REA Final - 22 Dec 20 - eBook - 1682 pages

Mission Task Preparation Spearhead invested time and resources in training its staff and workforce, even prior to receiving its contract.

Field trips, hands-on training and mockups essential part of preparation

Panelmax Testing: Feb 2019

Plasterform Visit: Nov 2018

Plasterform Visit: Nov 2018

Truss Mockup: Feb 2019

Spearhead invited Project PM, to attend Plasterform site visit. PM declined; sent Assistant PM, instead.

Spearhead organized team field trip to Plasterform facility in Canada to: • Review PBB plans and specs • Discuss process for field alterations • Verify current fabrication sequence • Understand delivery process • Build on relationship w Plasterform

Plasterform could not guarantee GFRG/C delivery date to meet project milestones. Spearhead researched alternative means and methods to prevent further delays.

Spearhead spent a week at Carpenters Training Facility in Albany verifying tapered gypsum pieces could be substituted for GFRG.