Under an EPC delivery model, an EPC contractor will generally be responsible for the Engineering design, Construction and Commissioning of a facility. An EPC contract will typically function as a 'turnkey' contract, meaning upon completion the owner will (ideally) only need to 'turn the key' ...
It seems to the authors that the meaning of EPCM (as opposed to EPC) is still relatively unknown amongst a large part of the construction fraternity. The key confusion which often arises is that whilst the "C" in "EPCM" stands for "Construction", this is in the context of "CM" i.e...
During pigging operation of an existing pipeline, pipeline operations are not stopped meaning the pigging tool is introduced into the flow stream and travels along the pipeline utilising the flow and pressure of the pipeline. Note that the flow rate may be reduced to the maximum required for the...
Construction and Commissioning of a facility. An EPC contract will typically function as a 'turnkey' contract, meaning upon completion the owner will (ideally) only need to 'turn the key' to commence operation of the facility (a “Cradle to Grave “kind of thing). ...