Адаптация foreign projects in Kazakhstan
We help foreign clients adapt architectural and engineering solutions to the requirements of the Republic of Kazakhstan and support the project through all key approval stages. If you already have a project from a foreign design firm, we will bring it into compliance with the local regulatory framework.
Что мы предлагаем
Three key areas of work with foreign projects — from documentation rework to consulting support at all stages of approval in Kazakhstan.
Adaptation of design solutions
We analyze the provided design documentation and adapt it to current requirements and the regulatory framework of Kazakhstan. We work with architectural, structural and engineering solutions to ensure compliance with local requirements.
Supervision государственной экспертизы
We help prepare the project for state expert review and support the interaction with the expert organization. When comments are received, we participate in their analysis, provide clarifications and make corrections to the design documentation.
Local design expert review
Our specialists help foreign clients understand the specifics of design and approval of facilities in Kazakhstan, so that foreign design solutions can be correctly implemented in accordance with local requirements.
For a foreign client, this means
One local partner — from project adaptation to expert review support. We take over the local part of the design process, allowing the foreign design team and client to focus on their core tasks.
One local partner
Instead of interaction with several contractors (adaptation, expert review, supervision) — one contract with Prime Design. We take on the entire local part of the project in Kazakhstan.
Focus on core work
The foreign design team continues to work on the architectural concept and original solutions. Local standards, expert review, approvals — on our side.
Project ready for implementation
Deliverable — a project adapted to Kazakhstan requirements and prepared for further necessary approvals and expert review. Ready to enter the construction site.
Work in three languages
Documentation is prepared in русском языке (main), if necessary — казахском (for official documents). We communicate with the foreign team in английском. Upon request — Uzbek and Chinese.
How adaptation works
Standard workflow — from receiving foreign documentation to obtaining a positive conclusion from RK expert review.
Audit документации
Receiving foreign project, assessing completeness and section composition, identifying non-compliance with RK standards. Timeline — 5-10 business days.
План адаптации
We form a list of necessary changes, timeline and budget estimate. We coordinate with the client and foreign design team.
Section rework
Structure is recalculated for RK seismicity and climate. Engineering is brought to HVAC/water/electrical standards. Formatting — per RK SNiP.
Submission for expert review
Document collation, expertise payment, submission to RSE "Gosexpertiza". Work with comments until positive conclusion.
Delivery to client
Full set of adapted documentation + positive expert review conclusion. Ready to go to the construction site.
Site supervision
On request — support of construction works, participation in acceptance of hidden works, keeping site supervision log.
Frequently asked questions
What foreign clients most often ask about the project adaptation procedure in Kazakhstan.
What is foreign project adaptation?
Bringing design documentation developed by foreign architects or design firms into compliance with the current regulations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Includes rework of architectural, structural and engineering sections, documentation formatting to Kazakhstan standards and state expert review support.
Who needs the adaptation service?
- Foreign developers implementing projects in Kazakhstan
- Foreign investors who purchased a ready facility or project
- International general contractors working with foreign design documentation
- Kazakh clients who acquired a ready foreign project
What do you adapt?
- Architecture — layouts, facades, joints to RK standards
- Structural design — calculation for Kazakhstan's seismicity and climate
- Engineering systems — HVAC, water, electrical, low-current per RK standards
- Master plan — landscaping, planting per Kazakhstan standards
- Industrial and fire safety — separate sections
How long does adaptation take?
Depends on completeness of source documentation, volume and class of facility. Approximately:
- Small facility (up to 10,000 m²) — 6–8 недель
- Medium (10-40,000 m²) — 8-12 weeks
- Large (over 40,000 m²) — 12-16 weeks
State expert review — additional 30-90 business days.
Which languages do you work in?
- Русский — main documentation language
- Казахский — for official documents, expert review, approvals
- Английский — for interaction with foreign design team
- On request — Uzbek and Chinese
Who owns the copyright to the adapted project?
The original project remains in the ownership of the foreign client/designer. Prime Design receives rights only for adapted sections necessary for implementation in Kazakhstan. Terms are fixed in the contract.
How much does it cost?
Cost depends on facility area and complexity, completeness of source documentation, required rework scope.
Ориентир: 30-70% of the cost of developing a project "from scratch". Accurate calculation after audit of foreign documentation.
Fill in questionnaire — commercial offer will be sent to email within 2 business days.
Ready to adapt your project
Опросный лист — 6 разделов, 3–5 минут. The offer with adaptation timeline and cost estimate will be sent to your email within 2 business days.
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