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Estimating
We believe the keys to accurate construction cost estimating include: Standardization of means and methods including institution of a uniform code of accounts. Consistent use of allowances in compliance with project requirements and best practices. Consistent approach for cost estimate adjustments including constructability and productivity, as well as local market conditions based on assessment of…
Read MoreWestrock – Pulp & Paper Mill
Description WestRock Pulp & Paper Mill in Tacoma, WA hired P&M in 2015 to support multiple shutdown, maintenance and upgrade projects with Primavera (P6) scheduling, Project Administration and other Project Management related services. One of the larger projects included The Boiler MACT compliance project which included installing a new wet acid gas scrubber downstream of…
Read MoreWhite Potash Storage Shed
Description Portland Bulk Terminals, L.L.C. (Portland Bulk Terminals) is wholly owned by Canpotex and operated by SSA Pacific, Inc. Operating since 1997, this terminal is a potash bulk-handling facility located on the Columbia River system in Portland, Oregon. Portland Terminals facilitates efficient handling of specialty potash products (particularly white potash) and provides a load port…
Read MoreRefrigerator Container Factory
Description Maersk container industry AS was established in 1990 with the purpose designing, producing and marketing ISO containers of a superior quality and competitive lifetime cost for the customers. Value Construction costs were equal to $42 million U.S. Dollars. Responsibilities Project controls consulting to include implementation of the project management tool “artemis”; preparation of procedures;…
Read MoreBudget Evaluation Study Team (BEST) for Evaluation of the Lake Sammamish State Park: Sunset Beach Bathhouse Replacement
Budget Evaluation Study Team (BEST) for Evaluation of the Lake Sammamish State Park: Sunset Beach Bathhouse Replacement Client: State of Washington – Office of Financial Management (OFM) Client Contact: Steven Paget, CVS – Säzän Group The BEST team, led by Säzän consisted of multi- disciplined professionals, was tasked to conduct a study utilizing Value Engineering…
Read MoreTelecomm-Tele Greenland Int’l
Description of Company Engineering and Construction System Design and Planning Detailed Design Procurement Test Procedure and Specification Factory Acceptance Test Supply and Installation Suppliers on Site System Integration Test Commissioning Responsibilities Project Controls and Project Management Consulting with implementation of the Project Management System “Artemis”. Also, the design of the integration between the Artemis database…
Read MoreKing County WTD – Interbay Forcemain and Oder Control Project
Description King County plans to upgrade an aging sewer pipe in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood. The existing pipe was built in 1967 and is nearing the end of its service life. New odor control technology will be added to the system while the sewer pipe upgrade is underway. When complete, the sewer will provide reliable service…
Read MoreSound Transit – West Seattle-Ballard Link
Description The 11.8-mile project will have 10 new stations and 4 expanded stations. The Ballard Link Extension and Downtown Seattle Light Rail Tunnel will build light rail from Ballard’s Market Street area through downtown Seattle with both tunneled and elevated alignments and a rail-only movable bridge over Salmon Bay. The Ballard Link Extension will connect…
Read MorePort of Seattle – Asset Cost Estimating Services IDIQ
Description The contract entails development of cost estimates to be used in renewal and replacement CIP planning and preparation for approximately 45,000 assets at Sea-Tac International Airport. The assets to be estimated are in the areas of building architecture, civil, electrical, communications, mechanical, vertical conveyance, baggage handling, signage, and controls. Responsibilities In May 2013, P&M…
Read More825 MW Combined Cycle Cogeneration Plant – Jenks, Oklahoma
Description The project was for a nominal 825 MW capacity combined cycle cogeneration power plant. The facility is located on a 41-acre tract of land located in Jenks, Oklahoma. Technology Three general electric PG 7241 FA enhanced combustion gas turbine generator sets Three aalborg three-pressure, three-drum, heat recovery generators with reheat and duct Firing Three…
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