Engineering

Using Checklists to Enforce Formal Implementation of Value Engineering Best Practices on Capital Construction Projects

With the growing demand to optimize capital project investments and to do more with fewer funds, project owners are now more than ever adopting the best practices of value engineering to identify and eliminate unwanted costs, while improving the project’s function and quality. The aim is to increase the value Read more…

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Using Earned Value Management (EVM) for Reporting the Performance of Engineering Deliverables on Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) Projects

The engineering stage of an Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) project is of critical importance for all entities involved in delivering the project. During this stage, there will be a list of drawings, also known as deliverables, that the EPC contractor needs to produce and for which the project owner must approve before Read more…

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How to Fulfill the Specification Requirements Set for Submittals Using PMIS

The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) specification section for submittals is an example of specifications for managing submittals that are a must requirement when it comes to delivering capital construction projects. For example, the CSI Specification section 013000 details the description of the submittal requirements, submittal procedures, specific submittal requirements, action Read more…

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