CASE STUDY
Client Overview
Our client, a leading global Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor, was engaged in constructing two significant tunneling projects in Poland: the Swinoujscie Tunnel under the Świna River and the Warsaw Metro Line 2 Eastern Northern Section. Both projects required highly skilled Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) staff, with demanding timelines and specialized workforce needs.
Challenges
- Specialized TBM Skill Requirements: Both projects required extensive expertise in tunnel boring operations, including safety protocols, technical knowledge, and on-site collaboration.
- Consistent and Flexible Workforce Supply: The projects involved around-the-clock operations with multiple shifts, requiring a stable and adaptable workforce to keep up with demanding schedules.
- Complex Project Conditions: With tunnel diameters reaching up to 13.5 meters and extensive underground operations, these projects posed unique challenges related to safety, coordination, and technical execution.
Objectives
- Provide Full TBM Crew Coverage: To ensure uninterrupted operations, Innovations Group committed to supplying a complete TBM-skilled crew for 12 shifts across both sites.
- Efficient Staffing for High-Volume, Specialized Roles: Our client needed over 150 skilled staff to work both inside and outside the tunnel sites, equipped with the technical skills for continuous TBM operation.
- On-Time Workforce Mobilization: Meeting strict project deadlines was essential, requiring our team to mobilize and coordinate the workforce efficiently and without delays.
Solutions:
- Specialized TBM Recruitment and Training: Innovations Group deployed a highly skilled TBM team with experience in both TBM operation and safety protocols. Each crew member was specifically trained for the intricacies of working within TBM environments and equipped to handle the unique demands of the projects.
- Full-Cycle Workforce Management: We provided end-to-end services for recruitment, mobilization, and workforce management, including organizing 12 shifts for seamless 24/7 coverage. Innovations Group managed all aspects of workforce coordination, ensuring that the required number of specialists was on-site and available for each shift.
- Real-Time Coordination and Reporting: Innovations Group leveraged a robust ERP-enabled portal to ensure our client had real-time updates on staff availability and progress. This tool streamlined communication and allowed for flexible, immediate adjustments to meet the operational needs at both project sites.
Outcome
Innovations Group successfully provided a fully staffed, skilled TBM crew for both projects, enabling our client to maintain continuous operation over the extended project timelines. Our team of 150+ staff, including specialists in TBM operations, worked efficiently across challenging conditions, delivering consistent results and meeting the project’s safety and operational standards.
Value Added:
- Reliable, Flexible Staffing Solutions: Innovations Group’s efficient recruitment and deployment process enabled uninterrupted project progression, even in challenging environments.
- Transparent Workforce Management: Through daily progress reports and a dedicated client portal, we ensured our client had real-time visibility into workforce performance and project milestones.
- End-to-End Support for Specialized Roles: Innovations Group’s comprehensive TBM staffing solution allowed our client to focus on project execution, confident that all workforce needs were expertly managed.
With Innovations Group’s support, our client achieved critical milestones in both the projects, reinforcing our reputation as a trusted staffing partner for high-demand, specialized infrastructure projects.
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