Capability Statement CNC Project Management is an Australian professional consultancy. We deliver quality results to our clients in energy, water, oil, gas, transport and mining sectors.
What we do CNC Project Management is an Australian professional consultancy. We are experienced infrastructure project facilitators, working side-by-side with our clients to get projects moving. We offer a range of services including permitting and approvals, environmental management, engagement and land access, communications and geographic information systems (GIS). We work across all stages of the project lifecycle, from project inception and planning, through approvals, design and construction, to commissioning, operations and decommissioning. We re able to quickly identify a project s constraints and navigate complex environments with ease. We anticipate and guard against delays, saving your projects money and protecting your reputation. We achieve our best results when we partner with our clients. We have been fortunate to work with a number of industry leaders, including APA Group, ExxonMobil, Melbourne Water, Jemena, Spiecapag Lucas Joint Venture, Origin Energy, Santos, Ignite Energy, WDS, GD Engineering and Construction, OSD, Logicamms, McConnell Dowell and Goldwind Australia. Why we re different CNC Project Management is: Flexible We keep things simple. Our team can ramp up and down at a moment s notice in response to your project s requirements Delivering value for money - We make sure the right people are on hand to complete the job. We leverage our existing relationships with stakeholders and regulators, paving the way for efficient project approvals and helping to resolve issues early Genuine and meaningful in our approach - We believe innovation comes from working closely with our clients to understand your project vision and selecting the right deliverables that will make a difference. Our experienced practitioners use tried and tested methodologies that align with your objectives Award-winning Over the last decade, we have been recognised with four pipeline industry awards, including most recently, APGA s 2014 Environment Award for our innovative Back of the Ute soil test procedure. Who we are CNC Project Management has a team of experienced practitioners and specialists working on diverse infrastructure projects across Australia. We are an employee-owned company. The company was founded on key values of trust, passion, innovation and sustainability. Our team is comprised of people who share those values. We pride ourselves on our relationships with our people, our clients and the communities in which we work. We take the time to understand the project vision, map out the issues and then use our skills and knowledge to make the project a success. CNC contributes to the industry as members of Australian Pipeline and Gas Association (APGA), Australian Water Association (AWA) and Queensland Petroleum Exploration Association (Qupex). We connect and share ideas, and have our finger on the pulse when it comes to best practice.
Our services We deliver real solutions in: Project planning, advice and management Project conceptualisation Strategy and problem-solving Overseeing options analysis and technical design Specialist studies Constraints studies Health and safety Cost control Scheduling Contracting and procurement Quality assurance Permitting and approvals Environmental and Social Impact Assessments Statutory permits, approvals and licencing Permitting strategy, pathways and timeframes Referrals and assessments Primary and secondary project approvals Survey access approvals Environmental management Environmental planning and management Environmental Management System preparation and auditing Risk assessments On-site implementation of environmental approvals conditions Compliance auditing Fauna handling Cultural heritage management Erosion and sediment control planning, preparation and implementation Engagement and land access Engagement planning and strategy Frontline engagement with communities, stakeholders and landowners Land access negotiation and agreement Native title agreements Indigenous engagement Information / database management Communications Communications planning and management Media relations Relationship mapping Project positioning and key message development Government relations Graphic design Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Managed data services Alignment sheet generation Alignment mapping Terrain modelling GPS and field data collection Land tenure assessments Constraints and opportunity analysis
How we perform Delivering cost and risk certainty on a Victorian oil pipeline CNC is currently working on a major pipeline project in Victoria s South Gippsland region. This project involves replacing a 186km crude oil pipeline between Longford and Long Island Point. In the early stages of the project, CNC helped to prepare and submit the environmental approvals, permitting and licencing. Our project team is now: Successfully negotiating access with more than 320 landowners Completing property management plans Negotiating extra work space and easement agreements to allow safe and seamless construction. We have now secured most of the easements and leases. As a result, our client has the confidence that work can be completed safely with minimal disruption to landowners and communities. Driving best-for-project outcomes with Spiecapag Lucas Joint Venture Spiecapag Lucas Joint Venture engaged CNC to help deliver two major projects; the $85m Northern Trunklines project in Queensland and the $140m Eastern Goldfields project in Western Australia. Fully integrated into the project team, we are performing a broad range of environmental duties, minimising downtime and driving better outcomes. CNC s multi-skilled environmental professionals are: Providing environmental planning and onsite management Undertaking fauna handling, erosion and sediment control, and environmental monitoring. We are also implementing the award-winning Back of the Ute soil test procedure on these projects, which quickly identifies soil type to determine topsoil stripping depth during clear-and-grade works. Specialist advice on Melbourne Water s capital works projects CNC has an ongoing relationship with Melbourne Water. We provide specialist advice and guidance on individual projects, as well as capital works planning and strategy. To date, we have successfully: Scoped approvals for over 300 projects to be delivered over the next five years Progressed environmental approvals and engaged stakeholders on the $225m Western Treatment Plant upgrade (Stages 1 and 2), avoiding lengthy delays to the project Supervised and audited construction contractors engagement activities, providing Melbourne Water with confidence that quality practices are in place. CNC is proudly certified to Quality Environmental Management Occupational Health & Safety
