Workface Planning

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Workface Planning APEGGA Conference Apr 2007
Jeph Virtue
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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?

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Committee Members

• Jeph Virtue Suncor (Chair)
• Simon Marshman Flint Maurice DAoust 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
  ONeill Suncor
• John Vincent Colt Bill Luxton SAIT

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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

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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.

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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

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One Bite at a Time
Workface Planning
Benchmarking
Rework
Supervisory Skills
Supervisor Mentoring
Absenteeism
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Workface planning will not solve all productivity
issues but its a good start
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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.
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Owner Commitment
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Release the Work
Plan the Work
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A Supervisors Day



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always grows

gets squeezed
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Not enough direct supervision. Planning suffers
when busy.
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Workface Planning Rules

• 1 Appoint Dedicated Planners

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Why do we do this?
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Project Size
Planning
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Workface Planning Rules

• 2 Planner completes Field Installation Work
  Package (FIWP) and releases when ready

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Workface Planning Rules

• 3 Complete FIWP at least 4 weeks prior to
  construction start on that FIWP

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Workface Planning Rules

• 4 Provide Planners with latest versions of
  documentation

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Workface Planning Rules

• 5 Track progress of each FIWP vs targets

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Workface Planning Rules

• 6 Develop a backlog of FIWPs

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Workface Planning Rules

• 7 Assign responsibility for integration planning

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Workface Planning Rules

• 8 Assign responsibility for Material,
  Construction Equipment, Scaffold and Specialty
  Tool Coordination to Dedicated Coordinators

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Workface Planning Rules

• 9 Develop Startup sequence, then path of
  construction, then Construction Work Package
  Release Plan

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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

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Workface Planning Rules

• 10 Write requirement for Workface Planning into
  contracts

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Workface Planning Rules

• 11 Audit to ensure rules are being followed

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Prerequisites - Owner
DBM
EDS
EPC
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Construction Management
DBM
EDS
EPC
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Construction Contractors
DBM
EDS
EPC
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Prerequisites - Engineer
DBM
EDS
EPC
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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

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More Info

• www.coaa.ab.ca
• COAA Conference May 15 eve, May 16
• Thankyou