COMIT / Fiatech Conference 2014, The Crystal, London
Efficiency Through Digital Projects
Christian Reilly from Bechtel and Atlas RFIDRFID deployment on the Curtis Island Project
1. Joining the Dots - RFID
deployment on the Curtis Island
Project
Christian Reilly
Bechtel and Atlas RFID
2. Solving Complex, Multi-Project
Materials Management Challenges
Using RFID on Curtis Island LNG Projects
Christian Reilly, Manager of SA&I, Bechtel
3. Global Solutions for Global Project Execution
Business Unit
Procurement
Corporate
Construction &
Procurement
Pipe Spool
Fabricator
Procurement
Joint Execution
Team (PJET)
Module
Construction
Yards
4. Aerial Photo of 3 Projects
Project Site “C”
Site “C” Storage
Project Site “A”
Site “A” Storage
Project Site “B”
Site “B” Storage Port Facilities
Central Storage
Curtis Island – Local Supply Chain
7. Phased Deployment Strategy
Initial testing
• Business requirements, design specifications, seamless
integration with BPS.
Software Development
• Internal QA process utilised, BETA testing between Jovix and BPS
in lab environment.
Assimilate RFID
• Adapt technology to current work process instilling RFID as a tool,
not an obstacle.
Software Development
8. Implementation on a Construction Project
Tracking Transfer Unit
Movement Across the
Entire Local Supply Chain
Increases
Material
Visibility
Reduce Manual,
Paper-Based
Processes
9. Locating materials with the Windows Tablet PC
Day 1
Day 2
Day 10
Implementation on a Construction Project
10. Radio
Frequency
IDentification
Portal or
Gate Reader
Vehicle
Mounted
Reader (VMR)
Global
Positioning
System
Transfer Unit Tracking & Reporting
15. • Minimise rework, material
replacement, equipment and
labour costs
• Estimated savings potential of
5% on billions of TIC
• Start with ‘the end’ in mind
• Users are at the heart of
performance
• Phased implementation
methodology
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Results Lessons Learned
16. • Target upstream value chain
opportunities for RFID
deployment solutions
• Institutionalise and align
standard work process
procedures
• Plan to leverage on future
projects
• Develop scalable solutions to
promote Bechtel “IoT” strategy
Next Steps
Bechtel’s Curtis Island projects at a macro level
Concurrent execution activities
Product selection, integration, deployment
Houston/Turkey fabricator, material planning sequence
Consolidation of procurement across three LNG projects to form PJET
Three module assembly facilities in full blown construction
Let’s look at how it all came together…
Looking at PJET’s localised supply chain at a micro level for project execution
Challenge:
14 mainland facilities, 3 marine
Various laydowns
3 Curtis Island sites, 3 MOF’s
Various laydowns
International ships arriving – local PJET, Brisbane, MOF’s
Primary laydown – 18km from marine facilities (known as the Aldoga Logistics Centre)
All supporting 3 projects; 6 trains
Initial Testing:
Gather Business Requirements
Write Design Specifications
Ensure Seamless Integration with Proprietary Bechtel Procurement System (BPS)
Software Development:
Internal Quality Assurance Process Utilized
Tested Information Exchanges Between the Atlas RFID Solutions, Jovix™ System and BPS in Test Lab Environment
Assimilate RFID:
Adapt Technology to Current Work Process Requirements
Maintained Business Imperative - RFID a Tool versus an Obstacle
Lessons Learned:
First attempt at Testing evolved into a “proof of reality” field trial due to timing
Initial Deployment failed, but led to better processes and additional functionality
Implementation on a construction project represented significant paradigm shifts
Greater visibility; not just at workface
Greater traceability
Move people to embrace and employ technology we can ‘trust’
So what does that look like?...
Through practical application of tagging (affixing RFID’s) to materials we increased visibility
Refer to series of aerial heat mapping
How does it all get tracked?
Increased traceability
Here are examples in use:
Cable reel tracking
Pipe spool tracking from the fabricator
Portal (gate readers) at transfer points
Transfer unit tracking (trailers, pallets etc)
VMR reader updates:
Location updates – inventory location updates
Crew deployment for optimisation of resources:
Tablet based search
Locating
Pick list
Manifest (transfer units)
Issuing
Sync updates to minimise administration for inventory system updates
How does this paradigm shift occur for a 115 year old construction company?
Innovative leadership investing in technology
Support in initiatives from the top down
Flow down effect…
Motivated workforce to embrace the use of the technology
Current Jovix usage statistics through to July 2014:
Tag reads – 11,132,111
Location updates – 2,156,190
On a daily basis, 30 users access 50 devices
Looking at our success and learnings…
Lessons Learned:
END IN MIND
Set Defined Goals
Align all Stakeholders Across the Project
Engage Construction Team Early in the Process
USERS
Develop Detailed Work Process Flow Diagram
Train all Users, then Track User Competency
Retrain As Needed…And It Will Be Needed
Assign Dedicated Jobsite System Coordinator for Solution Implementation and Success…
Jovix™ is the Key, but you MUST have a Driver
PHASED METHODOLOGY
Define & Implement Effective Tagging Strategy
Remove, Reassign and Redeploy
Create and Document Easy Work Instructions
Implement a Mock Deployment, If Possible
Use Crawl – Walk – Run Method to Shift Paradigm
Where do we go from here?
Upstream
Institutionalise
Build on competitive advantage
Develop cost efficient and effective applications throughout our business