Degree

Master of Business Administration Executive

Faculty / School

School of Business Studies (SBS)

Year of Award

2026

Advisor/Supervisor

Mr. Faisal Jalal, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Management Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi

Project Type

MBA Executive Research Project

Access Type

Restricted Access

Keywords

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes, Double wall corrugated (DWC), Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) pipes, sewerage and drainage infrastructure, market feasibility, lifecycle cost analysis, product diversification, regulatory acceptance, infrastructure sustainability, Pakistan construction sector

Executive Summary

Problem Statement: Pakistan’s sewerage and drainage infrastructure remains heavily reliant on Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) pipes, which account for the vast majority of current installations. This dominance is driven by low upfront costs and long-standing industry familiarity rather than technical performance. However, RCC systems suffer from significant limitations, including high vulnerability to corrosion from sewer gases (H2S), frequent cracking due to soil movement, and heavy leakage that contaminates groundwater in urban networks.

Project Approach: This project utilized an exploratory approach to evaluate the market feasibility of High-Density Polyethylene Double-Wall Corrugated (HDPE-DWC) pipes as a sustainable alternative. The team conducted 16 primary stakeholder interviews with municipal engineers, consultants, and regulators, and performed a comprehensive desk study of 40+ market reports and government Annual Development Plans (ADPs). The analysis specifically examined market sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM), technical performance, and institutional barriers to adoption of the HDPE-DWC pipes.

Key Findings: Below are the key findings which are identified during the project, listed here to have a quick glance at it.

· Market Opportunity

· Obtainable Share

· Environmental Impact

· Speed & Efficiency

Top Recommendations: The recommendations for the feasibility study would be mentioned as:

· Adopt a Phased Entry

· Regulatory Advocacy

· TCO-Based Marketing

The study concludes that the opportunity for HDPE-DWC pipes in Pakistan is real but transitional. Large scale displacement of RCC is unlikely in the short term however a phased and targeted approach can enable gradual market penetration. For Organization, the success will depend on pairing manufacturing capability with market development efforts including regulatory engagement pilot projects consultant education and lifecycle cost-based advocacy.

Pages

xi, 133

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