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…
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.
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 …
On Site EOR Representation for Projects of Significant Scale/Cost
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Having and onsite Engineering Representative may deem cost effective for projects of substantial size and duration. This Rep should be able to make PM decisions from and engineering standpoint and be fluid with model integration, review and document control changes. For project requiring 3D …
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…
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…
Tie Rod Pockets
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Tie rod pockets are not included in basement floor layout. Tie rods extend above columns when setting crown. All 10 tie rods have to be guided by hand into the crown. SAFETY -personel must now be working above ground & under crown when it is being lowered. DAMAGE increased risk to tie rod thr…
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.
Verify With Owner Notes
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Should have been coordinated with "Owner" prior to issuing bid drawings; Lazy approach by team to just "copy"; Information was known, and could have been committed to. Many DCRs; schedule delays; cost increase due to field orders COURSE OF ACTION Field orders (schedule delays, cost …
