How do you monitor and evaluate the quality and performance of your electrical upgrade project?

Cost and timeline are two very important elements that you will need to consider. ROI should also be taken into consideration.

Before beginning your electrical upgrade project, clearly define your objectives and success criteria. Determine what you aim to achieve, how you will measure the upgrade's impact, and the key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality standards for assessment. Clear, specific objectives and criteria ensure alignment with strategic goals, budget, and timeline, and help communicate expectations to contractors and stakeholders effectively.

At this stage Scope of Work (SOW) needs to be outlined with all stakeholders; all contractors involved in the project should be presented with the SOW.

Plan your monitoring and evaluation activities after setting your objectives and criteria. Determine how you will collect, analyze, and report project data. Decide on methods and tools to track progress, quality, and performance. Schedule the frequency and timing of these activities, and assign responsibilities for conducting and overseeing them. This planning ensures you have the necessary resources, time, and expertise for an effective and efficient project execution.

Implement your monitoring and evaluation activities as planned. Collect and analyze data using chosen methods and tools like inspections, audits, tests, surveys, interviews, or observations to assess your electrical upgrade. Organize and visualize data with software, spreadsheets, dashboards, or reports. This process helps identify issues, risks, or opportunities, enabling you to take corrective or preventive actions as needed for a successful project.

Review and communicate the results of your monitoring and evaluation activities. Interpret and present data clearly to address your objectives and criteria. Use charts, graphs, tables, or narratives to show improvements in efficiency, safety, and functionality. Include feedback, recommendations, and lessons learned to highlight strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. This process demonstrates the value and impact of your electrical upgrade to contractors, stakeholders, and customers.

Remember to inform everyone of delays and changes; have been to meetings where different stakeholders were not made aware of change orders - fingers start pointing all over the place when the project is delayed!