This document discusses integrated project execution (IPE) and the AMEC Paragon solution. IPE aims to enable collaboration across parties, applications, and locations involved in engineering, procurement, and construction projects. The AMEC solution utilizes various software like Aveva, FileNet, PDMS to integrate key project processes like engineering design, procurement, document management. This integrated approach allows for improved quality, reduced timescales, minimized risk through increased visibility and consistency across projects.
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What Is IPE, and What Is The AMEC Solution
Integrated Project Execution
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What Is IPE ?
An environment which…
…enables the collaboration
…of all parties
…and all applications
…involved in an EPC project
…executed from multiple locations
…safely, efficiently and effectively
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Challenges of a Design Project
The design model must reflect reality (what is to be built)
Document changes must be controlled
Changes in one document must be reflected in all documents
Information must be readily available to all
The pieces must fit together when fabricated
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The design model must reflect reality (What is to be built)
• Design model must be dynamically linked to P&IDs and
procurement
Document changes must be controlled
• Electronic approvals required for revisions
Changes in one document must be reflected in all documents
• Documents, models and other engineering deliverables must be
linked and “red flagged” when a change is made
Information must be readily available to all
• Internet access required
• Documents must be linked for quick reference
The pieces must fit together when fabricated
• Design model must include everything (actual structure, pipe
supports, cable trays, realistic valves and controls)
Solutions to Design Challenges
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Integrated Project Execution
IPE Common Industry Practices
Trained staff using a common work
process
Each project organized differently
Smart P&IDs linked to 3-D Model,
engineering deliverables and
procurement & expediting databases
Separate stand alone databases and
spread sheets
Automatic consistency check between
P&ID, procurement and 3-D Model
Not possible
Electronic control requiring approvals for
issuing revisions
Manual approvals based on signature
block. Revisions can be issued without
proper sign-off
Latest revision automatically available on
electronic document management
system
Manual check necessary to assure the
paper document being used is latest
issue. Not possible to assure destruction
of all out of date documents.
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IPE Common Industry Practices
Historical tracking of drafts and
revisions
Manual tracking possible only if old
copies kept and everyone manually
records each change made
All changes “red flagged” on all other
effected documents
Not possible
All documents searchable and cross-
referenced by metadata (e.g. tag
number, PO, line number, etc.)
Not possible
Design done in 3-D Model. Drawings
printed from 3-D Model
Model built from 2-D drawings
3-D Model includes all pipe, pipe
supports, cable trays and controls
Model includes major pipe
3-D Model includes proper coping of
structural joints
Structural members carried to centerline
of joint
All data shared over Internet Not possible
Integrated Project Execution (cont.)
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Improved quality
– Change is minimized, and managed
Reduced time scales
– Faster deliverable production
– Plant on-site sooner
Minimized risk
– Plant delivered on schedule and to budget
Removal of uncertainty
– Visibility of all data to whole project team
Integrated Project Execution Benefits
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Benefits to Projects
Reliable and repeatable work processes
Common technical database across multiple projects areas,
eliminating duplicated effort & producing consistent results
Common configuration across multiple projects, resulting in
consistent design and execution
Consistent basis for progress tracking & reporting
Improved quality management
Improvements in communication and collaborative work
effort between multiple work sites
Consistent material requisitions, awards and tracking of
procured equipment and material
Quicker and more consistent conveyance and storage of
deliverables and other project documents
Integrated Project Execution Benefits
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However fit-for-purpose our skills may be, in the end, we are AMEC Paragon
an Engineering company and not a Software Development company.
We look to Aveva, FileNet, and others to provide architectural features that
allow us to configure, not custom-build, a core application framework
supporting our business process requirements.
We require an extremely flexible and powerful architecture that supports all of
our requirements and frees us to focus on the bigger picture – data
integration and work process integration – that provides even greater ROI to
our organization.
Business Motivators
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Entering data once
Interconnection of databases
P&ID Creation
Engineering Database Development
3D Model Design
Integrated Project Execution
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Data Access and Collaboration
Project Management
Materials Management
Project Controls
ConstructionProcurementEngineering
Requirements
Engineering
Layout
Engineering
Design
AMEC Solutions For IPE
AVEVA VPDAVEVA VPE AVEVA VPRM
Planning Design Progress Cost Management
P&IDs Data
ManagementProcess
Mechanical
Piping
Instruments
Electrical
Multi-Discipline
3D Modelling
2D / 3D Integrity
Design Document Control
(Planning, Distribution, Production Monitoring)
Piping
Specifications
Bulk
Material Take Off
Requisition
Production
Vendor Documents
(Planning, Distribution, Monitoring)
Expediting
Inspection
Shipping
Buying
Convero
FileNet
ORBISS
Document Vault
Construction
Planning
Inventory
Control
Construction
Progress & QA
Commissioning
3D Model
Review
Full Reporting of All Project Activities
Planning and Monitoring
Primavera
WinPCS
VPID
VPE Process
VPE Mechanical
VPE Piping
VPE Instruments
VPE Electrical
PDMS
Pipe support appl.
