Design-build projects are by definition dynamic and fast-paced.  Accordingly, it is impractical to meet performance expectations and contain risk without the full control of the entire engineering-construction team.  As changes occur, EPCS is able to act quickly to bring on the necessary technical resources to address issues in a timely manner.  Due to our long history of performing these projects and the hundreds of millions of dollars of value associated with successful completion, EPCS’s Project Managers are individuals who have the management skill and strong EPC project controls needed to manage the interface between design engineering and partial releases of construction packages to the field as may be necessary for time critical projects.

EPCS clients benefit from our professionally-led EPC approach through the application of best practices, risk management, optimization of E, P & C, and precise/known/anticipated actions. For these reasons, it is our opinion that contractor-led EPC ventures are contractually and organizationally impaired when faced with dynamic changes and immediate needs that occur on a regular interval in EPC execution.  EPCS, as a professionally led EPC firm, is able to adjust and respond immediately to our clients’ needs. Our responsiveness has earned ECI the admirable nickname of “gold standard” by one of the nation’s largest operating utilities. Such a sincere opinion of our reputation is earned through performance beyond expectations.

Engineering

• Project Development & Preliminary Engineering
• Detailed Design & Equipment/Material Specifications
• System Studies, System Protection Engineering & SCADA Integration Design
• NERC Compliance
• Survey & Right of Way
• Environmental Planning, Permitting & Compliance

Procurement

• In-House Procurement Staff
• World-Wide Supplier Network
• Long Lead-Time Equipment Procurement
• Expediting
• Laydown Yard Management & Maintenance
• Material Receiving & Quality Assessments
• Material Non-Conformance Resolution
• Material Checkout Management

Construction

• Nationwide Union & Non-Union Labor Network
• Complete Substation and Transmission/Distribution OH & UG Construction
• Complete Energy Storage & Collector System Construction
• On-Site Safety Management & Reporting
• On-Site Material Expediting & Reporting
• On-Site Environmental/Permitting Compliance Monitoring & Reporting
• On-Site Construction Management & Reporting
• On-Site Testing, Commissioning & Closeout

Testing

• Test Plans & Scheduling
• Apparatus/Equipment/Cable Testing
• Complete Control Building/Electrical/Panel/AC&DC Checkout
• Relay Programming & Commissioning
• SCADA Integration/Programming and Testing
• Functional Testing & Commissioning
• Factory Acceptance Testing
• Preventive/Corrective/Emergency Maintenance
• Electrical System Troubleshooting
• Power Quality & Energy Metering
• Thermal Imaging

Safety Management

• On-Site Safety Monitoring
• Company Health & Wellness Oversight
• OSHA Regulation Assurance
• Safety Training & Documentation
• Subcontractor Compliance

Project Management / Construction Management

• Project Oversight, Scheduling & Reporting
• Power Delivery^TM Customized Project Management Software for EPC Execution
• Risk Identification & Management
• Resource Management & Workload Leveling
• Construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control & Documentation
• Construction Sequencing, Scheduling & Outage Coordination
• Mobile Tablet Technology for Daily, Weekly & Monthly Reporting
• Contractor Pre-Construction, Preparatory and Routine Meetings & Reporting
• Contractor Submittal Reviews/Compliance