Applying Existing Technology to Support the COAA Workface Planning Model Best Practice
Lloyd Rankin – COAA WFP ModelEric Crivella – ConstructSim Geoff Ryan – Benefits & Results
COAA Workface Planning Model:
Developed to address the $158 Billion in construction planned or underway and the cost overruns that have been over 100%, in some cases
Where Crews Spend Their TimeWhere Crews Spend Their Time
37%
15%15%
14%
11%
8%Tool Time
Wait Time
Crew Movement
Early Quits andBreaksCrew Planning
Eq/MatMovement
COAA estimates a potential increase in tool time of 25%Data provided by COAA
Where Foreman Spend Their TimeWhere Foreman Spend Their Time
30%
20%15%
10%
9%
5%
11%
TravelPlan/SchedDirect SuperSafetyPaperworkQA/QCOther
Data provided by COAA
Labour ShortagesLabour Shortages
COAA Workface Planning Model:
Developed by the COAA Workface Planning Committee based on interviews with constructors, engineering firms, and owners to establish best practices. A set of ISO like guidelines to help companies establish effective Workface Planning Systems.
New ParadigmsNew Paradigms• System turnover drives construction• Construction drives engineering and procurement• Optimizing the system is the goal - not optimizing the
subsystems• You can’t optimize an unstable system• Constraints must be satisfied before work is released• Focusing on processes drives improved
performance• Data has the potential to generate great value
ConstructSim
ConstructSim
Virtual PlantModel
4D, Work Packs, Auto MTOs & Status4D, Work Packs, Auto MTOs & Status
Virtual Plant Model
Virtual PlantModel
CAD - Computer Aided Design
3D Visualization
Pipe Isometrics
Project Schedule Materials
Management
Quantity Tracking
CWP & Module Definitions
Fabricator Status
Systems Turnover
Equipment Data Sheets
P&IDs
ConstructSim Overview
Output Reports
Eric CrivellaDirector of Business Development
Common Point, Inc.713-249-4407
If you would like more information contact:
Thank You!
Geoff RyanWorkface Planning Specialist
Insight WFP, Inc. 780-819-7225
Lloyd RankinSr. Consultant
Ascension Systems, Inc. 403-615-7121