Clash Manager
Deliverable Manager
Model Object Manager
Conn. Manager
Implant/Explant
StressC
Global
Hazmap
Laser Model Interface
Review Reality/LE
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VANTAGE P&ID
VPE Workbench
Plant Connectivity Manager
(PCM)
PCM Tables
Primary Load
Tables
Resolve
Tables
Engineering Tables
Engineering Modules
Instrument
Process
Piping
Electrical
Mechanical
Issue for Engineering
Instruments
Equipment
Lines
Review Resolve and
Load Reports
Correct
Errors or
incorporate
changes
on P&ID
Incorporate Engineering Design Changes
Validate P&IDs / Save Data to VPE
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Preliminary P&ID’s
• “Non-intelligent”
Preliminary P&IDs must
be re-created using
VANTAGE P&ID
Preliminary P&ID’s
• “Non-intelligent”
Preliminary P&IDs must
be re-created using
VANTAGE P&ID
VANTAGE P&ID
INPUT
• EQUIPMENT TAGS
• LINE TAGS
• INSTRUMENT TAGS
VANTAGE P&ID
INPUT
• EQUIPMENT TAGS
• LINE TAGS
• INSTRUMENT TAGS
VPE
WORKBENCH
VPE
WORKBENCH
VANTAGE
P&IDS
VANTAGE
P&IDS
DELIVERABLES
• CONTROL LOOPS
• EQUIPMENT SPECS
• INSTRUMENT SPECS
• MECHANICAL SPECS
• MOTOR SCHEMATICS
• ONE LINE DIAGRAM
DELIVERABLES
• CONTROL LOOPS
• EQUIPMENT SPECS
• INSTRUMENT SPECS
• MECHANICAL SPECS
• MOTOR SCHEMATICS
• ONE LINE DIAGRAM
EXTRACTED FILES
• INSTRUMENT INDEX
• CABLE SCHEDULES
• BOB Reports
• VPRM
• CABLE Tray Routes
EXTRACTED FILES
• INSTRUMENT INDEX
• CABLE SCHEDULES
• BOB Reports
• VPRM
• CABLE Tray Routes
DATA SCREENS
• PROCESS
• INSTRUMENT
• ELECTRICAL
• PIPING
• MECHANICAL
• ADMIN
DATA SCREENS
• PROCESS
• INSTRUMENT
• ELECTRICAL
• PIPING
• MECHANICAL
• ADMIN
VPD
DESIGN
VPD
DESIGN
Vantage Workflow
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P&ID’s are the Master Documents for Line, Equipment
and Instrument Data.
If there are any changes to data loaded from
VANTAGE P&ID, the P&ID’s must be changed and
then reloaded into VPE Workbench.
VANTAGE P&ID loaded data can not be changed
within the VPE Workbench program.
Vantage Workflow
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Increase Overall Efficiency
Must make good business sense
– Cost effective customization
– Align with company’s future vision
Eliminate redundant work processes
– Modeling begins and remains in PDMS
– Layout done in model
– Drawings remain in PDMS throughout project
Reduce design & draft man-hours
– Automated modeling & drafting
– Minimize user input
– Fewer revisions
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Intelligent P&IDs coupled with Model Object Manager and VPE will
save time during the entire project by tracking changes quickly and
accurately.
PDMS Integration with P&IDs
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Increase User Productivity
Complete catalogs
– Organize listings user sees
– Limit user defined members
– Address every condition
Reduce repetitive actions
– Automate connections
– Reporter macros
User friendly modeling
– Easy to use forms
– Minimum user input
Construction macros
– Repetitive structures
– Time consuming structures
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Enhance Model Content
Every element modeled accurately
Complete database information
Diverse reporting functionality
Methods to check accuracy of database
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Procurement Effort
Due to high level of detail in the model, MTO of all materials can
be complete
Electronic Transfer of the Design Database to VPRM for
procurement
Extremely Accurate MTO of all Materials to Fabricator
Increase Overall Efficiency
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VPID
PDMS
VPE
VPRM
Equipment Data Valve Info
Tag Numbering P&IDs
Piping Line Info Eqpt & Line Sizing
Eqpt Arrangement Dwgs Piping Layouts
Material Take-offs Piping Isometrics
Evacuation Routes Cable Layouts
Consistency Checking Clash Checking
Equipment List Raceway Details
Eqpt Data Sheets Short Circuit Analysis
Instrument Index Cable Details
Instrument Sizing Calcs
Document Tracking Progress Reports
Purchase Orders Expediting
Reports
Material Control Requisitions
Pipe Specifications
Project Start
Electronic
Document Storage
OUTPUTS
SYSTEMS
FILENET
Project End
TIMING
- Systems and their Outputs -
Project Deliverables Management
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Business Development
Project Management
Financial & Admin
Engineering Systems
Fabrication/Construction
Operation & Maintenance
FileNet Document Vault
Clients
Vendors/Subcontractors
- Consumers of Documents -
Project Information Management
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Intelligent P&ID Integrity and Validation to the Engineering
Database
Major Equipment List, Line List and Other Reports Created from
the Various Project’s Databases and Published “On-Demand”
Through the Web
Engineering Creation of Requisitions in a Consistent and
Repeatable Workflow
Efficiency of Procurement Effort due Consistent and Repeatable
Workflow and Electronic Documentation
Tagged Items Registry Validated to the Engineering, Design and
Procurement Databases.
