Major projects bring fresh challenges to an operating business. A business stepping into a major project for the first time needs to rethink its approach.
Owners new to major projects may assume that methods that carried them through concept and early studies will be fit for the next stage.
In early studies, operating businesses usually support essential functions on a business-as-usual basis. This means that as the project develops, the project team will need to adapt and extend many necessary processes to meet feasibility and construction requirements.
Here’s how we can help:
- Gap analysis – We identify where gaps and weaknesses in core processes may expose the business to unacceptable risk.
- Owner’s requirements – We advise on the commercial framework that needs to be in place for the expected spend volume and complexity for each stage of a project.
- Review – We review study reports and other project documentation to advise whether the proposed approach is sufficiently defined and documented for the next stage.
- Contractor alignment – We work with the principal contractors to align their existing project procedures with the owner’s requirements for oversight and approval.
- Mentoring – We provide ongoing mentoring and senior advisory services to the team or to project leadership.
- System selection – We have hands-on experience with multiple procurement, contract management and project management systems.