Project Management
Avoid distorted translations of technical terms
Knowing accurate English and Spanish usage diminishes risk of costly operational hazards
Benefits of pre-engineered modules
As petrochemical manufacturing and refining organizations become leaner, even mature technologies are candidates for vendor designed, engineered and fabricated systems
Fine-tune your listening skills
Active listening is one of the most important tools a leader can apply. It facilitates greater understanding of situations, challenges and, most importantly, of the people who do the work
Industry Developments
Gas Processes The demand for natural gas (NG) continues to increase and, in some cases, exceeds available supply. Thus, producers are expanding all opportunities to bring more NG to consuming market..
Control microbial growth in your cooling water
Proper monitoring and chemical dosing can alleviate this challenge
Leveraging a globalized work force
If managed with discipline, a workshare approach can yield significant benefits for all project stakeholders
Follow four steps to ensure optimized process plant design
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
By understanding our liabilities, we can limit them and convert the future from enemy to opportunity
Performance-based contracting
Selecting this strategy for plant services can lower maintenance costs and raise productivity
Plant design team: Think outside the box
Following all the written codes and normal practices does not necessarily ensure a good finished product
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