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Civil works

Supervision of earthworks, drainage, retaining structures and infrastructure.

Civil works

Civil works make up the largest part of every railway project. RCS supervises earthworks, drainage, retaining structures and associated infrastructure, and manages quantities, quality and schedule.

What RCS does across the project phases

Planning & design review

Review of design documents, feasibility, phasing and costs before tendering.

Tender documentation

Procurement documents, bills of quantities, estimates and bid evaluation support.

Project management

Scheduling, cost control, changes, claims and investor reporting.

Construction supervision

Quality, quantity and schedule control, testing and defect management on site.

Safety & HSE

Works under live traffic, possessions, health, safety and environment.

Handover

Final inspection, acceptance, as-built documentation and contract close-out.

Typical scope

  • Earthworks, embankments and cuttings
  • Ground improvement and substructure
  • Drainage, culverts and ditches
  • Retaining walls and slope protection
  • Level crossings and underpasses
  • Access roads, car parks and platforms
  • Utility relocations

Standards and regulation

EU and European standards

  • TSI INF – Regulation (EU) No 1299/2014
  • EN 1997 (Eurocode 7) – geotechnics
  • EN 16907 – earthworks
  • EN 13242 – aggregates for unbound and hydraulically bound materials
  • General technical conditions for railway works (per HŽ Infrastruktura requirements)

Croatian regulation and infrastructure manager

  • Croatian Building Act and Physical Planning Act
  • Croatian Railway Act
  • Act on Safety and Interoperability of the Railway System
  • Public Procurement Act (ZJN 2016) and Occupational Safety Act
  • Rules and technical conditions of HŽ Infrastruktura d.o.o., the Croatian infrastructure manager

Indicative list; current versions of regulations and the client's requirements apply.

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