From Design to Execution Without Compromise
One of our greatest risks as an owner is the disconnect that can occur between design and delivery. While the engineering team retained overall responsibility for design integrity, TacminMadini took on the role of ensuring that the contractor’s execution reflected that intent—day in and day out.
A digital twin of the facility was developed using advanced 3D mine modelling software, capturing all quantities, tolerances, staging logic, and sequencing requirements. But what truly set this approach apart was the integration of the contractor’s tender into the DCM system. Every unit rate, line item, and scope of work was mapped against the digital twin—creating a single source of truth for all project participants.
This meant that every activity was tracked in real time against the tendered value, the physical schedule, and the agreed tolerances. Misinterpretation was eliminated. Miscommunication was avoided. Everyone—contractors, engineers, commercial managers—worked from a shared, transparent framework tied directly to execution, cost, and compliance.
Real-Time Oversight Without the Guesswork
Construction oversight was no longer about chasing updates or waiting for month-end reports. Through TacminMadini’s DCM platform, we had continuous visibility into actual progress—not just planned activity. Milestones were tracked against physical achievements, and earned value was calculated in real time.
Quality assurance activities—such as compaction testing, liner placement verification, and drainage installation—weren’t treated as standalone checks. They were integrated into the delivery schedule, directly linked to approval workflows and payment certification.
As unforeseen challenges arose, whether weather-related or logistical, the schedule was adapted based on live data. There were no assumptions, no disputes over delays. Resource allocation, programme adjustments, and commercial decisions were all made based on verified facts, not retrospective justifications.
Owner Visibility from Start to Finish
From the outset, we were determined to avoid the usual pitfalls—unclear status updates, misaligned claims, or disputes over variations. With DCM, those risks were effectively removed.
Progress reports were structured, timely, and evidence-based. Payment claims were verified against tracked quantities and approved milestones. Contract value remaining was visible at any point in time, providing not just financial clarity but project certainty.
We didn’t need to intervene reactively. The system empowered our project managers and engineers with the tools to make informed decisions, supported by consistent data and fully auditable records.
A Collaborative Model for Engineering Firms
This model also proved valuable for the engineering team. By staying focused on design intent and technical compliance, they avoided the operational distraction of managing on-site construction. Yet their influence was never diminished.
TacminMadini’s disciplined delivery framework allowed engineers to see their design realised as planned—executed with traceability, validated through live testing, and adjusted only through transparent, documented processes.
It created a delivery environment where engineers and construction managers could collaborate effectively without overstepping roles or responsibilities—a model of respect, clarity, and shared accountability.
A Delivery Framework Built on Discipline
What distinguished this project was not the presence of digital tools, but the rigour behind them. DCM wasn't just software; it was a delivery methodology—one that fused planning, execution, and commercial control into a single, structured system.
For a project of this complexity and importance, that discipline proved invaluable. Environmental obligations, safety requirements, and stakeholder scrutiny demanded nothing less than full transparency and measured delivery.
This wasn’t just about constructing a tailings facility. It was about setting a benchmark for how modern mine infrastructure should be delivered—with clarity, accountability, and confidence.
Final Reflections
Owner’s Perspective — Project Director, Mining Company
"We’ve delivered major infrastructure before—but this was the first time we had a system in place where everyone, from contractor to engineer, operated off the same page. TacminMadini’s approach didn’t just give us control—it gave us certainty. We knew exactly where we stood, every step of the way."
Engineer’s Perspective — Lead Design Engineer
"Too often, engineering intent gets lost once the boots hit the ground. This time, it was different. The DCM model preserved the integrity of our design, and we had full confidence it was being executed to spec, with the data to back it up."
