weeks

Drywall 1 month

Doors and Windows 2 weeks

Finish Carpentry 2 weeks

Tile Base 1w

Cabinetry 2 weeks

Flooring 1w

Finish Electrical and Plumbing 2 weeks

Tile 1w

Toilet Partitions and Accessories 1w

WIndow Coverings

Security System 1w

Site Finishes

Landscaping 1.5 months

Closeout

Punch List 3 weeks

Final Hookup of Medical Equipment 2 weeks

PROJECT
TEAMS
Journeyman International and Seed of Health

SEED OF HEALTH
Seed of Health is a start-up non-profit dedicated to the SEED OF HEALTH SErvices:
construction, finance, and operation of teaching hospi- 1. Raise financial support needed for construction
tals in Africa. and operation costs
2. Furnish, staff and operate humanitarian
Our president Roza Feleke is originally from Ethiopia. medical facilities
Upon earning her degree in Political Science from San
Francisco State University in 2007, Roza traveled to
Ethiopia to visit her family (her father was a physician ship with local governments and other NGO’s, Seed of
who ran a small medical clinic in Bahir Dar). While in Health will be developing a medical clinic in Bahir Dar,
Ethiopia, Roza learned that the Ethiopian government Ethiopia. The health status of this region is among the
was giving away free land to Ethiopian diasporas who lowest in the world, with an average life expectancy of
wanted to invest in education and health care. Upon this 56.2 years. The infant mortality rate is 101 deaths per
discovery, Roza Feleke worked on a project proposal for 1000 live births and the under-five mortality rate is 673
a medical clinic and applied for an investment certificate deaths per 100,000 live births. However, nearly one-
to build a higher health clinic in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. third of these deaths are preventable, and it is time to go
Roza submitted both the project proposal and the to work.
investment certificate to the government to get the land
for the health clinic free of lease. In 2008, a year after
her return to the United States, Roza learned that the
Business Model:
government granted her an acre of land for her project. This vision is spearheaded by young professionals who
volunteer their services and time. Seed of Health capi-
Roza collaborated with co-founder Bryan Marks and talizes on pre-med university students to acquire much
orchestrated a team of passionate pre-medical students of the research needed to professionally develop this
at UC Berkeley to launch Seed of Health. In partner- facility.

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Journeyman
International JOurneyman Objectives
1. Partner with reputable NGO’s and design
The Journeyman International vision was launched with construct humanitarian facilities.
the intent of filling the expertise void between inter- 2. Relieve the construction burden of partnered
national NGO’s and the new facilities they construct. NGO’s, allowing them to focus on their
While developing a dental clinic in Belize as a senior mission.
project, a group of architecture and environmental 3. Introduce economically feasible “Green”
design students from CalPoly University began recog- construction fundamentals in the developing
nizing to potential to fill this need with a construction world.
focused non-profit endeavor. Since filing for incorpora-
tion in 2009, Journeyman International has designed an
orphanage in Mexico, a development center in Zambia,
and a dental clinic in Belize. These projects were a
catalyst- we are just getting started.

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 construction-ready plans and specifications.
JI SERVICES 7. Construction analysis - The Journeyman project
management team will develop the project sched-
In specifics, Journeyman provides the following services:
ule, budget, contracts, site logistics maps, safety
plan, storm water pollution prevention plan, and
1. Feasibility study - The Journeyman team assesses
evacuation plan.
if the project can be construction at the specified
8. Project Management - Journeyman will send a full
location, overcoming all logistical concerns and
time project manager to the field.
within the projected budget.
9. Grant Proposal - The Journeyman team will de-
2. Costs data analysis - Journeyman team’s travel
velop an extensive grant proposal for the project.
to the project location to procure material, labor
and equipment price data. This step is crucial for
developing an accurate estimate in a developing Business Model
nation. In close partnership with several universities, the Jour-
3. Conceptual Project Estimate - Prior to any official neyman business model relies heavily on the talent and
construction documents, J.I. assesses to project labors of architecture, engineering, and project manage-
details to formulate a line item projection of the ment students. By capitalizing on student thesis’, senior
project costs. projects, and accredited internships from California’s
4. Research - A Journeyman team will spend hun- best technical schools, the Journeyman business model
dreds of hours researching the site, region, feasibil- thrives. These circumstances result in a higher quality of
ity of project goals, and cultural considerations effort, research and passion than we find in the profes-
required for project success. sional industry. All student projects are then review by
5. Schematic Design - Journeyman designers will licensed and professional tradesman.
develop schematic design concepts for the owner
and building officials to review.
6. Final Design - Journeyman designers will create
THE PROCESS

= THRIVE

1. An NGO, like Seed of Heath, 2. The NGO connects with 3. JI utilizes the resources from
defines a problem or need in a Journeyman International to help students and young
developing country. In this case, develop the idea at full scale. professionals to develop a fully
a healthcare facility in Bahir Dar, comprhensive project solution.
Ethiopia.

TIME LINE
2%
Problem Identification 3%
Team Setup 20%
Project Planning 25%
Grant Application 50%
Construction

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LOCAL
CONTEXT
A Closer look at the culture, religions, Politics,
Economics and Climate of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Africa’s oldest Politics

Independent Country: Ethiopia In 1995 the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Located in the “Horn of Africa”, the country of Ethio- was established. Within the new constitution people
pia is one of antiquity. The nation boasts a population were granted the rights to freedom of expression and
of 90,873,739 people living in lands rich with cultural press, the right to assemble, and the legal delineation
history. that all citizens are created equal under the law. Ethio-
pia has served as a symbol of African independence
Ethiopia’s unique heritage has much to do with the fact and was one of the founding members of the United
that the nation has never been colonised, unlike many Nations.
of it’s neighboring African countries. The integrity of These advancements in political structure have indeed
the land and its people has endured for almost 2,000 helped to push the country into modern development,
years, and over 80 different ethnic groups have learned yet many issues in terms of economics and infrastruc-
to coexist. ture have stunted further growth.

Religion
The majority of practiced religions in Ethiopia has
fluctuated between Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and Political Structure:
Paganism. Today, the prevalent religion is Christianity • Life Expectancy at Birth (LEB): 50.8 years
as practiced through the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. • Infant Mortality Rate: 97 per 1000 live births
• Under Five Mortality Rate (MMR):
500-700 per 100,000 live births
• Premature Death from all causes:
350 per 1000 persons

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Ethiopia relies on its agricultural sector to employ 85% and profits from coffee exports are not enough to save a
of it’s people. Agriculture commodities such as cereals, country dealing with major third world issues.
pulses (legumes), oilseeds and most importantly, coffee
produce more than half of the country’s GDP. The
tropical climate has proved to be highly conducive to
the production of coffee beans. Ethiopia is internation- Economic Statistics:
ally praised for providing some of the world’s most deli-
cious coffees. In fact, the country exports more coffee • GDP: $94.76 Billion
than any other commodity produced. • USA GDP: $15.04 Trillion
• Main Industries: Agriculture (namely coffee,
Given that the population is largely agriculturally based, cereals, pulses, and oilseeds), Fishing
it is estimated that 50 million people live in rural areas.
Many of these people work as subsistence farmers, pro-
viding only what they need for their families. Others
work for larger farms producing the commodities traded
in the international marketplace. This agrarian lifestyle
comes at a price, as the Ethiopian people are rendered
susceptible to droughts and famines, while also suffering
from a lack of infrustrusture and inadaquate access to
health facilities.

All of these issues pose major threats to future develop-

ment. As a whole, the country of Ethiopia is on the
brink of modernization. In some of the larger cities,
tourism flourishes. However, x-historical monuments
Farmers of Ethiopia help to produce 45% of
the nation’s GDP.
 A boy with his bicycle. Bicycling is a major
source of transportation in Bahir Dar.

A young girl in a rural area of Bahir Dar.

This type of stick and thatched roof structure
is common on the area.

Local Context 25
Left: A satellite image of Bahir Dar, located
on the South shores of Lake Tana.

Right: A palm tree lined streen in the heart

of the city.
Bahir Dar, ethiopia Despite this honorable award, Bahir Dar is still a strug-
gling city aspiring towards new world technology while
Bahir Dar is located at the southern tip of Lake Tana, in battling old world problems.
the northwestern Ethiopia. The city is the third larg-
est in the country, and is also the fastest growing in the
nation.
Bahir Dar Statistics:
Bahir Dar grew around a Jesuit settlement in the 16th • Population: 199,210
or 17th century and is now considered to be one of the • Rank: 3rd largest city in Ethiopia
leading tourist destinations in Ethiopia. • Rural Population: 19,036
• Urban Population: 180,174
The city is known for its wide palm lined avenues and • Weather: 50 ° F to 86 ° F depending on season
large variety of colorful flowers, as well as its distinctly
tropical ambience. Bahir Dar has 7 cool months during
the year where the temperatures range from 50° F to 68°
Fahrenheit, and 5 warm months where the temperatures
then jump to 68° F through 86° F. The best months for
construction are January through May.

Considered to be one of the most well-organized

and safe cities in Africa, Bahir Dar was awarded the
UNESCO City for Peace Prize in 2002 for its ability to
address the challenges of rapid socioeconomic develop-
ment.

Local Context 27
In a busy marketplace, citizens sell their and
trade their goods, mostly agricultural
commodities.

A view of the Blue Nile Falls, a major tourist

attraction of the area.
 A boy paddles accross Lake Tana in a reed
boat. The lake serves the people as a mode of
transportation to other cities located around
the lake.

Land Industry
Bahir Dar is considered to be a part of the Ethiopian What success the local industry has gained has much to
Highlands. The lands are characterized by a rugged mass do with the climate and surroundings. Locally, temper-
of mountains constituting the largest continuous area ate weather has helped to produce a distinctive type of
of its altitude on the entire continent. These distinct flora and fauna known as Afromontane. The montane
topographic features have earned it the nickname, “the grasslands and woodlands of this area have fertile soil
roof of Africa.” that is heavily populated by farming communities. True
to Ethiopia in general, Bahir Dar is largely based on
The city of Bahir Dar is situated on the south shores of agricultural production because of the valuable soils and
Lake Tana, Ethiopia’s largest lake. With a surface area proximity to water. However, due to poor, traditional
of 2,156 km2, Lake Tana feeds the Blue Nile. Within and backward agricultural performance, millions of
the lake there are numerous islands. The beautiful Blue people still face food shortages, famine, starvation and
Nile Falls separate the lake and the Blue Nile, offering malnutrition.
a distinct variety of fish fauna. The ecosystem of the
lake is diverse with 70% endemic species and additional
migratory birds who seasonally stay on the waters.

Within Bahir Dar, the people go through great efforts

to reap the land as much as possible. Unfortunately, this
has led to several forms of environmental degradation.
Overgrazing, deforestation, high population pressure
and inadequate land and water resource management
practices are all issues that threaten the city’s industry.

