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Coordination of work area with press installer

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Shared construction space between facility contractor and press installation contractor. Safety concerns; schedule delay. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED Better understanding of what was coming in and when. CCC worked very well with IICC in coordinating the space.

What is required for Civil in 3D Model

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Civil Design/Build is usually based on existing top surveys and existing Civil drawings.  These are never accurate as far as dimensions go (most cases). Although the routing is sometimes close the act of integrating a new Model design with archival u/g drawings to reduce clashes is arbitrary and…

Scrap Conveyor System Information Issue

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Sometimes we lack detailed information for scrap conveyor system (i.e. routing, sizes, clearances, etc.). Multiple iterations of engineering. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED Great upfront support. AE was provided with a scrap conveyor route and 3D model in the beginni…

Fairfax Assembly Autoweb Requirements

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Not sure what the objective is for uploading WIM every couple weeks.  Other GM groups constantly were working off old models or didn’t know where to even download this info. Many times when they finally downloaded model, work has already taken place in field and then the Process groups has is…

Scanning existing basement in Fairfax & Shreveport

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Provided a high level of detail of the existing framing and utility conditions that would not be clear on the as-built drawings. Highlighted areas where framing and utilities could go without impacting process equipment. Reduced engineering time and field interference. COURSE OF ACTION …

Sawcutting Quality Control

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Multiple instances where existing framing to remain was cut due to incorrect depth set on saw; damaged the integrity, and reduced the capacity of the existing members. Schedule impact for repair; additional engineering; non-standard condition for owner. COURSE OF ACTION Repaired (schedule im…

Fairfax Incorrect Guardrail Installation

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Deviation from the designed guardrail. Missing connection pieces, incorrect member sizes, incorrect height, not submitted in shop drawings. Created potentially unsafe condition; additional time to correct; non-conformance to customer''''''''s requirements. COURSE OF ACTION Repaired …

As Built Conditions Expectation Issue

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Need clear expectations of what items are existing. What is to remain, or be removed. Confusion to bidders; cost increase due to field orders. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED Work more closely with AE''''''''s to capture as-built conditions at project completion, and to verify condi…

Fairfax Owners Alternatives Communication

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Late addition of owner''''s alternates; Inadequate drawings and write-ups. Unclear to bidders; disparity in costs, or non representative cost. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED Need more clear definition in the drawings and scope write-up.

Bus Duct Reuse

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Disconnect between RE&F intent and what was stated on drawings. Increased cost of purchasing new bus duct. COURSE OF ACTION Purchased new bus duct (increased cost). LESSON LEARNED Work with AE to develop more clear expectations for reuse.

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