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Project planning, advice and management CNC Project Management has a multi-disciplinary team of Project Managers who lead and deliver practical outcomes for our clients. We adopt a staged approach to project delivery based on clear objectives, agreed milestones and approval gateways. We often work with clients to help refine a project scope at the outset. For longer-term projects, we work side-by-side with our clients to scope each stage individually. This enables us to assess risks and opportunities as new information arises, and it provides clarity and certainty for future stages. CNC can take a client s vision for the infrastructure project and find the optimal site or alignment. We provide options that balance constraints and opportunities to help make informed decisions. Under the leadership of our experienced Project Managers, CNC is able to deliver centralised reporting and procurement. This helps us to better overcome project risks, gain efficiencies and ease often time-consuming procurement processes for our clients. Our Project Managers have the following important skills: Subject matter knowledge - We pride ourselves on understanding our clients needs and the industries in which we work. Our Project Managers have well-rounded technical know-how and experience. As a result, we ask the right questions and make sound decisions Robust tools and techniques - We draw on proven project and program management methods, tools and templates. These tools enable us to bring different teams together to produce cohesive, high quality deliverables Friendly and easy to work with - It makes a difference when you work with great people and tackle day-to-day issues together. Our Project Managers are excellent listeners. We communicate clearly and consistently. Our project management services: Project conceptualisation Strategy and problem-solving Overseeing options analysis and technical design Specialist studies Constraints studies Health and safety Cost control Scheduling Contracting and procurement Quality assurance Contact Dave Maloney, CNC s Managing Director, to find out more:
Permitting and approvals CNC Project Management plans and leads regulatory approval processes on infrastructure projects. We pride ourselves on our knowledge of environmental and planning requirements from Federal, State and Local authorities across Australia. Working together with our engagement and environmental teams, CNC s permitting and approval specialists develop comprehensive and fit-for-purpose deliverables. We capture stakeholder and community feedback early and champion key environmental and planning risks to be considered during design development. As a result, unnecessary delays can be avoided from the outset. It is vital to involve key agencies and stakeholders in the approvals process. At CNC, we understand their needs and expectations. We leverage our longstanding and extensive relationships with regulators to help achieve a smooth approvals process and resolve issues quickly. Our priority is to secure the necessary permits and planning approvals within the shortest practical timeline, as well as maximise positive environmental and community outcomes wherever possible. We can achieve both objectives in a cost effective manner. Drawing on our industry knowledge, we prepare documentation that is both compliant with the required legislation and practical to implement on site. This approach strengthens our clients ability to maintain compliance, governance and control for the duration of the project. Once we have secured the required approvals and permits, we can help prepare Construction Environmental Management Plans and on-ground field implementation of environmental conditions. As well as developing site specific sub-plans, we are able to supply Environmental Field Officers and in-field Senior Environmental Managers on short-term or long-term secondments. Our permitting and approvals services: Environmental and Social Impact Assessments Statutory permits, approvals and licencing Permitting strategy, pathways and timeframes Referrals and assessments Primary and secondary project approvals Survey access approvals Contact Ian Spence, CNC s General Manager Environment, to find out more:
Environmental management CNC Project Management helps clients comply with their environmental commitments, as well as manage and improve environmental performance on infrastructure projects. Our award-winning environmental team has a diverse skill set. We are committed to working efficiently on projects and we achieve this by providing our clients with multi-skilled, flexible and well-rounded qualified environmental practitioners. As a result, we deliver value for money and on-the-ground innovations. For example, instead of supplying a practitioner with only one specialist area, such as a Fauna Handler, we offer our clients Environmental Field Officers who are qualified in fauna handling. These officers also have a range of other skills in setting up on-the-ground environmental conditions and undertaking compliance reporting. We work efficiently and minimise downtime, while building relationships with the construction workforce. CNC Project Management has designed and implemented a unique in-house training and competency assessment program. This allows us to enhance the skills of our team members and deliver consistent, high quality outcomes for our clients. CNC s innovative Back of the Ute Soil Test Procedure won the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association s (APGA) 2014 Environment Award. This procedure is an inventive simplified method for rapid soil testing along a construction right-of-way. This is a practical example of how we add value to the projects we are involved in and drive on-ground efficiencies. As well as environmental field work, our experienced Certified Environmental Practitioners (CEnvPs) and Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Practitioners (CPESCs) prepare technical reports. Our environmental systems, plans and procedures are practical, targeted and easy-to-implement in the field. As a strong contributor in the pipeline industry for many years, CNC led the review of APGA s Code of Environmental Practice in 2013. Our proven management frameworks enable us to implement, manage, measure and report on environmental outcomes in a transparent and accountable way. Our environmental management services: Environmental planning and management Environmental Management System preparation and auditing Risk assessments On-site implementation of environmental approvals conditions Compliance auditing Fauna handling Cultural heritage management Erosion and sediment control planning, preparation and implementation Contact Ian Spence, CNC s General Manager Environment, to find out more:
