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the various options and
possibilities. Using a suite of
engineering tools TCE came
up with options considering
the possibilities within the
given constraints. The result
of the first workshop was
the evolution some master
plan options. Workshop II
convened again to deliberate
on the shortlisted master
plans. The teams from TCE &
the client went back to the
war-room to brainstorm and
iterate the plans for an optimal solution. For the first time
in the 54-year history of TCE and for the client as well, a
fruitful client-consultant engagement took place to put the
best brains to work for collaboration and consensus. The
iterative workshop saw TCE present 37 iterations
in a single instance to visually indicate to the client
the various possible scenarios. Brainstorming on the
digital scenarios, the optimal choices were made. With
the participation of the senior management across
various functions from both sides, the risk elements,
the constructability challenges, the non-negotiable
requirements, etc were thoroughly examined. Two critical
out-of-the-box ideas were mooted and deliberated upon.
Based on evaluations, course corrections were adopted and
the blue print was finalised in
just two days.
A process that would have
taken months with time
consuming iterations was
managed by adopting the
design thinking process for
viewing the situation in all its
complexity and collectively
arriving at a consensus. A
collaborative effort to problem
solving provided the win-win
option for both client and
consultant.
The facility is designed to be a state-of-the-art facility
benchmarked to the highest standards in design, safety
and sustainability. Great things are possible when diverse
minds funnel their ideas towards one goal. Architects,
civil, mechanical, electrical engineers, digital engineering
experts, people across hierarchies collaborated to plan the
client’s vision. This exercise stands out as a classic example
of design thinking and collaboration.
“The project teams showed
excellent co-ordination for
exchange of ideas and as a
participant I received first-hand
experience on strategy and
team work.”
Abhijeet Vaidya,
Project Manager, TCE
This project, in the real sense, has
revealed team work. For increasing
usable ground area even in such
different levels of terrain, 4-D
construction simulations were
developed. This project is unique as
it serves as learning for developing
project management strategies
and use of advance technology.
Radheya B Joshi
Construction Manager - PMC
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