The mission
A key player in the energy sector has launched the construction of new buildings on 17 different sites. While the buildings are identical in design, each one requires adaptations to site-specific factors such as ground conditions, excavation volumes, and integration with existing infrastructure.
At an early stage of development, the 1st phase of this project aimed at identifying cost-saving opportunities that could be applied across all sites and for each work package (preparatory works, engineering, networks, provisions, supervision, telecoms, radio protection, temporary works, utilities: electricals, HVAC, plumbing).
- The impact : 40% cost reduction potential identified and structured through 70 detailed action plans for validation and implementation
In a 2nd phase, during detailed design and construction, the project faced technical and scheduling challenges. In response, the operator initiated a thorough technical and financial review to:
- Restore financial performance and negotiate contractor claims
- Identify and characterize schedule recovery and improvement actions
This diagnosis was conducted firstly with the operator, and then with its main contractors (electrical & HVAC equipment)
The challenges
- Identify cost-saving levers applicable or adaptable to all construction sites
- Adapt to evolving technical and regulatory requirements
- Ensure the robustness of the economic impact assessment for a project spanning 10 years
The impacts
- Conduct a critical review of the baseline plan, identifying unique site conditions that could not be accommodated by a generic approach
- Organize creative workshops to explore cost-saving levers across all building components
- Industrialize replicable subsystems and equipment to streamline construction processes
- Carry out a 360° diagnostic covering all aspects of the project (project management, design, and construction) to ensure a comprehensive and prioritized approach to schedule improvements
- Utilize on-site “Day in the Life Of” observations to pinpoint delay drivers during the construction phase
