| The Public works Department has highly
qualified and experienced professionals forming a multi-disciplinary
team of civil, electrical and mechanical engineers who work
alongside architects from the Department of Architectur. As a sister
organization falling under the administrative control of the
Ministry of Housing & Public Works, the latter works well
with the PWD in providing service to the nation. With its strong
base of standards and professionalism developed over the years, the
PWD is the repository of expertise and hence the first choices among
discerning clients for any type of construction project in
Bangladesh. It is recognized as a leader and pacesetter in the
construction industry because of its consistently superior
performance.
For the PWD, functional and aesthetic quality, application of
appropriate tecnology and local materials, cost effectiveness and
user satisfaction get paramount importance. A vigorous programme of
quality assurance, quality control and technical audit feeds into
the range of the PWD's activities.
The Department aims at Total Quality Management through a system
of modernization and human resource development.
Over the years, the PWD has gained invaluable experience in a
wide range of fields. It has an excellent trackrecord for quality,
cost effectiveness and speed. Well-documented standards,
specifications, scedule of rates, design practices, costing systems,
the application of procedures which ensure proper utilization of
public funds and total accountability are all embodiments of the
department.
The Government recognizes and emphasizes the importance of
harmonizing management with environmental protection in all sectors
of the economy. As part
of Government policy :
" It is made imperative to adopt an integrated environment policy
based on priorities because of specific geografical location of
Bangladesh, the gradual degradation of its environment, lack of
appropriate technology and sustainable management technique
and processes for exploitation of resources."
The PWD is keen on environment protection for settlements,
neighbourhood planning & open spaces. Special emphasis has been
given to the planting of trees in all protect areas and the
construction and conservation of lakes and ponds. Priority has also
been given to the preservation of buildings and monuments,
structures of architectural value and the preservation of special
natural features.
With its existing facilities and expertise, the PWD takes all
measures to protect Government interests regarding the environment
by taking the following steps :
- To integrate environmental considerations into housing and
urban planning activities.
- To work in phases in gradually extending environmentally
sound amenities to all existing urban and rural housing areas.
- To monitor and control housing and urban development schemes
that may have an adverse impact on the local and overall natural
environment.
To accord greater importance to water bodies for their part
in maintaining ecological balance and beautifying urban areas.
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