Local Context 29
Lake Tana and its many species of fish and mollusks
support a large fishing industry that produces 1.5 tons
Infrastructure
of fish yearly. Fishing comes second only to farm- Bahir Dar is connected to other cities in Ethiopia via
ing, allowing Bahir Dar to promote trade locally and the road system that provides bus routes as well as
throughout the country. private car transportation. Taxis are used for getting
around the immediate city, but the most common form
Favorable weather and natural landscapes also make of transportation is cycling. Located near the city is
Bahir Dar one of Ethiopia’s most visited tourist at- an airport that is equipped with paved runways which
tractions. Tourism also helps to support the people, as provides flights to the country’s capital city multiple
visitors from around the world flock to the shores of times a day.
Lake Tana to immerse themselves in the rich Ethiopian
culture, and of course to enjoy the coffee. The two main
attractions in the city are the Tis Isat Falls (also known
as the Blue Nile Falls) and Lake Tana. The Blue Nile
feeds the Nile that runs through Egypt, and Lake Tana
provides a source of life not just for fish and birds, but
for the people of Bahir Dar as well. The Lake’s Islands
become more accessible during the dry season when the
water levels are lower. These islands are famous for their
monasteries. The monasteries represent a large portion
of the Bahir Dar history, and for many of them women
are not allowed inside.

An Ethiopian woman prepares coffee during

a long tradtional ceremony
 An Oromo woman and her two children. The
Oromo People are the most populous group
in Ethiopia

Administratively, Bahir Dar is considered to be a Preparing “Bunna” (boo-na) as said by the Ethiopians,
Special Zone, located between two chartered cities takes up to an hour and a half. It starts with a woman
(Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa). The Federal Police, the bringing out fresh washed beans and roasting them in
city police, and the local neighborhood militia provide a coffee roasting pan on a small open fire/coal furnace.
safety for the city. The most common threat comes from Drinking of the coffee should be treated as a special
hustlers that overcharge tourists for boat trips. On the event. Sipping slowly is important as it shows one’s
other hand the daily and extensive weekend markets gratitude for the lengthy ceremony and delicious taste.
provide ample opportunity for safe cultural exploration
for tourists and natives alike. Tribes
The three largest tribes in Ethiopia are the Amhara,
People the Oromo and the Tigray. The largest of these is the
Like all of Ethiopia, the people of Bahir Dar have a Oromo tribe with a population around 40 million; con-
deep-rooted culture. It is evident in their traditions that stituting of 32.2% of the total population of the country
these people place a high importance on respecting they are the single largest ethnic group is Ethiopia.
their elders. Most Ethiopian people live simpler lives as Second is the Amhara tribe numbering about 23 mil-
the city is just beginning to enter into modernity. They lion, making up 30.1% of the country’s population.
take part in very few indulgences with the exception of Third is the Tigray tribe which consist of 6.1% of the
highly respected coffee ceremonies. population of Ethiopia as a whole, and number about
5.5 million. As an interest to this project one of the
The coffee ceremony is an integral part of Ethiopian other larger neighboring tribes is the Afar tribe. Their
culture. It is said to be one of the most enjoyable expe- population consists of 1,276,867 people in Ethiopia (or
riences to take part in, and if you are invited to attend a 1.73% of the total population), of whom 108,488 are
coffee ceremony at one’s house, it is a great honor. urban inhabitants.

Local Context 31
The Oromo tribe is considered to be a Cushitic tribe. Amhara tribe that has dominated the country’s political
Cushitic speakers have occupied parts of northeast- and economic life. The main religion that is practiced by
ern and eastern Africa for as long as recorded history. the Amhara tribe is Christianity.
Approximately 99% of the tribe lives in Ethiopia, with
the remainder 1% living in the surrounding countries. The Tigray tribe lives in the northern highlands of
A large part of their culture is gadaa: their society was Ethiopia’s Tigray province. The Tigreans have long been
traditionally arranged in accordance with gadaa, which subject to the Amhara tribe and their rule and language.
was a social stratification method partially based on an This is because the Tigreans and the Amharans share
eight-year cycle of age sets. Under gadaa, “every eight a common ancestry from the same group of Semitic
years the Oromo would hold a popular gathering called speakers. The Tigray tribe lives in the northern high-
the Gumi Gayo, at which laws were established for the lands and although the predominant religion is Chris-
following eight years”. There is a democratically elected tianity, 1 in 10 practice Islam. The coffee ceremony is
leader called the Abba Gada who is in charge of the something that both the Amhara and the Tigray tribe
system for the next eight-year term. The system of gadaa share, and the Tigray tribe also finds its livelihood in
is no longer in wide practice but it still remains a signifi- agricultural roots and practices.
cant part of the Oromo culture.
The Afar tribe is an ethnic group of people from the
The Amhara tribe is a tribe that is a group of farm- “Horn of Africa”: they live in similar areas to the Tigray
ers that typically live in the north central highlands of tribe. Traditionally Afar society has been organized into
Ethiopia. Approximately 90% of the tribe makes their separate and independent kingdoms, each governed
living off of agricultural practices. They are a Semitic and ruled by its own Sultan. The Afar tribe is one of
people whose ancestors possibly came from what is the nine recognized ethnic groups in the country of
modern-day Yemen. The language that the Amhara Ethiopia. The Afar tribe is also part of the Cushitic
tribe speaks is Amharic, the working language of the branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family speaking
federal authorities of Ethiopia. Traditionally it is the the Afar language as their mother tongue. Traditionally
The Afar The men of the Afar tribe carry a “jile” which
is a famous curved knife and they have an extensive lit
of battle songs. Additionally the Afar tribe is predomi-
nately Muslim, and they have a long history of associa-
tion with Islam.

This young girl is from the Afar Tribe, one of

the neighboring tribes in the Bahir Dar area.
This group of people are from the Oromo
Tribe, Ethiopia’s most populous group.

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Conceptual Analysis: Tribes
This image depicts the tribes that are located in and around the city of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. The tribes that are shown
here are the three largest, and most prevalent to the design and project: the Oromo, the Amhara, and the Tigray. By
viewing this map one can understand more about the individual tribes and the relationships that they have with each
other. By making this abstracted site analysis we are greater able to understand the relationships between aspects of
the culture that will greatly influence the design decisions that we make.
Conceptual Analysis: Diseases
Depicted here are the various diseases in the city of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia that will be addressed either directly by the
proposed hospital or indirectly via the ripple effect of increased healthcare in the region due to the implementation
of this hospital. The most common diseases, preventable diseases at that, are diarrhea, malaria, HIV/AIDS, nutritional
deficiencies, and acute respiratory infection. This map shows the relationships between diseases, causes and prevent-
ability. These relationships will help inform design decisions in regards to the use allocation in the hospital.

Local Context 35
 This group of people are from the Oromo
Tribe, Ethiopia’s most populous group.

Education
Education throughout the city and the country as a whole is at a very low standard. Although
there are educational establishments, the quality of teaching and learning is poor. Many children
complete only primary school where they are in classes with as many 65 peers with only one
teacher and limited supplies. In general Ethiopians are at a major disadvantage in the educational
realm. According to the CIA World Factbook only 42.7% of the population (ages 15 and over)
can read and write.

Lack of education within Ethiopia compounds problems within the dismal healthcare structure
and poor infrustucture, lowering their quality of life drastically.

Regarding higher medical education, Bahir Dar has a medical university which Seed of Health
will partner with to help foster a stronger connection with the community and train the next
generation of healthcare providers.
 ETHIOPIA
Need to Know Facts

Northern 100%
Ethiopia
85%

population of
Northern Ethiopia

17 million

42.7%
of the

85%
population can
27,000 read and write lives in
annual tourist
visits
rural areas

H2O

of urban of rural
98% populaion
has access
H2O
26% populaion
has access

45
Ethiopia has a
democratic
government....

of the GDP comes from agriculure,

mostly from coffee exports
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A healthcare provider in one of the few
healthcare facilities. These facilities struggle
to provide service to the people of Bahir Dar,
as well as those who travel from far
HEALTH STATUS
AND PROBLEMS
An examination of the diseases, illnesses and problems
affecting the ethiopian people

A Country in Need under the age of 5 years (acute respiratory infection, nu-
tritional deficiencies and measles) account for one-third
When compared to other regions in the country, the
of MMR deaths. When prenatal and maternal condi-
health status of Bahir Dar is extremely poor. These
tions are added, the health problems of mothers and
health problems are largely attributed to potentially
children combined account for about 50% of all deaths.
preventable infectious diseases and nutritional deficien-
Although largely preventable, childhood and maternal
cies in addition to a high rate of population growth
illnesses as well as communicable diseases are the major
of 3.194% annually. Wide spread poverty among the
causes of deaths in the region.
vast majority of the population, low educational levels
(especially among women), inadequate access to clean
water and sanitation facilities, and poor access to health
services have also contributed to the burden of ill health. Health Statistics:
• Life Expectancy at Birth (LEB): 50.8 years
• Infant Mortality Rate: 97 per 1000 live births
Current Problems • Under Five Mortality Rate (MMR):
The health status of the region is among the lowest in 500-700 per 100,000 live births
the world. Life expectancy at birth (LEB) is estimated • Premature Death from all causes:
at 50.8 years, the infant mortality rate 97 per 1000 live 350 per 1000 persons
births, while the under five mortality rate (MMR) is
estimated at 500-700 per 100,000 live births. Prevalent Diseases
The total burden of diseases, as measured by premature • Acute respiratory infection
death from all causes, is approximately 350 per 1000 • Malaria
persons. Pre-natal and maternal medical conditions • Nutritional deficiencies
such as acute respiratory infection, malaria, nutritional • Diarrhea
deficiencies, diarrhea and HIV/AIDS are the prevalent • HIV/AIDS
diseases in the region. Diseases that affect children

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Sanitary drinking water is hard to come by
for many. Unsanitary drinking water is one
of the leading causes of disease.
Historical Inefficiency ing water and only 15% had adequate sanitation, and
a year prior the public health care expenditures were
The Ethiopian government considers healthcare to
estimated at 4.4% of the GDP. In 2001 the number
be a top priority and is committed to improving the
of people living with HIV/AIDS was estimated at 2.1
healthcare status by utilizing all accessible internal and
million, and the number of people who died from HIV/
external resources.
AIDS totaled 160,000.
Historically, the existing healthcare system has been
unable to respond to the health needs of the people. It A Lack of Facilities
was highly centralized; its services were delivered in a Bahir Dar is a thriving city, with rapidly expanding so-
fragmented way with reliance on vertical programs; and cial and economic activities. In many cases the demand
there was little collaboration between the public and for social services (such as health services, schooling,
private sectors. Consequently, the Ethiopian Transition- etc) surpasses the region’s capacity to render the service.
al and Federal Government initiated political, economic At present there is one referral hospital, two health
and social changes resulting in the formulation of the centers and one clinic that are administered by the
1993 Health Policy and Strategy: The federal govern- Regional Health Bureau. In addition there are some 21
ment and the regional authorities currently seek to reor- privately owned primary health facilities.
ganize health services into more cost effective economic
development efforts for the country. Despite the presence of these facilities the health service
coverage of the zone is still very low; it is roughly esti-
In 1977 free medical care for the needy was introduced, mated at about 10% (computed by taking the physical
however in 1993 only 55% of the population had access norms by level of health service delivery). These facilities
to health care services. During the 1970s and the 1980s are also shared by people from adjoining zones, further
Ethiopia was stricken with wars, drought, political widening the gap between the demand for health ser-
turmoil and population explosions that left their lasting vices and the existing supply of health facilities, creating
mark on the healthcare system. a serious negative impact on the quality of the health
In 2000 24% of the population had access to safe drink- services.

