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Project Management

A data-driven, experience-based approach to workforce optimization

Solomon Associates: Glasscock, B.

There are alternatives for implementing successful and sustainable staffing changes. Staffing changes for the purpose of improving profitability should be viewed as an optimization process rather than a reduction process.

Better risk-management methods ensure project success

Linde Engineering North America, Inc.: Shahani, G.  |  Rentschler, C.

Management of project risk is a challenge under normal times, and this crucial activity is exasperated in complex projects as a result of the shale gas revolution.

HP Global: Investment in Egypt’s downstream on the rise

Contributing Editor: Oirere, S.

Egypt is adopting a mix of investment strategies in refinery upgrades and construction of new capacity to meet the nation’s target for more high-quality light and middle distillate products and a reduction of transportation fuel imports.

BASF picks Fluor as global engineering partner for petrochemical projects

The services agreement includes conceptual and front-end engineering, detailed engineering, procurement, project management, construction management and other services.

Jacobs wins Saudi project management work for new InoChem complex

InoChem is the first manufacturer of soda ash in Saudi Arabia and the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Persian Gulf region, as well as the biggest manufacturer of calcium chloride in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Stress Engineering Services launches Houston-based EPC company

The company works with construction partners to develop cost-saving strategies for project execution.

Consider using a main automation contractor for your next capital project

Based on the experience of execution, design, engineering and construction of an LNG complex in Asia, the author outlines key considerations that contribute to project success.

Update: Personnel changes introduce new considerations for PSM

Chilworth Technology: Gaither, R. L.

Management of change (MOC) for process safety is well known, widely implemented and used by many employers, even when there is no regulatory requirement to do so, particularly in companies with complex and/or highly hazardous operations involving flammable, toxic chemicals and/or combustible dust.

Cloud computing: The next revolution in process safety

Mangan Software Solutions: Whiteside, S.  |  Lucas, J.

Over the past 25 years, the process safety and functional safety disciplines have evolved from the implementation of safety legislation and the creation of governing authorities, to the development of best practices and the adoption of applicable standards.

HP People

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

KBC Advanced Technologies Plc. has appointed Eric Dodd as CFO of the KBC Group. He will succeed interim CFO Andrew Hebb and serve as a member of KBC’s executive committee. Mr. Dodd will be appoin..