Emcon Consulting Group - Emcon is an African engineering consulting group with expertise in the energy, renewable energy, electrical distribution, water supply and building services sectors. We use innovative approaches and co-operate with regional and international associates

PROJECT AND PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT EMCON

EMCON offers a range of services for all types of projects across all industries.

1) Project and Programme Management

EMCON provides independent, specialist management expertise to help ensure the success of investment programmes. By applying the necessary skills, knowledge and experience we can help clients make the crucial investment decisions involved, avoid the potential risks and control their project from its inception right through to operation and maintenance.

Project Management Services:

Feasibility Studies and Business Case Development
Stakeholder Analysis
Tender Documentation and Adjudication
Financial Appraisal
Sensitivity Analysis
Project Planning
Project Implementation and Control
Earned Value Analysis
Project Risk Management
Claims and Dispute Management
Project Audit and Lessons Learnt
Training

We also specialise in creating or enhancing the internal project and programme management capability of clients so that they can manage projects more effectively. Our Modular Approach to Business Improvement Module B (Project and Programme Management) describes in greater detail our approach and areas of focus.

Projects include

Development of a computer simulated model of Johannesburg International Airport to enable effective utilisation of resources.
Impact Analysis Report on the physical and commercial impacts of the 2012 Olympic Games on existing long term contracts with the London Underground.
Construction of the Auas-Omaere 132kV Transmission Line including route selection, survey, route clearing, staking, excavation, erection, stringing, test and commissioning.
	Development and implementation of a new tunnel cleaning methodology on the London Underground network that resulted in significant savings in operating cost whilst freeing up some valuable maintenance time.
	Redevelopment of Northumberland Park Depot to enable the stabling and maintenance of new Rolling Stock. This included the construction of new synchronised lifting facility, new cab simulators with training areas, new office accommodation, new LVAC power supplies, a depot warning system and some track/signals alterations.

2) Contract Management

Our service is designed to provide continuing advice and support to clients in order to reduce their risk and commercial exposure and optimising on contract conditions. Contract Management for us is about getting more out of a contract for the same without jeopardising the client/supplier relationship.

Contract Management Services:

Development of Procurement Strategies
Tender Documentation and Adjudication
Supplier Selection
Claims and Dispute Management

Projects include

Preparation and evaluation of tender documentation for all power distribution (11kV-33kV) projects within Namibia.
Contract Management of the London Underground Public Private Partnership (PPP) Contract for the upgrade and maintenance of the Underground network (worth Ł30bn over 30 years).
Implementation of Variations between PPP parties (London Underground) and non-PPP parties (Private Finance Initiatives).
	Management and resolution of claims and disputes between London Underground and their PPP Contractor. This included settlement of claims or where no resolution could be found, adjudication.

3) Risk Management

EMCON has extensive experience in Risk Management and offers continuing support to clients in order to reduce their risk and commercial exposure at business and project level. Effective Risk Management will not only avoid potential claims but also identify exciting new opportunities to further enhance the success of achieving and even exceeding business objectives. We introduce cost effective solutions to meet the needs of the Client and encourage participation on all levels to ensure an all-inclusive solution that can be maintained into the future.

Risk Management Services:

Definition of Risk Strategy
Development of Risk Process and Procedure
Facilitation of Workshops
Risk Identification and Analysis
Mitigation Planning
Identification and Enhancement of Opportunities
Risk Reporting Systems
Project and Business Risk Management
Risk Awareness

We also specialise in creating or enhancing the internal risk management capability of clients so that they can manage risk more effectively. Our Modular Approach to Business Improvement Module A (Business Risk Management) describes in greater detail our approach and areas of focus.

Projects include

Development, implementation and management of a Risk Management Philosophy for the JNP Contracts team (London Underground). This included the development of guidelines, a risk register, mitigation and fallback actions/projects.
Facilitation of several risk workshops for a range of projects on the London Underground. Projects include Wembley Park Station Redevelopment, Morden Train Crew Accommodation and Jubilee Line Seventh Car Project.

4) Training

We offer both in-house and residential training courses/awareness sessions in several of the disciplines that we specialise in. Training courses are tailor-made to meet each individual client's needs. Topics and examples can be specific to the client's business and/or other industries and environments.

Pewer Fourie
Expertise:	Risk Management, Project and Programme Management, Claims and Disputes Management, Contract Management, Training
Address:	PO Box 1900 Windhoek Namibia
Mobile:	+264 811483983
Email:	Pewer Fourie
Web:	www.emcongroup.com

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