December 2016
Special Focus: Plant Design, Engineering and Construction
Modularization: The key to success in today’s market
The world economic order is rapidly changing. A transition is underway, led by the sudden collapse of crude oil and natural gas prices. Here, the pros and cons of modularization vs. field construction are outlined.
The Authors
Mike Mulrooney is the project and design services manager at ShureLine Construction. In addition, he serves as the quality control manger of piping fabrications. Prior to joining ShureLine in 2000, Mr. Mulrooney was an engineering designer for DuPont, assigned to plant capital projects. With more than 28 years of experience, he specializes in the design of piping systems for various industrial applications and chemical processes. He holds a BS degree in engineering from Widener University.
Goutam Shahani is Vice President of sales and marketing at ShureLine Construction. Previously, he was Business Development Manager at Linde Engineering in North America. With more than 30 yr of industry experience, Mr. Shahani specializes in industrial gases for the energy, refining and chemical industries. He holds BS and MS degrees in chemical engineering, as well as an MBA degree.
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