Design

We design your system ensuring that it is true to the strategic vision presented in the strategy

• Front end loading – We design methodically with traceable cognisance and compliance with your Technical standards, regulations and stakeholder requirements
• We aim to “fail fast” with expert tools to make a swift move to robust design
• Our operational background gives us the skills, knowledge and experience to understand the operation will always come first and influence the design and technical solutions
• Maintenance and access strategy – nothing limits the life span of a product like poor maintainability, all our solutions are designed with ongoing operations and maintenance-ease in mind
• Functional and Machinery safety  – Safety is not a retrospective requirement, it is designed in at each stage of the delivery
• Innovation – Where appropriate and where value can be added we look to use the most innovative solutions to solve your problem statement.  We actively work with suppliers and subject matter experts to ensure that we remain at the forefront of technical knowledge and are able to supply the current state of the art to your industry
• Cyber Security – We are fully cyber essentials accredited and work tirelessly to make sure that all of our IT infrastructure is protected
• Multidisciplinary approach – we work with all disciplines to ensure that the delivery works harmoniously to facilitate a reliable, operatable and maintainable system
• Compliance is designed in from the earliest stages. Our design processes and methodology ensure that compliance Is achieved in a clear, traceable and auditable way
• Whilst we have a broad and trusted supply chain for the delivery of the entire system, we are supplier and product agnostic, this allows us to work to all client standards and specifications in the delivery of brand new systems as well as interface into all existing systems when upgrades or expansion is required
• We can provide the design of the electrical, mechanical, Controls and automation, and instrumentation of your system, providing the full suite of system design.  Delivering each aspect of the design allows us to streamline our approach to your system, removing risk and interface issues. This does not restrict us to complete systems and where needed we can deliver discrete aspects of the system design alongside your existing supply chain
• All of our system design and software delivery is undertaken in house by our engineering team

Delivery

• Front end loading, this is a fundamental methodology we use at each stage of the delivery
• We deliver a true Digital Twin, which makes us a standout partner in the automation and controls industry
• Our proprietary tools enable robust traceability and consistent use of the V model ensures that our delivery is accurate and predictable supporting all partners in the delivery stage
• Our upfront cost forecasting, resource planning and cashflow analysis to ensure our clients are prepared for all financial commitments
• We utilise technology to minimise site wastage to meet sustainability goals
• The accuracy of programmes and planning deliver safe working environments on site
• We are experts in working in live environments through collaborative planning with stakeholders to reduce client/customer impact through downtime

Testing, Commissioning and Handover

• Testing and commissioning provides the validation of our design and delivery. This crucial step in the programme is often compressed, undervalued and minimised.  We don’t follow this approach, testing and commissioning starts at deign and runs through the entire project.  Our integrity is built on our foundations of fastidious detail and reliable product delivery 
• We validate on site, not develop on site, as this has been completed via the use of our tools, processes and expert team before we deploy
• We are trusted to deliver in critical operational environments due to our accuracy, efficiency and experience
• Utilising our operational experience to deliver meaningful, targeted and bespoke training
• We operate an open-source strategy, so the customer can operate and maintain their assets as required
• We know through experience that the quality of project delivery in the years after handover will be viewed through the lens of “As built” documentation. Because of this, our as built and handover documentation is delivered with the utmost care and accuracy  to ensure that any delivered assets have a long, efficient and maintainable life
• The digital twin becomes an asset to deliver training, support failure mode analysis, operational scenario simulation and future development

Support and Maintenance

• Front end loading – detailed training
• We offer component tracking to alert when product obsolescence could lead to operational impacts
• System security and compatibility is available as an ongoing support option e.g. Compatibility with OS updates and product security advisories
• We can support legacy assets and systems to ensure uninterrupted service