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Delivering Major Crown Projects Long Term Vision and Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct Delivering Major Crown Projects Long Term Vision and Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct November 2014 Long Term Vision and Plan The main focus of the LTVP is the rehabilitation of the Centre, West and East Blocks. Major Crown Projects is responsible for the implementation of these projects. In order to empty the Centre Block of all occupants and functions, a series of projects to create permanent and interim accommodation have been undertaken. 2 2016 2018 2018 2018 Valour Building (151 Sparks) Valour Building (151 Sparks) Édifice La Bravoure Long Term Vision and Plan Developed in 2001 and updated in 2007 and 2013. A guide for change for the Parliamentary Precinct and for future designers and decision makers. The LTVP is comprised of three components: 1. The Vision and Principles 2. The Demonstration Plan 3. The Implementation framework – approvals sought for rolling 5 year programs of work Implementation has three components: Major Capital Program – focus of this presentation Recapitalization Program Planning Program 4 1,127,260 ? Number of interior bricks laid, West Block 5 LTVP implementation The 5-year rolling plan provides: • Flexibility in responding to government priorities, and • More accuracy in developing functional requirements and establishing project costs and schedules. The opportunity to construct four committee rooms in the former Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography allowed the West Block to begin construction 4 years early. 6 Flexibility Another opportunity led to the revision of the LTVP. The Government Conference Centre was selected to provide interim accommodation for the Senate while Centre Block undergoes rehabilitation . 7 Current MCP Projects MCP Projects TB Project Construction Scheduled Approval Start Completion West Block Rehabilitation $863 M Mar 2011 2017 Wellington Building $425 M Apr 2010 2016 Sir John A. Macdonald Building $ 99.5 M Dec 2011 2015 Visitor Welcome Centre Phase 1 $109 M Jan 2015 2017 Government Conference Centre $190 M Jul 2014 2018 East Block Rehabilitation, Phase 1 $167 M Jan 2017 2022 8 44,000 cubic meters ? Volume of rock to be excavated for West Block Construction 9 Current MCP Projects 10 Nature of MCP Projects Complex: • Heritage (masonry, sculptural elements, decorative ironwork) • Located in the Parliamentary Precinct (security, tourists, traffic, lay down areas) • Seismic upgrades within a heritage building • Mechanical /Electrical/Multimedia upgrades within a heritage building • Special Purpose Space (House of Commons Chamber, Committee Rooms, MP suites) • Oversight (internal, external, public interest) • Security The adaptive re-use of a former Banking Hall to be used for Parliamentary business and Ceremonial events – requiring significant mechanical, electrical, multimedia and security upgrades 11 11 Nature of MCP Projects, continued Project Cost is typically greater than $100 M: • Treasury Board approves all LTVP contracting and expenditure authorities • Attestation of substantive estimates by CFO, PWGSC Multiple Stakeholders: • Parliamentary Partners (House of Commons, Senate of Canada, Library of Parliament) • National Capital Commission (NCC), Federal Heritage Buildings Review Office (FHBRO) • RCMP, other PWGSC Branches, City of Ottawa, etc. Must not impact the Operations of Parliament: • Noise control • Traffic control • Careful coordination and ongoing communications 12 Implementation The implementation approach is tailored to the location, schedule and funding. • Design/Bid/Build – General Contractor Valour Building • Construction Management West Block, Wellington, SJAM, GCC • Design/Build Food Production Facility (not on the Hill) Construction Management is used for most LTVP projects as the optimal model. • Proven track record 1 Rideau • Allows for schedule acceleration Start construction in parallel with design • Provides off ramps Options exercised when funding becomes available Balances risk, flexibility and efficiency for large complex projects 13 13,090 square meters ? Area of West Block exterior masonry 14 West Block as-found conditions LTVP projects often require hazardous material abatement & structural investigations prior to completing full tender documents. CM fast tracking provides schedule benefits. • Unit prices are at times used when precise quantities cannot be determined prior vacating building. • Precise scope of work is progressively defined on site (measured, recorded and validated) Fresh air intake tunnels, from 1865 construction, Fox and Barrett floor assemblies, from 1865 Unused fireplaces and chimneys are are discovered below grade. construction, are found and replaced uncovered and the brick consolidated. 