Health Status and Problems 41

 bleeding, infection, unsafe abortion, hypertensive disor-
ders and obstructed labor. Conditions such as malaria,
Mothers and Children diabetes, anemia and sexually transmitted infections
Maternal care in Ethiopia is considered to be on the greatly increase a woman’s risk for complications during
forefront of importance by many medical professionals. pregnancy and childbirth and are therefore indirect
In 2012 the maternal mortality rate per 100,000 births causes of maternal mortality and morbidity.
was 470, compared with 589.7 in 2008 and 967.7 in
1990. Children under 5-mortality rate per 1,000 births Since most of these complications occur during child-
are 470, and the lifetime risk of death for pregnant birth and the postpartum period some of the steps to
women is 1 in 40. address these issues include emergency obstetric care,
skilled birth attendants, postpartum care, and transpor-
One of the issues that this project will address is mater- tation to medical facilities if complications arise.
nal health in the region of Bahir Dar. Worldwide over
500,000 women and girls die of complications related to
pregnancy and childbirth each year. Over 99% of those
deaths occur in developing countries such as Ethiopia.
In this country alone around 25,000 women and girls
die each year to pregnancy related complications. How-
ever that number pales in comparison to the 500,000
women and girls who will suffer from disabilities caused
by complications during pregnancy and childbirth each
year.

These complications are experience during pregnancy

or delivery itself, but can also occur up to 42 days after
delivery. Some of the causes include hemorrhage or

Mothers and their children are some of the

main sufferers of disease and illness.
A mother and her child receive treatment at
an HIV/AIDS treatment center. Only about
10% of ill persons end up obtaining treat-
ment from the strained healthcare facilities.

Health Status and Problems 43

Women and their children wait in line at the
highly impacted healthcare facilities. Many
of these women and children will not receive
treatment for the medical issues they are
dealing with.

Forced To Improvise Ill and Uninformed

The health service coverage of Bahir Dar is estimated at A lack of education also works against the Ethiopian
about 41%. The main reason for the poor health cover- people who are trying to gain healthcare. In some parts
age in the region is the population’s limited physical of the country it is common belief that there are two
access to health facilities and healthcare professionals. main causes of disease; God’s will or unclean drinking
This limited access combined with a lack of funds for water and unsanitary food. Although these may very
modern services has pushed many Ethiopian people well may be valid causes of the existing health problems,
to traditional Ethiopian medicine. Unfortunately, this other causes go largely unaccounted for. Many people
medicine is often times the work of less reliable tradi- are unaware that the diseases they suffer from are com-
tional healers that use home-based therapies. municable. The prevalent diseases are mostly prevent-
able. However, a lack of awareness allows the diseases to
According to the CIA World Fact Book, 38.7% of the spread.
population lives below the poverty line. Many of these
people do not have enough money to provide proper Modern medicine is very much an intangible resource
food, let alone healthcare. Thus, the allure of the tra- for these people. In fact, only 14% of the urban popula-
ditional healers has gained widespread popularity. Al- tion utilizes healthcare facilities compared to only 9% of
though these healers provide ineffective treatment, they the rural population who utilize healthcare facilities. A
are much cheaper and accessible than modern medicine lack of access, low levels of education, and the high price
facilities. Some of the most common health problems of healthcare keep these people from the help they need.
that would be easily treatable with modern medicine
go mistreated by the home healers. Traditional healers
extract healing ingredients from wild plants, animals
and rare minerals. These methods are no match for the
life threatening conditions like HIV/AIDS, malaria, and
acute respiratory infection.
 HEALTH STATUS
AND PROBLEMS
Need to Know Facts

under five mortality rate:

500-700/
50.8 years
life expectancy at birth
100,000
live births

infant mortality rate:

97/1000 350/1000
live births
premature deaths from
all causes 10%
of ill persons
receive treatment

25 existing facilities in Bahir Dar

+ + +
1 referral 2 health 1 health 21 privately
hospital centers clinic owned facilities

are struggling to serve over 200,000 people

prevalent diseases: causes:

nutritional unsafe lack of

deficiencies HIV/AIDS water education
890,000 adults
92,000 children
acute
suffer respiratory
infection lack of
interpersonal sanitation
malaria transmission facilities
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An Ethiopian woman being treated in a local
hospital for Obstetric Fistula, a preventable
condition that occurs amongst young women
who give birth.
DEMAND
ASSESSMENT
AN OVERVIEW OF THE NEED AND POTENTIAL FOR SOLUTIONS IN
BAHIR DAR, ETHIOPIA

OBJECTIVE
Existing Facilities:
This project seeks to build and finance a teaching hos-
• 21 Privately owned primary health care facilities
pital in the impoverished and underserved city of Bahir
• 1 Government Run Health Facility
Dar. The main objectives are to increase the availability
• 1 Referral Hospital
of medical and healthcare services and to establish
• 2 Health Centers
technical schools to train healthcare providers in the
• 1 Clinic
communities.
TOTAL FACILITY CAPACITY:
DEMAND • University of Bahir Dar: 300-400 patients/day
As previously outlined, there are only four government
run health facilities (one referral hospital, two health
centers and one clinic) and 21 privately owned primary
health care facilities to serve over 200,000 people. To
make the health service coverage even worse, the one
referral hospital has a very large coverage zone that is
not even limited to Bahir Dar as thousands of people
from neighboring cities and rural areas travel to Bahir
Dar seeking medical attention.

According to the Ethiopian Review, a local news source,

80% people are suffering from preventable diseases, such
as malnutrition, in this region. Of those who are able
to make it to a health clinic, only 10% of them actually
receive treatment for their problem. The number of sick
people is continuously growing as access to proper care
and education is very limited.

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 Cognizant to this vision, government health policy
Current Efforts and Goals highly encourages the participation of the private sector
and NGO’s in the provision of health care.
The Ethiopian Transitional and Federal Government
initiated political, economic and social changes result-
ing in the formulation of the 1993 Health Policy and Utilization of existing facilities
Strategy: The federal government and the regional The total outpatient utilization of public health facilities
authorities currently seek to reorganize health services in the country suggests that on average there are about
into more cost effective economic development efforts 0.25 visits per person per year. A Policy and Human
for the country. Resources Development Project (PHRD) study reveals
that only 10% of ill persons obtained treatment for their
As indicated in this health policy document, the Ethio- condition from any health facility (private or govern-
pian government considers health care to be a top prior- ment).
ity and is committed to the attainment of these goals
utilizing all accessible internal and external resources. Only 9.5% of the rural population utilizes health facili-
ties as opposed to 14% of the urban population.
According to the United Nations, the Country’s Devel- According to the PHRD study the three most impor-
opment Frame Work and Plan of Action 2001-2010 has tant factors pertaining to seeking treatment are:
envisaged: • The cost of the treatment
• The availability (distance) and quality of service
GOVermenT Plan of Action: • The parent’s level of education
• Reducing the infant mortality rate (IMR) from
97 to 63 per 1000 The health service coverage of the Bahir Dar Special
• Reducing the under-five child mortality rate Zone is estimated at about 41%. The main reason for
(CMR) from 167 to 63 per 1000 the poor health coverage in the region is the popula-
• Reducing the maternal mortality rate (MMR) tion’s limited physical access to health facilities and
from 775 to 380 per 100,000 health care professionals.
• Improving access to health services (AHS) from
51% to 74%
• Increasing child immunization (CI) from 60%
to 9
Effects of a new facility
The implementation of a new hospital in this area
will contribute to making these figures a reality. The
Health Center is envisaged to serve the inhabitants of
Bahir Dar and the surrounding rural and urban Keble’s.
During the first three years of its operation, the Health
Center is expected to provide service for 40-100 persons
every day and from the fourth year onwards the service
capacity will increase to 100-250 persons a day.

In order to meet the investment objectives above Seed

of Health has planned to equip the nascent health
center with standard up-to-date medical equipment and
facilities. Medical staff to provide quality service will be
recruited and placed. The major services of the Health
Center are outlined in a two phase plan.

PHase 1 Within four years:

• Outpatient Medical Service
• HIV/AIDS Counseling & Testing
• X-ray Service
• Ultra-Sound Examination
• Mothers & Children Health Care Service
• Immunization
• Prenatal & Postnatal Service
• Delivery
• Reproductive Health & Family Planning

PHase 2 Within Eight years:

• Minor Operation/Surgical Service
• Impatient Treatment
• Pharmaceutical Services
• Ambulance Service (for Emergency)
• Psychiatric Service
•
• Laboratory Service

Initial PROJECTED PATIENTS AND

RELATED SERVICES:
• HIV/AIDS: 2~10 people per day
• Pregnant Women and
New Mothers: 15~40 people per day

• Acute Preventable Illnesses and

In-Need-of-Pharmaceutical Services
(common cold, flu, etc): 10~30 people per day

• Minor Injuries: 6~10 people per day

• Immunizations: 7~10 people per day

Demand Assessment 49
A doctor helps a woman and her child during
a hospital check-up.
 DEMAND
ASSESSMENT
Need to Know Facts

Proximity to other Facilities

Blue Nile River

*This 2.5 mile by 1.75 mile portion of Bahir Dar is

located approximately 3 miles from the heart of
site the city
Abay Health
Center

nearest facility:
Abay Health Center
approx: 1.28 miles from site

projected patients phase 1:

up to 10 rural:
HIV/ patients/ 9.5% utlilize
AIDS: day health facilities
Pregnant & up to 40
new mothers:
patients/
day
urban:
Acute up to 30 14% utlilize
preventable
illnesses: patients/ health facilites
day

up to 40
Minor
injuries: patients/ JAN JAN JAN

day 1 1 1
up to 40 JAN average:
Immunizations:
patients/ 1 1 visit for every
day 4 years/person
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CASE
STUDY
Current Operating Data for an existing facility in
Bahir Dar, ethiopia

On average, the clinics used for this case study served 200 patients per day. Most patients were admitted for
infectious diseases such as TB,HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other locally endemic diseases. These clinics also spe-
cialized in Adult and Pediatric Out-Patient procedures, and Reproductive Health services. Minor surgery, with
emergency services were also provided. The table below provides the annual manpower expenses of the clinics.

