Why Severfield
Managing complexity
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The larger or more complex a project is, the more technical requirements, interfaces, parties and activities come together. It is precisely then that it is important not to treat engineering, production and assembly as separate disciplines. At Severfield, we bring these disciplines together within a single project approach. Our project teams maintain an overview of the steelwork package, coordinate technical and organisational interfaces, and translate the project’s requirements into a workable approach. In this way, we make complex steel structures manageable, from engineering through to assembly.
Complexity is not limited to the steel structure itself. A steel package must interface not only with other structures, installations, façades and architectural elements, but also with the planning, construction logistics and works carried out by other parties. Our project teams identify these interfaces and coordinate them with the parties involved throughout the project. By jointly examining technical, logistical and implementation aspects, dependencies and potential bottlenecks can be identified at an earlier stage and taken into account in the further development of the project.
Large spans, heavy structural components, complex connections or specified tolerances can place high demands on engineering and production. At the same time, a design must be practical to manufacture, transport and assemble. Our engineers therefore work closely with production and assembly within our project teams. We assess not only what is structurally necessary, but also how components can be detailed, manufactured, transported and assembled. In this way, we reconcile the technical complexity of the design with the practical requirements of its implementation.
With large-scale steel packages, many activities run simultaneously. Engineering is being further developed whilst production is being prepared, materials are being procured and work on site continues. We coordinate these activities using an integrated project approach. The project manager acts as the central point of contact for the steel package and ensures coherence between engineering, procurement, production, logistics and assembly. This enables planning, changes, technical issues and dependencies to be assessed and coordinated within the context of the overall project.
During complex projects, schedules or technical requirements may change. A change to a single component can have implications for engineering, materials procurement, production, transport or assembly. By linking these disciplines within the project, we can provide a clear picture of the impact of changes across the various project phases. This allows the consequences to be discussed early and the implementation to be adjusted accordingly where necessary.
Are you working on a project involving complex steel structures, numerous technical interfaces or challenging construction conditions? Our team is happy to get involved at an early stage to help determine how engineering, production, logistics and assembly can be optimally coordinated.