The construction phase lays the groundwork for a project’s success, but it is also where schedule slippage lead to increased delays and inconsistencies as testing, approvals and systems completions begin. Traditionally, project teams rely on area-based completions to plan the most feasible construction schedule, where inspections and sign-offs are conducted based on systems completions rather than the completion of all work in a designated geographic area. This transition often results in misaligned priorities, unnecessary rework, and prolonged project timelines. Controlling the transitioning from an area based approach to systems-based completions ensures that components are tested and completed in a way that aligns with both the path of construction and their final operational function, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
Legacy Challenges:
Manual Processes and Disjointed Documentation
- Inspection Requests are often tracked in spreadsheets, emails, or paper-based forms, leading to lost information and scheduling conflicts.
- Validation of Inspection Test Records (ITRs) Type-A is prone to human error, requiring constant back-and-forth communication to resolve discrepancies.
Challenges in Transitioning from Area-Based to Systems-Based Completions
- Misaligned Priorities: In area-based completions, inspections are done based on geographic sections rather than functional systems, leading to situations where interconnected components remain untested until later phases.
- Rework and Inefficiencies: Since testing is not aligned with system readiness, teams often have to revisit completed areas to conduct additional testing, causing unnecessary rework.
- Lack of Visibility: Without a structured system-wide view, and the ability to see area based and systems based components side by side, identifying missing components or incomplete work within a functional system becomes challenging.
How WorkPacks Transforms the Construction Phase:
- Automated ITR Validation ensures that Type-A ITRs are verified in real time, reducing errors and the need for rework.
- Inspection Requests Are Digitized and Centralized, providing full visibility into testing progress.
- Intelligent Notifications alert stakeholders when documentation is missing or non-compliant.
- Seamless Transition to Systems-Based Completion: WorkPacks aligns the completion process with both area based work, and functional system requirements, ensuring a more streamlined and efficient workflow.
By automating the shift from area-based to systems-based completions, WorkPacks enables teams to work in a more coordinated, efficient manner, reducing delays and ensuring that the construction phase aligns with operational readiness.
