Typical  Project Engineering Package

--[ PLANT LAYOUT & DESIGN ]--
Conceptual systems layouts are under taken with the input of key plant personnel. Often, three to four conceptual layouts, with typical cross-sections and elevations, will be made before a design is finalized. Once the system design has established, project costs and a basic timetable can be created.

--[ PROJECT COSTS ]--
Project costs must be estimated in great detail if the project is to be successful. By creating a separate cost sheet for each project phase, and/or division, and by carefully estimating costs for all items, such as equipment, installation, engineering, shipping, utilities, etc., an overall finical picture can be created. This kind of detail will prevent costly overruns which typically plague large capital projects.

--[ PROJECT GANTT CHARTS ]--
Software based Project Gantt Charts are a invaluable tool in managing a project. If a project is to be completed on successfully, it must be completed on time. This requires a careful scheduling of resources, materials, and time

As with the estimating of project costs, the more detail that is prepared in the Gantt Chart, the more likely that all of the components of the project are accounted for.

In addition, the Gantt chart is used as a measuring stick for the progress of the project. It also allows other personnel involved in the project, suppliers, contractors etc., to know when their part of the project is required and what impact it will have on others if they do not complete their portion on time.

--[ DETAILED ENGINEERING DRAWINGS ]--
The Detailed Engineering Drawings package includes a complete set of installation drawings with a detailed list of component parts used in the system. A typical Drawing Package consists of, but is not limited to, the following:

• General Arrangement Drawings.
• Local Area General Arrangement Drawings.
• Equipment Installation Elevations and Cross-Sections.
• Foundation Drawings.
• Structure Steel Drawings.
• Utility Drawings (i.e. water, compressed air, natural gas, etc.).
• Ductwork Drawings.
• Binder System Drawings.
• Building Drawings (integrated from the manufacture/builder).

All drawings that are made as part of a project, are prepared on a C.A.D. (Computer Aided Design) system. Once the project is completed, a copy of the drawing files will be given to the customer on CDROM in either MicroStation, AutoCAD or DXF format.

--[ CONTRACTOR BID SPECIFICATIONS ]--
Contractor Bid Specifications, if prepared properly, can save the entire cost of the engineering for the project. The more detailed the information, in drawings, timelines and written documentation, that is given to a contractor bidding on a project, the better they will be able estimate a 'good' price. The larger the lack of project information, the more likely the contractor will be to add a 'fudge factor' to what they feel the actual costs should be. Many contractors will take the lack of detailed documentation as an opportunity to start billing for 'extras' once the project is started.

--[ MISCELLANEOUS ]--
Other miscellaneous items that are often furnished as part of a project include the writing of Purchase Orders and Z.M.S. (Zero Mechanical State) procedures.

Purchase Orders are prepared with the necessary addendum's to cover any special customer requirements, such as deliver dates, shipping instructions, specialized electrical and mechanical components, the number of equipment manuals and, if necessary, cost penalties.

Upon request, a Z.M.S. (Zero Mechanical State) Procedure can be written to cover the installed equipment.