Execution Designs (IFC)
- Foundation Detailing
- MV and HV Electrical Detailing
- Substation Building Detailing
- Roads & Hardstands Detailing
- Designers Specifications
- Basis of Design Reports
- Detailed design reports and drawings
- Construction Method Statements
- Designers Risk Analysis
- Quality Documentation Development
Forte Value: Forte and its specialist partners (including our foundations partner CTE Wind) provide full design-scope solutions for all BOP works. Our Project Managers support our clients throughout the design and construction phase to ensure optimum outcomes for the project.
IFC Design Reviews/ Risk Assessment
- Foundation Design Reviews (CAT III, Other)
- Roads, Platforms Design Reviews
- Bridges, Culverts Design Reviews
- Temporary Works Design Reviews
- Electrical MV Design Reviews
- Electrical HV Design Reviews
- Value Engineering Reviews
- Risk Assessments
Forte Value: we provide comprehensive design reviews of all project infrastructure prior to construction commencement to identify and mitigate project risks and ensure that Employers receive best-in-class designs prior to construction commencing.
Value Engineering
- Foundation dimension optimisation using bespoke solutions
- Optimising crane and storage areas
- MV Cabling sizing vs losses analyses
- Sub-station value engineering
- Balancing cut to fill volumes
- Improving Efficiency of spoil haulage strategies
Forte Value: Value Engineering design reviews are one of the most effective cost/time-saving actions available to developers, investors, and contractors alike to ensure the maximum cost effectiveness of a project. Forte provides this service for all BOP scopes.
Designers Works Signoff
- Site Inspections
- Quality Process Verification
- As-Built Drawings Preparation
- As-Built Quality Verification
- Updated Designs & Reports
- Designers Acceptance Report
- Take over Certificate Signing
Forte Value: Design Certification is the final step, closing out the design & construction phase of a project and is required for licensing purposes. Forte provides peace of mind to its clients by providing timely delivery of as-built designs and designer’s certification of works to ensure tight deadlines related to project handover are met .
Track Record
| Wind Farm Name | Client's Name | MW | WTGs | OEM | WF Phase | Service Type | Country | Continent | SC Year | COD Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Knowe | Roadbridge | 86 | 24 | Vestas | C | DES | SCO | EUROPE | 2021 | 2022 |
| Vallee de l'Aa | ERG | 14 | 4 | Vestas | C | DES | FRA | EUROPE | 2018 | 2018 |
Case Studies
Ventelys WFs (DES-A) - France
| Location | Various locations, France |
| Developer | Ventelys |
| Technology | Vestas V126, V150, Siemens Gamesa SG114, SG170 |
| Capacity / COD | 234 MW, 2022 |
| Role | Preliminary Road Design |
Services
| Preliminary design of roads and platforms |
| WTG logistics feasibility study |
| Technical assistance for the organization of the project |
| Platform, layout and land lease optimizations |
| Review of Roads and Platforms conditions and identify improvements |
Challenges
Different costs and solutions for roads and hardstands required
Vallée de l’Aa Wind Farm
| Location | Pas de Calais, France | |
| Developer | ERG Renew | |
| Technology | 4 x Vestas V112 | |
| Rated Power | 14 MW | |
| Role | Project Management/ Engineering / Supervision | |
Services
| Geotechnical Site Investigations (SI) Execution |
| Civil/Structural IFT and IFC Design Packages |
| Electrical IFT Design Package |
Theparak 1,4 WFs (OE-C) – Thailand
| Location | Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand |
| Developer | Wind Energy Holdings |
| WTG Details | 60 x Vestas V136 WTGs, 157m HH |
| Capacity / COD | 180 MW |
| Role | Foundation Designer |
Services
| Foundation Design |
| Foundation Construction Supervision |
| Method Statement and Quality Documentation implementation |
| Drafting & obtaining Employer’s approval of Quality Management Plan |
BVDR WFs (OE-D) – NL (36-41)
| Location | Noord Holland, The Netherlands | |
| Developer | Eurus Energy Europe (EEE) | |
| WTG Details | 13 x Vestas V90 2.0 / 2 * Enercon E70 | |
| Capacity / COD | 33 MW | |
| Role | Technical Due Diligence | |
Services
| Evaluation of cracks and gaps in concrete in operational Wind Turbines |
| Gaps in Quality Control Documents provided by Contractor |
| Determining level of severity of damages in order to make warranty claim |
| Dealing with issues related to Contractor’s Quality Management System |