In the News | Alpha 3 Supports Utility Substation Reliability Program Compliance
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) publishes standards under an accredited and industry-driven process to elevate and maintain the reliability of the North American bulk power system. The FAC family of standards includes requirements for Facilities Design, Connections, and Maintenance, and within that family, the FAC-008 standard ensures that facility ratings used in the planning and operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES) are determined based on technically sound principles, essential for the determination of System Operating Limits. In fact, FAC-008 is one of the most data-intensive standards in the NERC regulatory framework.
Opportunities for Innovation | ASCE’s Pennsylvania Infrastructure Report Card
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently published the latest edition of its Pennsylvania Infrastructure Report Card. The report card grades 15 categories of infrastructure in the state, finding an overall grade of C. According to ASCE, that grade indicates, “The infrastructure in the system or network is in fair to good condition; it shows general signs of deterioration and requires attention. Some elements exhibit significant deficiencies in conditions and functionality, with increasing vulnerability to risk.”
Get to Know Us | Alpha 3 Welcomes David Chigne
Alpha 3 is pleased to announce that David Chigne has joined our team as a Project Controls Manager. David has a passion for everything related to the project management and controls world. He has worked in nearly all facets of project and program management. David excels at developing integrated, valuable, and tailored solutions for his clients. As a Project Controls Manager for Alpha 3, David will leverage his 16 plus years’ experience to deliver successful projects for our clients. Coming from Perú, David is a recognized industry expert in cost estimation and project management. His past experience ranges across the energy, mining, and infrastructure markets. He has worked with owners and contractors across both the public and private sectors.
Use of New Technologies in Project Management and IPD Governance: An Approach to Blockchain and Smart Contracts
The white paper available for download here provides background on the presentation prepared for Project Controls Expo USA, Washington, D.C. October 6, 2022.
Alpha 3 Continues to Support Contractors with Expert CPM Scheduling
Since inception in 2007, Alpha 3 has supported contractors with expert critical path method (CPM) scheduling services in the commercial, energy, infrastructure, and transportation markets.
