2D Vs. 3D Deliverable
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Should the design been issued as a 3D deliverable, or was the 2D deliverable with 3D coordination model adequate? Disconnect between what was coordinated in the 3D model, the actual 2D contract documents, and what was constructed. COURSE OF ACTION Require 3D design LESSON LEAR…
Remote Jobsite Design/Management Techniques
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Problem was identifying all stakeholders at beginning of project. Problems or input was sometimes too late, and was delivered to project team after starting construction. Some cases issues were brought up after construction completion by an unnamed party. Other problem is the GM Reviews onl…
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…
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…
Light Screen Conduit Details
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Missed from original bid documents, not matching Pontiac drawings; Late information from Owner, after contract award; Inadequate detail on engineer''''''''s drawings for routing, material, and details. Schedule impact; increased cost due to field order. COURSE OF ACTION Field ordere…
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…
Broom Finish Bolster Area Oil Buildup
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Broom finish allows oil buildup. Build up of oils create long term house keeping and safety issues. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED Use trowel finish as standard. Discuss with plants on a project by project basis.
Failure to specify surveying requirements
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Precision surveying requirements not clearly defined in contract documents; Contractor not performing as frequently with signed-off documentation between Owner-Contractor-AE. Unclear expectations to the contractor; potential cause for errors. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARN…
Surveying of Existing Buildings for Addition Projects
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Many instances the as-built buildings the a new building addition ties into are not square, plumb, or columns may not be accurately spaced. Some instances roof line is also uneven. CCC did not perform all facets of conducting a "Thorough" Existing Building Survey. We spaced our columns on a g…
Submittal/DCR Response Time
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM AE response time on submittals and DCRs not meeting expectation of contractor. Delays and schedule impacts; friction between parties. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED There were some issues during the early steel submitting, but after that the process went smoothly.
