Introduction
In the mining industry, clarity and consistency are critical to project success. However, MEC identified a gap in its study processes: the absence of a Checklist and Basis of Design (BoD) framework. Without this framework, reconciling different engineering work often became difficult, and assumptions varied between engineers and disciplines.
Challenge
MEC needed a standardised BoD checklist to ensure all assumptions were aligned and that every engineering decision was well-documented. This was especially important as the company pursued ISO accreditation for its processes.
Approach
MEC’s technical team tackled this by developing a comprehensive template for the Checklist and BoD document. This document would serve as the single source of truth for all project assumptions, ensuring alignment across teams and stages of the mining study.
Outcome
The development of the template means MEC now has a foundational tool to guide future mining studies. The next step is to trial this document with upcoming projects, ensuring its effectiveness and scalability.
Conclusion
By implementing a standardised BoD checklist, MEC is setting itself up for smoother project executions and better alignment across engineering disciplines. This is a key step in streamlining operations and moving closer to achieving ISO accreditation.