FAA 29th ANNUAL AIRPORT CONFERENCE

Presenter’s Background Structured Design Unstructured Design Design Activities Special Concerns Lessons Learned Benefits Project Support Examples Conclusion Items To Be Covered

Mark M. Dikun Bergmann Associates Project Manager 32 years in Engineering (9 in Aviation) Defense, Municipal and Industrial Fields Design, Fabrication, Configuration Management, Department Manager, Project Manager and QA/QC Regional Manager

Aviation Engineering Design Methodology

Common Design Structure/Process Detailed Information Unity and Consistency in Design Ability to Question/Adjust/Change Ease of Staff Support Documented Process for New Staff/Training Client’s Recommend and Request You Structured Design

Wasted Manpower Design Issues not covered Incomplete knowledge of work effort Poor documentation of project Communications never happens during design Open design issues not documented Many RFI’s to respond to Bad name for all involved Unstructured Design

Read and Understand Complete Scope of Work Review Existing Design Documentation Review required FAA Specifications/Circulars Formulate Plan for Design Effort (In Writing) Plan is Reviewed and Approved Execute Keep Project Manager Aware of Progress and Design Issues Design is only complete when you are satisfied with all items and responses Facility Review of the Design for Potential Problems and Issues Design Activities

Review Existing Documentation then Conduct a Field Visit to Confirm Data Obtain Current survey plan of work area Talk to Facility Personnel about Current Problems Talk between Engineering Disciplines to keep everyone “In The Loop” Access and Review to Previous Meetings Minutes and Issues Be involved with all Project Activities Document in one place, any issue that effects your design Special Concerns

Design Standards are never Cast in Concrete Standard Details always need adjustment on Your Specific Project Client wants the job out but the facility wants it constructible Last minute inputs ALWAYS effects the complete design If you can not find or see it – Assume the worse field condition Never trust design or As-Built Documentation without verifying it in the field Never take anyone’s word that the design is correct unless you are 100% satisfied Lessons Learned

90% of the Design and Documentation is finished within 50% of original Design Budget Additional Time to Investigate Issues that effect the Final Design Additional Time to Fine Tune the design to avoid construction hold ups or shut downs Client is satisfied with your design Benefits

Keep eyes open during Field Visits Address items found that need to be corrected Review all items in the area of your design Request direction from Field Staff on projects in the area and vicinity Make sure you bring the proper equipment into the field Don’t forget the rope Project Support

EXAMPLE 1 - NEW EQUIPMENT ADDED IN THE FIELD

EXAMPLE 2 - FOUNDATIONS WERE SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED

EXAMPLE 3 - NO LIGHTS ON SHIPS LADDER IN ORIGINAL FIELD SURVEY

EXAMPLE 3 - NOW THE LIGHTS ARE THERE AND OUR DESIGN IS NOT IN CONSTRUCTION

EXAMPLE 4 - WHERE ARE THE SPARE CONDUITS?

EXAMPLE 5 - THE MANHOLES USE TO BE HERE

Complete and Thorough Design All issues investigated and resolved Any open project / design issues are documented and not hidden Engineering is 100% even if drawings are not Ease of construction with no stops or delays Less time involved by facility personnel Little or No RFI’s (Request For Information) Construction Manager’s request YOU Conclusion