Engagement and Land Access At CNC Project Management, we recognise that community and stakeholder involvement is critical to a project s success. We value communities knowledge and perspectives when developing solutions and we respect their right to have an input and be heard. Our professional engagement and land access team has decades of experience connecting with the community and gaining the support of those who live and work in the area. CNC has successfully negotiated hundreds of land access agreements for our clients, who trust our experienced and friendly team to engage openly and honestly with landowners. We work side-by-side with our clients and landowners to create a shared understanding of their individual interests and objectives. This enables both parties to move forward and agree on a solution. Our experienced team frequently prepares and implements Engagement Plans. With a robust and well-implemented plan, our clients can achieve community acceptance and understanding about the project, its purpose and benefits. We believe that engagement is unique on every project. We work with engineers, designers and construction teams to assess the risks and opportunities before we decide on the best way to engage stakeholders and the community. The following principles to managing issues are ingrained in our thinking: Prevention we anticipate and manage issues at the source Planning we conduct detailed planning for known issues Proactive behaviours we engage from day one and seek stakeholder and community feedback to prevent issues escalating. We are experienced in working with Indigenous community groups and individuals. We have a strong track record in obtaining native title agreements and negotiating Indigenous Land Use Agreements. Our engagement and land access services: Engagement planning and strategy Frontline engagement with communities, stakeholders and landowners Land access negotiation and agreement Native title agreements Indigenous engagement Information / database management Contact Clare Robertson, CNC s National Communications Manager, to find out more:
Communications CNC Project Management has a dedicated team of public relations, marketing and media professionals. We have a strong track record in developing effective communications programs for complex and sensitive projects. We conduct detailed planning and position the project effectively, so that the community understands the need for the project, and ultimately, accepts and supports the solution. We manage project risks through: Alignment - Aligning with our client s corporate image and communications guidelines Consistency - Providing clear, consistent messaging to avoid confusion and misunderstanding Timeliness - Meeting tight deadlines and coordinating internal approvals Collaboration Working as a united team. Communications should not sit as a stand-alone function. We integrate with the project team to deliver consistent and quality communications. CNC is committed to designing and educating the project team about communication protocols and embedding them as business as usual practices. CNC has a strong record engaging with government decision-makers and influencers. We are able to progress your project by developing Government Liaison Plans, working with government departments to secure approvals, and working with regulators and statutory authorities at all levels. Our team is also experienced in preparing and implementing Media and Communications Plans. We know that putting in place a Communications Plan at the outset of the project will help build community understanding and acceptance. CNC has a full service graphic design consultant who specialises in providing coherent, clear visual identities for our clients. With strong problem-solving skills and creativity, we enable complex information to be more easily understood and shared. Our communications services: Communications planning and management Media relations Relationship mapping Project positioning and key message development Government relations Graphic design Contact Clare Robertson, CNC s National Communications Manager, to find out more:
Geographic Information System (GIS) Capturing, recording and sharing spatial data is vital to engineering projects. Our experienced team unlocks the full potential of GIS on your projects with creativity and simplicity. We have a strong track record in bringing together technical and discipline-specific information and presenting it in meaningful ways. These outputs enable our clients to easily identify issues and constraints. As part of planning and feasibility assessments, CNC Project Management can take your vision for a project and find an optimal site or alignment to meet that vision. We have access to key information about the project area from established mapping databases, such as threatened species registers. We provide options that balance constraints and opportunities to inform project decision-making. Our in-house GIS team uses the latest technology to capture project information. For example, we use GIS applications on tablet devices for field data collection activities. Data is accurately recorded, stored and made available in a range of useful formats. This easy-to-use technology increases effectiveness in the field and delivers significant benefits to project planning and design. We offer the following GIS services: Managed data service source, manage and maintain spatial data with high quality cartographic and reporting outputs Alignment sheet generation mapping linear projects such as pipelines, power lines and transport corridors Terrain modelling terrain surface generation, line-of-sight and viewshed analysis, cut and fill calculations GPS and field data collection use of GPS units, tablets and mobile phones in the field to capture relevant survey data at a suitable scale Pipeline alignment mapping GIS database design, alignment selection and decision making, alignment sheet generation, construction and survey area creation Land tenure assessments GIS desktop based assessments of client landholdings and assets Constraints and opportunity analysis site suitability, analysis and design GIS support for environmental planning and visualisation GIS input into impact assessments, line lists and surveys. Our GIS services: Managed data services Alignment sheet generation Alignment mapping Terrain modelling GPS and field data collection Land tenure assessments Constraints and opportunity analysis Contact Iain Mackey, CNC s Senior GIS Consultant, to find out more: