- Regina, Saskatchewan
approach
Wexcrest approaches industrial project work by first understanding what needs to be achieved, then developing the engineering around the actual project requirements, facility conditions and execution needs.
The focus is clear project definition, reliable information, appropriate engineering effort and communication that keeps the work moving.
How we work
Good project outcomes depend on more than completing the technical scope. Wexcrest focuses on understanding the need, working from reliable information, applying the appropriate level of engineering and keeping communication and decisions clear as the work develops.
The principles below describe what clients can expect when working with Wexcrest.
Before developing a solution, Wexcrest works to understand the problem, the desired outcome, the project constraints and the people affected by the work. That includes clarifying what is known, what still needs to be confirmed and what success looks like for the project.
This helps keep the engineering focused on the actual need rather than simply advancing the first solution presented.
Wexcrest confirms the existing conditions and information that materially affect the engineering. Where something cannot reasonably be verified, assumptions are identified rather than allowed to disappear into the design.
This helps reduce avoidable rework and field surprises while keeping verification effort focused on the conditions that matter to the project.
Wexcrest considers the project’s risk, complexity, intended use and execution needs when determining how the engineering should be developed. The objective is to provide enough definition and technical depth to support the work without adding unnecessary process or documentation.
This keeps the effort proportionate to the project while still providing the client, fabricator and field team with the information they need to carry the work forward.
Wexcrest keeps important decisions, assumptions, open items and changes visible as the work develops. Communication is kept direct, with clear responsibility for the engineering and direct access to the engineer responsible for the work.
This helps reduce the amount of follow-up and coordination required from the client while keeping issues and decisions moving as the project progresses.
Wexcrest applies engineering judgement throughout the work, raising concerns, questioning assumptions and identifying alternatives where they may improve the project. When a technical decision needs to be made, we explain the reasoning, implications and available options clearly.
This helps the client make informed decisions and reduces the risk of carrying a weak assumption or avoidable problem further into the project.
WHAT this means for your project
The approach is intended to keep the engineering aligned with the project need while reducing avoidable uncertainty, unnecessary effort and the amount of coordination required from the client.
Important assumptions, options and technical decisions are made visible so the project team can understand what is being recommended and why.
Important existing conditions, interfaces and execution constraints are identified early where practical so they can be addressed before they become field problems.
The level of engineering is matched to the project’s risk, complexity and intended use, providing the information needed without unnecessary process or documentation.
Engineering decisions remain connected to procurement, fabrication, construction and closeout so design intent is carried forward as the project moves into the field.
