Getting Things Done: Efficient Project Management in EPC

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FIG 3: Enterprise-wide project management through extranet from anywhere and at any time linking company, customer & contractor
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The Internet link enabled online updating of project information and seamless integration of the information availability, enabling prompt action on critical activities. The data access was controlled by user authorization to enable access of only related controls to the user, with viewing of filtered data to enable correct interpretation and preventing data manipulation.

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Use of Modular Design & Construction Techniques

In today’s project arena, presence of global players and technological advancements have brought about a significant change in the way in which projects are being implemented. These include use of 3D plant design software, extensive use of enterprise resource planning system, e-commerce and advancements in information technology. The harnessing of all these modern techniques to respond to industry needs have given rise to innovative approaches like modularization.

EPC contractors are increasingly resorting to the advantages of modularization where applicable, especially in terms of feasibility and required capabilities. Modularization is a design, fabrication and construction technique of breaking up of the plant into sub-sections (called modules) and fabricating these modules at a location away from the installation site with all equipment, piping, structurals, electrical, insulation, painting, etc. so that the modules can be readily assembled along with adjacent modules at the installation site.

The Advantages of Modularization are:

Suitability for difficult site locations: Modular plants are particularly well suited for remote and difficult site locations: Modular fabrication requires minimal site work and lesser mobilization of labor at site in terms of duration. Further, foundation requirements are also simplified and module erection at site requires minimum space.Harsh site conditions such as heavy rains or freezing cold or scorching heat has minimal impact on erection of the modules at site.

Improved quality and safety: The controlled environment at the fabrication facility results in enhanced safety and consistent quality. Since modular fabrication is carried in controlled shop environment, labor productivity is high. It is possible to maintain very high standards of quality and safety at the shop floor compared to project site. It allows for very low tolerances for ensuring smooth interaction during erection at site.

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EPC Project Management

Getting Things Done: Efficient Project Management in EPC

Use of Modular Design & Construction Techniques

The Advantages of Modularization are: