GBS Ashley Turner

Ashley Turner: Ashley Turner of Kiewit-Kvaerner Contractors KKC discussed ongoing work to build the gravity base structure GBS production platform for the Hebron project. At present, KKC has reached the 27.5-metre mark for slipform operations. The structure will eventually reach a height of 120 metres not including the integrated topsides deck, which is being handled by WorleyParsons. The deck and GBS are scheduled to come together at the end of 2015. , according to The Telegram. On the contracts side of operations, Turner said 10 packages have yet to reach the expressions of interest stage. She encouraged companies to sign up for the vendor registration database and to keep an eye on the bidders list for opportunities to collaborate with other companies. A three-hour seminar hosted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland offered details on activities related to the Canadian military, offshore infrastructure, electricity generation, and provincial government infrastructure. Turner said the GBS will be towed out of drydock in May to the deepwater site where marine preparation work will take place. June and July will represent peak periods of employment for KKCs part of the Hebron project, she said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.