15 Oversight of CM Contract The CM contract is service based, remunerated as a monthly fee + % fee of Cost of Work The CM is responsible to issue and award contract packages by sub-trade • Crown requires the CM to follow open, fair and transparent tendering practices (two- stage public tender process for larger than $100K , 3 bids for less than $100K) • Any planned expenditure against the contract needs authorization by PWGSC (multi- party review ) Continuous review of work on site to ensure value and quality of work • Clerk of Works • Prime Consultant full-time on site representatives • PWGSC and private sector project management support specialists 16 Managing the Schedule Pre-Design: • Initial schedule is prepared by PWGSC based on previous project experience, lessons learned • PWGSC schedule consultant engaged to validate activity durations and logic (updated monthly) Design: • Prime Consultant scheduler provides detailed design and preliminary construction schedule • PWGSC schedule consultant reviews and challenges Construction: • Construction Manager or General Contractor is responsible for preparing a detailed construction schedule and monthly schedule report. • PWGSC schedule consultant reviews and challenges • Schedule is reviewed monthly as a minimum 17 Managing Risk Risk is managed and monitored throughout the project • Developed based on previous projects & Lessons Learned database • Quantified by a Risk Matrix, validated through Monte Carlo simulation • Varies due to the nature of the project – Heritage designation, masonry deterioration, hazardous material abatement, challenging site conditions & fit-up of ceremonial spaces. • Carried as part of budget for each project 18 3,485 square meters ? Area of new copper roof, West Block 19 Program Oversight Fairness Monitoring • All major procurements are monitored by an independent Fairness Monitor. Audit Regime • The Auditor general audited the rehabilitation of the Parliament buildings in 2010 and concluded that PWGSC has put in place generally sound project management practices. • An independent 3rd party assessed project management practices in the Precinct in 2012 concluding that sound project management systems, controls, outputs and practices are in place for the West Block, Wellington and other projects. • PricewaterhouseCoopers conducted audits of the West Block, Wellington and Sir John A. Macdonald construction management contracts, issuing clean audit reports for all three projects. 20 Innovation The use of lasers to clean masonry Partnering with the University of Calgary to test seismic resistance of load bearing masonry 21 West Block Rehabilitation Includes: • Demolition and abatement of hazardous materials • Rehabilitation of masonry and heritage interiors • Construct Interim HoC Chamber in the courtyard • Structural/Seismic upgrades • New Mechanical/Electrical/Life Safety systems • Updated IT/Multi-media & Security systems 22 West Block Interim HoC Chamber 23 23 West Block Excavation 24 approximately 1000 ? Total number of workers daily @ West Block, Wellington, Sir John A. Macdonald & Government Conference Centre construction sites 25 Visitor Welcome Centre Phase1 The Visitor Welcome Centre Ph1 will provide a new visitor entrance to the West Block (outside the footprint of the heritage building) containing security screening services and Shipping & Receiving. It will later become the West Entrance to the future Visitor Centre, after the Centre Block rehabilitation is complete. Before any construction can occur, underground utilities and infrastructure must be relocated. Ph1 Concept for the final VWC 26 Wellington Building Includes: • Heritage Rehabilitation • 70 MP office units • 10 Committee Rooms • New Mechanical/Electrical/Life Safety systems • Green Globes Sustainability Targets • Updated IT/Multimedia/Security systems 27 Sir John A. Macdonald Includes: • Excavation of the adjacent site and the basement for construction of an addition • Interior selective demolition and hazardous materials abatement • Exterior and interior heritage rehabilitation • Updated IT/Multimedia/Security systems 28 Government Conference Centre Includes: • Selective demolition and abatement of hazardous materials • Seismic upgrades • Interior and exterior heritage rehabilitation • Fit-up for Interim Senate Chamber, office units and support space • New Mechanical/Electrical/Life Safety systems • Updated IT/Multi-media & Security systems 29 130 -140? Number of heritage masons on site daily at West Block 30 .
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