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PRE-JOB PLANNING

Industrial construction projects can be challenging, and are often accompanied with challenges regarding project schedule, coordination between multiple contractors, and safety hazards.  With all of these critical items related to successfully completing a project, there are several aspects of pre-job planning that are often overlooked.

The following are pre-job planning items that can be a problem if not addressed:

  • Utilities – These can include compressed air, electricity, potable water, and natural gas. Prior to commencing work the contractor and the host facility should communicate to ensure that the proper utilities are available in the appropriate quantities.
  • Material storage – Nothing is worse than arriving at a job site with truck loads of material and discovering that there is not a suitable area for storage. Materials can take up more space than people recognize and many need to be kept out of the elements and maintained in a suitable temperature range.  Coordination prior to the arrival of materials can help avoid several issues.
  • Debris disposal – Construction activities can create debris of different types and in different quantities relative to what a facility is used to handling. Prior to commencing work the host facility and contractor need to coordinate to determine who will be responsible for debris disposal and how many containers will be required.
  • Weather protection – Weather can create several challenges in material laydown areas and at physical project sites. Temperature, precipitation, and even wind can have an impact on a project.  Accommodations for weather should be communicated prior to commencing work.
  • Safety – Safety is rarely overlooked in the industrial market, however, discussing safety and identifying hazards in advance of a project starting can be. Save time and minimize surprises by coordinating with regard to safety in advance of mobilization.  This is especially important for aspects of a project where the host facility and contractor often work together and/or share resources such as lock-out tag out and confined space entry activities.

Planning prior to an outage or a project can save time, improve quality, and make a worksite safer for all stakeholders.  To find out more about how Schad can help you more adequately plan upcoming projects at your facility, reach out to us today!

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