Universal Group for Engineering and Consulting (UG) was established in 1993 as an unique Palestinian firm with the intention to face the challenges for the reconstruction and development of the Palestinian territories after more than 28 years of occupation and the resulting deterioration of the infrastructure, through offering its state-of-the art engineering and technical services. UG is currently developing a 21st century consulting business on the basis of decade of engineering excellence.

UG has committed itself to high quality engineering and consulting services with the contribution of its experienced professionals and highly qualified and specialized experts. Since 1993, UG has grown into a recognized leader in the consulting business in the Palestinian territories. During this period, Universal Group for Engineering and Consulting has become a leading multidiscipline firm known and respected for its work and services in the planning, design, supervision, and management in the various fields of architecture, engineering, and infrastructure.

 

OPERATIONS

Universal Group for Engineering and Consulting has built a reputation for providing our clients with quality services through creative approaches to the architectural, engineering, and infrastructure design, planning, management, and supervision. We have the belief that each of the projects is unique and important. We believe in the premise that our clients determine the success of our services. The Universal Group for Engineering and Consulting team is capable of providing engineering and consulting services in several fields including, but not limited to, the following:

 

Professional Services

1. Technical and economic feasibility studies for all types of engineering projects.
2. Engineering management, construction management, planning and scheduling.
3. Geographic information systems studies and applications.
4. Supervision and monitoring of projects/programs.
5. Environmental impact studies for all kinds of projects.
6. Research and Development.

 

Civil Engineering and Infrastructure

1. Structural analysis and design for all kinds of buildings and structures (bridge, dams, high buildings, steel structure, etc…).
2. Highway and transportation planning and design of facilities.
3. Traffic engineering and management.
4. Pavement studies, design and rehabilitation.
5. Design of sewer and wastewater collection systems and treatment plants.
6. Modeling and Design of water distribution systems and treatment units.
7. Design of storm water collection system and infiltration system
8. Evaluation, upgrading and design of solid waste landfill and dumping sites
9. Hydrological and hydraulic studies.
10. Materials studies for pavements and other construction materials.
11. Geotechnical studies, soil investigations, and foundation design.
12. Construction supervision and management.

 

Architecture

1. Detailed architectural engineering design.
2. Construction supervision and management.
3. Preparation of tender documents.
4. Interior design.

 

Planning

1. National and regional planning
2. Urban and rural planning studies.
3. Master plans for various developments.
4. Site planning and Landscape planning.

 

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

1. Electrical engineering studies including electric distribution   systems.
2. Highway and other facilities lighting.
3. Mechanical engineering studies including heating and air conditioning systems.
4. Energy Systems.
5. Instromentaion and PLC design and installation.

 

REGISTRATION

Universal Group for Engineering and Consulting is currently registered under the number 04 as a grade " A " Engineering Consulting Firm with the Engineers Association in the West Bank  and  Gaza Strip  , in many engineering disciplines. These include: architecture, structural engineering, highway and transportation engineering, and water and wastewater engineering.

The firm is registered as one of the top consulting firms in the West Bank and Gaza with a number of key Palestinian ministries including the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Environmental Affairs, as well as a number of Palestinian agencies including the Palestinian Economic Council for Development and Reconstruction (PECDAR) and the Palestinian Water Authority.

 

UG is also accredited and registered with many international agencies such as:                     

• Costal Municipalities Water utilities (CMWU)
• World Bank (WB),                                                 
• United Nations Development Program (UNDP),
• United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA),
• The Islamic Development Bank (IDB),
• United States Agency for International Development (USAID),
• The French Development Agency (AFD),  
• The German Technical Cooperation (GTZ),  
• Ministry of Local Government (MoLG),
• Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)