Structured Project Methodology Drives
Consistent, Quality Performance

Planning and Development
Bachelor Controls’ Project Methodology is based on the concept of “plan to work and work to plan.” BCI works to achieve good communication with clients throughout all phases of a project, with an emphasis on gathering as much information as we can from the beginning about your process and how it relates to your business activity model. We strongly recommend interviewing all the groups and individuals that will be influenced by the result of our design efforts. This list typically includes system operators, engineers, managers, IT personnel, and maintenance personnel. The better we understand your needs, the better prepared we are to successfully complete the project.

Design, Development and Testing
Once the necessary information has been gathered and documented into a detailed description (or Functional Specification for complex projects), BCI sets to work on the design and development. Documentation and extensive testing are an integral part of this phase to ensure that the design meets all your needs, as well as accounting for any unforeseen complications and/or conflicts.

In addition, any control panels built for the project undergo a thorough check-out procedure in the shop by a BCI engineer. “Every panel, every wire, every time” is more than just a catchy phrase at BCI.

Implementation and Support
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) is the key to any project managed by Bachelor Controls. During the FAT stage, BCI invites the customer to our facility to participate in a simulation and validation of the control system before it is installed at the site. As a client, this is the first real opportunity to validate that BCI provided what was stated in the functional specification and reduces surprises onsite. Simulation saves time and money during start-up and ensures that your system will function effectively when abnormal situations arise. We also use this opportunity to do some preliminary operator training and perform any “fine-tuning” prior to system delivery.

Once the system is tested, simulated and approved by the client, it is time to integrate the system onsite. Many factors can influence start-up, and this is where all the up-front information gathering, continuous documentation and exhaustive testing truly pays big dividends. BCI’s early preparation and prior testing procedures mitigate problems and eliminate costly, time-consuming work on-site.

As a provider of professional services, we understand that our reputation must be earned. Once installed, BCI stands behind its work by offering warranty and on-call services. All work performed by BCI is guaranteed to meet the needs outlined in the original project scope and detailed description.

BCI Project Methodology

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