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Project Lifecycle

At every stage in the project, we know the strategy to follow.

INITIATION

FROM IDEA
TO CONCEPT

PLANNING

FROM DESIGN TO
TIME SCHEDULING

EXECUTION

FROM PROJECT CONTROLLING TO INSULATION

CLOSING

FROM DOCUMENTATION TO COMMISSIONING

INITIATION

DESIGN
WORKSHOP

INSTALLATION
CONCEPT

DESIGN WORKSHOP

Kickstart your project in the best possible way with our Design Workshop! With our experts on hand to help you define and clarify your project requirements, we closely coordinate the Workshop with our partner to make sure you can visualise your project.

We give you:

  • Professional coordination of the Workshop
  • Expert hosts to ensure a productive process
  • Reliable documentation and following-up of Workshop content

The result: a winning Stage 1 Design Concept.

INSTALLATION CONCEPT

Follow our professional installation concept to guarantee the installation stage of your project runs smoothly! We define the schedule for the various specialists and for installing the process equipment to enable clear and effective coordination, and we also outline an installation philosophy, dividing the building levels into installation sectors.

We give you:

  • Development of a sophisticated installation philosophy
  • Creation of an equipment installation plan on the basis of the project schedule
  • Clear division into installation sectors
  • System prioritisation planning to ensure effective implementation

PLANNING

BASIS &
DETAIL DESIGN

SUPPORT
DESIGN

SUPPLIER
QUALIFICATION

MATERIAL
PROCUREMENT

TIME
SCHEDULING

BASIS & DETAIL DESIGN

Lay the foundations for your successful project with our Basic Design! We work with expert partners to give you a Basic Design, or we take an existing design from a wide range of formats. This forms the basis for the Detail Design later on.

We give you:

  • Basic Design
  • Concept development
  • Strategic positioning of equipment
  • Optimum pipe routing

Detail Design:

  • Coordination of Basic and Detail Design
  • Adoption, creation and maintenance of CAD catalogues and pipe classes Pipe design
  • Creation of isometries

Production of material take offs (MTOs) for accuracy when delivering the project.

SUPPORT DESIGN

You can count on our expertise when designing supports! At every stage in your design process, we give you and our partners the opportunity to create your own support concepts and detailed support designs. From using placeholders in the Basic Design through to integrating the fully designed and engineered support for the process – whatever you need, we have the right solution.

We give you:

  • Concept development for accurate design
  • Plotting of placeholders to ensure efficient implementation
  • Use of support standards for optimum quality
  • Range of support systems for pipes and cable routes

Detailed support design:

  • Creation of support plans
  • Layout plans to provide a clear overview
  • Manufacturing drawings to ensure efficient production
  • Material take offs (MTOs) for accuracy when delivering the project
SUPPLIER QUALIFICATION

Thanks to our long-standing partnerships with reliable suppliers from various sectors, we give you access to a wide pool of qualified suppliers.

Our comprehensive experience means we know which suppliers to choose based on the price, delivery period, reliability and quality. When procurement gets particularly complex, we prepare the necessary documentation and choose the right supplier based on who meets all our requirements.

Our services include:

  • Supplier selection
  • Supplier audits
  • Provision of equivalent alternatives
  • Creation of complex order documents

Coordination of workflows and suppliers

MATERIAL PROCUREMENT

The experts in our Technical Procurement team promptly source the ideal components on the basis of the design specifications and taking the available budget and quality requirements into account. All components are subjected to a standard inspection when they are delivered and are upgraded if required.

Our services include:

  • Preparation of MTOs
  • Creation of order documents
  • Selection of suppliers
  • Comparison of quotes
  • Placing of orders (incl. expediting)
  • Quality inspections when goods arrive
  • Management of documents

Services:

  • Preparation of MTOs
  • Creation of suitable order documents
  • Supplier selection
  • Quote comparisons
  • Ordering (incl. expediting)
  • Quality inspections when goods arrive
  • Management of documents
TIME SCHEDULING

Our effective time scheduling helps us define clear project aims and monitor compliance with them. Visualising logical relationships, the time sequences involved in work packages and the resources required allows us to manage projects effectively. We work closely alongside our customers and partners to ensure our projects are a technical and commercial success. Risks are identified early on, costs are optimised and safety considerations are taken into account.

