Practice 06 / Specialised Technical Consulting
How a project runs
Six sequential phases, each ending in a formal milestone review. The client decides at every gate whether to proceed, and nothing moves forward without written approval.
Project process
Phases, deliverables and gates
| Phase | Work | Key deliverables | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01Initial assessment | Requirements, high-level feasibility study, waste chemistry review | Feasibility report; requirements document | Approval to proceed |
| 02Detailed assessment | Detailed plant design, implementation plan, financial model | Plant design; implementation plan; financial model | Sign-off on design and model |
| 03Manufacture and site prep | Equipment manufacture, site preparation and civil works | Manufactured equipment; site readiness report | Approval to install |
| 04Installation and commissioning | Install and commission equipment, full functionality testing | Installation and commissioning reports; test results | Approval to operate |
| 05Initial operation | Staff selection and training, supervised operation, mass balance setting | Training records; mass balance report | Approval to hand over |
| 06Plant handover | Troubleshooting, operating manuals, maintenance schedules | Manuals; maintenance schedules; troubleshooting report | Final sign-off |
Indicative schedule
Roughly two years from first sample to handover
01Initial assessment
1–2 mo
02Detailed assessment
1–4 mo
03Manufacture and site prep
5–10 mo
04Installation and commissioning
3–6 mo
05Initial operation
6–12 mo
06Plant handover
3 mo
StartPhases overlap where the work allowsHandover
NoteTimelines are indicative. Equipment lead times, permitting, site conditions and waste availability all affect the schedule. A detailed programme follows the initial assessment.
Project management
No surprises
End-to-end oversight
We manage the project from assessment to handover and coordinate every contractor and supplier.
Stage-gate reporting
Formal reports at each milestone give your board clear information for decisions.
Regular check-ins
Daily, weekly and monthly progress reviews, with fast escalation of any issue.
Open communication
Transparent reporting on costs, timelines and project health.
Risk management framework
- Structured risk assessment at initiation, updated at every stage gate, covering technical, financial, regulatory and schedule risk.
- Mitigation strategies written for each specific risk and assigned to a responsible party.
- Documented contingency plans for high-probability scenarios.
- Risk register reviewed at every major milestone, with emerging risks escalated promptly.