Project challenges
PERFECT DELIVERY™:
Overbury’s perfect delivery standard is an undertaking to its clients to meet agreed KPIs and deliver projects on time, snag-free, and with complete Operations & Maintenance Manuals (O&Ms).
Solution: Our team of experienced, trained, specialist engineers consistently scored highly on the Overbury project feedback KPIs and completed the project to the full satisfaction of the client.
INTEGRATING NEW AND EXISTING SYSTEMS:
The project entailed both refurbishment and new-build elements. This presented the challenge of how to integrate the electrical services to create one coherent scheme, without a resorting to a complete rewire.
Solution: Before commencing its design, Darke & Taylor undertook an extensive validation of the existing system, including mains infrastructure, components, capacity to expand, and cause-and-effect protocols. D&T used this information to develop a consistent electrical scheme which was fully integrated but cost-effective, whilst maintaining those elements that were still fit-for-purpose.
WORKING IN A LIVE BUILDING:
Many parts of the existing building were kept in operation during the works. This created the challenge of how to maintain power and keep safety systems live throughout the refurbishment.
Solution: Through careful planning and use of out-of-hours shutdowns, Darke & Taylor was able to ensure that all operational areas of the building could remain fully operational, thereby minimising disruption and downtime.
“It was clear that Overbury had committed to delivering a perfect project to this important client. They made our obligations as part of this process clear so that we were fully on board and knew where we stood, hard work, but very rewarding.”
Site Foreman, Darke & Taylor
