Project Controls and Scheduling
A few short years ago, the EDG tools for project controls were similar to those of our competitors. They consisted of independent schedules and an assortment of spreadsheet processes which required a lot of manipulation, increasing the possibility of errors, inconsistencies and erroneous outputs.
As the corporate workload increased and the type of projects we executed became larger and more complex, it became evident that improved processes would be needed to provide EDG with adequate tools and to satisfy client requirements. At this time, EDG decided to advance our standing in the industry by focusing on the market desire for a strong and effective project management and controls department. To effect this necessary change, we approached the problem on three fronts: people, tools and processes.
First, we embarked on a mission of recruiting a staff of experienced and knowledgeable project controls personnel to form a highly capable and motivated team. As a result of these efforts, the team currently consists of seven people in the Houston office and ten in the Metairie office – all reporting to the project controls manager.
Second, we acquired the necessary tools. For scheduling, we use the industry-standard Primavera® products. However, for full integration of estimating, scheduling, time-writing and reporting, it was necessary to develop in-house tools. For this reason, a database was developed which could more effectively and efficiently provide our clients with information on spent, earned and forecasted man hours, as well as project progress. For consulting firms such as EDG, man hours can be translated almost directly to dollars. In this way, progress and cost can be reported in a virtually limitless number of ways.
Finally, we formalized our processes to ensure consistency across all projects by developing a suite of standard operating procedures (SOPs) that dictate how each control function will be executed. These SOPs cover:
- Scope development (CTR)
- Planning and scheduling (networks, bar charts, histograms)
- Progress measurement and reporting (progress curves, earned value)
- Change management
Typical examples of the tools and outputs can be found here.
CTR Database Report – Project Phase Level — 68KB PDF
CTR Database Report – Project Task (Deliverable) Level — 88KB PDF
Project Progress Management Summary — 492MB PDF
CTR Database Trouble Shooter Report — 140MB PDF
Help Prevent Worker Injuries Due to Electrical Equipment Failure | Become Arc-Flash Compliant
What is an arc flash, and why does EDG’s electrical division excel against the competition in providing arc-flash services?
An arc flash is a massive release of energy due to electrical current traveling through the air between electrical components at different potentials. If you are exposed to an arc flash, you may be exposed to temperatures up to 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit and explosive energy comparable to a blast of dynamite. Each day, 5-10 arc flash incidents occur in the United States and 2,000 workers annually are admitted to burn centers with severe arc-flash burns. Understanding the dangers, increasing worker awareness and reducing existing hazard levels are essential to the safety of those who work around electrical equipment.
EDG has the team of experts with experience in many industries and types of facilities and the knowledge to help you become Arc-Flash Compliant. We will work with you to tailor a program to meet the needs of your company or organization and comply with relevant safety standards, avoid citations and fines, and minimize the impact on your staff and operations.
For more information visit our Arc Flash Services page Click here
Contact | Andy Holtom
Industrial Division
Manager of Electrical Services
aholtom@edg.net
EDG welcomes the addition of Project Associates Inc. (PAI) and Hull & Associates engineers, designers and programmers to our team.
PAI personnel have joined our Metairie, Louisiana office and Hull & Associates have joined our Columbus, Ohio staff. The groups will continue to support their projects and clients, in addition to bringing new services, capabilities and experience to the EDG team.
For more information contact:
Louisiana | Jake Leininger
(504) 455-0858
ext. 2132
jleininger@edg.net
Ohio | Andy Holtom
(614) 891-9920 ext. 3161
aholtom@edg.net
EDG Projectos Angola, Lda. is looking up in Luanda, Africa
EDG announces an expansion to the Luanda, Africa office. "Things are looking up in Luanda," says Emile Diodene, of EDG's IT department, who recently visited our new location in West Africa. "Looking back [at my visit], most of the pictures that I took were looking up at something." He continues that Luanda is an up and coming city with new construction city wide.
The EDG PA office will continue to support all of our West Africa projects from our new location, picuture below.
Luanda | Updated Information
EDG Projectos Angola, Lda.
Rua Augusto Silverio Ferreira
No. 10/12
Maculusso, Luanda
Republic de Angola
p: (+011) 244-222-396308
f: (+001) 244- 226-425101
EDG Establishes Asian Office In Singapore
With 20 years experience in Southeast Asia and business activity steadily increasing, EDG has opened a new engineering office in Singapore. The new facility, which houses 160 employees, serves EDG clients in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, and Australia.
EDG provides a full spectrum of engineering and design solutions for oil, gas, marine, terminals, cement and bulk handling industries. Currently EDG is executing Chevron’s Vietnam Block B project from the Singapore office.
This is the fourth international office opened by EDG to better serve our clients worldwide. Our additional international offices can be found in Pune, India, Luanda, Angola, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.