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Workface Planning APEGGA Conference Apr 2007

Workface Planning APEGGA Conference Apr 2007. Jeph Virtue. Answer these…. Who are COAA Workface Planning Members and Sponsors? What is Workface Planning? Why do it? How does it work? (including “the Rules”) What is your role? Want more info or training?. Committee Members.

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Workface Planning APEGGA Conference Apr 2007

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  1. Workface Planning APEGGA Conference Apr 2007 Jeph Virtue

  2. Answer these…. • Who are COAA Workface Planning Members and Sponsors? • What is Workface Planning? • Why do it? • How does it work? (including “the Rules”) • What is your role? • Want more info or training?

  3. Committee Members Jeph Virtue Suncor (Chair) Simon Marshman Flint Maurice D’Aoust Jacobs Catalytic Ltd. Frank DeLuca Bird Construction Ron Embury NOVA Niels Frederiksen Jacobs Dan Garon Fluor Canada Doug Hawkins CLRA Jose Herrero Fluor Canada George Jergeas UofC Ray Johnson Bantrel Preston Noton Hatch Ronald Ramsay Bantrel Lloyd Rankin UofC Randy Regan Suncor Raymond Rewcastle Bantrel Brian Roy Brand Scaffold Geoff Ryan Jacobs Gary Semaniuk Stantec Pat Synnott Jacobs Catalytic Ltd. Celina O’Neill Suncor John Vincent Colt Bill Luxton SAIT

  4. Sponsors Alberta Building Trades Council Bantrel Bantrel Constructors Bird Construction Christian Labour Association of Canada Construction Labour Relations – Alberta Shell Canada Limited Suncor Energy Inc. TransCanada Pipelines COAA Members Fluor Canada Ledcor Group

  5. Workface Planning Definition • Workface Planning is the process of organizing and delivering all the elements necessary, before work is started, to enable craft persons to perform quality work in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

  6. Size of the Prize Tool Time 37% Tool Time 47% Wait Time ~5% Wait Time 15% 10% more tool time is a 25% improvement in productivity Safety, morale and predictability improvements

  7. One Bite at a Time Workface Planning Benchmarking Rework Supervisory Skills Supervisor Mentoring Absenteeism    Workface planning will not solve all productivity issues … but it’s a good start

  8. Workface Planning Works! Project B Project A Same: Owner EPCM Plant Type Size Time period Workface Planning from start Workface Planning added later ~25 to 30% better production Behind schedule On Plan Thesis Extract: Conclusion “There is sufficient evidence to conclude that workface planning, as developed by the COAA steering committee, contributes to higher project performance.”

  9. Owner Commitment

  10. Workface Planning “Work the Plan” Supervisor Dedicated Planner Materials & Equipment Coordinators Field Installation Work Package Scope Materials Ready √ Prerequisites Tools Equipment Trades/Specialists Detailed Plan Tools Drawings 37% 47% Vendor Info. Safety Requirements Supervisor Review 1 day to 4 weeks of defined scope. Tool Time Improvement Team “Plan the Work” “Release the Work”

  11. A Supervisor’s Day + + + - + + + - always grows + - gets squeezed Not enough direct supervision. Planning suffers when busy.

  12. Organization Traditional Workface Planning Construction Mgr Construction Mgr Plan The Work Superintendent Superintendent Dedicated Planner Plan the Work General Foreman General Foreman Foreman Crew Foreman Crew Foreman Crew Foreman Crew Work the Plan Work the Plan Foreman Crew Foreman Crew Foreman Crew Foreman Crew Foreman Crew Foreman Crew Performance Improvement

  13. Workface Planning Rules #1: Appoint Dedicated Planners

  14. Why do we do this? ? Project Size % Planning

  15. Field Installation Work Package Materials Tools Equipment Trades/Specialists Detailed Plan Drawings Vendor Info. Safety Requirements Supervisor Review Workface Planning Rules #2: Planner completes Field Installation Work Package (FIWP) and releases when ready

  16. Workface Planning Rules #3: Complete FIWP at least 4 weeks prior to construction start on that FIWP

  17. Workface Planning Rules #4: Provide Planners with latest versions of documentation

  18. Workface Planning Rules #5: Track progress of each FIWP vs targets

  19. Workface Planning Rules #6: Develop a backlog of FIWP’s

  20. Workface Planning Rules #7: Assign responsibility for integration planning

  21. Workface Planning Rules #8: Assign responsibility for Material, Construction Equipment, Scaffold and Specialty Tool Coordination to Dedicated Coordinators

  22. Workface Planning Rules #9: Develop Startup sequence, then path of construction, then Construction Work Package Release Plan

  23. Workface Planning Rules #9 (Cont.): • Develop Startup sequence • Path of construction • Levels • Complexity • Equipment Delivery • Time to complete Considerations • Start-up Sequence • Manhours • Congestion • Access • Identify Construction Work Packages (CWP) and CWP Release Plan

  24. Workface Planning Rules #10: Write requirement for Workface Planning into contracts

  25. Workface Planning Rules #11: Audit to ensure rules are being followed

  26. Prerequisites - Owner DBM EDS EPC

  27. Construction Management DBM EDS EPC

  28. Construction Contractors DBM EDS EPC

  29. Prerequisites - Engineer DBM EDS EPC

  30. Training • ½ Day Overview ($400) • Executive, Management, Supervision • Owner, EPCM, Construction Contractors • 4 Day Workface Planner Course ($2400) • Workface Area and Integration Planners, Champions, Coordinators (Equipment, Material, Tool, Scaffold) • Owner, Construction Contractor, Construction Manager • Available now

  31. More Info • www.coaa.ab.ca • COAA Conference: May 15 eve, May 16 • Thankyou

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