Number and type of staff members and their salaries: 17 Birr= $1 US Dollar

Conversion:  17  Birr  =  $1.00  US

Salary  of  Junior   Salary  of  Senior  
Type  of  Professional Number Professional Professional
Clinical  Nurse 8 2000  Birr 3000  Birr
Mid  Wife 3 2000  Birr 3000  Birr
Health  Officer 2 2000  Birr 3000  Birr
Pharmacist 2 2000  Birr 3000  Birr
Lab  Technician 3 2000  Birr 3000  Birr
Cardiologist  /  HMIS 3 2000  Birr 3000  Birr
Radiologist  (X-­‐Ray  and  
Ultrasound) 1 2500  Birr 3500  Birr
General  PracWWoners 2 6000  Birr 7500  Birr

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 Specialist income will be determined from their
performance (40-60%)

Specialists  (Income  determined  from  performance)

Percentage  of  
Type  of  Specialist Number Type  of  Employment Pa8ent  Payment
Ophthamalogist 1 Part-­‐8me 50%
Orthopedic 1 Part-­‐8me 50%
Gynecologist 1 Part-­‐8me 50%
Surgeon 1 Part-­‐8me 50%
Dermatologist 1 Part-­‐8me 50%
Neurologist 1 Part-­‐8me 50%
Internist 1 Full-­‐8me 50%
Gastrointes8nal 1 Full-­‐8me 50%
Ear,  Nose  and  Throat  
Specialist 1 Part-­‐8me 50%
Pediatrician 1 Part-­‐8me 50%

Support  Staff Number Average  Salary

Storekeeper 1 1500  Birr
Finance  and  Administra>on  Officer 1 3000  Birr
Cashier 1 1500  Birr
Accountant 1 2000  Birr
Card  Clerk 2 1000  Birr
Janitors 2 700  Birr
HMIS  (Health  Management  Informa>on  
System) 1 1500  Birr
Driver  (Ambulance) 1 1500  Birr
Guards 2 900  Birr
Question: What is the number of inpatients vs. outpatients?
200 out patients and 20 inpatients

What is the number of patients treated (day/month/year)?

On average 150 -200 patients/Day, 4000- 6000 patients/month. This number increases with ma-
laria or other epidemic outbreaks.

What are utilities Costs for local clinics?

The table below provides monthly expenditures on utilities. Phone/internet service cost vary
depending on the individuals/hospitals consumption. The data provided below is the average
expense of the clinics surveyed:
Average  Monthly  
U"li"es Cost
Electricity 1500  Birr
Water 700  Birr
Phone 800  Birr
Internet 740  Birr
Cleaning  Materials  /  
Disinfectants 1500  Birr

Essen%al  Medicines
Amoxicillin
Oral  Rehydra%on  Salts

What are essential medications to

Arthemisin  /  Lumphantrine
keep in stock at all times?
Mebendazole  Tablets
The table to the right provides a list of 11
essential drugs selected by WHO and ministry of Tetracycline  Eye  Ointment
Paracetamol
health which are to be available 24 hours a day 7
days a week.
Refampicine  /  Isoniazide  /  
Pyrazinamide  /  Ethambutol
Medroxyprogesterone  (depo)  
Injec%on
Ergometrine  Maleate  Tablets
Ferrous  Salt  plus  Folic  Acid
Pentavalent  DPT-­‐Hep-­‐Hib  
Vaccine

Case Study 55
Which items are suggested to keep in stock in the pharmacy?
In addition to the tracer drugs, different kinds of antibiotics and analgesic drugs should be avail-
able for the target population to control the types of locally endemic diseases in the area. Some of
these drugs are as follows:

Drugs useful for treating infections Like Ciprofloxacin, CAF, Augmentine, Ampicilline,
Drugs useful for treating parasites Vermox, Tindazol, Albendazol,
Drugs useful for family planning OCP, post pills,
HIV/AIDS (ART, PMTCT) drugs,
Different types of pain killers like Hyocin,Declofenac

Different multi vitamin and multi mineral supplement drugs for pregnant women and children
should also be available.

What are your patient food costs?

Almost all clinics do not provide food for their inpatient clients. For reference, an average meal is
50 Ethiopian birr.

What is the health insurance situation in Ethiopia?

Currently there is no medical insurance in Ethiopia, but community health insurance is to be
implemented soon.

Is malpractice insurance required in Ethiopia?

No.

What are the requirements and costs for dealing with biohazard and
medical disposal?
Incinerator Placenta pit and Dry waste disposal system for burning dry waste are available .There
should be separate garbage cans for infectious and noninfectious wastes in every treatment area
and in the compound. There should be safety boxes for sharp materials. Average monthly cost of
municipal waste disposal is 400 Ethiopian Birr.

Is Biogas used?
Biogas fuel was introduced in Bahir Dar three years ago. It is cheaper than other kinds of fuels
like kerosene, charcoal, and fuel wood.
 Basic Medical Equipments necessary in different key treatment areas in
the clinic:

Number  of  Pa1ents  Per  

Room  Type Number  of  Rooms Day Equipment  Needs
Card  files,  shelves  for  MRs,  
(pa1ent  check-­‐in  and   table  and  chairs,  computer  
Medical  Records  (MR) 1 registra1on) and   printer
Delivery   couches,  infant  table  
and  scale,  suc1on  equipment,  
Delivery  (Pre-­‐Delivery   sharps  and  infec1ous  waste  
and  Post-­‐Delivery) 2 (At  Most)  5 containers,  MVA,  Personal  
Office  equipment  (desk,  file  
cabinets,  etc),  exam  table  and  
ANC 1 20 screen,  HIV  tes1ng  Kit
Provider  desk  and  chair,  exam  
table  and  screen  (1  set  in  
each  room),    weight  scale,  BP  
Adult  OPD 3 100  to  150 apparatus
Provider  desk  and  chair,  exam  
Pediatric  OPD 1  or  2 30 table,  baby  scales
Office  equipment  (desk,  
cabinets,  etc),  scale  (weight  
VCT  /  HCT 1 10 and  height)
Office  equipment  for  provider  
sta1ons  (desk,  file  cabinets,  
(EPI)  Vaccina1on 1 5 etc),  refrigerators
Beds  (  with  maWresses)  and  
Inpa1ent  Ward 1 10 bedpans  
Exam  table  and  screen,  
Minor  Procedure  Room 1  or  2 2 provider  desks
Exam  table  and  screen,  
Emergency  Room 1 5 treatment  beds
Pharmacy  (Store  and   Office  furniture  (desk,  chairs,  
Dispensary) 2 (all  pa1ent  prescrip1ons) shelves),  refrigerator
Autoclave  (1),  Centrifuge  (2),  
Hematocrit  Machine  (1),  
Microscope  (2  or  more),  
Laboratory 2 (all  pa1ent  lab  tests) Refrigerator  (1)
CASE
STUDY
A Brief review of an existing facility in addis ababa, ethiopia

Introduction been re-awarded annually since 2006: IFRP provides

the food and a cash budget to support administrative
The following case study has been gathered from
costs for distributing the soup, but very little for com-
the United States Agency of International Develop-
plementary programming.
ment- USAID Department. This department has been
responsible for the implementation of a new program
Working closely with hospital staff, PCI designed the
called Breedlove. Breedlove aims to help Ethiopian
project to complement the prevention of mother to
women who are living with HIV, through a variety of
child transmition of HIV (PMTCT), Antiretroviral
resources at the Gandhi Hospital in Addis Adaba, Ethi-
Therapy (ART), nutrition assessment, education, and
opia. Journeyman International has selected to use this
counseling services that women and children living with
case study as it examines the infrastructure, successes,
HIV receive during hospital and health facility visits.
and challenges of this facility. Through comparison and
As the project gathered momentum, PCI deliberately
analysis, Journeyman International has gathered impor-
linked the soup distributions to its coffee ceremony
tant information which can be applied to our project.
and agriculture activities to ensure that nutrition sup-
plementation does not stand alone. Thus, this linkage
THe BreedLove PRoject intentionally integrates HIV programming (ART and
PMTCT) with Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)z
Food Secure and HIV-Positive in Ethiopia began in 2006
programming in a manner that addresses both short-
as a supplementary feeding intervention supported by a
term and long-term needs of these households.
small, one-year grant to Project Concern International
(PCI) from the U.S. Agency for International Develop-
More specifically, the project is comprised of three
ment’s (USAID) International Food Relief Partner-
components: 1) distribution of highly nutritious foods
ship (IFRP). The women and hospital staff call the
to address short-term nutritional needs; 2) holding cof-
project “Breedlove,” in reference to the lentil and potato
fee ceremony discussions to provide emotional support
blended soups (manufactured by Breedlove Foods Inc.)
and education around HIV and FNS; and 3) promot-
that are distributed to project participants. The grant has
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ing urban agriculture, including vegetable gardening
and poultry raising, to address longer-term nutritional
Careful timing
needs. The project’s overall aim is to reduce vulnerability PCI learned through trial and error that the timing of
to malnutrition and food insecurity among households ceremonies is critical. Given
affected by HIV. the frequency of holidays and social events in this
culture, and the two- to three-hour duration of a typi-
Activities target two groups in Addis Ababa: 1) preg- cal ceremony, the date and time need to be carefully
nant or lactating women living with HIV who are heads selected for optimal turnout.
of households and attending a PMTCT program in one
of the 16 participating health facilities in Addis; and Skilled facilitation
2) parents and/or caregivers of children who are living
with HIV, under the age of 12, and attending a pediatric Facilitation also needs to be effective to guarantee at-
ART program in one of the five participating hospitals tendance. When certain members dominate the session,
in Addis. other participants are discouraged and may not return.
A strong facilitator is therefore crucial to managing the
discussion and ensuring that it remains fruitful, inclu-
What Worked Well: sive, and relevant to participants’ lives.

Food as an entry point for Challenges:

integrated programming
Linking monthly health care visits to food distribu- Widespread poverty
tion is an effective strategy for ensuring optimal uptake Women participating in the coffee ceremonies said that
and retention of HIV and FNS services (i.e., ART, while they now understand the need for nutritional
PMTCT, nutrition assessment and counseling, coffee diversity, they often cannot afford the variety of foods
ceremonies, and urban agriculture). A strong referral recommended. Vegetables, fruits, milk, and other sug-
network between each of the activities described above, gested foods are more expensive than the ingredients
along with intentional discussions about the benefits of for injera (the traditional grain-based bread), so they
each of these services during food distributions, is key to frequently default to foods they know and can afford.
ensuring that they are tangibly integrated, and not just This demonstrates that while behavior change can result
connected on paper. from acquiring new knowledge, the change must also be
economically accessible.
Women speaking to women
When the health staff and PCI team speak at coffee Long distances
ceremonies, the women listen. But when one of the For many clients, traveling to one of the five central
women participants stands up and tells her story, they hospitals to receive treatment can be inordinately time-
really listen. They are engaged and extremely supportive consuming and expensive. Hospitals are currently trying
of one another. They often comment on how much they to refer them to health centers that are closer to home,
learn from each other’s experiences; they remember but because they fear stigma and discrimination, benefi-
the stories and the messages that are integrated within ciaries often prefer to travel long distances so that they
them. For this reason, the facilitators frequently invite will not see neighbors and friends. Participants often
and encourage the participants to stand and share their cite travel costs as a reason for missing appointments.
experiences on given topics. Some participants have
even become PCI peer educators.
Lack of support for monitoring and Stigma and discrimination
evaluation (M&E) Stigma and discrimination remain significant prob-
The limited budget attached to the soup distribution lems in Ethiopia. In fact, many women who were
makes it difficult to establish a comprehensive M&E photographed for this case study did not want their
system. A quarterly review meeting takes place, and identities known for fear of discrimination within
informal interviews with beneficiaries are held sporadi- their communities. Stigma affects various aspects of
cally by M&E staff from other PCI programs (who are the Breedlove project: women do not want PCI staff
“borrowed” by the Breedlove project). Unfortunately, visiting them in their homes (to provide technical
formal monitoring against indicators for the objectives support or monitoring, for example) for fear that
of each project component is not done in a systemic or neighbors will suspect their status. Many women
comprehensive manner. In particular, the project does intentionally attend health clinics that are far from
not review the attendance records of women receiving their homes where they will not see neighbors or be
PMTCT or children’s adherence to ART, and so can- visited by health staff. Stigma exists not only at the
not empirically assess whether these adherence objec- societal level, but also within households. Women
tives have been met. Instead, there is heavy reliance on in coffee ceremonies frequently note that they do
anecdotal evidence. The project recognizes the need to not tell their husbands that they are bringing the
improve its M&E system and is working to do so. children for treatment or that they are attending
coffee ceremonies at the hospital. Many say that
Overburdened health care staff their husbands left them once they discovered their
HIV status.
Distributing the Breedlove soup became an additional
task for already stretched health workers at the distribu-
tion sites. The scarcity of qualified health professionals
is a systemic problem throughout the country. Those
handling the Breedlove commodity complain of be-
ing overworked and underpaid. The implications are
insufficient communication about the commodity and
the intention that it be consumed only by the targeted
recipient (the pregnant/lactating mother or child living
with HIV). Similarly, the urban agriculture program is
not as thoroughly promoted during distributions as it
could be.