100% Electronic Document Deliverables to Client with Indexing
Attributes from the Engineering, Design and Procurement
Databases.
Observed Benefits
This is a comparison of what Integrated Project Execution provides vs. Common Industry Practices.
Engineering data is entered once starting with the P&ID.
The data (tags) from the P&ID is used to create the placeholders in the engineering database.
The design of the 3D model is reconciled to the P&ID.
These electronic work processes eliminate errors and duplication of effort, enabling consistency in data between databases, while affording real time data to all team members.
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AMEC Paragon uses VPID, VPE, VPRM, and PDMS from Aveva for engineering, design, and material management.
FileNet is used for document management with integration to the VPRM document control system.
Each application has a variety of interfaces and tools creating data that has to be managed.
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AMEC Paragon uses VPID, VPE, VPRM, and PDMS from Aveva for engineering, design, and material management.
FileNet is used for document management with integration to the VPRM document control system.
Each application has a variety of interfaces and tools creating data that has to be managed.
The integration of the Electronic Work Processes adds value to the Project Definition and Execution Strategy due to the consistency in data between databases and real time data to all team members.
Communication and sharing of information is vital to success. AMEC Paragon’s Integrated Project Execution provides for all project participants.
Multi-Project Foundation
Material Catalogue
Serves All Projects
Customizable Library of Information About Bulk Materials (Engineered Items Added by Project)
Simple Part Number Creation (Pick Lists)
Eliminates Repetitive Data Entry of Material Descriptions
Consistency of Part Numbers and Purchase Descriptions Across All Projects
Vendor Database
Single Source of Information for Approved Vendors
Identify Vendors of a Particular Material Category
Provides Standard Contact Information
Provides Past Bid and Purchase Order Performance Ratings
Details Quality Assurance and Quality Control Performance
Stores Standard Pricing Information (Strategic Alliances)
Project Specific Capabilities
Specifications
Generates a Number of Specifications, Each of Which Defines the Range of Components That Are to Be Used for a Specific Process, or to Meet a Specific Requirement Within the Project
Specification Formats:
“Engineering Specification” Produced As Hard Copy (for Submission to the Client or for Legal Purposes). It Consists of a Number of Word-processed Documents Consolidated With Two Standard Reports.
Material Take Off (MTO) Format That Generates Electronic Data for Use by the VPRM Material Take-off Modules or Allows Manual Take off and Data Entry
Format for Data Transfer to a 3D Modeling System That Enables a Modeler Specification to Be Generated
Data on Which Specifications Are Based, Can Be Manually Entered Into SPEC Module or Transferred Electronically From Other VANTAGE Applications
Material Take-offs
Two Modules – Piping MTO and General MTO
Each Provides the Engineering Department Capabilities to Efficiently Produce a Material Take Off (MTO) for All Materials Required for a Project
Requisitions
Assists the Engineering Department in Producing the Material Requisitions (MRs) Required for a Project
The MRs Are Electronically Transmitted to the Procurement Department Via the Procurement Module (PROC) for Purchasing Action
Establishes a Work Flow Process and Minimal Deliverables Required by Procurement to Perform the Purchasing Function and Report Progress
Procurement
Monitors the Complete Procurement Cycle Including:
Planning Material Requisitions (MRs)
Accepting or Rejecting MRs
Allocation of Responsibility and Upkeep of MR Status
Sending RFQs to Potential Vendors
Analyzing the Bids Received
Placing Purchase Orders (POs)
Expediting Materials
Inspections of Materials Prior to Shipment
Arranging Shipment of the Materials
Monitoring Receipt of Materials at Site
Material Control
Generates Material Requirements From Drawings, 3-D Modeler or From Manual Entry of BOM – Decreasing Data Entry and Reducing Errors
Revisions to Specs Reconciled to Requisitioned and Purchased Materials
Tracks Material Status (I.E. Quantities Detailed on Drawings, Quantities on Requisitions, Quantities Left to Requisition, Quantities for Purchase, Quantities on Order, Quantities Shipped, Quantities Received, Overage/shortage/damaged Quantities, and Quantities in Inventory or Issued to a Fabricator or Contractor)
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AMEC Paragon uses VPID, VPE, VPRM, and PDMS from Aveva for engineering, design, and material management.
FileNet is used for document management with integration to the VPRM document control system.
Each application has a variety of interfaces and tools creating data that has to be managed.