Our services include:

  • Definition and creation of work and test packages
  • Scheduling of deliveries of individual systems
  • Planning assembly sequences and milestones
  • Creation of progress curves for welded seams and outputs
  • Evaluation of the critical path

EXECUTION

PROJECT
CONTROLLING

PROGRESS
REPORTING

FABRICATION

SPECIAL
PARTS

INSTALLATION

QUALITY
CONTROL

SCOPE
TESTING

INSULATION

PASSIVATION

PROJECT CONTROLLING

Our project controlling serves as the bridge between project management and line organisation. We use a range of instruments and methods to provide important information to the project management team so that the project runs smoothly.

Our services allow you to:

  • Identify up-to-date project values (quantities, prices, manufacturing progress)
  • Compare target data with actual data
  • Evaluate and analyse data
  • Develop and implement corrective measures

Our project controlling services ensure your project runs smoothly.

PROGRESS REPORTING

Progress reporting is a critical element in successful project management. It includes visualising the data as they currently stand, projected development and important information for the project managers.

Our services allow you to:

  • Visualise all project data
  • View regular reports
  • Gain an insight into HSE statistics
  • Stay up-to-date with personnel deployment
  • Keep track of the design status
  • Access supplier and material status information
  • Track the latest construction progress
  • Remain in the loop if project progress is halted

Our progress reporting keeps you up-to-date with the latest status of your project, so you can make sure everything runs smoothly.

FABRICATION

Our manufacturing service helps you make your dream project a reality. We offer all-round solutions for fabricating pipe systems which can be adapted to suit the needs of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and semiconductor sectors and for industrial applications (energy generation).

Our services include:

  • Manufacture of pipe systems for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and semiconductor sectors
  • Manufacture of pipe systems for industrial applications (energy generation)
  • Design and fabrication of frames and modular structures, including pipe construction (main supply)
  • Design and fabrication of platforms and stages for clean rooms / sterile environments
  • Development and manufacture of special parts and steel structures
  • Conceptual design and development of prototypes using various 3D printing techniques
SPECIAL PARTS PRODUCTION

Specially made components can make the difference in your projects. So we offer a comprehensive service from initial development of ideas through to manufacture of the component. Our products include carbon steel with special anti-corrosion coatings, stainless steel structures for clean rooms, transfer and media panels for process units, and clean room ducts for pipes in hygienic environments. We guarantee that your special components will be top quality, have a long service life and work safely and reliably.

We give you:

  • Design, conceptualisation, prototyping and manufacturing of carbon steel structures with special coatings
  • Stainless steel structures for clean rooms, including manhole safety equipment and load attachment points
  • Transfer, media and utility panels
  • Stainless steel operator platforms and stages
  • Clean room ducts (floor, ceiling and wall) for pipes
INSTALLATION

As pipe system experts, we have many years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Our in-depth understanding of the requirements of these industries means we can guarantee high quality standards and meet your expectations. We also specialise in assembling and commissioning complex systems in the chemical and petrochemical industries, and we have the expertise to ensure technical systems are integrated perfectly.

Our services include:

  • Installation of primary pipework and main distribution systems in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and semiconductor plants
  • Installation of transfer and product pipes for the processing area
  • Manufacture and installation of primary and secondary pipe supports
  • Monitoring of quality standards in accordance GMP, EMA/FDA and DIN
  • Full documentation of all welding work, including material tracing in installation
  • Assembly of platforms, stages, special steel structures and other modules

Our comprehensive services and high quality standards make us the ideal partner for your pipe project.

QUALITY CONTROL

A certified quality management system is crucial in order to keep pace with this era of shorter lead times, higher standards and new technologies. This QMS consists of a range of functioning processes and work sequences, plus the support required to implement them, which guarantee full monitoring and documentation in welding technology.

Our quality assurance and control services include:

  • Full monitoring and documentation during installation, including reports on discrepancies
  • Inspection of welded seams using state-of-the-art, non-destructive testing processes: Visual Testing (VT) Level 1+2, penetration test (PT) und X-ray inspection (RT)

Creation of detailed reports on discrepancies and findings

SCOPE TESTING

As experts in plant construction, we inspect and test all system sections thoroughly so that the pipe system withstands the given pressure – hydrostatic and pneumatic tests guarantee the requirements are met. Our comprehensive scope testing services ensure your pipe system is high-quality and reliable.

