Quality Award 2015
The VGB Quality Award 2015 was awarded to
- Züblin Stahlbau GmbH, represented by Johannes Hauptenbuchner and
- Claus Queck GmbH, represented by Franz-Werner Esser
for the supply and installation of steel structures for the 2 x 800 MW hard coal-fired power plant Eemshaven, Netherlands.
In July 2009, the consortium “Steinkohlekraftwerk Eemshaven” (Eemshaven hard coal-fired power plant) with the companies Claus Queck GmbH and Züblin Stahlbau GmbH were con-tracted for the delivery and assembly of structural steelwork comprising altogether 12,000 tons for the turbine houses, pipe and cable bridges, coal handling plant, gypsum disposal building and the biomass supply storage building for the new build. The assembly work for the Eems-haven power plant was successfully completed in September 2013.
The design work, structural calculations for connections and shop drawings performed by the consortium were of excellent quality. The fabrication work performed by the two consortium partners was flawless and excelled with its high manufacturing quality and schedule effective-ness. Apart from the generally highly professional and exemplary performance of the assem-bly work, assembly design and the deployment of the assembly staff on the construction site should be highlighted in particular.
The assembly work was very well prepared based on intensive co-ordination and agreement with the client and third-party work contractors. The project budget was met. Any claims for extra costs were applied for and agreed in compliance with the contractually defined processes. All in all, the “Kraftwerk Eemshaven” consortium has proven that problems can be solved quickly and with a view to finding a solution based on the existing project management. In this connection, the excellent engineering work and the great commitment of the staff should be highlighted. As far as documentation is concerned, the consortium has always met all project and schedule requirements. Due to their outstanding exemplary behaviour, the consortium’s site management was given a special occupational health & safety award by the client.
Erland Christensen (left) and Bernhard Fischer (right) awarding the VGB Quality Award 2015 to Johannes Hauptenbuchner (2nd from left) and Franz-Werner Esser (2nd from right)
VGB PowerTech has awarded the Quality Award for the 9th time to honour outstanding quality in new build or modernization projects.