Case Study 61
A satellite image of the 11th Kebele of Bahir
Dar. Lake Tana is located just two miles east
of the site, highlighted in yellow
Right: A palm tree lined streen in the heart
of the city
LOCATION
& SITE ANALYSIS
EXAMINING THE PROPOSED PLOT OF LAND AND
SURROUNDING AREAS

SITE

The parcel of land that has been donated to this project The sun pattern moves from east to west across the site,
is located in the 11th kebele of Bahir Dar. Kebeles are with more direct sunlight on the southern angle of the
neighborhoods, and the 11th kebele is located to the site vs the north because of the sites location above the
east of Lake Tana, across the Blue Nile. equator.

The road Highway 3 runs through the city of Bahir Dar Currently there are no existing built structures on the
in a west-east pattern and forms the northern boundary site, and one of the existing land uses to the west of the
of the site. The dimensions of the site are approximately parcel is a mosque.
45 m by 60 m, which results in 131 ft by 213 ft. The The distance from the site to the center of the city is
parcel of land is 27,903 sq feet, and roughly one third of approximately 6.1 km and takes roughly 6 minutes to
that is unobstructed of existing trees and vegetation and travel by car.
consists primarily of transitional type between alkaline
and tholeiite basalt soil.

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 N

OUR SITE
The parcel of land donated to Seed of Health for this project is located in the 11th kebele, or neighborhood
of the city of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. This parcel is located across the Blue Nile River, to the east of the heart of
the city. It measures 40 m by 65 m, and is approximated to have a 5% slope. The road Highway 3 forms the
northern border of the site, with existing land uses surrounding the remaining three sides.
 N

ACCESS
Access to the parcel of land is illustrated here with the asterisk, with access being primarily from the highway run-
ning to the north of the site. Vegetation and neighboring land uses surrounds the remaining three sides of the site,
providing no vehicular access. However it is possible to have pedestrian and wildlife access on the remaining three
sides.

Location and Site 65

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Circulation
The primary form of transportation in Bahir Dar is the bicycle, with the second most common being the three-
wheeled rickshaw known as a bajajs. Out here on the outskirts of the city the most common form of transportation
is by car or bicyle. The Highway 3 that runs to the north of the site in an East/West fashion supports two-way traf-
fic and carries commuters to the heart of the city or away into the countryside. The road is one of the only ones in
the area around our site and is heavily used.
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Sun Pattern
The sun follows the pattern of westward movement across the site. Because Ethiopia is in the Northern Hemi-
sphere the sun angels are relatively similar to the ones that are found in North America, comparatively. Southern
sunlight is direct and intense, while northern sunlight is indirect and softer. The analysis being that windows should
be greater on the northern side of the building and open southern facades should be shaded or screened.

Location and Site 67

 Gabriel Church

Existing Surrounding structures

& Land uses
In this image the surrounding structures and buildings are indicated, although no specific land use information is
conclusive. It can be deduced that a majority of the surrounding parcels of land are residential or agricultural in use.
However it is known that one of the larger surrounding buildings is a church.
 N

Vegetation
This image depicts the surface of the land occupied by vegetation. Bahir Dar is situated in what is known as the Ethi-
opian Highlands. The Ethiopian Highlands share a similar flora and fauna of other mountainous regions of Africa;
this distinctive flora and fauna is known as Afromontane but from the time of the last Ice Age has been populated
with some Eurasian flora. Specifically this portion of Bahir Dar falls into the region known as the Ethiopian Montane
Grasslands and Woodlands.

The Ethiopian montane grasslands and woodlands is the largest of the highland ecoregions, occupying the area be-
tween 1800 and 3000 meters elevations. The natural vegetation is closed-canopy forest in moister areas, and grassland,
bushland, and thicket in drier areas. The hillsides have good fertile soil and are heavily populated, largely by farming
communities so most of the region has been converted to agriculture with a few areas of natural vegetation remaining.
Remaining woodland in the drier areas contains much endemic flora and primarily consists of:
- Podocarpus conifers
- Juniperus procera
- Hagenia abyssinica
- Schefflera heterophylla
- Lobelia gibberroa
- Syzigium guineense
- Juniperus procera
- Olea africana

Location and Site 69

PROJECT
OVERVIEW
DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT
An Indepth examination of Design Process

Introduction since 2006: IFRP provides the food and a cash budget
to support administrative costs for distributing the soup,
The following case study has been gathered from
but very little for complementary programming.
the United States Agency of International Develop-
ment- USAID Department. This department has been
Working closely with hospital staff, PCI designed the
responsible for the implementation of a new program
project to complement the PMTCT, ART, nutrition
called Breedlove. Breedlove aims to help Ethiopian
assessment, education, and counseling services that
women who are living with HIV, through a variety of
women and children living with HIV receive dur-
resources at the Gandhi Hospital in Addis Adaba, Ethi-
ing hospital and health facility visits. As the project
opia. Journeyman International has selected to use this
gathered momentum, PCI deliberately linked the soup
case study as it examines the infrastructure, successes,
distributions to its coffee ceremony and agriculture
and challenges of this facility. Through comparison and
activities to ensure that nutrition supplementation does
analysis, Journeyman International has gathered impor-
not stand alone. Thus, this linkage intentionally inte-
tant information which can be applied to our project.
grates HIV programming (ART and PMTCT) with
FNS programming in a manner that addresses both
THe BreedLove PRoject short-term and long-term needs of these households.
Food Secure and HIV-Positive in Ethiopia began in 2006
More specifically, the project is comprised of three
as a supplementary feeding intervention supported by
components: 1) distribution of highly nutritious foods
a small, one-year grant to PCI from the U.S. Agency
to address short-term nutritional needs; 2) holding cof-
for International Development’s (USAID) Interna-
fee ceremony discussions to provide emotional support
tional Food Relief Partnership (IFRP). The women and
and education around HIV and FNS; and 3) promoting
hospital staff call the project “Breedlove,” in reference
urban agriculture, including vegetable gardening and
to the lentil and potato blended soups (manufactured
poultry raising, to address longer-term nutritional needs.
by Breedlove Foods Inc.) that are distributed to project
The project’s overall aim is to reduce vulnerability
participants. The grant has been re-awarded annually
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 EXIT

STORAGE

NURSE
WAITING ROOM 2
STATION PHARMACY

PATIENT
ROOMS

EXIT
TRIAGE DOCTOR X-RAY
STATION
O.R.
RAGE

RSE
WAITING ROOM 2
WAITING ROOM KITCHENETTE
TION PHARMACY
ENTRY

PATIENT
PUBLIC
ROOMS
SEMI-PRIVATE: PATIENT
E DOCTOR X-RAY PRIVATE: STAFF
STATION
O.R.

ADJACENCY STUDIES
During the design process, a series of adjacency stud-
WAITING ROOM KITCHENETTE
ies were conducted to determine the necessary spatial
relationships for the facility. According to the needs of
a successful health clinic, it was required that certain
spaces have varying degrees of connection throughout.

One example is the waiting room. The waiting room

needs direct connection to lavatory facilities, the main
entry, and the patient rooms.

The nurses station requires a visual and physical connec-

tion to the patient rooms for security purposes.

The types of spaces are color coordinated to illustrate

the degrees of privacy for each space. These types
of studies allow the architectural designer to ensure
maximum functionality and circulation throughout the
facility.
1. A mass with the rough square 2. The mass is pushed and pulled
footage is created. to create a courtyard space.

3. Certain portions of the mass are

then extruded for occupancy, lighting
and ventilation purposes.

MASSING STUDY
After the spatial relationships were established, the next
step in the design process allowed for the manipulation
of masses. Each space within the program was assigned
an exact square footage. The spaces were arranged ac-
cording to their required adjacencies, and then manipu-
lated vertically to create liveable space.

The concept diagram above illustrates a push and pull

method that allowed for the creating of a dynamic
building form. Sun and wind patterns informed the
direction of the pushing and pulling for each mass.

A U-shaped building was the result of the massing

study. This building form proved to be the most ef-
ficient way for the spaces to relate and function.

Design Development 75
FINAL
DESIGN
The proposed design for the Bahir Dar Clinic Phase 1

77
 Waiting Room

Storage/
Mech Pharmacy
Rx
Patient Room 1 Patient Room 2 Patient Room 3 Walk-up
Storage/
Mech

Nurse PUBLIC Patient Room 1 Patient Room 2

Station
Nurse

Semi-Private: Patient
Station

PRIVATE: Staff
Doctor X-Ray Room Admin/
Admin/ Station Records
Records
CIRCULATION
Kitchenette Triage

Triage
Operating Room Waiting Room

Waiting Room
Entry

Operating Room
Entry

nurse will greet them and then assign them to one of he

First Floor Plan three patient rooms. A nurses station at the end of the
After extensive adjacency and environmental studies, circulation corridor serves as a watch post for the three
the floor plan has developed into a U-shaped building patient rooms. Large windows and a second door to the
housing two waiting rooms, three patient rooms, two courtyard from the circulation corridor accentuate the
operating rooms, a small pharmacy, and a bunk room for clinic’s connection with nature.
staff.
The facility is complete with a doctor’s station, kitch-
The relationship between the public and private spaces enette, x-ray room, and two operating rooms. The small
creates a unique and welcoming experience for the scale pharmacy, adjacent to the second waiting room,
patients, many of which will potentially be intimidated will serve the patients as they make their exit from the
by Western medicine. Extra wide hallways, lined with clinic after their visit.
windows and doors to the exterior provide for proper
circulation and natural lighting throughout. The form of the building responds to the wind and sun
patterns of the area. Natural ventilation is harnessed
A patient is initially greeted by an ample sized wait- through the use of carefully positioned, operable win-
ing room. This waiting room features vaulted ceilings dows that also allow the ambient sunlight to illuminate
and a connection to a central courtyard providing for the various spaces.
a family oriented clinic. The waiting room and court-
yard was designed with the consideration that the men
and women would be visiting the hospital with their
children in tow.

As patients are called by appointments, they are moved

through the first set of doors to the triage. Here a
 Waiting Room

Storage/
Mech Ph
Rx
Patient Room 1 Patient Room 2 Patient Room 3 Walk-up

Nurse
Station

PRIVATE: Staff
Doctor
Admin/ Station
Records

Kitchenette
Triage

Waiting Room

Entry

Bunk Room

Second Floor Plan

Moving to the most private space, the second floor
provides basic living accommodations for up to 8 staff
members. An open plan bathroom and ample closet
space allows for multiple occupants to function in these
spaces at the most basic of levels. A south facing sun
deck is accessed off the bunk room. This deck connects
the private with the public courtyard and memorial
space that it overlooks.

Final Design 79
SECTION EAST//WEST Waiting Room

This section cuts through the waiting room, the central Storage/
Mech
Rx
Walk-up
Pharmacy

courtyard, and one of the operating rooms with the

Patient Room 1 Patient Room 2 Patient Room 3

Nurse
Station

bunk room above. The relationship between the out-

doors and interior spaces is maintined on at least three
Doctor X-Ray Room
Admin/ Station
Records

Kitchenette

sides of the structure at all times. This important rela-

Triage
Operating Room

tionship was developed to assure proper natural lighting

Waiting Room

Operating Room
Entry

and ventilation. Keeping the occupants comfortable at

all times is also a high priority. Multiple windows and
exterior access points helps to remove the “stuffy” and
“boxed-in” institutional feel of traditional clinics.
SECTION NORTH//SOUTH Waiting Room

Again, the priority of providing natural lighting and Storage/

ventilation strategies influenced the thin form of the

Mech Pharmacy
Rx
Patient Room 1 Patient Room 2 Patient Room 3 Walk-up

building. This section cuts through the patient rooms

Nurse
Station

and the circulation corridor. The corridor is lined with Admin/

Records
Doctor
Station X-Ray Room

windows and a door to the main courtyard space. The Triage

Kitchenette

Operating Room

form of the building works to deconstruct the layers Waiting Room

which typically constitute a hospital. Ultimately, the

Operating Room
Entry

goal is to provide the Ethiopian people with a facil-

ity that is not overtly “Western,” but rather maintains
a connection with the holistic, natural world of the
exterior.

Final Design 81
Final Design 83
Final Design 85
More often times than not, the workers in
the developing world are skilled in brick and
masonry construction.
CONSTRUCTION
SCOPE ANALYSIS
A detailed list of Construction Requirements

The following analysis aims to detail the individual construction of the stormwater curbs and gutters located
construction scopes that will be required for the Bahir at the frontage road, in addition to the drive approaches.
Dar Clinic. Additionally, flaggers will be required during large con-
crete pours due to the quantity of the concrete trucks.
General Requirements
Seed of Health will need to carefully consider all costs Storm Water Pollution Control
and schedule impacts resulting from construction We will ensure the health and safety of not only the
permitting, zoning changes, utility connection fees, and facility, but also its occupants. We suggest the following
inspection fees. temporary SWPPP measures:
• Gravel bags and fiber rolls
Temporary Facilities and Controls • Concrete washout area
This project will require the following temporary facili- • Construction entrance
ties and controls: • Dust control
• Portable toilets
• Scaffolding Cutting and patching
• Temporary electrical power During construction, Seed of Health may need to
• Temporary or permanent water source during trench across city easements or frontage roads. If this
construction is the case, patching will be required to meet Bahir Dar
• Temporary interior lighting city standards.

Traffic Control Sitework

During particular phases of construction, traffic control The elevations of the site are relatively mild. The site
will be required at the frontage road. We anticipate the will require clearing and grubbing in preparation for
need for construction barricades and flaggers during foundation pouring. It is not anticipated that any dirt
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export will be required as it can be used at other loca- struction team will perform rough grading, pad prepa-
tions on site. ration, and fine grading. This will require the use of
several forms of heavy machinery (i.e.: graders, compac-
tors, etc.).
Surveying
The Clinic should plan to have the site surveyed and
recorded by a licensed land surveyor prior to break- Gravel Trenches and Bioswales
ing ground. The site should be staked for perimeter Seed of Health will need to anticipate the costs involved
boundaries, building footprints, underground utilities with excavating and creating bioswales, gravel trenches,
and other site improvements (site walls, pathways, soc- sitewall drainage, and general site drainage systems.
cer field, etc.)
Base (flatwork)
Protection of Existing Improvements In order to ensure long lasting, quality site pathways and
It will be important to provide protection for any exist- curbs, the use of proper compaction and base will be es-
ing landmarks or vegetation that may be damaged dur- sential. The team needs to make sure that the construc-
ing construction. Further analysis of which plant and tion team properly installs all site flatwork.
tree specimen that will be preserved will be conducted
at the site visit.
Base (paving)
The asphalt/concrete base-paving sections should meet
Selective Demolition general US standards. Journeyman International sug-
• Tree removal: Journeyman International should gests the use of 10” of engineered base below all asphalt
take note of the particular trees and vegetation that or concrete paving, and below all structural footings and
will be removed. Tree removal and grinding can be slabs.
an expensive unforeseen cost.
• Remove select underground utilities: The project
team may encounter several unforeseen site condi-
Base (foundation)
As noted above, Journeyman International suggests a
tions (i.e. underground utilities). Be mindful of the
minimum of 10” of engineered base below all structural
potential for such unforeseen conditions, and safety
footings and slabs.
and cost risks involved.
• Site Clearing: After further analysis of the exist-
ing plant specimen, Journeyman International will Water Distribution System
select which plants will be removed for site prepara- If the facility intends on bringing city water into the
tion. structures, as opposed to using the traditional method of
water distribution, the costs of trenching, compaction,
backfill, meters, pumps and connections will all need to
Excavation be considered.
Site excavation will have the greatest potential for
unforeseen construction costs during the project. This
is particularly true with the recently increased price of Sanitary Sewer System
petroleum. The Journeyman International team strongly The first site visit will determine if the facility will be
encourages a soils testing to develop a clear plan for able to connect to the city sanitary sewer system. Other-
the extent of site excavation. Important cost aspects to wise, a detailed plan for an onsite sanitary sewer system
recognize include: will be provided.
• The price of fuel
• The size and type of machinery
• The travel distance to tow such machinery
Storm Drainage
Journeyman International suggests the implementation
• The location and cost for any export/import
of several storm drains of the northern frontage road, in
• Excavation difficulty (i.e.: rocks, clay)
addition to site bioswales and gutters.

Grading Gas Distribution System

Once general excavation has been completed, the con-
The first site visit will determine if the facility will be
able to connect to city gas distribution systems. If not, a • Shower and toilet grab bars
detailed plan for natural gas needs and locations to be • Stainless backsplashes and counters in food prep
engineered will be required. areas
• Traffic bollards
Site Concrete
Seed of Health will need to anticipate costs for the fol- Sheet Metal Fabrications
lowing items: Sheet metal flashing is a crucial element in preventing
• Bollards water intrusion. J.I. strongly encourages Seed of Health
• Precast splash blocks to maintain a financial allowance for waterproofing,
• Curbs and gutters including sheet metal.
• Sidewalks
• Driveway apron
• Wheel stops
Rough Carpentry
Demising walls for this clinic can either be constructed
out of light gauge steel, concrete masonry units, or wood
Landscape Planting (rough carpentry).
Journeyman International suggests, and has designed a
‘xeriscape’ landscape architecture plan will utilize native
local vegetation that requires no landscape irrigation.
Casework
Cabinets, casework, and countertops should also be con-
Please refer to the landscape architecture plan for full
structed out of composite materials whenever possible.
details.
This will provide a healthier environment, and should
prevent termite, mice, and general pest infestations.
Structural Concrete Casework scope will likely include:
Concrete material and delivery cost will be the greatest • Cabinets
cost variable on this project. The Journeyman Inter- • Countertops
national construction estimate is based upon a $100/ • Bunk beds
cy cost of concrete. Structural concrete and reinforcing • Pantry closets
systems will need to be designed by a licensed structural • Bedroom closets
engineer. • Bathroom cabinets and countertops
• Office desks
Concrete Sealer
All concrete slabs will need to be sealed to prevent water Building Insulation
intrusion. If Seed of Health intends on providing temperature and
humidity control to any rooms, the insulated R value
should be greater than that of just CMU block. Insula-
Masonry tion will reduce sound penetration between occupied
In addition to the structural concrete masonry unit
spaces.
system, masonry retaining walls, trash enclosures and
perimeters will be utilized throughout the site.
Joint Sealants
J.I. strongly encourages the use of expansion joints
Metals within the CMU walls. This will prevent cracking from
Assuming the structural system for the facilities will be
soil consolidation and earthquakes.
concrete, metal fabrications will primarily be used for
miscellaneous architectural reasons. Seed of Health
will need to consider the following likely applications of Doors and Windows
metals: Seed of Health should plan on using heavy gauge steel
• Stairwell handrails doors on all exit routes, and steel doors and frames in all
• Exterior site path handrails
• Awnings
• Flag pole
• Wood framing hardware

Construction Scope Analysis 89

facilities. • Wires, Cables and Conductors
• Boxes
• Cabinets
Finishes • Wiring Devices
Interior finishes can quickly overwhelm a project
• Nameplates and Warning Signs
budget. Please be sure to account for labor and material
• Panelboards
costs associated with all of the following finishes.
• Switches, Disconnect and Safety
• Wall base
• Transformers (assumedly pad mounted)
• Corner guards
• Underground Electrical Construction and Ser-
• Painting
vice
• Interior plaster
• Grounding
• Toilet accessories
• Distribution Switchboard
• Drywall and texture
• Building Lighting, Interior
• Tile
• Site Lighting
• FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic)
• Generator System
• Carpet
• Automatic Transfer Switches
• Epoxy floor
• Telephone Utility Service
• Concrete sealers and stains
• Controls and Instrumentation
• Hardwood
• Occupancy Sensors
• Window coverings
• Door and window trim
• Resilient flooring

Signage
Seed of Health should consider a financial allowance for
the following signage applications:
• Tactile exit signs on all exits
• Tactile exit route signs on all exit routes
• Fire extinguisher signs
• Address signs
• Electrical room sign
• Parking signs

Mechanical
This facility will utilize natural ventilation methods,
and only incorporate artificial ventilation in particular
rooms.

Plumbing
Once a final construction design has been selected,
Journeyman International will assist in the design of the
plumbing system.

Electrical
Seed of Health will need to have a licensed electrical
engineer design the electrical system that will be appro-
priate for these facilities. The following scopes will need
to be considered:
• Raceways
• Busways
This rural road in is being paved with asphalt.
Heavy machinery is required for some of
these jobs.

