The client
Akona Concepts were tasked to support the engineering and design project teams with suitable junior and assistant engineers, along with site and CAD resources to enable designs to be fitted in line with the demands of a 7-day construction operation. Our senior engineering team supported the programme by mentoring and developing individuals throughout, providing our client Amey with a ‘whole package’ approach.
In addition, Akona Concepts also provided various OLE construction teams that included OLE supervisors, OLE engineers, SWL and OLEC (2/3) linesmen. These teams supported activities such as the installation of main steel, SPS, in-span and final registration. The project teams succeeded in many milestones by achieving timelines, workforce requirements and set budget objectives.
The task
Akona was contracted to supply multiple OLE teams for the project, providing comprehensive mentorship to support their integration into a fast-paced project environment. This approach ensured staff development while maintaining high performance and project delivery standards.
The solution
Akona successfully deployed over 70 newly trained OLE linesmen onto the project, seamlessly transitioning them from training to employment.
The result
This project enabled Akona to demonstrate their commitment to workforce development and delivering skilled professionals to support critical infrastructure projects.
Summary
This project exemplified the synergy between Akona Training and Akona Concepts, working seamlessly together to deliver integrated solutions for the rail industry. By combining industry-leading training with hands-on expertise, Akona provided a holistic approach to meeting project demands and developing a skilled workforce.
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