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 …
Crossbar Support Pockets Issue
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Interference between cross bar support pockets and structural steel. Additional cost and delays due to field rework required to make the crossbar pocket fit. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED review engineering & revise drawings
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 …
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.
Fairfax Substation Modification Time Frame Issues
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The modification of the existing Sub 4A switchgear to accommodate a new 2000A feed was separated out of the main contract in an effort to reuse available assets and perform work during the 2011 X-mas shutdown. The original timeframe could not be allowed by the plant. Solaris documentation and…
Roll Up Door Requirements
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM No direct discussion with material handling group led to incorrect door equipment being spec''''''''d. Increased cost due to field order; unhappy customer. COURSE OF ACTION Field order (cost and schedule impact) LESSON LEARNED Better communication with the right parties at…
Grout Drawings Notes Confusion
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Notes for grout at rails etc. do not reflect as installed. Grout notes on drawings create confusion for installation contractors. It drives cost into the quote and wasted time in clarifications and instruction. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED AE to work more closely with Press Engin…
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…
Lack of Plant Personnel Involvement During Design
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Not enough direct communication with the plant personnel during design decisions. Lack of understanding of substation work; incorrect door specified; confusion on partition walls and take shelter routes; eyewash station dispute; COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED RE&F Co…
