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Project Management

Leveraging a globalized work force

Fluor Corp.: Connor, T.

If managed with discipline, a workshare approach can yield significant benefits for all project stakeholders

Follow four steps to ensure optimized process plant design

Process Systems Division, Energy & Chemical Group, Chart Industries: Ducote, D.

The right outside resource combines industry and application expertise, high-performance equipment, and engineering and fabrication know-how

Evaluate risk and plan for the unforeseen

P.E., Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC: Talavera, P. G.

By understanding our liabilities, we can limit them and convert the future from enemy to opportunity

Performance-based contracting

Fluor Corp.: Cunic, B.

Selecting this strategy for plant services can lower maintenance costs and raise productivity

Plant design team: Think outside the box

Consultant: Pennock J. O.

Following all the written codes and normal practices does not necessarily ensure a good finished product

Consider tubing solutions to enhance plant efficiency

Swagelok Company: Holt, R.

It is more economical and less prone to leaks in many applications

Migrating digital plant data from design into operations

AVEVA Engineering/IT: Botterill, E.

Here’s an overview of the issues and potential paybacks

Add depth to technical training

Visiting Faculty, Mumbai University Institute of Chemical Technology: Goyal, O. P.

Use these 15 approaches and real-world examples to refresh the knowledge base and analytical skills of engineers and plant managers

Strategic business elements of ISO 9001:2000

Mustang Engineers, LP: Shah, G. C.

Along with providing quality management, certification may be a valuable marketing tool for enhancing customer confidence

Facilitate effective communications in a project environment Fig 1

Saudi Basic Industries Corp.: Khan, A.

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