Advisory as a service area is dedicated to enabling smooth project execution from the start of the scope definition to commissioning, operation and maintenance and addresses critical issues that can lead to project failure. The service helps lenders, clients, and contractors achieve successful project outcomes. 

A mega project has nine hold points or milestones designed to ensure that the project progresses according to plan, quality standards are met, risks are adequately addressed, and approvals are given before proceeding to the next phase. The nine hold points follow each other, and most require a multi-disciplinary team consisting of technical and legal to review and provide input: 

• Concept approval: Involves the approval of the project concept, scope, and objectives. The commercial and strategic imperatives guide the procurement methodology and the type of contracts required.  
• Front-end engineering design (FEED): It involves the approval of the FEED study, the detailed design, engineering, and cost estimates for the project. Rushing can lead to cost and time overruns and impacts the ultimate output.
• Detailed design:  It is dependent on the procurement methodology and involves the approval of the specific engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) requirements.
• Procurement: It involves the approval of the procurement strategy, which includes the sourcing of equipment, materials, and services required for the project.
• Construction mobilisation: This occurs before the start of construction and involves the approval of the construction plan, schedule, and health and safety requirements.
• Mechanical completion: This hold point involves the approval of the mechanical completion of the project, which means that all equipment and systems are installed and tested.
• Pre-commissioning: It involves approving the pre-commissioning activities, which include testing equipment and systems to ensure they are ready for commissioning.
• Commissioning: This hold point involves the approval of the commissioning activities, which include the testing and operation of the equipment and systems to ensure they are functioning as designed.
• Start-up: This involves approving the start-up activities, including the project’s operation for its intended purpose.

Our experienced, world-class advisory team will ensure you obtain independent, practical advice on each of these stages by applying the world’s best practices on project life cycle issues, structuring, management, reporting, and de-risk principles. We recognise that every project is unique and requires a tailored approach, and that’s why we work closely with our clients to understand their specific needs and develop a customised solution that meets their requirements. 

Our goal is to reduce commercial hold points in the project, ensure efficient and effective contract administration, and, where we can, avoid disputes. If we can’t, we work quickly to facilitate successful dispute resolution. We are committed to driving a culture of success among all stakeholders.

We offer a wide range of services under our Advisory as a service area: 

• Audit of Project feasibility studies: We conduct audits to determine the viability of a project before you commit resources and time. It includes an analysis of technical, economic, environmental, and social factors.
• Risk assessment and management: We help our clients identify and mitigate risks associated with their projects. Our team’s on-the-ground expertise and decades of experience allow us to assess risk and develop risk management strategies safeguarding your project from cost and time overruns.
• Contract management: We assist your project manager and team with their contract management services to ensure that our clients’ contracts are correctly drafted, negotiated.
• and managed from concept approval to start-up.
• Quality assurance and control: We can vet quality assurance and control processes to ensure that our clients’ projects meet their requirements and are of the highest quality.
• Stakeholder engagement: We help our clients engage with stakeholders throughout the project life cycle to ensure that their concerns are addressed, and they are kept informed of project progress.
• Dispute resolution: We provide expert dispute resolution services to help our clients resolve disputes promptly and cost-effectively.

At LnP Advisory Services, we are committed to providing our clients with the best possible advice and support. 

Contact us today to learn more about our Advisory offering and how we can help you achieve your project goals.