Our services include:

  • Creation of pressure test circuits (PID)
  • System acceptance including missing documentation
  • Supply and disposal of testing medium
  • Hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing

Detailed documentation of all test results

INSULATION

Our pipe systems are insulated as required to provide optimum protection from extreme heat and cold. We adapt the insulation to suit the various requirements of different industrial and production environments – whether it’s technical plants, clean rooms or outdoor applications. And we’re also specialists in developing customised contact protection solutions, such as fittings, flange connections and other danger points.

Services:

  • Insulation against heat and cold
  • Aluminium, stainless steel and PVC pipe cladding for clean rooms
  • Closed-cell PVDF insulation for clean rooms (T-FIT)

Development of customised contact protection solutions

PASSIVATION

Use our passivation service to guarantee a safe and hygienic surface for your process supply systems. Our aim is to give you a high-quality surface which is perfectly tailored to your cleaning and sterilisation requirements. Passivation ensures surfaces are sanitised and protected against potential contamination, which guarantees a high level of cleanliness.

Services:

  • Conceptual design of passivation
  • Creation of passivation plans
  • Safety coordination during passivation
  • Preparation and implementation of passivation
  • Production of passivation documentation

CLOSING

TESTPACK
MANAGEMENT

FAT/SAT
PROCESS

GPD
DOCUMENTATION

LOTOTO SOLUTIONS

FLUSHING &
CLEANING

COMMISSIONING
SUPPORT

TESTPACK MANAGEMENT

With our test pack management, you get an ideal solution for testing and qualification of predefined system sections. Our processes and documentation meet the requirements of legal standards and customer specifications. Errors and defects are identified and fixed to ensure safe and efficient commissioning.

Our services include:

  • Creation of a specific test pack structure (documentation) for the project
  • Establishment and coordination of an experienced test pack team
  • Establishment, implementation and application of a digital document management system (DMS) for GDP documentation

Our aim is to hand over a safe pipe section with no defects.

FAT / SAT PROCESS

Our FAT/SAT process guarantees cost-effective delivery of your system with no defects. The factory acceptance test (FAT) is conducted with you to test and provide written documentation of the functional performance of the system. The site acceptance test (SAT) is conducted to ensure the system installed at your site is fully functional and meets the high quality standards.

Our services include:

  • Creation of FAT/SAT documentation
  • Organisation and coordination of the FAT process
  • Development of an inspection test plan (ITP)
  • Provision of an experienced FAT/SAT manager

Our process ensures that the specified requirements are met and confirms the functional performance of the system.

GDP-DOCUMENTATION

Use our GDP documentation services to guarantee maximum traceability and compliance with the requirements of your customers, standards and EMA/FDA rules.

Our services include:

  • Implementation of the documentation processes in manufacturing
  • Software-based monitoring of manufacturing processes
  • Creating and coordination of welding documentation (WeldLog)
  • Establishment, implementation and application of a digital document management system (DMS) for GDP documentation

These services ensure all documentation is accurate, complete and verified, as well as being clear, reliable, easy to read, accessible, consistent and up-to-date.

LOTOTO-SERVICE

Our LOTOTO (LockOutTagOutTryOut) service makes safety a priority. This tried-and-trusted method is a three-step process to ensures all energy sources are switched off and cannot be switched on again without authorisation. This precaution is especially important when parts of the system are operating while mechanical work is being carried out on other parts. With our LOTOTO service, you can focus entirely on your work without compromising on safety.

Services:

  • Provision of the required LOTOTO equipment
  • Coordination and implementation of the LOTOTO process during the project
  • Collaboration with the commissioning team for mechanical disconnection of systems
FLUSHING & CLEANING

Before commissioning your plant, the supply systems must be flushed and cleaned to protect your sensitive machinery and process technology. Otherwise, unclean systems can lead to faults and impair the operational safety of your plant.

Our services include:

  • Creation of flushing and cleaning circuits (PID)
  • Supply and disposal of flushing medium
  • Implementation of flushing and cleaning processes
  • Documentation of work carried out
COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

Our commissioning services ensure the transition from the construction stage to regular operation is smooth and safe. As one of the last steps before operation begins, commissioning is a complex and challenging process where lots of areas come together. Our commissioning technicians and engineers are trained to overcome these challenges.

Our services include:

  • Planning and coordination of commissioning tasks
  • Creation of flushing and cleaning flow charts
  • Documentation of all work
  • Disconnection of systems, including safeguards
  • Provision of assembly personnel for short-notice adjustments
  • Provision of the required equipment and materials

With our comprehensive experience and expertise in commissioning management, you can rest assured that your project will progress safely and smoothly to the regular operation stage.

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