Construction
Quantitative risk management aids refinery construction
Combining the Analytic Hierarchy Process and decision tree analysis provides an effective means for controlling a complex project
Anatomy of a capacity increase, maintenance project for an ethylene unit
Revamp work is achieved both cost-effectively and safely
Improved project definition ensures value-added performance – Part 2: Fig. 8
Fig. 8. CII's alignment thermometer addresses the 10 most critical issues during project definition. ..
Improved project definition ensures value-added performance – Part 2
These key principles, tools and lessons learned provide managers the ammunition to fight cost and schedule escalations
Improved project definition ensures value-added performance - Part 1
Use these techniques to produce and manage a plan for successful execution
Improved project definition ensures value-added performance – Part 1: Fig 5
Fig. 5. Primary engineering deliverables for all project stages. ..
Just-in-time engineering speeds design and construction
Methodology positively impacts the bottom line by minimizing front-end heat-tracing costs
Strategy for a successful control system renovation
Consider these guidelines and lessons-learned when upgrading
Consider a new contractor selection process for a shutdown alliance
This formalized quality evaluation can yield company-wide strategic benefits
Project practices for success
Successful projects will result by following logical and proven project execution practices. Executing according to the practices presented here can result in a project that is: Completed within..

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