Work Preparation, Planning and Sequence Build Analysis. A structured approach to planning and work scheduling

The MODS Management work preparation and build sequence application interacts with the 3D plant design model to provide a structured scope definition, efficient work pack and job card generation and through its unique sequence build function optimise work fronts in congested or operational areas.

Work scopes are defined by selecting a single item or groups of items in the model and creating a unique Model Item Reference™. The work packs and job cards are then automatically generated using the structure of the Model Item References™. Using technical information from the PDMS data base and management data from various systems, such as planning and estimating, the system automatically populates the majority of fields in the work packs and job cards.

The sequence build function imports the scope using the Model Item Reference™ filter options and presents it graphically for the build sequence to be defined. By selecting the graphics in preferred order of build, it will number each Model Item Reference™ accordingly. When build logic is complete the screen is cleared and re-builds the components item by item to verify the selected sequence. Adjustments can then be made to refine the logic.

When the build sequence has been accepted the start to finish dates are inserted individually or processed as a start to finish sequence. To complete the process the sequence build function interfaces directly with the work pack application to update the start finish dates automatically.

A key part of any work control system is tracking materials. The structured approach Virtual Manager™ delivers offers a comprehensive, bar coded, materials tracking system which includes the Model Item Reference™ work pack or job card number.

Progress reporting can be completed in two ways; from within the application, or by scanning the relevant job card bar code. This delivers real time status reporting which can be viewed graphically in the model or in a digital format through your browser.

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