EOL Elec Platform Beam Supports
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Additional floor support is required to support the elec. platform. schedule delay as elec platform cannot be installed until floor is poured. COURSE OF ACTION Poured floor before installing platform (schedule delay). LESSON LEARNED Capture Pontiac AA0 solution and incorporate into drawi…
Level of Detail in Drawings and RFPS
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The level on the drawings was good, but could have been a bit heavy. No major impact from the level of details on the bridging documents. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED Because of the level of detail known about the press and supporting details, it allowed for more c…
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…
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…
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.
Cam Box Supports Issue
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Drawings lack as installed detail regarding floor support at the cam box. lack of detail drives cost in additional material, work, and direction. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED Work with Press Engineers to gather detailed drawings of field fixes from previous install…
Eyewash Station System Cost Savings
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Plant preference was piped eyewash station; RE&F position to use portable system. Is cost savings justifiable? Unhappy customer; safety/maintenance? COURSE OF ACTION Provided portable eyewash station LESSON LEARNED Continue to provide the portable eyewash stations to align…
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…
Failure to Perform Crane Inspection
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Crane inspection was not performed prior to turnover. Without an inspection it is difficult to determine if wear or maintenance issues on the crane were from construction or from previous plant use. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED An inspection should be done by the facility contrac…