Construction Scope Analysis 91

SOILS
ANALYSIS
EXAMINING THE PROPOSED PLOT OF LAND AND
SURROUNDING AREAS

industrialization.
TYPES OF SOIL
There are five different classifications of soil in Ethiopia. Alkaline soil, the other type of soil found on the site, is
The first, and the one that is applicable to our project, a clay soil that has a relatively high pH (considered to
is the type of soil located in the Eastern and Western be higher than 9). It has a poor soil structure and a low
Ethiopian Highlands; this type of soil is composed of infiltration capacity, which means that drainage on the
euritic nitosols and andosols, and is known as the tran- parcel of land will be strictly monitored and designed.
sitional type of soil from alkaline soil to theolite basalt Alkaline soils get their name from the alkali metal
soil. group of elements where sodium belongs and that can
These soils are formed from volcanic material and, with induce basicity. These soils can also be referred to as
proper management, have medium to high potential for sodic soils. Often alkaline soils have a hard calcareous
rain-fed agriculture. The parcel of land that has been
donated to Seed of Health for this hospital is comprised layer at approximately .5 to 1 meter depth, and they owe
primarily of these two types of soil. their unfavorable physio-chemical properties, mainly, to
the presence of sodium carbonate; sodium carbonate is
Basalt soil is a common extrusive volcanic rock; and what causes the soil to swell. The presence of the sodium
actually one of the most common rock types in the carbonate can be created by man-made irrigation with
world. It is used in construction to make cobblestones water that contains a relatively high proportion of
and in making statues. Heating and extruding basalt sodium bicarbonates, where as naturally the sodium
creates stone wool, which is an excellent thermal insula- is received as part of natural precipitation. The exact
tor. Theolitic basalt is a soil that is relatively rich in silica extent of alkaline soils is not precisely known, but what
and poor in sodium. This category of basalt soil is found is important to note is that alkaline soils make agricul-
commonly on the ocean floor, which is interesting to tural production difficult. Because of the low infiltration
note. When one finds basalt above sea level it usually capacity rainwater tends to stagnate in the soil rapidly,
means that the area is, or once was, part of a volcanically and during the dry season, man-made irrigation is
active area. These places are known as hotspot islands, almost entirely impossible. The problems associated with
but can also simply be situated along a volcanic arc on alkalinity however, are more pronounced with clay soils
thin crust. The shape, texture and structure of basalt is versus sandy or loam soils because in clay soils there
a way to diagnose where and how it erupted – into the is more potential to swell because of a greater specific
sea, or onto land. The significant amounts of reduced surface area (the surface area of the soil particles divided
iron and manganese that are present in this type of soil by their volume). Alkaline soils can be reclaimed using
provide potential energy sources for bacteria. When grass cultures, which ensure the incorporation of very
basalt is compared to other rock forms found on Earth’s acidifying organic material into the soil as well as the
surface, basalt weathers relatively fast. When basalt leaching of excess sodium. Additionally deep plowing
weathers chemically it produces cations such as calcium, and incorporating calcareous subsoil into the top soil
sodium and magnesium. These minerals give basalt areas helps. A common agricultural practice in high alkalinity
a strong buffer capacity against acidification. Interest- areas is the use of “tile lines” in the subsurface, which
ingly enough, basalt has been studied as a means of
carbon sequestration; as a way to remove carbon dioxide
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CONSTRUCTION
SAFETY PLAN
An examination of the diseases, illnesses and problems
affecting the ethiopian people

All safety rules must be obeyed. Failure to do so will 8. If any part of your body should come in contact with
result in immediate dismissal from the jobsite. an acid or caustic substance, rush to the nearest water
available and flush the affected part. Secure medical aid
1. Head protection will be worn on job sites at all times immediately.
by all trades.
9. The use of illegal drugs or alcohol or being under the
2. Eye protection will be worn when there are potentials influence of the same on the project shall be cause for
of hazards from flying objects or particles, chemicals, termination. Inform your supervisor if taking strong
arcing, glare, or dust. prescription drugs that warn against driving or using
machinery.
3. Protective footwear shall be worn to protect from
falling objects, chemicals, or stepping on sharp objects. 10. Do not distract the attention of fellow workers.
Athletic or canvas-type shoes shall not be worn. Do no engage in any act that would endanger another
employee.
4. Protective gloves or clothing shall be worn when
required to protect against a hazard. 11. Sanitation facilities have been or will be provided
for your use. Defacing or damaging these facilities is
5. Harnesses and lanyards shall be utilized for fall pro- forbidden.
tection.
12. A clean job is the start of a safe job.
6. Keep your mind on your work at all times. No horse-
play on the job. 13. Do not use a compressor to blow dust or dirt from
your clothes, hair, or hands.
7. Precautions are necessary to prevent sunburn and to
protect against burns from hot materials. 14. Never work aloft if you are afraid to do so, if you are

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subject to dizzy spells, or if you are apt to be nervous or 29. Ladders must extend three feet above landing on
sick. roof for proper use.
15. Never move an injured person unless it is absolutely
necessary. Further injury may result. Keep the injured 30. Defective ladders must be properly tagged and
as comfortable as possible and utilize job site first-aid removed from service.
equipment until an ambulance arrives.
31. Keep ladder bases free of debris, hoses, wires, materi-
16. Know where firefighting equipment is located and als, etc.
be trained on how to use it.
32. Build scaffolds according to manufacturers’ recom-
17. Lift correctly - with legs, not the back. mendations.

18. Nobody but the operator shall be allowed to ride on 33. Scaffold planks shall be properly lapped, cleated or
equipment unless proper seating is provided. otherwise secured.

19. Do not use power tools and equipment until you 34. Use only extension cords of the three-prong type.
have been properly instructed in the safe work methods Use ground fault circuit interrupters at all times and
and become authorized to use them. when using tools in wet atmosphere (e.g. outdoors) or
with any temporary power supply. Check the electrical
20. Be sure that all guards are in place. Do not re- grounding system daily.
move, displace, damage, or destroy any safety device or
safeguard furnished or provided for use on the job, nor 35. The use of harnesses with safety lines when working
interfere with the use thereof. from unprotected high places is mandatory. Always keep
your line as tight as possible.
21. Do not enter an area which has been barricaded.
36. Never throw anything “overboard.” Someone passing
22. If you must work around power shovels, trucks, and below may be injured.
dozers, make sure operators can always see you. Barri-
cades are required for cranes. Know what emergency procedures have been estab-
lished for your job site. (location of emergency phone,
23. Never oil, lubricate, or fuel equipment while it is first aid kit, stretcher location, fire extinguisher loca-
running or in motion. tions, evacuation plan, etc.)

24. Before servicing, repairing, or adjusting any powered I, _________________________________agree with

tool or piece of equipment, disconnect it, lock out the the above standards that have been set forth by Journey-
source of power, and tag it out. man International in accordance with General Safety
Requirements.
25. Trenches over five feet deep must be shored or
sloped as required. __________________________________________
(Signature) (Date)
26. Keep out of trenches or cuts that have not been
properly shored or sloped. Excavated or other material
shall not be stored nearer than two feet from the edge
of the excavation. Excavations less than 5 ft may also
require cave in protection in some instances.

27. Use the “four and one” rule when using a ladder. One
foot of base for every four feet of height.

28. Portable ladders in use shall be equipped with safety

feet unless ladder is tied, blocked or otherwise secured.
Step ladders shall not be used as a straight ladder.
 walking or working surface must be protected
Required Fall Protection Situations from falling by the use of a guardrail system, safety
net system or personal fall arrest systems.
I. Excavation
A. Excavations greater than 6 feet deep shall be
F. Ramps, runways and other walkways shall be
protected from falling using one of the following
protected with a guardrail system when the walk-
methods: guardrail systems, fences, or barricades.
ing surface is greater than 6 feet above the lower
level.
B. Where walkways are provided across excava-
tion deeper than 6 feet
IV. Confined Space Entry
No employee shall enter areas defined below without
C. guardrails will be provided on the walkway.
authorization:
A. A space that is not designed for continuous
II. Erection, Leading Edge Work or Unprotected Sides
employee occupancy; and
A. All employees working on a leading edge work
(Precast Concrete
B. Is large enough and so configured that a person
can bodily enter into and perform assigned work
B. Erection, Roofing, Steel Erection, etc.) 6 feet
and Has limited or restricted means for entry or
or greater above lower levels shall be protected
exit; and
by one of the following: guardrail system, safety
net system, or personal fall arrest system. If these
C. May have a possible hazardous atmosphere
systems create a greater risk of harm to employees
that may expose employees to the risk of death,
then the group must meet collectively and come
incapacitation, impairment of ability to self rescue
up with a fall protection plan that is feasible. This
caused by:
fall protection plan must be implemented prior to
i. Flammable gas
commencement of work.
ii. Airborne combustible dust
iii. Atmospheric oxygen concentration
III. Unprotected Openings
below 19.5 or above 23.5%
A. Holes are considered a gap or void two inches
iv. A toxic atmosphere or substance
or more in the least
v. Danger of engulfment
B. dimension in a floor, roof or walking/working
V. General Confined Space Entry Procedure
surface.
A. There shall be no unauthorized entry into a
confined space by any person.
C. Holes that have a falling distance of less than
6 feet must be covered or clearly marked out with
B. An authorized person shall examine, test and
caution tape or a guard rail system to identify the
evaluate a potential entry space and determine if
potential fall hazard.
it is a “non-permit space” and meets the following
requirements:
D. Holes that have a falling distance greater than
6 feet above lower levels must be clearly labeled
C. It does not contain any atmospheric hazards or
“Hole” or “Cover” and covered with a secured
dangers of engulfment capable of causing death or
cover rated to withstand without failure at least
serious physical harm;
twice the maximum load of the largest piece of
equipment, employees, or materials that may be
D. The space has been proven safe, has been
imposed on that cover at one time.
verified, documented, and has a certified guarantee
of a safe environment.
E. Wall openings such as windows, doors, elevator
shafts, stairs, ladders access, material receiving
areas and trash chutes with a distance greater than
6 feet above lower levels and the bottom edge of
the wall opening is less than 39 inches above the

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VI. The Space:
A. Contains or has a potential to contain a haz-
ardous atmosphere.

B. Contains a material that has a potential for

engulfing an entrant.

C. Has an internal configuration such that an en-

trant could be trapped or asphyxiated by inwardly
converging wall or by a floor which slopes

D. downward and tapers to a smaller cross section;

or

E. Contains any other recognized serious safety or

health hazard.

Bahir Dar Clinic Safety Manual and

Health Policy Agreement
If a job represents a potential safety or health threat,
every effort will be made to plan a safe way to do the
task. Every procedure must be a safe procedure and fol-
low all guidelines listed herein. Shortcuts in safe proce-
dures by either foremen or workers will not be tolerated.
If a worker observes any unprotected job, which may
pose a potential threat to their health or safety, he or she
must inform management and management must take
adequate precautions.

It is the policy of the General Contractor to provide

protection and leadership to all employees from unsafe
work conditions and practices on the jobsite. Our
employees are considered the most fundamental asset
of our operations. Their safety must be considered first
when planning any construction activity. All employees
have the responsibility to work safely and ensure that
fellow workers also work safely on the job to ensure eve-
ryone leaves the jobsite unharmed at the end of the day.
I have read and agree to adhere with all included poli-
cies set forth herein accordance to the Seed of Health
Safety Manual. I will follow all policies and procedures
set forth within this manual to ensure the well being of
all job site employees.

