Process Protocol DemonstratorProcess Protocol Demonstrator

Implementation of the Process Protocol at the Britannia Walk Development

Stuart Carmichael

Process Network 7 March 2002

Project OverviewProject Overview

• Project particulars:– the development of a derelict site in North London – has a construction value of about £12M – has been in the gestation phase for several years

prior to formal contracts – the construction phase is estimated at just less than

two years

Project OverviewProject Overview

• The project is quite complex having multiple clients including:– Moorfields Eye Hospital– Islington and Shoreditch Housing Association (ISHA)– KHT– Propylion (JCMT)– AMSP

Proposed DevelopmentProposed Development

• The accommodation has multiple types of occupancy including: – Key worker housing – Housing association housing– Live/work units– Speculative offices– Underground car parking – Underground pharmaceutical manufacturing plant

with associated services

Block C

BRITAN

NIA W

ALK

EBENEZER STREET

Block G

Block H (Spec offices)

Block A (Spec offices)

Block BBlock D

Block E

Block F

AERIAL VIEW 1

Aim of Demonstrator ProjectAim of Demonstrator Project

• To try and enforce the Process Protocol principles and rigorously assess the approach – Without unduly disrupting the overall project

• Identify problems with implementation• To make recommendations

ConstraintsConstraints

• The project was already underway at time of implementation

• Initial contract documentation was in place• Numerous clients

Suitably complex from which to learn lessons

Summary of Implementation ActivitiesSummary of Implementation Activities

• Many key activities defined by the protocol deliverables have been addressed by the project team– However, they have not necessarily been

undertaken, communicated and updated in accordance with the protocol methodology

Summary of Implementation ActivitiesSummary of Implementation Activities

• Implementation activities addressed the following areas, which were not being rigorously undertaken on the project

1. Process mapping

2. Addressing slippage in achieving design fixity

3. Structuring of information into team deliverables

4. Production process mapping and progress monitoring

5. Computer model

Process MappingProcess Mapping

• Aims– To communicate process strategy to the project team

– Identify responsibilities for the delivery of required information

– Provide a common focus for the project

– Produce a tool for project monitoring

Process MappingProcess Mapping

• Initial maps consisted of:– Key design information– Key project events that might affect progress– Activity zones (5)– Stage gates– Time line (requested by PM)

Process MapProcess MapBased on Design InformationBased on Design Information

Results of MappingResults of Mapping

• Maps showed clearly that slippage was occurring– 68% of design information was received late– Largely due to:

• Client changes• Poor communication• Information required based on separate drawings

(little co-ordination)

Addressing Slippage in Achieving Design Addressing Slippage in Achieving Design FixityFixity

• Pre-construction phase of project broken into mini phases– After discussion with the project manager and team it

was decided that the mini phases would consist of the following:

1. All layouts and setting outs confirmed

2. Piling pile caps and ground beams

3. Steel work to PMU

4. PMU substructure

5. Superstructure: structural concrete details

Addressing Slippage in Achieving Design Addressing Slippage in Achieving Design FixityFixity

• Grouping of information into group deliverables– Instead of asking for the provision of separate

drawings the PM asked for the provision of completed deliverables

• Team were consulted as to when they could provide these deliverables

DeliverablesDeliverables

• The deliverables decided upon were as follows: Structural Design Drawings Piling design Piling Works for Construction Foundation works for Construction PMU steel work, inc service shaft steel PMU substructure Superstructure Block A Superstructure Construction Block E Superstructure Construction Block H Superstructure Construction Blocks B, C and D Superstructure Construction Block F&G

Mini Phases and Associated DeliverablesMini Phases and Associated DeliverablesMini Phase Deliverable Gate

Participant Information required

EffectEffect

• Highly beneficial:– Individuals started to work in teams within the

deliverables identified– Individuals began to structure their programmes in

accordance with the deliverables and mini phases– Asked others for specific information earlier– Improved co-ordination– Improved provision of timely information

Production Process Mapping and Production Process Mapping and Progress Monitoring Progress Monitoring

• PM required a specific map to help monitor the production stage of the project

• The map was to incorporate three types of information:

• Design information• Procurement information• Production information

Production Process Mapping and Production Process Mapping and Progress MonitoringProgress Monitoring

• “Aim was to produce a map based tool, which could effectively represent the relationship between the three types information providing a clear and concise method of tracking project progress for the project manager and a communication tool for the team to refer to.”

• ‘Information strands’, describe the design and procurement process of each specific package. These then link with key activities in the production stage providing the project manger with a holistic view of the design and production process for the given period.

• The project manager can then track the entire package delivery process, from design, costing through to value engineering with suppliers, and then ordering and finally construction.

Start on site date for package

Work Package and key contributors

Off site start date

Enquiry return date

Date All SC revisions required

Technical review of design info

Progress of design team

Main package contractor

Order by date

Enquiry issue date

Design issue date

Design cost review meeting

Information Strand

Production Process Mapping and Production Process Mapping and Progress MonitoringProgress Monitoring

• Information strands produced for each main work package consisting of:

Groundwater and drainage Piling BWIC and incoming services Structural steelwork (substructure and shaft) Concrete frame and floors Screeding and waterproofing M&E mains installation Brickwork and blockwork Scaffolding Lightweight steel frame Roof coverings & rainwater installations Windows external doors and screens Metal work including balconies Wall cladding M&E Layout

Project Process MapProject Process Map

Project Process MapProject Process Map

SummarySummary

• Implementation focused on structuring of deliverables and mapping of WP processes

• Techniques well received by project team• Unavoidable barriers to effective

implementation– Process strategy not developed up front– Fragmented project team– Poor communication & IT use

RecommendationsRecommendations

• Early planning and agreement of process strategy

• Set the terminology

• Buy in from the team

• Clear communication strategy (incl EDI)

• Standard deliverable sets

• Adopt partnering principles

• Project workshop

• A driven process

• The right level of detail