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10. Recognizing Project Management Successes
Pages 67-72

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... The project teams being recognized for their achievements presented a brief synopsis of their projects, including factors contributing to their success and lessons learned. Each recognized project team received a plaque, and team leaders received award certificates.
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From page 68...
... This $106 million NNSA project upgraded utility and safety systems in a 550,000square-foot,50-year-old nuclear facility during continuous operations. Complexities of the project included extensive radiological and other hazardous material contamination, including some contamination without existing standards for mitigation; system components well beyond their design lives; rigorous quality assurance standards for nuclear-grade components; and a 6- to 12-week delay caused by the Cerro Grande wildfire.
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From page 69...
... Independent risk assessment, weekly progress reporting, a tight change control process, and EVMS enabled the project to overcome setbacks, including a 15-day delay caused by the Cerro Grande wildfire, and to remain ahead of budget and schedule. Acquisition Improvement Award The award for innovation in the acquisition process went to the Savannah River Site (SRS)
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From page 70...
... , the Rapid Reactivation Project was a $16 million project to upgrade the capability to produce components to support the nuclear weapons stockpile. This NNSA project included constructing an additional 18,000 square feet of laboratory space, reconfiguring existing buildings, and increasing the number of neutron generators by 225 percent.
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From page 71...
... This 151,000-squarefoot facility provides laboratory space for research and analytical support for the production, maintenance, and dismantlement of nuclear weapons. Front-end planning, tight scope control, and customer involvement contributed significantly to the success of this NNSA project.
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... DOE should encourage full participation in the future. Finding: The Project Management Workshop is a step forward in recognizing exemplary projects and project managers and in building a sense of professionalism among project personnel.
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