SOLUTION

Within a week of hiring, we deployed four teams comprising engineers, construction specialists and estimators in the eight states where the work was to be carried out. Each team’s project engineer served as a single point of contact for Williams. The teams performed construction estimating, engineering design and constructability assessments for projects including valve replacements, pig trap replacement and modifications, and hydrostatic testing. Our scope included all mechanical, civil and electrical design calculations and drawings, necessary permit drawings and required land documents.

Williams needed to mobilize quickly to scope potential projects for construction within the program. We organized estimating teams to visit the sites with owner personnel and provided construction estimates within four weeks of project initialization. During design, we worked closely with owner personnel to understand existing conditions and piping configurations. We were able to convert many sites with two‑dimensional drawings and survey to 3D piping models for future maintenance purposes.

We designed 100 projects and estimated 60 of those, preparing them concurrently for construction in a six-month time frame. The condensed schedule for construction required projects to be designed and procured simultaneously. With the wide geographic territory, projects were designed for a range of terrains and topography as well as local permitting agencies that each required unique considerations throughout engineering and construction phases.

RESULTS

Williams involved us in this program at the peak of its workload. Our collaboration helped Williams scope and design more than 100 projects and meet its estimated deadline. It also resulted in reduced cost for individual projects and streamlined the design time.