We can deliver high value and low cost engineering services from study to execution.
With our senior team having years of major capital project experience, our depth of value engineering services is invaluable. We engage technical experts in all disciplines but have a special focus on complex civil and advanced modelling.
Through our many years of experience with 3D printing, we are able to offer direct and rapid prototyping of designs from small components to large plant arrangements for verification, design and hazard analysis. This process has been successfully utilised by many large mining and energy organisations.
Another key management principle Proto has developed is the highly successful engagement of LEAN engineering processes. Proto is able to share this wealth of experience to improve engineering processes. LEAN principles can also be applied to other project services including health and safety management, construction and commissioning stages.
Our Value Improvement Process (VIP) is another way we optimise designs. This structured method of investigation and analysis of value opportunities ensures the maximum value is obtained from any design activity.
As a result, some of the outcomes to this approach are:
Reduction in engineering manhours through an integrated approach of applying Value Engineering and innovation
Reduction of overall implementation schedule by carefully considered application of value improvement opportunities
Incorporation of SiD (Safety in Design) elements throughout the design processes
Utilisation of 3D modelling tools or 3D printed protoypes for design reviews in particular HAZOPS where operational considerations need to be considered
Improved construction interfacing and understanding of the scope for both site teams and contractors alike
- Better defined scope to ensure tight budget control and a reduction in the potential for schedule and cost variations