__________________________________________
(Signature) (Date)
Construction Safety Plan 99
 December 2013 January 2014 February 2014 March 2014 April 2014 May 2014 June 2014
WK 51, WK 52, WK 1, 1 WK 2, 1 WK 3, 1 WK 4, 1 WK 5, 1 WK 6, 2 WK 7, 2 WK 8, 2 WK 9, 2 WK 10, WK 11, WK 12, WK 13, WK 14, WK 15, WK 16, WK 17, WK 18, WK 19, WK 20, WK 21, WK 22, WK 23, WK 24, WK 25, WK 26,
Ethiopia Hospital

Site Work

Grub Site 1.4 weeks

Surveying 3 days

Excavation 1 month

Rough Grade 4 days

Fine Grade 2d

Install Septic Tank 4d

Install site drainage basins 2 weeks

Underground Utilities 1.4 weeks

Construct Driveway 3d

Retaining walls 1 month

Schedule
Site Concrete 3 weeks

Foundation System

Pad Overex, Base and Compaction 1 week

Underground Utilities 1 week

Foundation 2 weeks

Structural System

CMU Wall System 2.25 months

Structural Steel 3 days

Elevated Concrete Roof Deck 2 weeks

Concrete Stairs 2.4 weeks

Concrete Sealer 2d

Exterior Finishes

Plastering 1 week

Roofing and Flashing 1.4 weeks

Painting 2 weeks

Gutters and Downspouts

Framing

Windows and Door Openings 2d

Interior Demising Walls 2 weeks

Interior Finishes

Rough Electrical and Plumbing 3 months

Site Finishes

Landscaping 1.5 months

 CONSTRUCTION
GANTT SCHEDULE
ne 2014 July 2014 August 2014 September 2014 October 2014 November 2014 December 2014 Jan
WK 26, WK 27, WK 28, WK 29, WK 30, WK 31, WK 32, WK 33, WK 34, WK 35, WK 36, WK 37, WK 38, WK 39, WK 40, WK 41, WK 42, WK 43, WK 44, WK 45, WK 46, WK 47, WK 48, WK 49, WK 50, WK 51, WK 52, WK 1, 1

weeks

1 week

3 months

Insulation 4 days

Interior Plaster 2 weeks

Drywall 1 month

Doors and Windows 2 weeks

Finish Carpentry 2 weeks

Tile Base 1 week

Cabinetry 2 weeks

Flooring 1 week

Finish Electrical and Plumbing 2 weeks

Tile 1 week

Toilet Partitions and Accessories 1 week

WIndow Coverings 2d

Security System 1 week

.5 months

Closeout

Punch List 3 weeks

Final Hookup of Medical Equipment 2 weeks

CONSTRUCTION
OUTLINE
# Info Title Given Plan Flag # Prede Expected Start A
ned Work Status cessors R
0 Ethiopia Hospital 7/1/11

1 Pre-Construction 1/1/13

2 Ground Breaking Ceremony 1/1/13

3 Soils Testing and Report 30 days 1/1/13
4 Construction Documents 20 days 6/5/13
5 Permits / Plan Check 5 days 4 12/26/13

6 Contracts 7 days 4 12/24/13

7 Site Work 1/1/13

8 Grub Site 7 days 4; 6 1/2/14

9 Surveying 3 days 8 1/13/14

10 Excavation 20 days 9 1/16/14

11 Rough Grade 4 days 10 2/13/14

12 Fine Grade 2 days 11 2/19/14
13 Install Septic Tank 4 days 11 2/19/14
14 Install site drainage basins 10 days 11 2/19/14

15 Underground Utilities 7 days 11 2/19/14

16 Construct Driveway 3 days 11 2/19/14
17 Retaining walls 20 days 2 1/1/13
18 Site Concrete 15 days 12 2/21/14

19 Foundation System 2/21/14

20 Pad Overex, Base and Compaction 5 days 12; 17 2/21/14

21 Underground Utilities 5 days 12; 1… 2/28/14

22 Foundation 10 days 21 3/7/14

23 Structural System 3/7/14

24 CMU Wall System 45 days 22 3/21/14

25 Structural Steel 3 days 21; 22 3/21/14

26 Elevated Concrete Roof Deck 10 days 24 5/23/14

27 Concrete Stairs 12 days 21; 26 6/6/14

PROJECT
ESTIMATE

Construction Estimate
DESCRIPTION MATERIAL LABOR EQUIPMENT ESTIMATE ESTIMATE
OF WORK USD Birr
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Field Supervision $ - $ 5,000.00 $ - $ 5,000.00 $ 85,000.00
General Labor $ - $ 2,500.00 $ - $ 2,500.00 $ 42,500.00
Permit $ 2,500.00 $ - $ - $ 2,500.00 $ 42,500.00
Cost Estimating $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Equipment Fuel $ 1,000.00 $ - $ - $ 1,000.00 $ 17,000.00
Plan Reproduction $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Design and Architecture Fees $ - $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 2,000.00 $ 34,000.00
Inspection/Testing $ - $ 500.00 $ - $ 500.00 $ 8,500.00
Clean-Up $ 100.00 $ - $ - $ 100.00 $ 1,700.00
Final Clean-Up $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Small Tools $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 2,000.00 $ 34,000.00
Misc Gen Condition $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Trailor/Storage $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Temporary Utilities $ 500.00 $ - $ - $ 500.00 $ 8,500.00
Bonds $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
All Risk Insurance $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Safety/OSHA Permit $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Temporary Fencing $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Project Closeout $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
SITE WORK
Equip Move In/Out $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Traffic Control $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Demolition $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Driven Piles $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Surveying $ - $ 750.00 $ - $ 750.00 $ 12,750.00
Construction Water (dust control) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Dewatering (flood control) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Shoring $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Rough Grading $ - $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 1,000.00 $ 17,000.00
Fine Grading $ - $ 250.00 $ - $ 250.00 $ 4,250.00
Excavate road $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Trench/Backfill $ 500.00 $ - $ - $ 500.00 $ 8,500.00
Soil Treatment $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Erosion Control (SWPPP) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Stormwater Drainage $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Sewer connection $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 4,000.00 $ 68,000.00
Gas connection $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 1,500.00 $ 25,500.00
Water connection $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ - $ 1,000.00 $ 17,000.00
Elect connection $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Rainwater catchment system $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Base Rock $ 1,000.00 $ 500.00 $ - $ 1,500.00 $ 25,500.00
Asphalt Concrete Paving (road entry) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Curb & Gutter (frontage road and drainage) $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 1,500.00 $ 25,500.00
Concrete Paving (road) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Site Concrete (basketball courts, patios, etc.) $ 1,000.00 $ - $ - $ 1,000.00 $ 17,000.00
Concrete Unit Pavers $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Site Furnishings (benches, bridges, tables, etc.) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Perimeter fencing $ 2,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ - $ 5,000.00 $ 85,000.00
Landscape/Irrigation $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 2,000.00 $ 34,000.00
CONCRETE
Sub Base $ 250.00 $ 500.00 $ - $ 750.00 $ 12,750.00
Forms & Accessories $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 2,000.00 $ 34,000.00
Form Liners (for asthetics) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Reinforcement (rebar) $ 3,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 4,000.00 $ 68,000.00
Cast-In-Place Conc $ 4,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 5,000.00 $ 85,000.00
Tree Grates $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Caissons $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Curing & Sealers $ 200.00 $ - $ - $ 200.00 $ 3,400.00
Precast Concrete $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Floor Toppings (apoxy over concrete floors) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
CMU Grout $ 2,500.00 $ - $ - $ 2,500.00 $ 42,500.00
MASONRY
Concrete masonry units (CMU's) $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ - $ 10,000.00 $ 170,000.00
Brick $ - $Page 1 - $ - $ - $ -
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DESCRIPTION MATERIAL LABOR EQUIPMENT ESTIMATE ESTIMATE
OF WORK USD Birr
Stone $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
METALS
Structural Steel $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Metal roof $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Crane & Hoisting $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Misc Metal Fab $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Prefabricated Stairs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Handrails & Railings $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Gratings $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
CARPENTRY
Rough Carpentry $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 4,000.00 $ 68,000.00
Glu Lams/Trusses $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Finish Carpentry $ 2,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 3,000.00 $ 51,000.00
Cabinets $ 1,000.00 $ 500.00 $ - $ 1,500.00 $ 25,500.00
Counter Tops $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Architectural Mill Work $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
THERM.&MOIST.PROTECT
Waterproofing $ 500.00 $ - $ - $ 500.00 $ 8,500.00
Water Repellent $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Insulation $ 500.00 $ - $ - $ 500.00 $ 8,500.00
Roofing $ 500.00 $ - $ - $ 500.00 $ 8,500.00
Roof Accessories $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Metal Siding $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Deck Coatings $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Flashing & Sheet Metal $ 500.00 $ - $ - $ 500.00 $ 8,500.00
Downspouts/Gutters $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Joint Sealants/Caulk $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
DOORS & WINDOWS
Doors/Windows/Frames $ 5,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 6,000.00 $ 102,000.00
Access Covers/Panels $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Overhead Door Systems (garage doors) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Skylights $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
FINISHES
Light Guage Metal Frame $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Lath & Plaster (stucco) $ 1,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ - $ 4,000.00 $ 68,000.00
Drywall (green board, x-board, gypsum) $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 4,000.00 $ 68,000.00
Tile $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Carpet/ hardwood $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Wall Coverings $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Painting $ 1,000.00 $ 250.00 $ - $ 1,250.00 $ 21,250.00
SPECIALTIES
Blackboards (classrooms) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Bulletin/Tack Boards (classrooms) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
School desks and chairs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Toilet partitions $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Bumper/Corner Guards $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Flagpoles $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Exterior Signage $ 500.00 $ - $ - $ 500.00 $ 8,500.00
Interior Signage $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Fire Extinguishers $ 250.00 $ - $ - $ 250.00 $ 4,250.00
Fire Extinguisher Cabinets $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Prefab Awnings $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Mail Boxes $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
FRP Screen (bathroom walls) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Metal Shelving $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Wood Shelving $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Toilet Accessories $ 500.00 $ - $ - $ 500.00 $ 8,500.00
EQUIPMENT
Audio Video Screens/TV's $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Lake accessories $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Coax/Antenna/BTS $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Food/Kitchen Service $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Appliances $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Sports Equipment $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
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 Construction Estimate
DESCRIPTION MATERIAL LABOR EQUIPMENT ESTIMATE ESTIMATE
OF WORK USD Birr
Hood/Vent Systems $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Office Furnishings $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
FURNISHINGS
Window Coverings $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Bunk beds $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Art work $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Office Furniture $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
Fire/Security System $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
CONVEYING SYSTEMS
Scaffolding $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
MECHANICAL WORK
Fire Protection sprinklers $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Plumbing $ 5,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 7,000.00 $ 119,000.00
Cable/Coax Cover $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
HVAC (each house) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Air Test & Balance $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
ELECTRICAL
Electrical $ 8,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 170,000.00
Telecom $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Generators $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Lighting $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Data & Communication $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Audio/Video/CCTV $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Fire Alarm $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
$ - $ -

TOTAL $ 60,300.00 $ 39,250.00 $ - $ 104,550.00 $ 1,777,350.00

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