In SPARK we are committed to:

Simplicity not complication

Persistency on the progress

Automation rather than manual data entry

Revolution in efficiency

Knowledge implementation

SPARK is DBE/ACDBE/SBE certified in the following States:

California: 52218

Nevada: NV21520063NUCP

Pennsylvania: 2152006

Washington: D6F0030177

New York

Texas

Colorado

Our Services

SPARK IT Solution

Combine all core competencies into one package and provide an automated platform that takes the project schedule, project cost, project controls, and requirements traceability to allow the contractor to capture the progress of the project in real time and in one place

Scheduling & Estimating

  • Develop baseline schedules using Primavera P6 that identify the long lead items, limitations, conflicts, and interfaces.
  • Prioritize the schedule based on project needs and/or milestones.
  • Recovery schedule and TIAs
  • Systems take-off and cost estimates

Requirements Traceability

  • Develop Project specific Verification and Validation (V&V) Plans
  • Create and manage a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) based on identified elements that require verification and validation and safety certification
  • Prepare V&V Reports for input into clients managing system (ex. DOORS)
  • Complete construction/design checklist and fill out submittal number for each requirement

Document Control

  • Identify submittals according to project CDRL at the beginning of the project.
  • Organized data structure with the aim of easy finding information during project phases especially close out
  • Provide experienced document control staff who are familiar with various PMISs including Procore, Prolog, eBuilder, Unifier, and so on
  • Complete construction checklist and fill out submittal number for each requirement

Engineering and Controls

  • Develop, program, and test PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), HMI (Human-Machine Interface), and SCADA systems.
  • Integrate sensors, and vision systems
  • Design electrical control systems, including wiring diagrams, control panels, and system layouts.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues with electrical systems, control software, and machinery.
  • Design safety circuit for the system and ensure that all control systems comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
  • Implement safety feature such as interlock where necessary

Quality Control

  • Develop and implement a Quality Management Plan that adheres to the FTA’s 15 elements of a Quality Program
  • Provide knowledgeable and certified Quality Control Inspectors
  • Coordinate and Schedule 3rd party special inspections from local certified laboratories. 

System Integration Management

  • Systems Discipline Specific Test Program Plans
  • System Test Plans (STP)
  • Test Procedures
  • Testing, Cutover, and Tie-in Plans
  • Review Test Reports

Projects

CALTRAIN Modernization Early Investment Program

Client:

Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Inc

Department: SPARK IT Solution

Scope: SPARK is responsible for preparing Validation & Verification (V&V) reports for input into the client PMIS system. SPARK is utilizing data management methodology for the V&V process to make it faster and more reliable.