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Correct Oversight Key to Eliminating Overruns

Nicolás Morris - Ayesa
Regional Director for Mexico, Peru and Colombia

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Wed, 11/01/2017 - 14:35

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Q: What added value is Ayesa contributing to the technical supervision of NAICM?

A: It is a huge technical challenge, especially given the terrain on which it its being developed. The project is moving along according to schedule. We are extremely excited about the project, especially since it is something the country desperately needs. The fact that the government is placing emphasis on the sustainability of the projects sets the example for the rest of the country. About 95 percent of the people that work in Ayesa Mexico are Mexican and the added value that we bring to the industry is a world-class engineering approach with a strong sensibility of local needs.

Q: What are the day-to-day activities Ayesa carries out in NAICM and what are the main challenges the company has encountered in the technical supervision of the construction of the terminal building?

A:Ayesa is the project’s supervisor, along with Cal y Mayor, AECOM and Ineco. This consortium supervises the work performed by several contractors throughout the different stages of the project. NAICM is a huge project, with one group of contractors for each individual segment, such as the runways, terminal buildings and control tower. The main challenge is to coordinate the technical and administrative relationships between each of the contracts.

Q: How is Ayesa’s performance in the project evaluated and what hurdles does the project face to meet its 2020 completion target?

A: GACM is the player that evaluates the performance of the consortium. In an effort to increase oversight, we also have a resident for the Supervision Contract, and this person is in charge of verifying that we are doing our work correctly. For the project to be completed by 2020, there has to be an effective communication channel across all parties involved as well as across all the different facets of the project. The companies involved must also provide an excellent technical performance in order to reduce or even eliminate the risk of delays. Quality control is key to maintaining the project’s flow and to avoid delays and time and cost overruns due to construction errors.

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