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Service 03

On Time. On Budget. With Production Still Running.

CDM Principal Contractor delivery, live-environment phasing and production-aware site management — from first sod to commissioning and handover.

SEP's construction management service is built around one fundamental commitment: the project will be delivered on programme and on budget, and production will continue. These are not aspirational targets. They are the baseline standard for every project SEP manages.

Live Environment Delivery

Construction activities planned and sequenced around live production schedules, cleaning windows and operational constraints.

CDM Principal Contractor

SEP holds CDM Principal Contractor capability — providing clients with a single accountable delivery party from mobilisation to handover.

Programme Management

Detailed master programmes, look-ahead schedules and short-interval planning — keeping the project on time and communicating clearly when it is at risk.

Contractor Coordination

All subcontractors coordinated through SEP. One point of contact. One standard of performance. No fragmented site management.

Production Phasing

Project phasing developed in consultation with the client's operations team — minimising production impact and protecting output targets throughout the programme.

Shutdown Planning

Planned shutdown windows are maximised through detailed pre-shutdown preparation, ensuring that every available hour is used efficiently.

Quality Control

In-process quality inspections, snag management and client review stages built into the delivery programme from day one.

Commissioning and Handover

Structured commissioning and handover process, aligned with client validation requirements where applicable.

Site Logistics and Access Management

Full site logistics management — delivery schedules, contractor access control, permit systems and material handling in live environments.

Technology

Procore — Transparent by Design

SEP uses Procore as its project management platform on every project. Designers, subcontractors and client project teams all have direct access — so everyone involved can see programme status, drawings, RFIs, inspections and site diary in real time.

Transparency is not a value statement at SEP. It is built into how we work.

Programme — live and shared with all project stakeholders
Drawings — current revision, always accessible
RFI and TQ system — tracked and resolved on record
Inspections and audits — logged and auditable
Site diary — daily record, client-visible

The SEP Project Road Map

Planning2 stages
Design3 stages
Implementation2 stages
Start-up2 stages
1

Inception

2

Feasibility

3

Concept Design

PDRI 1
4

Scheme Design

PDRI 2
5

Detailed Design

PDRI 3
6

Construction

7

Commissioning & Handover

8

Process Validation

9

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PDRI Gates

Project Definition Rating Index assessments at key design stages. SEP uses PDRI to measure project definition before proceeding, reducing risk at each phase transition.

PDRI 1: Concept Design complete
PDRI 2: Scheme Design complete
PDRI 3: Detailed Design complete

Capital project delivery inside your live facility.

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