FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES

KEY AREAS

ASSET MANAGEMENT AND UTILITY MAPPING.  CASI provides utility mapping and asset inventory services in support of asset management system development.  Utility maps are developed using Geographic Information System (GIS) software.  Graphic objects, presented on a computerized map, are link to information contained in various databases that relate to the pipelines, valves, filters, tanks, and other equipment represented by the objects.  GIS maps are useful for utility system configuration control and operations management.  The information in the databases, which can be retrieved by selecting an object or objects on the map, can be sorted and formatted for reporting in support of facilities management planning activities.  Collection of this information requires extensive field survey efforts.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INSPECTION AND EVALUATION SUPPORT. CAS' structural, civil and mechanical engineers conduct annual and biennial inspections and evaluations of structural building systems and components (roof, floor, walls and equipment). These building inspections are performed within the context of the current use of the facility fully operational or  in a shutdown mode awaiting D&D or demolition. The purpose of these structural inspections is to identify and evaluate any deficiencies that may adversely affect the structural integrity of the building and the continued safety of personnel within the facility. CASI identifies and tracks deficiencies, prepares comprehensive inspection reports, and recommends maintenance and repair actions.

FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENT SURVEY SUPPORT. CASI performs annual assessments of general facility conditions. CAS' approach to condition assessment follows the Department of Energy's rigorous Condition Assessment Survey Program as guidance in tailoring an assessment to meet the needs of your industry. These condition assessments involve visual inspection of all building systems (mechanical, electrical, architectural and structural) from the foundation to the roof to determine the general condition of facility systems and components and to identify deficiencies requiring corrective action. Inspection results are documented on field check sheets and the data maintained in a computer database for subsequent analysis, tracking, and cost estimation.

CASI uses the collected data to determine corrective action requirements and surveillance and maintenance costs associated with maintaining your facilities. In a final inspection report, CASI recommends corrective action options and provides estimates of repair costs. 

DATA TRACKING AND REPORTING. In addition to performing the actual condition assessment surveys, CASI maintains databases containing the condition assessment information. The database can be used to track and report all data associated with the facility condition assessments. This information can also be formatted for access through your web site making information readily accessible to all facility management experts (e.g., management, fire protection, environmental safety and health, health physics, industrial hygiene and security). 

The collected data can also be used to identify and support funding/budget requests or to manage planning for the safe upkeep of capital facilities.

WASTE MANAGEMENT. CASI provides support in managing wastes generated as a result of facility operations and maintenance activities. CAS' waste certification officers characterize, segregate, certify and ensure proper packaging and disposition of waste according to applicable federal, state and local regulations.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE 

OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY, DOE OAK RIDGE.  Under subcontract with UT-Battelle, LLC, the managing DOE contractor at ORNL, CASI has provided utility mapping and asset inventory services in support of ORNL’s Facilities Management Division.   CASI has developed and maintained GIS utility maps for the potable water, chilled water, natural gas, compressed air, and steam distribution systems as well as the sanitary sewage collection system.  CASI has inventoried the components of each of these systems, obtaining information pertaining to the make, model, and physical characteristics of each of the components, and has developed databases that are linked to the GIS maps.  These maps and databases are utilized by ORNL personnel in both hardcopy and electronic formats to assist in the daily operation activities as well as for programmed maintenance planning.

In support of the programmed maintenance activities, CASI inventoried over 5,165 pieces of equipment at the ORNL Steam Production Plant.   The data collected for this equipment included pertinent information such as make, model, size, rpm, operating pressure, material of construction, etc.  Each piece of equipment was photographed and the pertinent information tabulated in a spreadsheet which was organized by system hierarchy. This type of organization aids in statistical sorting of data.

EAST TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY PARK (ETTP), DOE OAK RIDGE.  As a subcontractor to American Technologies, Inc., CASI has mapped the location of over 1300 overhead obstructions along roadways within the ETTP.  These obstructions include piperacks, power lines, telephone lines, fiberoptic cables, and other electrical obstructions.  The height of each obstruction was measured using a sonic wave meter.  This meter bounced a sonic wave off the obstruction taking a measurement that was accurate to within one inch.  The height of each obstruction was tabulated in a table on the drawing.  This map is frequently used to route large pieces if equipment through the site.