[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” positioning=”none” horizontal_offset_tablet=”” horizontal_offset_phone=”” horizontal_offset_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|||25px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” custom_padding__hover=”0px|||0px|false|false” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n The construction or installation phase is when the asset goes from\u00a0<\/span><\/span>paper to reality<\/span>. The scope of the project will\u00a0<\/span><\/span>determine<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the length and complexity of construction and the need for some of the possible steps listed below.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/iamf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Construction.jpg” title_text=”Construction” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|25px|25px|25px|25px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n To\u00a0move from the design phase to the construction phase,\u00a0staff need to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are many tasks and processes to consider\u00a0during the construction and installation phase of an asset. Click on each item to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” body_font_size=”16px” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Standards and Procedures ” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n There are often\u00a0standard construction or installation procedures developed for\u00a0types\u00a0of assets. These standards exist to ensure that similar assets are installed by each construction\u00a0company\u00a0the same way. They also help ensure\u00a0assets installed by developers, especially those that will eventually be taken over by the system, are installed correctly. These types of standards are particularly important for green assets,\u00a0as they are often installed by others. Pipe assets are\u00a0another\u00a0type\u00a0that will\u00a0likely\u00a0have\u00a0standard procedures.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sometimes the standard procedures will need to be revised based on the installation conditions. The ability to revise standard installation procedures should be discussed with the engineer and the contractor before bids are received and during construction. For example, if the ground\u00a0contains\u00a0sharp rock, a trench might require 18 inches of bedding instead of the standard 6 inches.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Inspections ” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Construction\u00a0<\/span><\/span>i<\/span>nspection should be completed for most construction projects to ensure the installation is going as planned. Even though the contractor and\/or engineer has a construction inspector on-site, the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>s<\/span>ystem<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>personnel<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>should also visit the construction site as often as possible. This presence during construction can help ensure that construction\u00a0<\/span><\/span>proceeds<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>according to plan, provide information to the operations staff of construction conditions, provide observations of buried assets, and correct any construction problems before they become permanent.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Any time the contractor and\/or engineer plan an inspection meeting,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>utility<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>staff\u00a0<\/span><\/span>should be advised and should participate in those meetings.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Testing ” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Testing the operation of the asset before final construction is something that\u00a0<\/span><\/span>might<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>occur depending on the design and the construction contract.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Utility staff<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>should be aware of the testing of any equipment and should\u00a0<\/span><\/span>participate<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>in those events.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>For larger projects, a process called \u201ccommissioning\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span>often is<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>completed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>This is done to ensure the various system components are functioning properly as a whole.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>For ex<\/span>ample,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>ensur<\/span>e<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>a control system and sensors\u00a0<\/span><\/span>can<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>communicate and make automated changes to setpoint, as per design. Regulators may also require a plant to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>operate<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>in compliance with regulations be<\/span>fore serving the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>public<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 this is common in drinking water treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Documentation ” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Utility\u00a0staff should make sure\u00a0construction is well documented. As-built drawings should be tracked daily and added to the system\u2019s GIS map as part of the construction contract. It is important to make sure the as-built drawings accurately reflect what was installed.\u00a0If possible, the drawings should be provided in\u00a0an\u00a0electronic format compatible with whatever software the system uses. The\u00a0utility\u00a0should\u00a0indicate\u00a0that it will own the electronic files after the project is completed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to as-built drawings,\u00a0utility\u00a0staff\u00a0should request information on all the new assets added to the facility. This asset inventory should include all the attribute information desired and should be in a format compatible with the\u00a0system\u2019s\u00a0electronic asset inventory. If the\u00a0utility\u00a0does not yet have an electronic format, at the very least, the information should be provided in a standard format, such as\u00a0a\u00a0spreadsheet\u00a0or .csv\u00a0file. This requirement needs to be included in either the construction contractor or engineer\u2019s RFB\/RFP and the contract. It must also be clear that the system owns the data after the project.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Other documents that should be provided upon completion of construction include Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures, Manufacturer\u2019s\u00a0Warranties\u00a0and\/or Contractor\u2019s Guarantee. The\u00a0system should always be able to\u00a0access\u00a0these\u00a0documents.\u00a0The warranties and guarantees should be examined carefully to see if there are any\u00a0requirements\u00a0for maintenance or operation to make sure the warranties remain valid. The system would not want to find out after the fact that failure to perform a particular task on a particular schedule resulted in voiding of the warranty. Often this type of work is called \u201cwarranty\u201d work and can be specified as such in the work order system. In the case of warranty work, the system should not change any of the procedures or\u00a0time frames\u00a0to ensure warranties\u00a0remain\u00a0in effect.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Training ” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The\u00a0<\/span><\/span>utility<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>might<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>need to invest in operator training before or right after taking ownership of\u00a0<\/span><\/span>newly installed<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>assets. Lack of training or improper training can result in resentment,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>improper operation,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>or even employee injury. The contract should include adequate training for the operators and maintenance personnel. It is also worth considering the timing of the training. Often, training is provided only at the very beginning of\u00a0<\/span><\/span>operation<\/span>. At this time, the situation is likely to be\u00a0<\/span><\/span>chaotic<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and activities\u00a0<\/span><\/span>might<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>seem reasonable. However, after some time (<\/span>perhaps weeks<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>or a few months), the operators or maintenance personnel\u00a0<\/span><\/span>might<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>have questions or concerns that could be addressed by\u00a0<\/span><\/span>additional<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>training. It is suggested that training be done in phases with some at the beginning and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>additional<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>training happening later in the process. If there is training available for green assets, splitting the training over time might even be more important. These assets can change over time as plants mature.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Construction and Installation The construction or installation phase is when the asset goes from\u00a0paper to reality. The scope of the project will\u00a0determine\u00a0the length and complexity of construction and the need for some of the possible steps listed below.To\u00a0move from the design phase to the construction phase,\u00a0staff need to:\u00a0 Select\u00a0a product supplier and\/or construction contractor\u00a0 Determine\u00a0if bids are\u00a0required\u00a0and, if so, develop and launch a request for bids (rfb).\u00a0 Ensure proper contracting procedures\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0funder requirements and municipal codes\u00a0 Communicate with anyone\u00a0impacted\u00a0by the project, including staff and community members\u00a0 There are many tasks and processes to consider\u00a0during the construction and installation phase of an asset. Click on each item to learn more.There are often\u00a0standard construction or installation procedures developed for\u00a0types\u00a0of assets. These standards exist to ensure that similar assets are installed by each construction\u00a0company\u00a0the same way. They also help ensure\u00a0assets installed by developers, especially those that will eventually be taken over by the system, are installed correctly. These types of standards are particularly important for green assets,\u00a0as they are often installed by others. Pipe assets are\u00a0another\u00a0type\u00a0that will\u00a0likely\u00a0have\u00a0standard procedures.\u00a0 Sometimes the standard procedures will need to be revised based on the installation conditions. 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