Projects
Projects
The team at Paradigm Project Solutions have been involved in many large complex infrastructure projects throughout the years – here are a select few and a brief description of the services that were provided.
Western HVDC Link
Project Description: Western Link is a 2200MV HVDC interconnector which connects two onshore converter stations between Hunterson and Quay Bay via 850km of HV cabling. This project had an estimated project value of £1.2Billion with full service starting from 2019. This is one of many interconnector projects the team at Paradigm have been involved with over recent years.
Services: Planning support provided for over 3 years at the Hunterston ONCS site. The role included preparation of monthly programme updates, forensic analysis of all subcontractor programmes and development of progress reports. A detailed electrical installation and commissioning programme was produced which involved many complicated interfaces and bespoke electrical systems – this programme was cost and resource loaded with associated Earned Value Management reports generated. Latterly, programme delay analysis services were provided in the form of an As-Planned vs As-Built Windows Analysis to support an EoT dispute.
Fort Augustus Substation Redevelopment
Project Description:
Fort Augustus is an existing Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) 400/275/132kV substation. The substation redevelopment was a multimillion pound project which involved the expansion of the existing substation footprint including the construction of two new buildings that house 400kV and 132kV electrical switchgear. The construction and connection of two new transformer bunds and new overhead aluminium structures (busbars) and underground connections within the expanded substation footprint. There was also a requirement to relocate and remove existing substation equipment. The project was undertaken to facilitate a firm connection from the Bhlaraidh and Beinneun wind farms.
Services: Lead Project Manager accountable for Health and Safety, Environmental, Design, Construction, Commissioning, Project Handover and Planning and Commercial Management of the project
AWE Aldermaston
Project Description: Various new construction projects at the existing AWE Aldermaston site as part of Site Development Strategy Plan. Projects have included enabling platform works, substation relocation and large civil infrastructure works.
Services: Specialist planning support on NEC 3 and NEC 4 contracts. Particular focus was provided on the clause 32 programme acceptance process and the assessment of any time related impact from implemented compensation events. Regular provision of DCMA programme health checks ensuring that the subcontractor’s programmes were technically compliant with Works Information requirements. Acting on behalf of the Employer, the planning team have succesfully defended many time related claims for subcontractors and suppliers.
Tomatin Substation
Project Description: Construct a new 275/132kV substation near Tomatin, adjacent to the existing Beauly to Boat of Garten 132kV double circuit overhead line.
Services: Lead Project Manager accountable for Health and Safety, Environmental, Design, Construction, Commissioning, Project Handover and Planning and Commercial Management of the project
Various - Extension of Time Preparation and Programme Delay Analysis
Projects: The Paradigm team have worked on many complex extension of time submissions in recent years and are adept in the preparation of programme delay analysis and associated reports. The consultants have long-term working relationships with many clients ensuring that any time related delays receive the necessary planning support to minimise the time and cost impact.
Services: The team are proficient in all delay analysis techniques including time-impact analysis, windows time-slice and impacted as-planned. Matters concerning EoT claims are always contingent on the Contract, project status and final objective, so please get in touch to further discuss any support you may require.
Barkip Anaerobic Digestion Plant
Project Description: The Barkip AD Plant was the first of its kind within the UK processing up to 75,000 tonnes of residual waste and generating up to 2.5MW of clean energy. The £22M project consisted of large reinforced concrete structures, multiple processing tanks and complex AD technology and was constructed on behalf of SSE.
Role: Project engineering and project planning services provided throughout the lifecycle of the project. With multiple subcontractor’s on site throughout the works, the development and regular review of a complex programme was required. This was a key document on the project ensuring the safe coordination of all site related works and provided a contemporaneous notice of any potential delays affecting the energisation date.
