Tideway and delivery partner, CH2M, use Deltek for project analysis, assessment and efficiency in the upgrade of London's sewer system to clean up the River Thames

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2016 — (PRNewswire) —   Deltek, the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses, announced that Tideway – an organization privately financed by the Bazalgette Tunnel Limited consortium, in conjunction with delivery partner CH2M – are leveraging Deltek's PPM solutions to support its work on the Thames Tideway Tunnel Project (Tideway). CH2M is a global engineering and program management company that provides consulting, design, construction and operations services. CH2M are providing design, engineering, planning and delivery assurance for the project. Once completed the Thames Tideway Tunnel will be one of Europe's longest and deepest continuous tunnel, travelling 25km through central London to intercept untreated sewage discharges that spill into the tidal Thames and pollute the city's iconic river. The Thames Tideway Tunnel will create a cleaner, healthier River Thames and improve the quality of life for all Londoners.

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The Tideway Project, like many large infrastructure projects, has complex supply chains and demanding governance requirements. The project's complexity requires that the Tideway Project Team have confidence that the schedules it receives from contractors, and the corresponding schedules that Tideway then constructs, are as realistic and accurate as possible. To overcome this key challenge, the Tideway team engaged with Deltek for assistance.

Deltek Acumen has been used in the tender phase to support Tideway's negotiations with potential contractors. Tideway has written into its supplier contracts that submitted schedules must meet a minimum Deltek Acumen Fuse Schedule Quality Index score as part of the periodic program submission cycle. Tideway is also leveraging the forensic capability of Deltek project scheduling capabilities to assess the changes made when contractors submit their updated plans.

"Tideway is committed to delivering quality schedule information and ensuring that progress discussions are focused on core project issues rather than poor information. Deltek Acumen is enabling us to understand the program health, highlighting progress, flagging early warnings and driving collaboration with schedule based incentive payments," said Niall Faris, Project Controls Lead.

"Deltek plays a critical role in the Tideway Project, from helping in the assessment of complex programs in the procurement phase, to assessing and analyzing the monthly programs during the construction phase. In addition, Tideway is also reviewing the use of the Deltek Acumen 360 module to uncover every opportunity to drive efficiencies through the schedule," said Namita Dhallan, EVP of Product Strategy and Engineering at Deltek. "We are thrilled with the success of this project and look forward to hearing more about this amazing initiative and how it will improve the quality of life for so many people in London."

About Tideway
Tideway are upgrading London's sewerage system to cope with the demands of the city well into the 22nd century.

After years of study, construction work for the new 25 kilometre interception, storage and transfer tunnel running up to 65 metres below the river, known as the Thames Tideway Tunnel, will start in 2016.

Starting in west London, the main tunnel generally follows the route of the River Thames to Limehouse, where it then continues north-east to Abbey Mills Pumping Station near Stratford. There it will be connected to the Lee Tunnel, which will transfer the sewage to Beckton Sewage Treatment Works.

Overflows of untreated sewage into the tidal River Thames add up to tens of millions of tonnes every year. This is unacceptable and the Thames Tideway Tunnel will clean up one of the world's iconic rivers. 

About Deltek
Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for government contractors, professional services firms and other project-based businesses. For decades, we have delivered actionable insight that empowers our customers to unlock their business potential. 22,000 organizations and millions of users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek to research and identify opportunities, win new business, recruit and develop talent, optimize resources, streamline operations and deliver more profitable projects. Deltek – Know more. Do more.® www.deltek.com

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