Pre-commissioning is a critical step that ensures systems are mechanically complete before full commissioning begins. Up until the pre-commissioning phase, construction traditionally follows an area-based completion methodology, where inspections and punch item clearances are performed on a per-location basis rather than as part of a functional system. This approach often leads to misaligned workflows, duplicated efforts, and last-minute scrambling to ensure system integrity.
Transitioning to a systems-based completion approach ensures that all components of a system are validated together, reducing errors and improving efficiency. However, this transition presents its own set of challenges.
Legacy Challenges:
Inspection Bottlenecks and Documentation Gaps
- Inspection Requests often involve third-party stakeholders, requiring extensive coordination.
- Untracked Punch B Items lead to unresolved issues that can delay system readiness.
- Delayed System Mechanical Completions Certificate (SMCC) Approval due to fragmented documentation processes.
Challenges in Transitioning from Area-Based to Systems-Based Completions
- Difficulty in Tracking Interdependent Components: Area-based inspections don’t account for system-wide dependencies, leading to situations where a system is assumed to be complete but still has critical gaps.
- Lack of Real-Time Visibility: Traditional area-based completions rely on separate teams working in isolation, making it difficult to see whether an entire system is pre-commissioned and ready for turnover.
- Delays in System Mechanical Completion Certification (SMCC): When inspections are not aligned with functional systems, last-minute issues arise that prevent timely certification.
How WorkPacks Optimizes Pre-Commissioning:
- Automated Type-B ITR Validation ensures that all pre-commissioning checks align with system requirements.
- Intelligent Alerts for Punch B Clearance ensure no outstanding punch items block system certification.
- Digitized SMCC Documentation links all required records, expediting the approval process.
- Real-Time System Readiness Tracking: WorkPacks provides full visibility into the pre-commissioning process, ensuring that all system components are validated and certified in alignment with operational requirements.
By shifting from area-based to systems-based pre-commissioning, WorkPacks eliminates inefficiencies, ensures smooth transitions, and improves project outcomes.
