The Construction Technology Group provides technical support to both the home office and field operations of the Babcock & Wilcox Construction Co., Inc. (BWCC).
The group provides technical oversight in the preparation of proposal and execution of contracts, with the goals of
- reducing costs of field operations
- minimizing project time span
- constructing a quality product, and
- providing a safe working environment through the proper, effective and innovative use of techniques, tooling and equipment.
From early in the life of a project, Construction Technology personnel works in unison with Construction Management personnel, Estimating personnel, and the material supplier to influence the material supply. Based on specific project limitations and considerations, an effort is made to define the size, configuration, weight and quantity of shipping units, and the sequence for the shipment of those units.
Consistent with the recommendations for material supply and specific project limitations and considerations, a construction plan focusing on applicable methods, techniques, tooling and equipment is developed. Upon completion of the project, a “lessons learned” session is conducted. In that session, the effectiveness of the material supply with regard to overall constructability, as well as the effectiveness of the associated methods, techniques, tooling and equipment, are evaluated. Based on the outcome of that evaluation, standard practices are developed for future application.
Technical services provided by the Construction Technology group include:
- Construction Planning
- Erection Methods
- Work Activity Sequencing
- Scheduling Assistance
- Resource Allocation
- Accessibility
- Product Configuration &
Constructability
- Interface with Engineering
- Input into Product Configuration
- Product Knowledge & Experience
- Shipping Configurations
- Field Weld Accessibility
- Modularization Studies
- Erection Tolerancing
- Lessons Learned Sessions
- Interface between Field Operations & Product Design
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Procedures - Rigging/Heavy Lift Engineering & Design
- Heavy Crane Specification, Placement & Utilization
- Specialized Rigging Systems
- Engineered Heavy Lifts
- Civil/Structural Engineering
- Evaluation of Effective of Imposed Erection Loading
- Evaluation of “Leave Out” or “Take Out” Steel
- Temporary Support Systems
- Reinforcement of Existing Building Steel
- Construction Haul Road Designs
- Temporary Foundations
- Shoring Systems
- Scaffolding & Personnel Access Systems
- Engineered Fills for Heavy Lift Crane Emplacements
- Evaluation of Imposed Erection Loading on Underground Infrastructure
- Barge Moorings
- Construction Work Plans
- Construction Facilities
- Field Engineering Troubleshooting and Resolution
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