TPX Tokamak Construction Management

A construction management contract normally involves the acquisition of a construction management firm to assist in the design, planning, budget conformance, and coordination of the construction effort. In addition the construction management firm acts as an agent in the awarding of lower tier contracts. The TPX Tokamak Construction Management (TCM) approach differs in that the construction management firm is also directly responsible for the assembly and installation of the tokamak including the design and fabrication of all tooling required for assembly. The Systems Integration Support (SIS) contractor is responsible for the architect-engineering design of ancillary systems, such as heating and cooling, buildings, modifications and site improvements, and a variety of electrical requirements, including switchyards and >4 kV power distribution. The TCM will be responsible for the procurement of materials and the installation of the ancillary systems, which can either be performed directly by the TCM or subcontracted to a lower tier subcontractor. The planning and maintenance of the assembly and installation effort is part of the TCM responsibility. In addition, the TCM will be responsible for detailed assembly and installation procedures, design and procurement of lifting fixtures, quality assurance, contracting and assignment of craft labor, procurement of materials and supplies, procurement of special services, and support of the initial testing and integrated systems tests