The Commissioning & Operational Readiness Assessment
What is the Commissioning & Operational Readiness Assessment?
The Commissioning & Operational Readiness Assessment is a methodology designed to support project teams in the early identification of commissioning and startup gaps and hot spots that must be addressed to ensure a successful transition through each phase:
- Detailed Design
- Construction
- Pre-commissioning
- Commissioning
- Startup
- Close-out
The assessment consists of a series of readiness factors grouped by the phase. As factors are assessed, comments and action items are captured where gaps exist.
WHITE PAPER:
Introduction to the Commissioning & Operational Readiness Assessment
Key Benefits of the
Commissioning & Operational Readiness Assessment
Reduced Optimism Bias
A systematic review of research-vetted factors and “hot spots” is proven to reduce optimism bias, one of the top three most impactful elements in successful delivery of mega projects.
Increased Team Alignment
The assessment is led by a neutral facilitator focused on effective engagement and collaboration of all key stakeholders – one of 16 critical success factors to successful project commissioning and startup.
Improved Schedule Performance
95% of the identified “hot spots” result in schedule delays if not properly addressed. A thorough review will decrease the risk of a CSU-related schedule delay to the target in-service date.
WHITE PAPER:
Introduction to the Commissioning & Operational Readiness Assessment
Carve for Commissioning & Operational Readiness
Carve for Commissioning & Operational Readiness is the first assessment of its kind in the industry based on research from the Construction Industry Institute (CII).
The Commissioning & Operational Readiness Assessment is a methodology designed to support project teams in the early identification of commissioning and startup gaps and hot spots that must be addressed to ensure a successful transition through each phase.
Assessment Results
The CSU & Operational Readiness results provide project leaders with a summary of four key data points:
- Transition Readiness % by Phase
- Transition Readiness % by Category
- Missing Factors & Hot Spots
- Action Items
Best in Class Facilitation Experience
Carve’s best in class facilitation functionality keeps the discussion focused while capturing comments and action items and scoring for each specific factor.
Continuous Improvement
Data is captured in a consistent format that can easily be shared with project stakeholders and board executives as well as analyzed from the portfolio level, down to the factor level giving project leaders visibility into trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Project Assurance Tools
Supporting Continuous Improvement
Valency’s Project Assurance platform and best practice implementation help organizations to gain comprehensive insight into capital project and portfolio performance. We leverage web based applications to streamline processes, conduct effective virtual sessions and share information in a concise and consistent format.
Front End Planning
Carve for PDRI
Conduct PDRI sessions in an interactive manner that highlights identified gaps and action items. Integrated polling eliminates screen switching. Compare project to relevant industry and portfolio benchmarks.
Design
Carve for Construction Readiness
Visually communicate and highlight the level of construction readiness at the category and overall project level. Compare project to relevant industry and portfolio benchmarks.
Commissioning
Carve for Commissioning & Operational Readiness
Measure transition readiness from construction completion to project close-out. Identify missing factors and address hot spots, clarify roles and responsibilities.
WHITE PAPER:
Introduction to the Commissioning & Operational Readiness Assessment
Upcoming Courses & Webinars
Course – PDRI Principles & Practices (VAL-102)
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am - Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm EDT at Virtual Classroom
Webinar – Introduction to the Construction Readiness Assessment
Oct 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT at Live Webinar Broadcast
Course – Facilitation Skills and Techniques for Capital Project Workshops (VAL-223) 3 half-days
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am - Nov 16 @ 2:00 pm EDT at Virtual Classroom
Webinar – Introduction to the Commissioning & Operational Readiness Assessment
Nov 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST at Live Webinar Broadcast
